Did everyone stay warm this past weekend? The boys didn’t have school on Friday and we enjoyed a rare snow day in Atlanta!  These cold temperatures motivated me to share this Charcuterie Board idea that I did over our Christmas break. Mine was far from perfect because I just used what I had on hand […] The post HOSTING || Après Ski Charcuterie appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more

Good morning and HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s been a busy couple months around here but getting back to posting on the blog is one of my New Years Goals. I have truly missed this creative outlet and connecting with all of you here!      LAKE HOUSE BUILD IS DONE! One of the main things […] The post Front Porch Coffee Talk appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more

With temperatures dipping a bit overnight lately, I am definitely feeling the urge to spruce up the closet with all things fall! I went down a rabbit hole on Walmart and found some great options if you are looking for a few new things.      Denim Dress Denim Shirt Dress Gold Fan Earrings Pumpkin […] The post Walmart Fall Finds appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more

Hi friends! Could you feel it this week? That tiny little nip in the air in the mornings? It may have been small, but it gave me hope for things to cool off. Here a few things that caught my eye this week! Happy shopping! MY WEEKLY FAVES & FINDS   Wide Leg Yoga Pants- […] The post Let’s Go Shopping || My Weekly Faves & Finds appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more

It’s back to school time which means it’s also college drop off time! While we are not quite to that era yet in this household, (thankfully!) I have a good friend dropping off her first born daughter this week. I know she is struggling and my heart really hurts for her. So I wanted to […] The post College Drop-Off Gift Idea appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more

Hello friends! I hope your summer has been wonderful! I am always so torn this time of year. I am so ready for routine, but SO not ready for another school year of routine. But we are excited to be starting 7th and 4th grade, and I am looking forward to getting myself back on […] The post Front Porch Coffee Talk appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more

Hi friends! It’s been a busy summer around here but things are finally starting to settle down and we are finding a routine. School starts next week and it is always bittersweet! Today I am sharing a few fun finds that caught my eye! Happy shopping!  MY WEEKLY FAVES & FINDS   Striped Scallop Cardigan– […] The post Let’s Go Shopping || My Weekly Faves & Finds appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more

It’s no secret that I love popping into my local thrift store to see what kind of treasures I can find. A few months ago, I spotted an old water ski on a trot around the store and as soon as I saw it, I knew it would be fun to use  for a project […] The post Thrifted vs Styled || Vintage Water Ski appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more

Hope your summer is off with a BANG! Ours is going great! Here are some fun finds for summer that I am loving.  To catch up on all past LET’S GO SHOPPING posts click here.    MY WEEKLY FAVES & FINDS   SANDALS SNACKLE BOX RAFFIA EARRINGS SUNDRESS AMERICAN FLAG SWEATER SWIMSUIT STRIPED UMBRELLA DENIM SHORTS […] The post Let’s Go Shopping || appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more

If you need a cute-little-something for a summer hostess gift- here’s an easy idea for you! This Mrs. Meyers hand soap tied with a star shaped sponge and some pretty ribbon is an easy idea to bring this summer.  MRS MEYERS SUMMER HOSTESS GIFT What you Need: Mrs. Meyers Soap Neutral Sponge Pretty Ribbon Twine […] The post Easy Summer Hostess Gift Idea ?❣️⭐️❣️? appeared first on Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather ..read more