Sometimes I really do feel like there is absolutely nothing more refreshing than a nice glass of iced tea! Summerville, South Carolina In case you were unaware, we were named the Official Birth Place of Sweet Tea. I know, its hard to swallow.  No other place can claim it!  And this undoubtedly leaves many communities sad and lost.  Be that as it may, we claim it proudly! Courtesy Discover South Carolina  Once named, the Town of Summerville found it only fitting that we should also be known in the Guiness Book of World Records for the Worlds Largest Sweet Tea! And, so we did that. Twice.  Once to claim it and again to RE-claim…

Well I have been promising to begin sharing more right?  Well how about we start with bacon!  Whether its for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, (or a midnight snack) You Cant Go Wrong! Here are some of the absolute BEST Bacon Recipes you will find on the web! Bacon Deviled Eggs Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Bacon Chicken Ranch Bake Bacon Smores Bacon Quesadillas Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs Bacon Grilled Cheese Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Shells Bacon Popcorn Bacon Meatballs BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Bacon Ranch Party Mix Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots Bacon Pineapple Kabobs Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs Bacon Wrapped Pork I mean, y’all?? Bacon Popcorn?? Bacon Meatballs?? I think I am doing the Bacon…

Decorating your home while also making it more comfortable (and stylish) doesn’t have to come from a store.  There are plenty of easy upgrades you can make to make your home beautiful. I’ve collected some amazing home decor DIY projects with tutorials for your inspiration. Take some time to browse these links, and then get crafty! DIY Pinecone Mums Flower Arrangement via This West coast Mommy DIY Crib into Desk via Desert Chica DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Table via Anika’s DIY Life DIY Modern Wainscotting via Rustic Refined Farmhouse Window Mirror via Upright and Caffeinated DIY Painted Vases via Hey There Home DIY Rustic Recipe Board via North Country Nest Antique Table Makeover…

***This post contains sponsored products and most likely contains affiliate links,… thats because I LOVE these products and KNOW you would to!*** Meet Mr Eastlake He is absolutely solid wood! …and just look at that lovely old mirror and the glove boxes!  The only flaw is the broken pull,.. but surely we can remedy that right? With the recent passing of my father I felt the need to dive into a project and just paint.  Not to meet someones specifications,.. and truth be told I didnt want anyones input or opinion. I just needed Art Therapy.  Of course tho,.. I hoped SOMEone would like it enough to buy it,.. Enter the Weapons of…

Embellishments! They are a fun and clever way to add a unique touch to furniture or a home decor project. We see all the old dressers and tables at the thrift store or sitting in a yard sale. Perhaps they’re damaged or just need a little sprucing up.It’d be a waste to throw out these timeless pieces, especially if they’re in otherwise great condition. That’s why we put together a list of embellishment methods to try this spring to liven up some of your home projects. Using EFEX Appliques! via That Sweet Tea LifeA Simple Image Transfer via That Sweet Tea LifeHow to Image Transfer on Wood via My Sweet ThingsImage Transfer on Vintage…

How many times have you attempted a project and began the daunting Google search?  Click here, then there, do an image search and try to nail down your project and technique,.. ?   There is SO much out there! So here is my gift to you!  Ive compiled SIXTEEN AMAZING tutorials about  nearly everything paint related you may want to know. I mean prep, oil based enamel, making chalk type paint, repairing broken corners, layering, color wash, painting your kitchen cabinets, and even using a sprayer! My gift to you! Enjoy! How to Update Kitchen Cabinets on a Budget via Sweet Tea and Saving GraceDIY Homemade Chalk Paint via My Thrifty HouseBeginning Paint Tips…

Shop Now! “Hello, my name is Thea.” **Hello Thea….** After trying Pure and Original Classico paint for the first time I had an itch to continue my addiction…  Thankfully I have amazing clients to save me..  My “Tin Kettle & White” love affair would continue..  I just love Tin Kettle,.. its the truest grey I have used.. earthy but not brown..  Fresh but not stark..  And the White is so crisp and lovely..  Mrs C, my gracious client, seriously needed a media stand for her new home,..  and the challenge would be also matching up to Mr C’s aesthetic… That can be SO tricky! So,.. when I sent her a picture of this…

*This article contains sponsored content, the opinions and views expressed however are ALL my own! 😉 * *Affiliate links have also been used in some places to make sure you can also get all the products I use and love* There once was a little table…  This sweet little pitiful table would be introduced to a few of my new friends,.. Pure and Original’s “Classico”-a chalk based paint and my newer friend Efex Bendable Moldings and Appliques, not to mention a new trick I wanted to try with image transferring. Materials List with Links IncludedPure and Original Classico Paint Pure and Original Italian WaxEfex Applique and Glue (To be discussed later 😉Now I had no…

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED-Look for new ones HERE!This post is brought to you by but all opinions and views expressed by me, are purely mine!   Affiliate links are included for your purchasing convenience and I fully disclose that while it costs you nothing additional, shopping through my links does kick a tiny percentage my direction. Now on to the fun,..You’ll remember from THIS post, that I have a wall,.. that has been transformed a few times,… Have you ever found yourself going from one extreme to the other?  When we first bought our home, I was struck by the adorable yellow kitchen and dining room,.. after a while though I began to…

*This post contains the use of sponsored products,  all views expressed however, are my own!* If you have ever been to the Lowcountry, I do hope you have been able to catch an amazing sunrise,…Few catch them as beautifully as local Photographer John Rector Material ListUnicorn SPiT {Buy It!}in colors shown belowBlue Painters Tape {Buy It!}Flat Cling On! Brush {Buy It!}Paint Cup with Brush Holder {Buy it!}CeCe Caldwells Stain+Finish (Walnut+KuKui) {Buy it!}Polyvine Satin Finish Varnish {Buy it!}My Ladder,.. my friend,.. it is AHmazing! {Buy it!}And now for my own personal canvas,.. My client lives in the coastal area and like us all is smitten by the view…  They recently purchased a beautiful home…