This Week’s Features

This Week’s Features

 

 

 

Featured Post from Ducks ‘n a Row

Cute soup mug with little cracker keeper attached on the side!

 

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 494- Linda here from A Labour of Life and this is week 4 of my hosting the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party for August. We are almost at the end of the month means , MAN this summer is flying by so fast! It also means this is my last week and I will be handing the reins over to Katie from Love My Messy Mess.

Summer is truly winding down, I mean hello BTS everything am I right? It’s time to get to this week’s party – simply scroll down to see all the posts that have been linked up by our participating bloggers!

Happiness is Homemade 494 Features

French Toast Puffs

Starting with the perfect Fall weekend breakfast, French Toast Puffs from The Lou Lou Girls. No need for a fork, these French Toast Puffs beg for finger attention! This is a fun alternative to traditional French Toast, and dare We say addictive?

Humming Bird Tablescape

Next up from Life is Better Lakeside is this stunning Humming Bird Tablescape. While not exactly screaming Fall, it reminded me of my Nana so I just had to share. This beautiful table is perfect for Spring or Summer and technically it is still SUMMER ( Take that PSL peeps).

Dollar Tree Pumpkin Craft

Honey I’m Home has shared a beautiful Dollar Tree Pumpkin covered in Fabric. OK Yes I have been holding on to Summer but Dollar Tree and Pumpkins I mean how cute is this, and she is teaching us how to make our own.

Fall Sparkling Punch

How delicious does this Fall Sparkling Punch from Ann’s Entitled Life look. For a delicious taste of autumn, mix up this sparkling fall harvest punch recipe to share with friends and family. This easy punch recipe comes together in minutes. Enjoy the crisp, fresh taste of the fall harvest in a glass with this spectacular fall punch recipe.

Chalk Paint Desk

Finally a DIY/Home Decor feature. How beautiful is this Chalk Paint Desk from A Ray of Sunshine? In this blog post, they go over the basics of how to transform an old desk into something modern and chic. They cover everything from prepping the desk for paint, to creating stained wood legs for extra flair. This blog contains affiliate links ♥  

Perfect lunchbox for younger children ages 3-7 years-ish!

 

Let’s link up

We want to thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares! Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! And “thank you” to all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade party! Linda @ A Labour of Life Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess Mel @ Décor Craft Design Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party.

These adorable sleeping kittens meow!

 

Welcome to the Happiness is Homemade Link Party 491.  We are excited about another month of sharing, linking, reading, Pinning and inspiration. Linda, from A Labour of Life is our hostess for the month of August, so let’s get started

As I said last week though, when my life gets overwhelming I seek inspiration from all of you. Hoping to get some fun ideas this week, but if you missed HIH490 hop back and see all the fun.

Come dazzle us with what you are making, baking or creating this week.

cloche seashell tablescape

Masterpieces of My Life is sharing a late summer table scape straddling the end of summer and also looking forward towards the quickly approaching Fall season. Summer is winding down in late August so this table includes summer vibes set outdoors with seashells, but also includes some small nods towards Fall which is fast approaching with moody copper accents and woodsy details.

 

Dole Whip Crème Frappuccino

Next up is a tasty copycat recipe from Organized island. This yummy  Dole Whip Crème Frappuccino is a duplicate of the one served by Starbucks. