Roses are red, Violets are blue. 3-D folded paper hearts are just for you! These 3-D folded paper hearts are so easy to make for Valentine's Day and they add such a cool element into your holiday decor. Do y'all remember ever making paper fans in elementary school? Or the paper fortune tellers and you'd play M.A.S.H on them? Those M.A.S.H paper fortune tellers were probably one of my favorite things to make back in the day. You'd play it and see if you'd live in a mansion, apartment, … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Tablescape
Let's set the table with a dainty Valentine's Day Tablescape. January seemed to go by so00000 very slow, and I'm excited that we are now in the second month of the Roaring 20s. With that said, Valentine's Day is near and this year Mr. Sweet Southern Oaks will actually be home for the occasion. Last year he was at a training school and had Chick-Fil-A deliver the 30 count heart shaped platter of nuggets to my my work! Then I binge watched "Gilmore Girls" with the fur babies when I got … [Read more...]
Yarn Wrapped Heart Garland
If you're looking for the cutest DIY project for Valentine's Day, I've got you covered! This yarn wrapped heart garland is cheap and easy to make - even the kiddos can help you put it together! The ladies of the Sweet Moda Blog Project are back again this year! Today our theme is all about L-O-V-E because Valentine's Day is near! I had all of the supplies needed to create this yarn wrapped heart garland, so free projects are always my jam! You probably already have the supplies laying … [Read more...]
Romantic Valentine’s Day Mantel
Roses are red, Violets are blue. A simple Valentine's Day mantel just for you. Valentine's Day is near so I thought I'd share a simple mantel I put together. I needed a little bit of twinkle after Christmas, so I kept out a strand of icicle lights to create this Valentine's Day mantel. However, you can create something similar without the lights! I kept it simple this time with just a few pops of pink and white. Let's put the mantel together. For the base of the mantel, I layered … [Read more...]
How to Modpodge Letters
A monogram initial doesn't get any more Southern, right? So let's learn how to modpodge letters with this easy DIY! A sweet friend of mine wanted to create something for her baby's name and asked me to brainstorm some ideas for her. My best friends know that when it comes to anything crafty, home decor or pickin'-- I'm the one to come to! :) I came up with two ideas for her and I'll show you the other idea in another blog post. She's a busy mom with an active one year old, so I knew … [Read more...]
Valentine Puppy Chow
Show your sweetheart how much you love them with Valentine Puppy Chow! This is a no-bake treat that you can make in under 30 minutes! Puppy chow {or Muddy Buddies as some people call it} is a favorite of Mr. Sweet Southern Oaks. Honestly, I'd never tried puppy chow until we met; but I do prefer the homemade kind over store bought any day! Puppy chow is my go to item to bring to a party because it's a no bake dessert, easy to make and customizable for every holiday. Everyone loves the … [Read more...]
Pretty in Pink: 10 Pink Home Decor Finds on Amazon
Valentine's Day is almost here and I'm really feeling the pink home décor this season. A pretty in pink home, that is! Pink home décor has never been prettier. Pink home décor is perfect for Valentine's day and the perfect way to welcome in Spring. A soft, pastel pink can become the perfect neutral for home décor. Or you can embrace a metallic rose gold for an industrial vibe. I even included the perfect find for a little girl's room that is fit for a princess in this roundup! The best … [Read more...]
Valentine Yarn Wrapped Letters
Yarn wrapped letters are an easy DIY project that couldn't get any cuter for Valentine's Day decorations. I decided to buy extra large letters in an X and O to use on my mantle for Valentine's Day. I wanted to do something a little different, and that's how I decided on yarn wrapped letters! I've wrapped a wreath with yarn several years ago, but never the letters, so this was more of a trial and error kind of project. Now you can learn from my mistakes! Since I used the extra … [Read more...]