We make this Butterscotch Cake every girls weekend and this is one tradition I hope continues forever! I seriously crave it and it gets instantly gobbled up. The best part is that it comes together using cake mix and instant pudding. This recipe is so easy to make, and you can keep the ingredients on hand in your pantry. to… View Post
Do you love hydrangeas as much as me? I am a huge sucker for blue, but lately I am obsessing over the limelight hydrangea variety. I just think the lime color of the bloom is so perfect for summer decor. There really is nothing better than being able to walk out into your yard and grab some hydrangea cuttings for… View Post
Are you loving the “At Home With” series as much as I am? If so, hold on to your crafting britches because tomorrow the Queen of the Silhouette Machine herself- Lauren from The Thinking Closet – will be joining in! But first, I have a confession for you all today. Yes, I haven’t been completely up front! You see, we had some… View Post
Do you have any new neighbors? Looking for great housewarming gift ideas? We have new next door neighbors and I am just so excited to welcome them to the neighborhood. Have I ever mentioned how much we love the street we live on? When they moved in I knew I wanted to drop them a housewarming gift. But you know how I roll…. View Post
What is it about the blogging world that everyone is so nice? Seriously, it’s like this amazing pool of women who are totally inspiring and genuinely awesome. I have found so many women that inspire me, not only creatively, but inspire me to be a better mom, wife and overall person. Case in point: Jennifer at Dimples and Tangles. Not… View Post
Well, since July is just about over, I figured I better squeeze this post in before we are all moving on to fall and back to school projects! 🙂 In late June, my sweet girlfriends threw me a baby “sprinkle” to celebrate Brooks. It was perfect. And to thank them for this sweet showering, I put together a Summer Fun… View Post
Hello my friends! Today it’s all about Princess Diana for our third Summer Style Soiree! I have been looking forward to this one, because I think it might be the most challenging style icon yet! Yesterday I shared my DIY Royal Blue Greek Key Mirror. I was sure this was going to end up a total craft fail (it happens!!),… View Post
OK, now I KNOW that Princess Diana is not Greek. But she is Royal. And there is just something about Greek Key that has such a royal feeling. I have always loved the Greek Key pattern and this was the perfect excuse to bring a little “royalty” to my home! And since Princess Diana is also known for her royal… View Post
If this is your first time visiting Southern State of Mind, I am so glad you are here! Welcome to Summer in the South! Aaaahhhhhh….SUMMER! It’s in full swing here in Atlanta. I love summers in the south and all of the traditions of our city. The Peachtree Road Race, the Lenox Fireworks, and the blue hydrangeas. Oh…and the heat…. View Post