What our visit to Lady's Island Oyster farm taught us about oysters cultivated for raw bars and restaurants in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Plus a bonus recipe for White Wine Mignonette Sauce. It's tough to think of small coastal towns without thinking of great seafood. In … [Read more...]
Jambalaya Recipe and a New Orleans Food Tour
A New Orleans Food Tour in the French Quarter and the jambalaya recipe that we brought home from a beloved restaurant in the Big Easy If you get our weekly newsletters (you can sign up right here) you know that we recently journeyed to New Orleans for the International Food … [Read more...]
Home Tour Continues to Study & Master Bedroom
Quick Background - It's true. We're living a dream. In case you're new around here, let me catch you up. As empty nesters we wanted to downsize, but not too much. Living on one level is important, because we plan to stay here until.... well, you know. Like most empty … [Read more...]
Life Hack: Keep Food Hot or Cold Until Time to Serve
My Secret Weapon to Keep Food Hot or Cold No, I'm not talking about a chafing dish or a warming oven, or even a crockpot. I'm going to share my secret that costs under $12 and you can use it over and over again. You can even take it with you to a potluck or covered dish … [Read more...]
Cane Grinding 2016
What is a Cane Grinding? It's many things. It's an event. It's a family reunion. It's a covered dish meal. It's a barbeque. Yes, there is grinding of sugar cane to extract the juice and then cooking the juice to make syrup. But, most of all, a Cane Grinding is a time for … [Read more...]
Best Projects of 2016
What a fun opportunity to reflect on the Best Projects of 2016 from Biscuits and Burlap. Many of you know that my daughter Sara and I blogged here in 2015 strictly for fun and to document the construction process of my house. That story starts here with our decision to make … [Read more...]
Wildlife Tree Party
Fun Tradition while the kids are out of school! Last weekend Mom and I got to volunteer at the cutest event: A Widlife Tree Party! I just wanted to share the experience with y’all because it would be a great idea for a neighborhood or class party, too. The first thing you … [Read more...]
How to Add a Special Touch to Your Christmas Decorations
This is almost embarrassing it's so simple. I've found through the years that a few pieces of ribbon can add so much to your Christmas decorations. It's easy, inexpensive (okay, cheap), available in a wide array of colors and you don't need any special skills. You can embellish … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Bourbon Lovers Gift Guide
Do you have a bourbon lover in your life? We do. Two of them, in fact. Sara's brothers, Will and James, (Pam's sons), have become quite knowledgeable about this aromatic, southern whiskey. They shared their expertise with us as we put together The Ultimate Bourbon Lovers Gift … [Read more...]
Cornhole Boards – Build Your Own
Turns out, building cornhole boards is a pretty easy and economical project. Buddy did the woodwork and I did most of the finishing. Regulation Cornhole Specifications Each board is 24" x 48"The top is 4" off the ground at the front and 12" off the ground at the backThe … [Read more...]
The Best Sewing Machine (and SUPER Affordable)
Okay, y'all, we have never had a product review on Biscuits and Burlap. It just makes sense to share how much I LOVE my sewing machine with our readers. This post is not being sponsored in any way. I am not an expert at sewing and I am not an expert on sewing machines. I … [Read more...]
DIY Photo Framing on the Cheap
Here's the thing. I had a photo I wanted to frame and one of those open frames you can get at Hobby Lobby or Joann's. I also had a pre-cut mat. I thought this should be easy, but how do you seal the thing up in the back like the custom frame guys do? Maybe I'm a lousy … [Read more...]
DIY Bed Skirt That You Adjust to the Height of Your Bed
Do you struggle with getting your bed skirt just the right length? This one is fully adjustable and can be made in less than 3 hours for about $30. Do you struggle with getting your bed skirts just the right length? I know I did, and all I could find were basic colors … [Read more...]
Home Tour Continues – Living Room & Screened Porch
Welcome to Phase 2 of my home tour -- Living Room and Screened Porch. Question: Did y'all know that when you up your photography game even just a little, that every speck of dust on your stuff shows up? Now that I got that off my chest, let's move on. … [Read more...]
Pam’s Home Tour – Dining Room & Kitchen
Welcome! At first I intended to wait and feature a home tour after the house was decorated perfectly. Well, you all might be waiting years for that. So, as the rooms get presentable I decided to share them with you a couple at the time. If I'm realistic, it … [Read more...]
Restaurants of Historic Norcross
Now, I am, by no means, a restaurant critic -- just a new resident of Historic Norcross, and proud to be here. As the spring comes, I am SO excited about all the activities available in this wonderful little town. I plan to stay involved in as many as I can, and I … [Read more...]
Frugal DIY Framing and a Few Outside-the-Box Wall Layouts
So, by now, y'all have probably figured out that I'm all about reusing, repurposing, recycling around my house. I have certain items that I won't change in any way, but I'm usually game to figure out a new way to use something old, or economize on something new. Bring … [Read more...]
Simple No-Sew Fabric Decor
A friend of mine was at the house around Christmas and seemed just fascinated with the runner on my dining table. The truth is, it was just a couple of yards of ivory satin. I fold the edges under and sort of swirled it around the candles and centerpiece until I was … [Read more...]
Bloody Mary Gift Basket
The bloody mary drinker in your life will swoon over this personalized bloody mary gift basket with everything they need to make the perfect cocktail! Personally, I never find it easy to shop for men. Birthdays, Christmas, Father Day... I feel like every gift idea has been … [Read more...]
DIY Lampshade Re-do was SUPER EASY and FUN
This DIY Lampshade was fun, besides being quick, easy and affordable. I like these lamps, but they needed a little pizzazz. I'm still working on getting our bedroom decorated and when I found this fabric I thought it would be a great way to tie together that awesome wall … [Read more...]
Construction Complete (….almost ????)
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read our full disclosure policy. Info on the stacked stone and on those fabulous gas logs right here. (Previous installment of this construction journey is here.) Those shed doors that were … [Read more...]
