Summer is here and all of the backyard barbecues and picnics are in full swing. If you're getting ready for outdoor entertaining, this healthy Grilled Corn Summer Salsa can be on your table in no time! The ladies of the Sweet Moda Blog Project are back: and this time it's all about outdoor spaces, barbecues and picnics! Be sure to stop by and see what Jackie and Liz are sharing this week. Grilled Corn Summer Salsa is a perfect appetizer to bring to a picnic or barbecue because it does not … [Read more...]
Patriotic Tablescape
Hey friends! Happy Friday! Today I'm teaming up with Jackie and Liz for the Sweet Moda Project with a patriotic theme to help you get ready for the 4th of July. I've got a fun and festive patriotic tablescape to share with you today. My house sure is festive right now with all the red, white and blue. We're a military family, so we wave our flag proud to celebrate our great nation. Of course when I decorate, I have to decorate the dining room, too. Tablescapes are so fun to put … [Read more...]
Patriotic Mantel with Vintage Finds
Do you switch out the decor on your mantel for every season or holiday? While I was in love with my spring mantel using the vintage windows, I decided to switch it up for the summer. This patriotic mantel is festive for the 4th of July and perfect to leave up for the rest of the summer. When decorating a mantel, you want to use something that will cover a large area of the wall to be your focal point. You could use a large sign or one large window as your base - just to give you a few … [Read more...]
Sriracha Peach BBQ Sauce
Summer is here and that can only mean one thing: outdoor entertaining! Fire up the grill this weekend and make this homemade Sriracha Peach BBQ Sauce to kick off the summer. A couple of sweet friends sent me a delicious box of fresh, Georgia peaches last week! I had a few very ripe peaches left and decided to create a barbecue sauce with them. So Sriracha Peach BBQ Sauce was born. Around here, spicy food is life and I'd probably add even more Sriracha next time. Serve with Chicken … [Read more...]
Putting Together a Patriotic Porch
I'm teaming up again with my friends at the Sweet Moda Blog Project and this week our theme is plants. So while my plants were thriving and looking pretty, I had to snap some pictures and reveal my patriotic porch to you! Plant Lady? It's no secret that I have a black thumb, but so far this summer I'm a plant lady, y'all! Now, don't ask me about the names of any of these plants.... or for any gardening advice. Because for that, I have none! ;) I just bought what looked pretty and were in … [Read more...]
Jalapeño Ranch Dip
There is a Mexican restaurant in town that has the best jalapeño ranch dip. They don't bring it with the chips and salsa though, you have to ask for the special dip. It's so good, I could drink it by the bottle. We go there for the dip. And tacos. Lots and lots of tacos. A few years ago I set out to find a recipe for the jalapeño ranch dip so I could make it at home whenever I wanted. Of course I checked out Pinterest first. A lot of the copycat recipes out there didn't seem to be the … [Read more...]
Layered Window Mantel
One of my favorite things to decorate is my mantel! I love to switch it out for the seasons and it's a fun area to challenge my creativity. This layered window mantel for spring is by far my favorite design. Anything with vintage windows and architectural salvage makes my heart pitter patter. For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links. I may make a commission from your purchase at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy here. Thanks for supporting Sweet … [Read more...]
How to Tint a Glass Jar
You've cooked the meal and now you have an empty glass food jar. What do you do with it? Don't throw it away just yet! I have an easy project for spring using those old glass jars! Today we're going to learn how to tint a glass jar to get the vintage look! Trust me when I tell you this is an easy DIY you can do with the kiddos to create a beautiful spring tablescape or Easter vignette. I'm teaming up with my friends for the Sweet Moda Blog Project today and our theme for the week is … [Read more...]
The Best Place to Find Faux Greenery
Greenery completely brightens up your space and adds interest in your home decor. Today I'm sharing the secret on where to find the best faux greenery for your home decor! For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy here. Thanks for supporting Sweet Southern Oaks! I love adding greenery to my home decor, but between you and me, I have a black thumb. I try to be a good plant mom, but I just can't keep plants … [Read more...]
The Sweet Moda Blog Project: Meet the Bloggers
I've teamed up with a few of my blog friends for a monthly link up project. Each month we will select a theme and share a project in each of our own styles. We will share DIY projects and thrifty ideas you can make at home and more! In order to kick off the challenge, what better way than for you to get to know the ladies behind each blog. So for those of you that are just finding my little corner of the internet, hello! It's so nice to meet y'all! I'm Ashlee, the girl behind Sweet … [Read more...]