Sissy Lou's Sweet's and Junk

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Okay, I think I may have outdone myself at the thrift store this morning! 😂

All of this for only $21 total!💥

I found a brand-new handcrafted pillow, five little red ceramic baskets that will be perfect for Christmas gifts, a Day + Moon boutique flannel, journals and agenda holders, craft supplies, pretty wall art, a custom garden flag, drinking glasses, a coffee mug, a Grove Co. soap or lotion pump, and the sweetest divided serving plate with birds, butterflies, and hearts.

I also found what appears to be a vintage-style foil, wax paper, and plastic-wrap holder—and several other little treasures I can decorate with, organize with, gift, or repurpose.

Some mornings the thrift store just understands the assignment! 🤎🌻🦋

Not too shabby for $21!

09/07/2026

YA’LL!!!!

Two years ago, my mess was messy messy. There was so much worry, shame, fear, and sin wrapped up in places I didn’t even know how to untangle.

But God’s grace met me right there.

Jesus stood in my place. He took my sin. And now I don’t have to live worried about my salvation. His grace is bigger than my mess, and His compassion never fails.

Because of Jesus, I’m still standing. 🦋🤍

09/05/2026

Fall baking has officially entered the kitchen. 🍂🧡

I had leftover pumpkin spice ingredients, so naturally they turned into pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing… because apparently I have no self-control around cozy fall baking. 😂

They came out soft, gooey, sweet, and just right — and of course I had to add Sissy’s signature glitter sparkles ✨💖 because everything is better with a little sparkle.

There’s just something about a warm kitchen, a candle burning, and something homemade in the oven that makes the whole house feel extra cozy. 🤎

Pumpkin spice season is officially underway over here. 🎃✨

09/04/2026

🍂 Fall baking has officially started in my kitchen! 🧁

Today’s little experiment turned into Pumpkin Mocha Dark Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing. 🎃☕️🤎 Pumpkin, a little cappuccino flavor, dark chocolate chips, and that sweet cream cheese frosting… basically fall in a cupcake.

I had so much fun playing around with the frosting, adding a little extra chocolate, and of course a touch of edible orange glitter for a little Sissy Lou glamour. ✨

Because around here, we like our homemade baking with just a little bit of sparkle. 😉

And I have to say, my kitchen smelled pretty amazing while these were baking. I think these may need to make another appearance this fall!

Would you try one? 🍂🧁🤎

Sissy Lou’s Still Standing
Southern baked with grace and grit. 💛

07/29/2026

Thrifting is one of my favorite things ever!!! I came by it honestly! My grandmother “Sasa” used to drag me to yard sales, thrift stores, goodwill, and had me help her resale her finds many times. At the time I didn’t really like it at all and kinda ashamed that some of my clothes came from these places. I embrace it these days!!! I absolutely love finding treasures (as she always called her favorite things) and deals (she never shopped at retail stores as long as I knew her) I’m convinced that when I want/need 🤪 something bad enough if I just wait patiently it will turn up at the goodwill or thrift store! Sometimes I find it faster than others but I almost always find what I’m looking for or it finds me even if I’m not looking for it!

It’s kinda like having faith in God!🤲 All we have to do is pray and ask our Father for what it is we are in need of, going through, anything in this life! He will answer in His time and His way even if it’s not the answer or timing we want. Just remember He isn’t a genie in a bottle!Sometimes we may not see the answer until we go home the Heaven. God is good and he wrote our story before we were even born! He has a great plan and purpose for all of His children!🙌💕

07/11/2026

💙 PLEASE READ… especially if you or someone you love has struggled with addiction.

There is something I wish more people understood.

Addiction is not simply a matter of someone “not wanting it badly enough” or “just making better choices.” Substance Use Disorder is recognized as a medical condition that affects the brain, and recovery is often a long, difficult journey that requires treatment, support, accountability, and hope.

As someone who has lived it, I can tell you this:

The person you love is still in there.

I know because I was.

There were seasons when shame spoke louder than hope. When I believed the lies that I was too broken, too far gone, and beyond redemption.

But God never gave up on me.

Recovery isn’t just about putting down a substance. It’s about rebuilding a life one day at a time. Healing relationships. Learning healthy ways to cope. Choosing honesty over hiding. Trusting God when everything inside you wants to run.

Many people who struggle with addiction also carry deep wounds, trauma, or a family history that increases their risk. Every story is different, but one thing is always true:

No child grows up dreaming of becoming addicted.

Please…

💙 Choose compassion over judgment.

💙 Choose understanding over labels.

💙 Encourage treatment instead of shame.

💙 Speak hope instead of condemnation.

And please, let’s stop calling people “junkies.”

They are someone’s son.

Someone’s daughter.

Someone’s husband or wife.

Someone’s parent.

Someone deeply loved by God.

And if there is breath in their lungs, there is still hope.

I know because Jesus met me in my darkest place, and today, by His grace, I’m still standing.

If my story helps even one person choose hope instead of giving up, then sharing it is worth it.

05/15/2026

✨ Something sweet is rising again… ✨

After a long season of healing, growth, and learning how to stand again, I’m so excited to slowly reopen this little baking space that has always been close to my heart.

Welcome to:

Sissy Lou’s Still Standing Sweets

Southern Baked with Grace & Grit

This season feels different. Softer. More intentional. More grateful.

Every recipe, every flavor, every late-night buttercream swirl carries a little piece of my story — and I’m so thankful to finally share it again.

🧁 Cakes
🍪 Cookies
🍓 Cupcakes
🍋 Scones
✨ Still Standing Butter Bars

A few signature flavors coming soon:

• Bloom Again Berry
• Midnight Mercy
• Redeemed Red Velvet
• Barefoot & Bliss
• Buckeye Blessings
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• Chocolate-Dipped Loved Well
• Grace Upon Grace
• Everything But the Breakdown
• Sweet Southern Healing

…and so many more.

This is just a preview of what’s to come. 💕

Thank you for being here while grace continues to rise and hope stays homemade.

📩 Message me for upcoming menus, custom orders, and availability.