About JoAnn Hoppe
I'm a woman, wife, mother, director of a non-profit and run an adoption support group. My personal passions are gardening, home decor and writing and photography and of course, family life. Join me as I try manage my marriage and family, work, my passions and joyfully raise our daughter, whom we adopted in China in 2006.Website: http://hoppelife.blogspot.com
Posts by JoAnn Hoppe
Choose One Unique Piece to Make Your Room Sing!
By JoAnn Hoppe on October 30, 2008
Sometimes a room is really all about one unique, fun or over the top piece (think of it like a special piece of jewelry).
If you are not crafty or artistic, you can find one of kind, unique pieces on sites such as Etsy. In fact, the photo below is from {read more}
By JoAnn Hoppe on October 30, 2008
Use a Special Quilt to Highlight a Child’s Room
By JoAnn Hoppe on October 29, 2008
Want to give new adoptive parents a gift that is sure to rock their world? Borrow an idea from parents who are adopting babies from China. Create a 100 good wishes quilt or Bai Jia Bei.
A 100 Good Wishes Quilt is a Chinese tradition. when a child is {read more}
By JoAnn Hoppe on October 29, 2008
15 Tips for the Novice Gardener
By JoAnn Hoppe on October 14, 2008
Don’t do too much at the same time…focus on one section or bed at a time
Pick an easier spot on your property for starters, try for a sunny, well drained site.
Think about a garden bed as you would a room, choose a focal point such as an {read more}
By JoAnn Hoppe on October 14, 2008
Why I love Hydrangeas
By JoAnn Hoppe on October 12, 2008
I love hydrangeas for many reasons, some sentimental and some practical:
Sentimental:
This is the first type of bush I ever grew
Very romantic and old fashioned
The official flower of Cape May New Jersey – a romantic town
Depending on the acidity {read more}
By JoAnn Hoppe on October 12, 2008
How to Decorate A Room (part 2)
By JoAnn Hoppe on September 26, 2008
Today I am going to talk about choosing an inspiration piece for your room.
If you choose something that you love, that inspires you, you always have a smile on your face when you walk into that room. If you are a collector, you probably have a million {read more}
By JoAnn Hoppe on September 26, 2008
Waging the War on Weeds
By JoAnn Hoppe on September 10, 2008
HATE THESE?
As an self-proclaimed organic gardener, I do not use chemicals of any kind in my garden…I worry about the residue polluting the soil and getting into the water supply. But, I have a powerful arsenal to help me wage my battle against {read more}
By JoAnn Hoppe on September 10, 2008
How to Decorate a Room Part One
By JoAnn Hoppe on September 7, 2008
This is the first in a series I’ll do about decorating a room. One of the most important things I do is think about the function of a room…
What is the room’s function going to be?
Will there be food consumed in the room?
Is this {read more}
By JoAnn Hoppe on September 7, 2008
My Favorite Gifts, Of Course, They are for my Home!
By JoAnn Hoppe on August 31, 2008
It’s almost my birthday and like every other Domestic Diva,
I am interested in a gift that keeps on giving (not that I would turn down a
pair of diamond earrings, mind you…)
What have I asked for this year? A new area rug for our bedroom. {read more}
By JoAnn Hoppe on August 31, 2008
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