Anywho, Amanda asked the following questions and I’m going to do my best to answer them without boring you to tears…so without further ado, let’s get to dishing it!
I wanted my title to reflect my crazy personality, pay homage to my southern heritage, and be something memorable. I was stuck on using dream in the title because for the first time in my life I really felt like I knew what it meant to realize my dreams.
DH suggested a LOT of funny names (he’s crazy, too) one of which was Chicken Fried Dreams. Just a quick switch by yours truly and the name was born. Perfection. It describes me in so many ways…
What do you blog about?
If you stick around long enough you’ll find a little bit of everything on my blog (door decor, home decor, recipes, mommyhood, etc.) For pictures and more detail, my blog content is summarized best in this post.
Oh come on, now…I can never choose just one favorite thing! A few of my favorites are new relationships, a creative outlet, parties, continual creative inspiration, and helping & encouraging others. Oh and I REALLY like getting nice comments (just keeping it real)!Why did you start blogging?
I used to be a lurker and I followed a few local bloggers. From there as I had time I would follow their links to other interesting blogs. Before I knew it I was laughing, crying, & praying with people I had not met but everything about them was real to me.I realized I was building REAL relationships. As an independent consultant for Southern Living at HOME (SLAH), I am in the relationship business. SO, I connected the dots between the two worlds.
My original mission statement was…
…do a little SOUTHERN LIVING and realize my dreams of staying AT HOME!!! My mission is to help women create warmth and beauty in their homes, encourage them to open their homes to friends and family, and inspire them to dream a little bigger.
I feel like I’ve grown into my blog over the past couple of years and I like the direction it is heading. It’s not exactly what I had in mind when I first started but it’s exciting to grow and still hold true to the original mission.
There were a couple of other questions but I figure I’ve bored you enough talking about me. I want to know more about YOU!
Are you joining the party? You can check out the details on how to join the fun here. Let me know in the comments so I can come check it out! If not – how would you answer these questions?
~Southern Fried Gal
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April 14, 2010
Visiting from the Dishing Party.. was glad to hear I wasn’t the only one lurking abt b/4 I took the plunge! thanks for sharing…..Jo
April 14, 2010
visiting from the party but am a follower too. LOVE the SLAH items in your picture (fellow consultant here!)
Glad I recently found your blog
April 14, 2010
Hi! Just joined the party as well. It’s nice to “meet” you! I’m so into the quotes tonight! Anyway, your blog looks fabulous. The name alone will make me come back again and again!
Have a great night!
April 14, 2010
Hey, chickie! I’ve always loved your blog title. Thanks so much for being my first link.
Have fun “partying.” 
April 14, 2010
Hey! Coming over from the Dishing It party … you’ve won me over. You have a photo of banana pudding. My. All. Time. Favorite.
April 14, 2010
I just got a Verde Vase and it is GORGEOUS! Do you have any ideas on using it? I think some “poofy” flowers will look awesome in it.
April 14, 2010
Hi, I found you through Serenity Now- Dish party, …love the title to your blog.
April 14, 2010
I’ve visiting from Amanda’s party. It’s nice to “meet” you. I’m going to browse around your blog to see what you’ve been up to in your part of the world.
April 14, 2010
I’m visiting from the Dishing party, too, but it’s not my first visit here. I agree about the relationships we form through blogging; I’ve “met” some of the neatest people this way!
April 14, 2010
Visiting from Amanda’s party. So nice to meet you! I love your title! Have a great day!
April 14, 2010
I love your blog title & how it fits your life, mine was much like that. It was fun getting to know you
I’m linked to Amanda’s party too if you get a chance I hope you stop by 
April 14, 2010
Hi, I’m visiting from the “Dish” party at Serenity Now.
I’m enjoying the pictures on your site. It’s near frost where I am, but I still want some lemonade after seeing your picture!
You have a beautiful home. I enjoyed your post on the thrifty door project. Very creative (and lovely).
All the best in blogging.
April 14, 2010
Hi! I’m visiting from Amanda’s party.
I just love the title of your blog…I could’ve even gone for “chicken fried,” since chicken fried steak is a real favorite around here!
It’s really nice to meet you. Your blog is beautiful!
