Category Archives: Environmentally Friendly

Vintage Silverware Art

We are thrilled to welcome The Silver Craftsman to Southern Simplicity! We have been so impressed by the craftsmanship and integrity of this young entrepreneur! There are so many things to love about The Silver Craftsman’s products… handmade! repurposed! vintage! exquisite quality! Vintage silverware stamped cake forks add a personal touch to a wedding. The [...]

Dumpster Diva Workshop Extraordinaire

Recently, Merichelle and I attended Dumpster Diva’s chalk paint workshop. The workshop included a wood piece to paint and take home with us, straightforward instructions, practical tips, AND a delicious lunch. What a deal! Merichelle selected a baby bed headboard to transform into something fabulous with milk paint.    After one coat of milk paint, [...]

Funky Finds

 Funky Finds Spring Fling in Ft. Worth showcased handmade items by a variety of talented artists. Blue Chelsea Treasures A brilliant mother-daughter team creates beautiful jewelry from overlooked and discarded items. My friend bought this lovely necklace Vintage to Vamp…Rusted to Radiant Check out more beauties on Facebook Marigold Trading Company Personalized homemade crafts and [...]

Farmhouse Fresh Skin Products Are Delightful

We love discovering fabulous products and sharing them with you! Farmhouse Fresh is a local company that makes beauty products that are Paraben and Sulfate free. Inspired by Whoopie Pies desserts, Whoopie Shea Butter Cream smells like cake batter. Yum! Bourbon Bubbler Scrub is made from brown sugar and real Kentucky whiskey. Honey Heel Glaze [...]

Repurposed Garden

Many years before we ever conceived of owning a retail store, every spare moment was spent creating gardens with repurposed materials and unusual plants. These photos are an example of our love for all things unique, whether it is garden design or handmade merchandise. We love old doors so they play a prominent roll inside [...]