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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
$100 Room Challenge: Farmhouse Style Bathroom Reveal
Hip, hip, hooray! It's reveal day for the $100 Room Challenge! The $100 Room Challenge was just that- a challenge- a fun one! I decided on a farmhouse style bathroom and I love the end result! With a budget of $100 dollars and one month to update one room, several other bloggers and I got together to share our projects with y'all! It was a fun challenge that I'm sure inspired you to get creative with a room in your house! The key to the $100 Room Challenge is to use items you already … [Read more...]