Friday Hodge Podge

TGIF! What a week. I think I can say this is the week that Mella Got Her Groove Back - or at least a good start! I'm not one to toot my own horn, but it has been a FABULOUS week for my family, a consistent week of blogging, and a productive week of work. Woo Hoo! It all started when I joined the Ultimate Blog Party 2011. I love this party because it forces me to revisit the goals of my blog and tweak for the coming year. It gives me the chance to meet lots of new bloggers, too. Did you join the fun? It's not too late - the party runs through today.

Tuesday was the launch of my new weekly feature, Time Out Tuesday. To help with the whole work-life balance struggle I have decided to take time out each Tuesday and share my blog with others. This week http://isogina.blogspot.com/ wowed us with her Carrot Cake Cheesecake! Do you have something to share on Southern Fried Gal? Send me your idea southernfriedgal @ gmail.com.

Wednesday I shared ideas for spring entertaining using Willow House products. Bonus - all of the products featured are part of our Spring Into Savings Sale this month! If you see something you like visit my Willow House Online Store and scoop it up. Some items will begin selling out as early as this week.

Yesterday I linked up with Beth's Spring Mantel Party where I drew inspiration from the garden. My favorite part of my mantel is the nesting cloche. Be sure to head over to the Stories of A to Z for more spring mantel inspiration! <BR> Well that sums it up for me this week. How has your week been?
Happy weekend!
~Southern Fried Gal

p.s. In addition to wrapping up taxes, working in my flower beds, and responding to visitors and comments, I'll be checking out Weekend Bloggy Reading posts over at Amanda's.