Merry Christmas from Our Southern Home! We have a busy week ahead of us! Today is my birthday (thank goodness for hair color), Christmas is tomorrow and our 23rd wedding anniversary is on the 27th! Whew! Many thanks to the followers of my baby blog. I am so enjoying this and […]
Archives for 2012
Deviled Ham Cheese Ball
Several years back this was my go to cheese ball for holiday parties and neighbor gift giving. I grew tired of the same old thing and tried new things over the years. This year I decided that it was time to go back to the favorite one! BUT…..I could not find my stinking recipe! […]
Candy Tree {Tutorial}
I am so excited that the kiddos are out of school for their holiday break from school. It is so nice to have that quiet time to unwind before soccer and golf team start up in January. If you are looking for a quick and easy craft for your kids to do….this is it! Supplies […]
Sugar Cookies {Baking Tips}
I will confess that I have never had success with baking cut-out cookies….until this year! I went with a few girlfriends to a local Christmas cookie baking class. It was such a fun evening in downtown Greenville. The chef had the dough premade for us to use, but made a batch of dough in front […]
Christmas Study
I can’t believe that Christmas is less than 1 week away! The older I get, the faster time seems to fly by. It seems like just yesterday my sophomore in high school was just a baby! I wish I could just freeze time! Today I’ll be sharing my husband’s home office. Trust me when I […]
Rub ‘n Buff Toy Reindeer {Tutorial}
These are the little plastic toy reindeer that can be purchased at any craft store. I found mine at Hobby Lobby and AC Moore. They were used on my Winter Wonderland Tablescape. Supplies Needed reindeer fan brush Rub ‘n Buff in antique gold […]
Family Room {Christmas Tour}
Welcome to Our Southern Home’s Family Room Tour! Just a simple nativity with fresh cedar greens. The post on the Angels Rejoice Mantle is up in a previous post. Fresh Little Gem Magnolia leaves and Leyland Cyprus were gathered from the yard. […]
Dollar Tree Snowflakes {Tutorial}
This project is easy peasy and goes with my Dreaming of a White Christmas porch. Just click the before mentioned link to take you there. The snowflake pics can be seen there. Materials Needed Assortment of large and small Dollar Tree plastic stars Krylon Spray Adhesive glitter of your choice waxed paper […]
Dreaming of a White Christmas {Porch}
Merry Christmas and welcome to Our Southern Home. I’d like to share with you our Christmas porch. I have snow on the mind. I have big hopes that if I used snowflakes on the front porch that maybe, just maybe we’d have a white Christmas! I know…in upstate SC that is virtually unheard of. BUT…believe […]
Winter Wonderland Tablescape {Dining Room}
I must say that I am a happy camper! After weeks of technical issues on my computer, I am up and running! After the installation of new Internet, new wireless router, tech house call and hefty checks written…we are up and running! Having satellite Internet in the country has its challenges. I have lots to […]
Rejoice Bunting {Tutorial}
Buntings are a great way to add texture and interest to a space. They are really inexpensive to make and creativity is endless. Here is my tutorial for my Rejoice Bunting in our family room. I am so happy jealous for all of you fortunate Silhouette owners!! One day I hope to be playing and creating […]
Favorite Things Friday
Happy Friday everyone! I am sure you are all very busy getting ready for the holidays. This post will be a little short in that I have just gotten my computer back, and I am feverishly working hard to get all of my decorating and crafting posts caught up and ready to share! I’d like to […]
Holiday Tablescape {Breakfast Room}
I finally have my poor, sick computer back from the shop…all well now! I guess having the computer gone for so many days has given me the time to get lots of holiday decorating completed! Here is my completed breakfast room tablescape . I’ll share the entire kitchen in my Christmas Home Tour! […]
Angels Rejoice Mantle {Family Room}
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Our Southern Home! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This is my very first Christmas post featuring our home. I’d like to start with our family room mantle. I hope you enjoy~ Here is a view from the balcony above. […]
Favorite Things Friday {Holiday Decorating}
Happy Friday! I thought I’d share with you a few of my favorite holiday decorating items from several affordable retailers. A few I am featuring in my own holiday decorating this year! Upcoming posts for the weekend are my holiday dining room and study mantle! 1-3 are from Kohl’s 1. Chaps Wexford Heritage Chenille Throw […]
Christmas Tree {Tree and Lights}
Good Morning!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We did not have to travel only going to my parents’ home 10 minutes away! Friday afternoon we went to the Merry Christmas Tree farm to select our Leyland Cyprus tree. It is always such a fun time. I love to get this Cyprus because […]
Favorite Things Friday {Gift Giving}
I have decided to start a brand new weekly series! Between now and Christmas, it will be a gift giving guide of things I personally own and love or things I think are fabulous!!! It will be quick and simple….usually 5 per week. After Christmas it will change somewhat! I hope you find it useful! Just […]
Here is our 2012 card {Shutterfly}
Season Of Jesus Religious Christmas Card Turn your favorite photos into your favorite Christmas cards! View the entire collection of cards.
Christmas Stocking {to make or purchase}
December is by far the busiest month of the year for me…….the home holiday decorator, chef, maid, chauffeur, gift shopper and wrapper, party organizer, Christmas card designer and sender…..just to name a few. Don’t get me wrong….I do get stressed, but in the end I love every precious minute of it!! Now would be a […]
Thrifty Find {Vintage Card Table}
I must share another one of my recent Thrifty Treasures…this time from Goodwill! I really have a love of French Country, and I know this is more English, but hey…It’s vintage and fabulous!!! Only $7 !!!!! The legs are wooden and beautifully grooved. The legs fold into itself. It […]
Phydeaux Twist Chunky Scarf {Knitting Pattern}
I just love this pattern from Phydeaux Designs. You can click through the before mentioned link to take you directly to the pattern source. It is a purchased pattern, but inexpensive instant download. I stay very busy with my family life, decorating our home and blogging. I need my knitting projects to be somewhat […]
$3 Goodwill Lamp {ASCP Tutorial}
Score! I love this lamp. It reminds me of Pottery Barn without the price tag. Don’t get me wrong! If there is an item for the home and it’s a classic, I don’t mind the investment if it’s affordable at the time. BUT….when I find a beauty like this, $3 is the charm!!! I am […]
Have a Blessed Sunday
What a beautiful day here in South Carolina!! It is a crisp 45° here at 10am. Hubby and daughter are off to church. I stayed home to do some birthday baking for his birthday and be with our son sick with the flu. Fingers crossed he will be the only one!! Very sick since Wednesday. […]
Boilermaker Tailgate Chili
One of my favorite things to do is cook! I love trying new recipes. It is a bit harder to try anything too complicated during the school year so it’s usually more crockpot centered. This recipe was not for the crockpot, but could easily be adapted. The above picture was taken at the beginning. I […]
