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Cinco de Mayo is on a Friday this year! Yay! I could eat Mexican food everyday. Could you? It's my favorite. Along with margaritas, sangria, Corona...you get the idea! Why not have a few friends over this year? Below is... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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No problem! Thanks for reading! Joanna Keel Hostess Jo at Home Hostess Jo at Home A blog dedicated to making home your favorite place to be.

Commented Apr 25, 2017 on What happened to April? at Hostess Jo at Home

What happened to April?

April has flown by! Sorry I have not posted in awhile! I do have some pretty exciting updates for you. Yesterday I attended a creative women's brunch. It was for creatives like bloggers, artists, shop owners, photographers and many other... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Thanks so much!! Let me know if you have any questions about the paneling. It only took a couple of days. Good luck! Joanna Keel Hostess Jo at Home Hostess Jo at Home A blog dedicated to making home your favorite place to be.

Commented Apr 12, 2017 on Mudroom Makeover at Hostess Jo at Home

Reese's Room Redo

If you are following me on Instagram, you know I mentioned updating my six year old's room. When she changed to a big girl bed I was pregnant with our second and felt rushed to get it done. I ordered... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Spring Home Tour

I've got good news! I got a new camera! Now I just need to learn how to use it. Soon I will be bringing you lots of pretty eye candy! For now, I'm sharing the rest of our home decorated... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Happy Spring and Fairy Gardens

Well it's officially Spring! Is it warm where you live? It is feeling more like Spring here in Alabama. In honor of the first day of Spring I thought I'd share with you the fairy gardens we made last year!... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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DIY Moss Wreath

I love moss! You love moss! Everyone loves moss! I've been using moss in my spring and summer décor for years. I'm noticing now that a lot of people are enjoying the bright green stuff in their homes. It adds... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Our Easter Mantle

With Easter being later this year I felt like I had more time to decorate for the holiday. Plus my girls love helping! As much as I love neutrals, Spring is a time to bring in color. I start missing... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Thank you!! Joanna Keel Hostess Jo at Home Hostess Jo at Home A blog dedicated to making home your favorite place to be.

Commented Mar 14, 2017 on Mudroom Makeover at Hostess Jo at Home

Thank you! It was a lot of fun. Joanna Keel Hostess Jo at Home Hostess Jo at Home A blog dedicated to making home your favorite place to be.

Commented Mar 14, 2017 on An Easter Garden at Hostess Jo at Home

How cool! I have family in Fairhope and Daphne! Joanna Keel Hostess Jo at Home Hostess Jo at Home A blog dedicated to making home your favorite place to be.

Commented Mar 14, 2017 on Football Fare at Hostess Jo at Home

What I Learned From Building a House Part 1: Paint

As many of you know we built our dream home a little over two years ago. My husband is a home builder and has built several homes but this was the first time I had ever been involved in the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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An Easter Garden

To celebrate Ash Wednesday the girls stayed home from school and after Mass we created our own Easter Garden! I've seen several versions of these on Pinterest and always wanted to make one. They are also called Resurrection Gardens. It's... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Mudroom Makeover

It may seem crazy to be "making over" a new house! We moved in such a hurry there were still things we wanted to do. Also, after you've lived in it for awhile you start to figure out what works... Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Thank You Giveaway

Hi Everyone! I'm having a giveaway! Remember this photo from our playroom makeover? As a thank you for reading and supporting my new blog I want to give you a chance to win this framed "Create in me a pure... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Hi Kemi! I used frozen peas slightly thawed. They have a brighter green color. I didn't notice a pea smell. That would be bad lol!

Commented Feb 2, 2017 on Sweet Pea Shower at Hostess Jo at Home

Football Fare

With the Super Bowl coming up Sunday you may be looking for some appetizing food to feed your family and friends. I am not a fan of NFL football I'm more of a college football fan (War Eagle!), but I... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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A Peek at Our Playroom

The most exciting thing happened yesterday! Target featured my playroom Instagram photo on their AwesomeShop Feed! I think I am still in shock! It's a cool way to shop right from pictures they find on Instagram and Pinterest. Check it... Continue reading

Posted Jan 24, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Cupid's Arrows

We finally crafted our own Cupid's Arrows! I took inspiration from all of the great examples on my previous post. Ours is a combination of the feather arrows and the traditional red and pink Valentine's colors. I know one thing-feathers... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Valentine's Day Decor

We've been iced in for two days so I've been spending a lot of time on Pinterest! I don't usually decorate my home for Valentine's Day but I came across the cutest idea for making Cupid's Arrows as décor! I... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Happy New Year

It's 2017! I hope everyone's holidays were everything you wanted them to be. They always go by so fast! After taking down our Christmas decorations the house always seems so bare. I kind of like it though, a fresh slate... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2017 at Hostess Jo at Home

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White Christmas Sangria

I love sangria! White or red. It's the perfect cocktail for a crowd. It involves WINE, fruit and other goodies and looks beautiful! What's not to love? This is a recipe for a White Christmas Sangria. It is stunning and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 20, 2016 at Hostess Jo at Home

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Festive Touches in the Kitchen

As promised, here are a few photos of my kitchen with some Christmas décor! I didn't do a whole lot of decorating in the kitchen. It seems to have so much going on anyway. Cooking, homework, artwork, etc. I do... Continue reading

Posted Dec 17, 2016 at Hostess Jo at Home

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O Christmas Tree

The tree is up! Don't you just love a real tree with colored lights? Reminds me of my childhood. Ours would probably be considered "vintage" these days. No specific style, just full of ornaments from Christmases past. A few from... Continue reading

Posted Dec 13, 2016 at Hostess Jo at Home

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