JOHNSTON STYLE

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Breast Cancer Awareness

I love Pink!! I have ALL these items in my kitchen... October is Breast Cancer Awarness month. Pink is everywhere, this reminds us to get checked, get educated. No~time to waste! The "Cook for the Cure" is the collaboration program between Kitchenaid and Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation where Kitchenaid will donate a 10% of every purchase of PINK Kitchenaid applicances. This program has raised Millions over the last few years which helps with research, education, screening and treatment programs. It's so nice to know that our purchases contributes to such a great causes. I love Pink!!  … [Read more...]

Sack Lunches

Everyday I make lunches for my sweet kids... I am always looking for new ideas for exciting lunches but I don't make anything too fancy. The top Picture is Ellie's Lunch~ Nutella on a rice cake is one of her favorites, she isn't much of a sandwich girl. She loves Annie's brand fruit snacks as well as Bananas. The bottom Picture is Evan's Lunch~ Mini bagel with Oven roasted Turkey and lettuce, Goldfish, Apple, as well as a Nutri-Gran bar if he stays after for Basketball practice. They don't eat the same things and more. When they were younger I packed the exact same lunches. Now days, it's a whole different story... If you have any great lunch … [Read more...]

Stylish Lunchboxes

Burkedecor.com Williams-Sonoma.com Chapters.indigo.ca.com Topshop.com Every year the kids and I debate on who picks cutest lunchboxes... By far, I think I won this year! Look at these amazing picks I found. Whether you are packing lunch for school or for work. These super trendy lunchboxes are too stylish. I love the compartments that help save on baggies. Wash and clean and you're ready for the next day. Tomorrow on the Blog... I'll be talking about my kids favorite lunches. Hope you have a nice week. … [Read more...]

Invites are Out

I am so excited! All of Ellie's Sweet Sixteen invites are in the mail. A few weeks ago I shared Party Planning details... and now you know what the Party is, Miss Ellie is turning Sixteen. She is over the moon excited! My sweet friend at Crave Designs made the invitations for the Party. Thank you Lisa! Stay tuned for all the photos to come...  … [Read more...]

Halloween Decorations

PUMPKINS: Grandinroad PILLOW: PierOne DECAL: Lampsplus TEALIGHTS: Surlatable I'm super excited that it's October! I love decorating for Halloween... Here are a few of my favorite pieces this year! Remember when your decorating for any Holiday, pick what you love and go for it. I pick decorations that make me happy. Use what you loved from last year with your new fines from this year. Have FUN~ Today, I'm working on my Front Porch decor... Photos to come. … [Read more...]

Sweetest Friends

My Family has the sweetest Friends... For over a week, I've had friends bringing my Family dinner each night as well as special treats, flowers, cards, wine, candles as we were mourning Jason's Mom passing. Our Community is amazing... they wrapped their arms around each and everyone of us. Their caring thoughts are comforting, their dinners amazingly yummy and their love was overwhelming. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! I could not have done it without you. We are truely Blessed! Hug your Family tight... Happy October! … [Read more...]

Buffalo Plaid

PANTS: Nordstom | JACKET: Shopbop | HANDBAG: Saturday DRESS: Old Navy | CROP TOP:  Missguided SKIRT: Farfetch | SHEARLING JACKET: Piperlime Brie from Sophistifunk got me hooked on Buffalo Plaid... I'm totally obsessed.  These are a few pieces I'm in love with!  I'm thinking I need the pants from Nordstrom. I just looked and they are on SALE! Yeah... Also, loving the drop waist dress from Old Navy. This would be super cute with tights, black booties and a cardigan or vest. Next time your shopping look for you favorite piece of Buffalo Plaid. I know I will... … [Read more...]

Homecoming

Saturday night was Homecoming for Ellie and Evan. They both had a blast! Ellie had a group of Sophomore friends over to our house for a preparty as well as an afterparty. Evan had a friend who hosted a preparty and then another friend had the afterparty for the Freshman class. I so enjoy hosting my kids friends... They are always super kind and respectful! The Sophomores decided to dress casual "Blackout" and the Freshmans didn't know differently so they dressed up. (which I loved)  My heart is happy when my kids make wonderful memories! Let just say The Johnston Family was really tired on Sunday. It's Monday and I'm back at work!! Hope … [Read more...]

Wonderful Mother

Our hearts are heavy... Today we held the Memorial Service for Jason's Mom. God made a wonderful Mother, A Mother who never grows old; He made her smile of sunshine. And He moulded her heart of pure gold; In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks fair roses you see; God made a wonderful mother, And He gave that dear Mother to me. by Patrick O'Reilly … [Read more...]

Farewell Party

TABLESCAPE: Amber Housley CARLI, SARA, JESSICA, VALERIE, SAMANTHA, MICA, HEATHER, KIMNICOLLE, NANCY, JESS, AMBER, EMILY, ASHLEE, JESSICA PHOTO BY: Nancy Ray Photography This is the Amber Housley Farewell dinner party for Inspired 2014. Just beautiful. Thank you to ALL the fabulous speakers who made this conference such a delight! You put your heart and sole into each and every breakout sessions. I can hardly wait to implement what I've learned. I thank y'all from the bottom of my heart! Happy Wednesday.  … [Read more...]