Pickin' at The World's Longest Yard Sale was so much fun! Mr. Sweet Southern Oaks and I traveled through breathtaking country sides and mountains. We spent two days at The World's Longest Yard Sale traveled into three states and made lots of stops. Mr. Sweet Southern Oaks and I met some cool people, traveled to places we'd never been and ate some delicious food. An adventure of a lifetime. It's not all about the yard sales, it's about traveling to new places and supporting small … [Read more...]
What to Bring to The World’s Longest Yard Sale
It's almost time for the best weekend of the year! No, I'm not talking about the weekend before Christmas... I'm talking about a picker's paradise, The World's Longest Yard Sale!!! If you've never been to The World's Longest Yard Sale, it's something that you need to experience. Four days, six states, six hundred ninety miles of pickin' finds equals the ultimate road trip! The World's Longest Yard Sale is held the first Thursday- Sunday of August each year and it attracts millions of … [Read more...]
My Trip to Laurel Mercantile
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...]
Finding Peace at the Beach
Here I am sitting outside on the patio of our beach condo and it's after midnight. Everyone has been asleep for awhile. I've been sitting out here for hours just listening to the peaceful sound of the waves crashing in the background. Thinking. Praying. Crying. It's strange how the sound of crashing waves can heal your soul...if only for a little while. It was here in that moment that I found peace. Getting away for a few days healed my soul and sparked new plans and dreams. Right … [Read more...]
Choose Kindness. Reach Out. Be a Friend.
It's been quiet over on my little piece of the blogosphere and social media outlets. I've had sweet friends and readers DM me, checking in and wondering why I haven't posted lately. Y'all are the kindest buddies and I'm gonna keep ya. ;) The past few weeks have been tough and I haven't felt creative. Like life changing tough. The kind that feel like a nightmare you can't wake up from. Only it's not a nightmare, it's real life and I'm living it. Heartache and worry about my best … [Read more...]