Are you looking for a fun way to update your plain white washable mask? You're in the right place because I've got a fun DIY and I'm sharing how to make tie dye face masks! Groovy, right?! Because of the pandemic, we're all required to wear masks out in public. Obviously, I like to wear cute masks that show my personality - enter my DIY tie dye face masks! We were running into our local Walmart when I saw a pack of white cotton face masks at the front of the store. Instantly, I … [Read more...]
2020 Word of the Year
Hello, friends and welcome to The Roaring '20s. Well, the 2.0 version of that! A new year, a new decade, a new start. While many people make a resolution, I choose a word of the year. A word that represents and sets the tone for the year. I've picked a word of the year since college and each one truly becomes ingrained into my life somehow. I've shared a few other words of the year with you - read about my words of the year for 2018 and 2019. This word is one that has been tugging at … [Read more...]
The World’s Longest Yard Sale: Pickin’ Adventures
The World's Longest Yard Sale brought us through three states and breathtaking country sides. We traveled even farther this year into Tennessee and could have made it to Kentucky if we had a little more time. The thing I love most about The World's Longest Yard Sale is visiting and supporting small towns and exploring places you may not ever visit if it weren't for the sales! People come from all over to sell or to buy each year, and it's fun to meet them and we have certain houses, shops and … [Read more...]
How a Rescue Dog Healed My Heart
Squirrel chaser. Heart healer. Personal body guard. Belly-rub lovin'. Rescue dog. Lila Blue. Every day on Instagram, I get messages about Lila Blue. When she's in a picture y'all like it ten times more! Y'all love Lila Blue as much as I do and that makes my heart happy. The people have spoken and they want to see more of Lila Blue. So much so that Lila Blue now makes daily appearances in my stories on Instagram and y'all can see her adorable true spirit. Lila Zoomies and all. I … [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...]
Our House: Two Years Later
Yesterday marked two years since we've moved into our little house! I can't believe it's already been that long. I still remember looking at probably two hundred or more houses like it was yesterday. When we first moved into the house, I was not a fan of it. Mainly because it wasn't my historic house that I've always dreamed of and the poop brown walls certainly didn't help! Well, Mr. Sweet Southern Oaks promised me we could paint the rooms and do some updates to the house. So room by … [Read more...]
Sweet Southern Oaks Turns One!
Today is a happy day because Sweet Southern Oaks turns ONE (well, a few days ago)!! This year has flown by and I can't believe that Sweet Southern Oaks' birthday is already here! Starting Sweet Southern Oaks was something that I wanted to do for a long time. I talked about starting a blog for awhile before I actually ever made it happen. I'm so glad I did because it motivates me to do all the projects around my house. ;) I enjoy getting to be creative and to share things with y'all and … [Read more...]