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...]
How to Cover a Pillow Without Sewing
I covered the pillows on my porch to get ready for July 4th entertaining! The best part is that it cost me about $10.00 to get the front porch ready for some BBQ! So let's chat about how to cover a pillow without sewing and check out my July 4th porch reveal! I recently updated my front porch with new pillows and I painted the swing. I went with a lemon summer yellow color that just says "summer"-- check that out HERE. I didn't want to spend much on decorating a July 4th front porch, … [Read more...]
Vintage Inspired July 4th Mantel
I've got a vintage inspired July 4th mantel to share with you today! Do you decorate for the 4th of July? We're a patriotic, military family so I decorate for the holiday and keep it up all summer long. Something about red, white and blue just signifies summer to me. When I decorate, I literally just gather a bunch of items around my house and see what will work. Sometimes it comes together quickly, other times I have to play around with it to make it work. Trial and error. I'll put … [Read more...]
Summer Goals
School is out and the sun is out, which means it's time to start working on those summer goals! Whenever the season changes, I make a few goals to accomplish. I feel like with every new season there are new changes to be made. Maybe like a mini resolution? There's no time like the summer to start on those summer goals! Here are my goals to check off my list this summer. 1. Summer Goals: Mini {Budget Friendly} Kitchen Renovation Updating our tiny little kitchen is one of my summer … [Read more...]
How to Paint a Porch Swing
I finally painted my porch swing! When I decided I wanted to paint the front porch swing, the weather had other plans and a tropical storm was heading our way. That meant that I had to wait another week to paint the swing...but good things do come to those who wait! I've been getting my porch ready for front porch sittin' and this project made for a huge transformation. Let's chat about how to paint a porch swing. I've even had several neighbors stop me to say that they love the new … [Read more...]
Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats
St. Patrick's Day will be here soon and these delicious, gooey shamrock rice krispie treats are the perfect way to celebrate with the kiddos. Don't tell, but there's a secret ingredient I put in these shamrock rice krispie treats to get the little specks of vibrant green! There are many versions of these treats are all over the internet now, but I've been making these for several years with one secret ingredient. Shamrock rice krispie treats are little squares of soft, gooey … [Read more...]
Dining Room Light Fixture Reveal
I'm so excited to reveal our new chandeliers we got for the living room and dining room! The new light fixtures add the elegance these rooms were lacking. The best part is that I got each light fixture on Amazon for under $200.00! Sometimes all it takes is new lighting to transform a room, and that's exactly what these beautiful chandeliers did for our rooms! I bought both chandeliers from a previous blog post, 10 Light Fixtures Under $200.00 on Amazon that you can find HERE. I kept … [Read more...]
Living Room Light Fixture Reveal
I'm so excited to reveal our new chandeliers we got for the living room and dining room in a two part series! The new light fixtures add the elegance these rooms were lacking. The best part is that I got each light fixture on Amazon for under $200.00! Sometimes all it takes is new lighting to transform a room, and that's exactly what these beautiful chandeliers did for our rooms! I bought both chandeliers from a previous blog post I wrote, 10 Light Fixtures Under $200.00 on Amazon that … [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...]