Articles by Jo



Sewing Pillows the Easy Way

The pillows on my sofa and loveseat have been driving me crazy since we first got them (they came with the furniture), but it was just one of those projects I hadn’t gotten around to tackling. I’d finally had enough of it, so this morning I went to Hobby Lobby…


My Babies’ Nurseries

Let’s be honest. Being a new or expecting mother is not always easy. It can be physically and emotionally stressful in so many ways, even when you’re over the moon about your new bundle of joy. But there are some great perks: buying baby clothes is pretty much one of the…



Charlie Brown Birthday Party

My oldest son’s birthday is in the middle of December, which always presents a challenge. My house is decked out for Christmas, and everyone’s calendar is jam packed, but I want to make time to celebrate his birthday each year. Last year we had a Charlie Brown birthday party, which worked…


Dear Santa: 6 Things I Want For My Home For Christmas

“Tis better to give than to receive.” Well, that’s true, but let’s be honest, getting is still pretty fun. Here’s a list of six Christmas items I hope Santa brings me for my home this year.   1. Christmas China source I have longed for a Christmas china pattern for years now….


Little Golden Book Birthday Party

I love parties. I love books. I love babies. And I love anything old or vintage. So when I saw a perfectly adorable Little Golden Book themed birthday party on this blog, I immediately loved the idea for my son’s first birthday party.  I took the ideas from that blog…


How to Install Wainscoting

  I’ve mentioned before that when we purchased our home in 2012, it was incredibly dated. Let me share with you some pictures from our foyer and dining room. Yikes. Within a month of moving in our house, I tore down the horrid wallpaper in our foyer and painted it….