April 14, 2010
I’ve stopped by your blog several times and never realized you were from Arkansas! ME TOO! Funny, how you have to get on the internet to find someone right in your own state. Good gracious! So good to “meet” ya!
April 14, 2010
I love the title of your blog, and Chicken Fried Dreams would have worked on me as well! ;0) LOL
April 14, 2010
Love your blog! Thanks for stopping by. Very nice to officially meet you on dishing it. You had me at fried and banana pudding!
April 14, 2010
Visiting from Amanda’s party! I love anything Southern and Fried!
April 14, 2010
Very cute blog, and the title rocks! It’s great learning more about you.
Nancy
April 14, 2010
Visiting from the Dishing Party… I was also a lurker lol
April 14, 2010
visiting from Dishing party too! or “hen pecking party” lol… I can’t wait to peek around!
hugs
Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
party inspiration
April 14, 2010
Dropped in from the Party…love your style! Can’t wait to read more!
April 14, 2010
I love the name of your blog. SO cute! It was great reading your answers!
XOXO
Jen
April 15, 2010
Stopped over for the party. I like the style of your blog. My blog started the same way as yours. Look forward to reading more!
April 15, 2010
I’m a KISSer here in SC!
I thought I was the ONLY one who used that acronym!
I was fixin’ to fall over when I saw your door decor, cuz I love it, too!
I have MANY SLAH items in my home!
They are beautiful and high-quality, y’all!
Blessings from my home to yours, sister!
April 15, 2010
I really enjoyed “meeting” you !
April 15, 2010
I am visiting from the Dishing party. I absolutely love the name of your blog. I think secretly I wish I was a southern gal and this captures that image perfectly.
April 15, 2010
I’m over from Amanda’s party. I love the name of your blog! I just know I was suppose to be born in a southern state. HAHA I’m sure I will enjoy the rest of your posts
April 15, 2010
Visiting from the Dish Party. You’ve got such a cute blog. I just love southern style, food, and I’ve got to me honest, a southern drawl. Sometimes I secretly wish my husband was from the south so I could hear it everyday from him. Lol. Anyway I’ll be visiting your blog, excited to see what fun things you have in store.
April 15, 2010
Visiting from Dishing it. I too am and Arkansas girl. Well not originally, but for now.
It is so nice to meet you.
April 15, 2010
You were the very first link up- go girl! Isn’t it funny that southern people are so proud of their southerness? I don’t see Northern Baked Chiken or Midwestern Roasted Pigs as titles- wonder what’s up with that? Can’t wait to look around your blog.
April 15, 2010
So fun to read this! I’m here from the Dishing It party. I also love SLAH & your tray with the lemonade looks just beautiful! Perfect for a lovely Spring day!!
Blessings,
Stacey
April 15, 2010
Hi! I’m visiting from the Serenity Now Dish Party. I am a new follower too. Can’t wait to have more time to look around
April 15, 2010
Hi, just coming over from the Dish party! I love your blog and I LOVE the title! I can’t wait to try to the Mexican lasagna…looks delish!
April 15, 2010
Hey fellow southern gal! I’m in the state right next to you–Tennessee! Looking forward to following you now!
April 16, 2010
Visiting from the dish party ..glad to know more about you ..infact i absolutely adored your first post and the * fixin to * ..
M off to read more
April 16, 2010
I’m pretty much in love with you because you say ‘bless your heart.’
April 16, 2010
Stopping by from the party =) So nice to get to know you. Excited to dive deeper into your blog.
April 19, 2010
Roaming the blogs like I find myself doing often. There are sooo many good people out there, and sooo talented too:) I started my blog thinking it would show where I sell, what I sell, and etc. As time has gone along it has become a lil bit more than that. Not only do I share those ideas I started with, but find myself sometimes sharing a thought, a feeling, an idea, something I read, etc. It is kind of like a living journal that others can share with too.
I like your title name…mine came from trying to find a name when I first started selling on ebay…over 5 yrs ago & no longer sell there. Anyway, I received many comments to the name, and now just keep using it, and have reserved the domain with my name too.
Thank you for having a beautiful open blog, and sharing all that you have:) I have enjoyed the visit & wish you the best of luck with all you do:)
Sincerely,
Kim
LilacsNDreams
August 13, 2010
I confirm. It was and with me. We can communicate on this theme. Here or in PM.