Author Archive: Joanna Hite Shelton
Decorating with Maps
I’ve always been a fan of maps. It took me several years to give in and get a GPS (and I only got one because my husband gets lost by himself. Seriously.). My dad had a ton of maps in his house, so I grew up looking a maps on rainy days. A couple years [...]
Trendy iPhone Cases
A Cup of Joe linked to this site the other day, and I’m currently drooling over a new iPhone case. They have so many to choose from, and they also can be laptop skins, canvases and t-shirts.
Attic Inspiration
My husband and I have an attic that’s just itching to be finished out, and we’re slowly making our minds up about what we want to do up there. Here’s some inspiring photos that will make anyone want their very own nook upstairs.
Wildflower Ice & DIY Save the Dates
I saw this wildflower ice how-to on A Cup of Joe. It’s so simple to do, and it’s soooo pretty. Basically, you put some edible flowers or herbs into distilled water (this makes the ice super clear) and freeze it. Sounds easy, right? If you’re not a designer, it’s hard to find creative wedding stationary [...]
Pet Food Bin
Well, let me tell you why I’ve been missing my usual Sunday posts for the past couple weeks. I got the idea in my head that me and my husband would build a piece of furniture. A pet food box. We needed this because 1. We have a small house so almost everything we own [...]
iPhone Apps
I just got my first iPhone a couple weeks ago, and now since I’m an iPhone expert, let me give you this year’s MUST HAVES! Kitty Caller – Yes. It’s exactly what it looks like. It displays cute animations when you dial, too. Does life get any better than having an iPhone with Kitty Caller [...]
Sweaters for Penguins & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweaters for Penguins What’s cuter than a penguin? A penguin in a sweater, that’s what. And it’s all for a good cause. From ABC News: “A yarn store in New Zealand is making an unusual request that is pulling at the heart-strings of the world—they are asking people to sew knit sweaters for penguins affected [...]
Wooden Walls & Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies
My husband and I bought an old house over 2 years ago and we’ve always been threatening to do some cool wall techniques. My husband’s idea is always to draw some huge octopus or monster all over the wall/ceiling and I always reject that idea immediately. I’ve thought about wallpaper, but if you don’t know [...]
Hand Dyed Quilts & Pixel Sculptures
Hand Dyed Quilts I spent the summer of my college internship living with my aunt, who is an amazing quilter. Because she lives in the middle of farm country and we had very little to do, she taught me how to sew in those few months. I’ve been trying to find the time/ skill to [...]
Cat Teepees & Gradient Cake
I’ve got two great things to show you today. Gradient Cake I love cooking and baking, but I wouldn’t call myself “skilled” by any means (even though I do cook a mean chicken pot pie), but I’d be happy to try this gradient cake found on Not without Salt. I’ve personally decided every recipe I [...]
