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Saying Goodbye {Southern Fried Gal}

Carmella — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:47:08 +0000

For the past year or so I’ve been trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. In 2008 I launched the Southern Fried Dreams blog and posted under the alter ego Southern Fried Gal. I started Southern Fried Dreams as a way to connect with others, to have a creative outlet and to help others Continue Reading

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AWBU 2014 Bound

Carmella — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 12:45:31 +0000

I’m super excited and my mind is all in a frenzy because I’m heading to AWBU today. This is the annual conference and gathering of the Arkansas Women Bloggers. Our location this year is the beautiful Embassy Suites in Rogers, Arkansas. You know what that means? Road trip! A road trip to God’s country (Northwest Arkansas) Continue Reading

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Life Changes in a Moment

Carmella — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:10:05 +0000

A year ago on August 14, several lives were forever changed. On that day I did several things differently than my usual routine. My day at work had been frustrating and exhausting. My husband asked me to leave with him instead of staying late. Usually when I had a tight deadline I would decline. Continue Reading

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Balloon Flower Power

Carmella — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:00:29 +0000

I’ve been blown away by the abundance of blooms on my Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) this year. When I first purchased my balloon flower a few years ago, it was very small. It had one one huge purple bloom and that was enough to draw me in. Purple was my favorite color as a child and it’s still my Continue Reading

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Remembering

Carmella — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:05:51 +0000

It’s hard to believe it has already been a year since Granny passed. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t think about her. Evidence of her influence on the person I am today is all around. Here are a few favorite stories I’m remembering today. This is Granny and my handsome papaw when they were just married. Papaw fibbed to Continue Reading

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Estate Auctions {finds & tips}

Carmella — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:21:36 +0000

My best friend and I have become addicted to weekend estate auctions. We live two hours from each other. We keep an eye out for those we can attend together and try to one-up each other on those we attend alone. When we went to the first auction a while back, I was a little bit Continue Reading

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Succulents

Carmella — Tue, 06 May 2014 16:06:19 +0000

It seems the Arkansas weather has finally decided to stay above freezing which means I can plant my favorite succulents without fear. Mom always had a pot or five of hen and chicks so succulents bring back warm, fuzzy memories from childhood. I used to try and grow these indoors but I have found more Continue Reading

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REO Speedwagon {Let’s Rock}

Carmella — Thu, 01 May 2014 17:05:15 +0000

Disclaimer: I will receive two free tickets to the REO Speedwagon concert in Little Rock for sharing this story and promoting the Rock the Robinson/Moms Rock event. There will be no other compensation. The opinions in this post are all mine. I only share stuff I’m interested in regardless of compensation. When I was invited Continue Reading

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Bird Houses {In the Country}

Carmella — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 04:40:41 +0000

Not many things warm my heart more than a man caring for wild birds. DH’s pappy loves Jesus, sweet tea and wild birds. He has the best bird real estate in Black Springs, AR. Here are a few of the bird houses he’s built using scrap materials, a little creativity and a lot of love. Directly out Continue Reading

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Moroccan Shabby Chic

Carmella — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 04:35:10 +0000

My friend, Lisa, has a gift for style. Whether it be her wardrobe or her home you can count on a fabulous look. The sitting room in her home is one of my favorite places in the world. It’s simple and complex and breezy and cozy all at the same time. Her overall home decor Continue Reading

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