So many people get frustrated when it comes to decorating their holiday table. They overdo it and try too hard and the key is keeping it simple. Use what you have and be creative. Less is more! All you really need is a simple centerpiece, placemats, napkins, silverware, glassware and whatever dishes you like to...
The most inspired I ever feel is after experiencing the power of nature. I am most moved come autumn when the colors jump off the landscape and captivate the soul. Since moving to Texas, I have been kind of depressed and realized in the last few months that the lack of seasons resulted in the...
This is absolutely my favorite time of year. Hands down, what I look forward to every year. Nothing brings me more warm & fuzzy feelings than the holidays, and I mistakenly found those feelings last week. My new Illuminations catalog came in the mail and they have introduced a scratch & sniff feature, which is...
I snuck away from the week o’ Tommy festivities (yes, I am now married to a guy with a big fat M.D. after his name! Yay for him!) to capture this in my backyard. The trees are in bloom and are as vibrant as ever. I used the Photoshop technique of the “Gaussian Blur” to...
Maybe it’s because I didn’t grow up in a place that had severe springtime storms, but they really do just scare the crap outta me! I am a weather nut to begin with, but throw storms into the mix and it becomes an all out obsession. I was lucky enough to be about 10 minutes...
We spent our last Omaha Easter with family in town. I always bring something sweet and try to make my creation very kid friendly for the three year old twins. This year, I decided to do my take on the Easter bunny cupcake. I made everything from scratch. They looked cute, but tasted terrible! So,...
Today was one of very few days that I looked through my windshield and was thankful that my job required a 400 mile commute. I have been stuck within the metropolitan area the last couple of weeks due to unsettled weather. Finally, I was able to make my (usually) weekly jaunt up to Sioux Falls...
Though I wasn’t hosting this year, I had to participate in the Thanksgiving day cooking by preparing the dessert for the big feast! At the request of our host, I prepared my Pumpkin Cheesecake (which I was told was even better than the Cheesecake Factory’s version–complement taken!!) Tommy also requested something minty & chocolatey…so here’s...
Hi! Hello! I am Shawna, the founder of Styleberry Blog. This creative corner of the internet has become a learning haven for moms and creatives, offering a warm and encouraging nudge to those who wish to be better and do better, but often don't know where to start. From Decorating to DIY to Diapers and Paleo-ish Dishes, I strive to make the complicated simple and empower women to take action beyond their personal comfort zone. I subscribe to the Shine Theory & so strongly believe that we shine when the women around us shine and mutual support—lifting up instead of tearing down--will always be the culture here. Are you in? I hope so! Beyond the computer, I run Styleberry Creativewhere I work with clients to create low fuss, high function spaces that are pretty and practical in San Antonio, Texas and beyond. I LOVE making a house a home. My own studs out renovation is almost complete and I am now back to working with clients. Please don't hesitate to drop me a line if you'd like to work together! I hope you’ll join me on this fun new adventure! Xo.
