I'm still working on finding *THE* biscuit recipe that I remember my grandmother making as a kid. Next up, is a fast food copycat biscuit recipe my grandmother had in her recipe stash. You know the one I'm talking about - the fast food chain that has burgers and chicken on their menu - and a star on their logo. Yep. That's the copycat recipe I'm talking about. Today let's make Grandma's Copycat Biscuits with a hack on making your own buttermilk! To be quite honest with y'all, I feel … [Read more...]
Citrus Inspired Summer Tablescape
Can you believe that the summer is almost over?! For the last few weeks of summer, I like to display my lemon decor. Something about lemon yellow screams summer to me! So today, let's set the table and put together a citrus inspired summer tablescape. This will probably be the last of the summer styled posts... soon all these lemons are going to turn into pumpkins around the Sweet Southern Oaks household! So, to celebrate the end of the summer, this citrus tablescape is perfect! It's a … [Read more...]
Stars and Stripes Tablescape
With the 4th of July coming up soon, it's time to set the table for a patriotic feast! This year the theme is a stars and stripes patriotic tablescape with lots of Rae Dunn mixed in! Tablescapes are kind of fun to put together. I like to pull from decor I already have when putting together a tablescape and the creative possibilities are endless! Stars and Stripes Table Setting To start with the table setting, I used these jute chargers to start creating layers on each place setting. … [Read more...]
Grandma’s Southern Honeydew Biscuits
I'm still baking through my grandmother's recipes on a journey to find *the* biscuit recipe. It's been so long since I had those biscuits, but they sure were delicious. I always ate more than my share of the biscuits when we would go to her house. In fact, I'm pretty sure that I probably pretended to eat the pot roast and just filled my belly with all the biscuits! The first biscuits I made on my journey were Grandma's Southern Mayonnaise Biscuits. Next, on the biscuit making journey is my … [Read more...]
Spring Porch Styling Tips
Hello, friends! Spring has sprung and what a weird season it has been, right?! With so many people working from home, I decided to bring a little cheer to our outdoor space. This is the quarantine edition of decorating your porch for Spring! I'll share some tips and advice for styling a porch using what you already have. I'm blog hopping with my friends Jackie and Liz today and we're sharing our outdoor spaces with you! I hope you'll check out Jackie and Liz's blogs to get some outdoor … [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...]
Simple Rae Dunn Friendsgiving Tablescape
It's time to set the table with this simple Rae Dunn Friendsgiving Tablescape for a holiday meal. Can you guys believe Thanksgiving will be here next week? Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I'm already so excited about the big feast! Turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie... I'm literally hungry just thinking about all that delicious food! Today I'm sharing a few tips on how to put together a tablescape using items that I already had around my house. Decide on a … [Read more...]
Grandma Patricia’s Famous Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving is coming and it's time to start prepping for your holiday feast. With any holiday feast you can't forget about the desserts. This Pumpkin Pie is a beloved family recipe passed down through the generations of my husband's family and one you're sure to love! I'm teaming up with my sweet friends Jackie and Liz for a Thanksgiving blog hop. When it comes to Thanksgiving, I dream about all the food. Gotta get my fat pants ready for that delicious feast coming up soon! The Story … [Read more...]
Spooky Halloween Tablescape
Enter into my haunted dining room, if you dare.... Because we're putting together a spooky Halloween tablescape. I know, it's literally the week of Halloween. And I'm just now sharing this with you. Late, I know, but you can always pin this for next year. A little boo-tiful planning a year ahead never hurts. ;) First I started with some black and white netting cheesecloth {creepy cloth} and placed it into the middle of the table. You can find this creepy cheesecloth anywhere this time … [Read more...]
Jewel Tone Fall Tablescape
Fall is officially here and it's my favorite time of the year! So that means it's time for us to put together a new tablescape for the season! Not just any ol' tablescape though - we are putting together a jewel tone fall tablescape using warmer colors and lots of texture. This fall I'm pushing the envelope and doing things a little different. I'm envisioning more of a Bohemian fall themed vibe around the house with jewel tones and pops of metallic! Don't worry, I'll still share neutral … [Read more...]