Greenery completely brightens up your space and adds interest in your home decor. Today I'm sharing the secret on where to find the best faux greenery for your home decor! For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy here. Thanks for supporting Sweet Southern Oaks! I love adding greenery to my home decor, but between you and me, I have a black thumb. I try to be a good plant mom, but I just can't keep plants … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Style Spring Decor on Amazon
Flowers are popping up in my backyard and that can only mean one thing: spring is just around the corner. I rounded up some of my favorite farmhouse style spring décor from Amazon to share with you today! For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy here. Thanks for supporting Sweet Southern Oaks! Remember when I bought the chandeliers for the living room and dining room from Amazon? I shared my ten favorite … [Read more...]
2019 Word of the Year
Happy New Year, y'all! At the end of each year, I reflect on the events that happened during that time and what I've learned. Then I pick a word for the new year. My word of the year is something I've been doing since I was in college and it signifies what I want to accomplish each year. It amazes me each year how one little word can challenge and inspire me so much. With each word I pick, I end up learning more about myself. Some years I learn more than others with the word I … [Read more...]
When You’re Grieving at Christmas
This post is a little different from the usual posts of home renovations and DIY projects, but I feel like I'm meant to write this for one of you. These words poured out of my heart within minutes and I know I'm suppose to share them with you. When God gives you a nudge, you listen. If you're grieving at Christmas you are not alone, I see you. The Christmas season is truly a magical season with all of the movies, decorations, family time, snow (for some of you) and all of the twinkle … [Read more...]
Christmas in Chicago
If you've followed me for awhile, you probably know Mr. Sweet Southern Oaks is originally from Chicago. Last week we took a trip to the Chicago suburbs and spent a few hours in the Windy City. We didn't go to be tourists {although let's get real, I took a ton of pictures!} instead we went to see his best friend get married and to spend time with family. A trip into Chicago to sight see for a few hours was a must! What can you do during Christmas in Chicago? It turns out, there are a lot … [Read more...]
Fall Garland Backdrop
Happy Thanksgiving! Today on the blog I've got a fall garland backdrop with a 3-D twist, that you can keep in your back pocket for next year! I recently threw my sister a fall themed baby shower and I created this fall garland backdrop for the shower. If you follow me on Instagram, I explained how I created the fall garland backdrop on my stories. It's on my saved highlights under "Fall Baby Shower" if you want to check it out! I was trying to do the stories quick {because I had to … [Read more...]
Five Minute Pumpkin Centerpiece
For most people, once the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, all the pumpkins turn into Christmas trees! Are you one of those people that like to decorate for Christmas right after Halloween? I love fall so I'm holding onto my pumpkins a little longer. I hope it's okay with you to share my five minute pumpkin centerpiece today! If you've got pumpkins, a bowl, some greenery and pumpkins, then you can make this five minute pumpkin centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table! For this five … [Read more...]
Putting Together a Halloween Mantel
Halloween is this week! Are you ready for the trick or treaters and the unofficial start to the holiday season? I'm a little late sharing my Halloween mantel, but hey, better late than never. Right?! You probably remember my DIY Thrifted Spooky Candelabra that I posted a few days ago. This was what my mantel needed and I loved how it turned out! To put this Halloween mantel together, I mainly used items I had in my box of seasonal decor. Putting the Halloween Mantel … [Read more...]
DIY Spooky Halloween Candelabra
I had a thrifted candelabra at my house and I knew it could make the perfect Halloween decor with a little spray paint. This project literally cost me a dollar to make! I already had a can of black spray paint and I've had this thrifted candelabra for years. I found these mini skulls at the dollar store and I knew instantly what I was going to make with them. Let's create a spooky Halloween candelabra! I don't do scary Halloween decor. This DIY spooky candelabra is the perfect amount … [Read more...]
Seven Fall Decor Ideas
I had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season this weekend and it has me excited for fall decor! I have some seasonal projects in mind to share with you this year and of course, lots of pumpkins will be coming your way soon! I've rounded up some of my favorite fall decor posts from the previous season to share with you today! Click on the gold titles to bring you to the original blog post. Pumpkin Picking at Old Baker Farm The pumpkin patch at Old Baker Farm opens back up on September … [Read more...]