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Shopbop Black Friday Sale

This week, I'm giving you a sneak peek of a few of MY FAVORITE stores who are early on the Black Friday sales! Shopbop has such a variety of products. Definitely worth checking this out... … [Read more...]

Styling Cake Stands

I'm obsessed with cake stands! I think they are perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. I love that you don't ALWAYS have to use them with desserts on them. You can use them with pumpkins on top, flowers, candles and even appetizers. I love how a cake stand gives the table some height and dimension. I also think it's special to mix and match your styles... I love during the Holidays using hand me down dishes, plates and cake stands. I have some amazing pieces from family members who have passed away. It gives me joy to use them while we are missing those family members during the season.   SHOP THIS LOOK:   This … [Read more...]

The Keepsake Kitchen Diary

These prints are created from a sweet friend of mine Valerie McKeehan owner of Lily & Val. Valerie is the most wonderful chalk artist. She started doodling chalk pieces years ago and realized she had a passion for being creative and even better yet people wanted to buy her pieces. Valerie started with white chalk at first then over time added more color to her prints. In 2016 Valerie launched her very first flagship store and opened a brick + mortar in Pittsburgh. Her Keepsake Kitchen Dairy is my very first GIFT IDEA for Christmas 2017. I'm going to be sharing a lot of my favorite ideas throughout this Holiday season. One of … [Read more...]

Easy Rice Krispie Halloween Treats

Everyone loves a good Rice Krispie treat! So, I say let's spice it up for the Holidays and add chocolate and sprinkles. My pantry ALWAYS has Wilton's candy melts in every color. I'm kinda obsessed. You can buy these at your local craft store. You can make your own Rice Krispie treats but my little secret when I don't have much time... I purchase the snack box at Costco. (Heehee) I have a Wilton's Melting Pot to melt my candies but IF you don't have one, you can place a handful in a microwave safe bowl and slowly heat. Melt + Stir, Melt + Stir until completely melted. Dip your treat halfway into the melted candies. Place to set … [Read more...]

Ghouls Guts Milkshake Recipe

I can't get over how cute these little Milkshakes are... You can make these little cuties with Alcohol or without! It's your choice- These Ghouls Guts are great for a kid party or an adult party. All you need is Vanilla Ice Cream, Milk, Vanilla Mini Cupcake (no frosting), Creme de Cocoa, Whipping Cream, Honey, Black Sugar, Striped Straws. For the FULL how-to recipe jump over to my sweet friends at Sugar & Cloth. Black Sugar (coming soon @Johnston Style) Black Straws (in my Shop)   … [Read more...]

Spooky Halloween Bar Cart

  I always decorate my BAR CART  for every season/event. It's such a FUN way to add decor to your home. I can get a lot of products and treats on this sweet little bundle of joy. I don't only add beverages, most times I include seasonal candies and whatever my heart desires. This ceramic vampire was painted by Ellie when she was a younger and I always set it out for Halloween, this year he found his way onto my cart... He is the perfect addition.  Straws are a given to be on our bar cart, I think they are easy for everyone to grab. Another favorite item on my cart is our old fashion glasses + decanter that we got for a wedding shower … [Read more...]

My Top Fourth of July Picks

Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone is enjoying the day with their friends and family. We just got back into town last night and I'm caughting up on laundry and I took a nice long walk this morning. But, before I head out to celebrate the 4th at our local park, BBQ and fireworks with friends I wanted to share some of my very favorite picks for 4th of July style. I'm completely obsessed with Red, White and Blue. SHOP THIS LOOK:   … [Read more...]

Montana Trip

We had so much FUN! This last week, we took a road trip with Evan's baseball team. We traveled through Oregon, Washington, Idaho to Montana. We went to Silverwood Water Park in Coeur d'Alene, we ate at some amazing restaurants along the way. We saw some beautiful countryside. Once we were in Montana, one day we all went to Hauser Lake for a boating team/parent bonding. The weather was great and the baseball was amazing! Evan's team WON the tournament, 5 games later they went undefeated... As we head into Evan's senior year of High School, realizing trips like these will be coming to an end. We are taking every moment to enjoy and cherish this … [Read more...]

Father’s Day Guide

Last minute Father's Day Gift Guide... it's NOT too late to buy presents for your favorite Dad. Here are a few gifts we got for our Dad. Father's Day kickoff's off summer time so this year, the kids and I decided on casual attire for Jason. Swim trunks, sunglasses, baseball cap, flip flops, over night bag are just a few of the FUN presents we loved. The weather is going to be amazing here in Oregon this weekend. We have also decided on BIG BBQ plans... Cheers to all you amazing Dads out there! Happy Father's Day to mine in Bend, I love you Daddy! SHOP THIS LOOK:   … [Read more...]

Patriotic Memorial Day BBQ

I LOVE having a BBQ on Memorial Day! I feel like it kicks off the Summer... The kids only have a few weeks left of school and Ellie is Graduating in 2 weeks (Eeeeek!) Here are a some Patriotic ideas that are super FUN and easy if you decide last minute to host a BBQ. Chocolate dipped pretzels are always a crowd favorite- Mini American Flags are super sweet to decorate your front porch-  Red, White & Blue almond bark is so colorful and yummy. Whatever you end up doing today on your day off... ENJOY & please remember and give GRACE to all of the Soldiers who have fought & still fight for our freedom. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! … [Read more...]