What’s in a name?

I spent some time trying to come up with a catchy name for my blog site. There are so many out there that were really inspiring that I had to step back and strive for something that encompasses the meaning for this project. So I decided on Joy! Finding it, living it and embracing it!…

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The beginning…

I am pretty late to the blogging world. Especially for someone with a technical background.  I guess I figured I had nothing interesting to say. I am not sure that has changed but now it feels right. So here goes…  

Shop

Please visit my handmade creations at my Etsy shop JoLyKaStudio.com

Bathroom Redo…

Original Post Date January 29, 2019 My husband and I have been wanting to remodel our bathrooms to bring them a little more up to date and add some of our styles to them. The first project was the guest bathroom which was just completed a couple of weeks ago. It took approximately 2 months…

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Christmas Joy!

Original Post Date January 29, 2019 Succulents in a cute red crate with a Christmas sign attached. I just love putting these together! Some Christmas boxes I had on etsy a few years ago:

Garden Restoration…

Original Post Date May 8, 2019 I’ve had this cute wooden planter in my garden for several years. Over time the wood had warped and the chalkboard center just withered away. I decided to try to restore it and completely fill it with some succulents.