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...]
Pickin’ at The World’s Longest Yard Sale: Part 2
Pickin’ at The World’s Longest Yard Sale was so much fun! Mr. Sweet Southern Oaks and I traveled through breathtaking country sides and mountains. We spent two days at The World’s Longest Yard Sale traveled into three states and made lots of stops. Check out Day 1 of pickin' at The World's Longest Yard Sale HERE and what to bring with you to The World's Longest Yard Sale HERE. On Day 2, we checked out of our hotel and we headed back out for our final day of pickin'. Our plan was to do … [Read more...]
Pickin’ at The World’s Longest Yard Sale: Day 1
Pickin' at The World's Longest Yard Sale was so much fun! Mr. Sweet Southern Oaks and I traveled through breathtaking country sides and mountains. We spent two days at The World's Longest Yard Sale traveled into three states and made lots of stops. Mr. Sweet Southern Oaks and I met some cool people, traveled to places we'd never been and ate some delicious food. An adventure of a lifetime. It's not all about the yard sales, it's about traveling to new places and supporting small … [Read more...]
Friday Five: The Pros Guide to Yard Sales
Hello from The World's Longest Yard Sale...while you're reading this, I'm out in the country pickin' at endless yard sales! It seemed fitting to share a couple of yard sale or garage sale tips with you today. Let's kick off the very first Friday Five, where I'll share five yard sale tips so you can have luck on your next treasure hunt. Like they say, one man's trash is another's treasure. That saying goes for me and a good yardsale. A Saturday of coffee and yardsales sounds like a good … [Read more...]
What to Bring to The World’s Longest Yard Sale
It's almost time for the best weekend of the year! No, I'm not talking about the weekend before Christmas... I'm talking about a picker's paradise, The World's Longest Yard Sale!!! If you've never been to The World's Longest Yard Sale, it's something that you need to experience. Four days, six states, six hundred ninety miles of pickin' finds equals the ultimate road trip! The World's Longest Yard Sale is held the first Thursday- Sunday of August each year and it attracts millions of … [Read more...]
Sweet Southern Oaks Launch + Moving Forward
Hey sweet friends! This is the first official post for the SWEET SOUTHERN OAKS launch!!!! Cue the confetti! I've been hinting to you that I had some changes coming for the blog and today I can finally share it all with you! It's not a big name change, but there is something about Sweet Southern Oaks that sounds a little more sweet and catchy. Don't ya think? I'm so excited for this mini relaunch of the blog. I thought about y'all and how I can connect more with you. I've written out … [Read more...]
My Trip to Laurel Mercantile
Have you ever visited Laurel Mercantile? If not, you should totally take a trip to visit this precious little shop! If you've watched the show "Hometown" on HGTV, then you know what store I'm talking about. ;) If not, the show is about a husband and wife duo that restores old homes in their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. Erin and Ben are such an adorable power couple and they're so genuine. I love that they have revitalized their hometown and are breathing new life into the city. … [Read more...]
How To Keep Outdoor Pillows Clean
I think it's safe to say that you guys love the freshly painted front porch swing and it's happy, summer yellow pillows! It's been a few weeks and I still get comments and messages about the porch on Instagram! I guess it was a hit :) and I'm so happy y'all love it as much as I do! One question I get asked a lot from that post is recommendations on how to keep outdoor pillows clean. The yellow pillows are such a happy and pretty color and I definitely didn't want them to get old and … [Read more...]