This is my favorite time of year! I LOVE gift giving... I'm also loving everything red & black with accents of copper. It has been an absolute whirlwind around here at Johnston Style, I opened my very first brick and mortar store on Black Friday. I am feeling very blessed that this opportunity was presented my way and I took the bull by the horns and decided to jump in. I would have NEVER decided to open a store this time of the year. (laughing emoji's) However, because I had a Christmas photoshoot the beginning of November my house was already decorated for Christmas. Jason and I also Christmas shopped in November so we could enjoy … [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...]
Salted Fudge With Cinnamon
My Mom always makes amazing Fudge! She made some for Thanksgiving and shipped it to Evan, my Family was in Heaven. If you are looking for something to make and give as a gift? Fudge is always a nice treat! You could buy those cute tins and gift Fudge in those tins. I also like the idea of wrapping a few individually like you're opening a little present. I found this recipe on a great blog that has many recipes and other FUN ideas... Home Is Where The Boat Is. For more photos and the detailed directions about this Salted Fudge with Cinnamon go HERE. P.S. My Moms recipe is below minus the Flaked Sea Salt & Cinnamon … [Read more...]