Time sure does fly. It is hard to believe this week is the 4th of July! It’s not too late to plan a cook-out or party to celebrate. Today with a group of blogging friends, we are sharing ideas to decorate for the day and entertain. I am sharing over Fifty 4th of July ideas to […]
Archives for June 2015
The bHome App Is All The Buzz
Have you discovered the bHome app yet? If not, now is the perfect opportunity! It’s the latest and greatest way to follow Our Southern Home! What is this new app you ask??? It was created by my sweet blogging friends, Kelly and Peter from My Soulful Home. This is the go to place […]
My Favorite Outdoor #LoveItMoment
I’ve shared with you many times that my absolute favorite room during warmer weather months in our home is actually outdoors. I adore our screened porch. It has really been HOT here and it isn’t even July yet. Thank goodness for the ceiling fans to help the air flow. It has really been a […]
Weathered Rustic Plant Stand
This month’s furniture theme is Rustic. Rustic can really be interpreted different ways. I chose to go with a weathered rustic look. I recently picked up this fern stand at my local Restore for $15. It has a good shape and is really heavy. That’s great for a table that’s a little […]
Coastal Needlework Makeover
I am very excited to share my Thrift Store Makeover with you this month. It is perhaps one of my favorite! This coastal needlework caught my eye last summer at Goodwill for only $5.50! I snatched it right up. Not only does it have vintage flair, but I knew it would be […]
Decorating with Trays
It’s time for our monthly decorating edition centered around our Facebook group, Decorating Enthusiasts. We are having such fun over there. If you haven’t requested an invite yet, you can do so HERE. Each month we have a decorating topic that the members can participate in. We share our project photos and sing praises to […]
Relax and Enjoy FREE Printable
Father’s Day was today and I decided to make a simple printable for the beverage and dessert table on the screened porch. Save your printables in a folder and you can change them out and reuse down the road! Today I’m sharing with you how I made this Relax and Enjoy FREE Printable with the […]
Enchanting String Lights Centerpiece
Crickets chirping……. Fireflies aglow…… Nice conversations…. Yummy food and drink make for a perfect evening on the screened porch. What creates the perfect ambiance is the addition of string lights. I have them strung in a cascading way on the interior of the porch. This allows them to also be enjoyed while on the […]
No Sew Stars and Stripes Wreath
Welcome the June edition of No-Sew projects. With Independence Day just around the corner, we decided to go with a patriotic theme. Who doesn’t love a little red, white and blue! I’ll be sharing how I made my No-Sew Stars and Stripes Wreath with a pool noodle. Be sure to check out the links at the end […]
SUMMER IN THE KITCHEN
It’s summer time here at our home. It’s complete with sleeping late teens, later nights watching TV and reading, evenings in the backyard….you’ve got the idea. I am overjoyed that Marty from A Stroll Thru Life invited me to participate in her 2015 Summer Home Tour. Marty is just the sweetest and has incredible decorating style. […]
Summer in the Family Room
Welcome to summer. It may not be the official start to summer, but school finished yesterday….so it’s official in our house! Many thanks to Balsam Hill for sponsoring today’s post and this beautiful tour of amazing bloggers. Don’t be fooled. Balsam Hill is not just holiday decor and Christmas trees. You’ll see exactly what I […]
Electrolux Ergorapido Giveaway
**Many thanks to Electrolux for making such an awesome vacuum and for sponsoring this post. I was provided a Electrolux Ergorapido to review. All opinions are my own. Electrolux Ergorapido Lithium Ion Brushroll Clean Xtra review and giveaway hosted by Our Southern Home** With 2 dogs and 2 sports playing teens, there is always a need to […]
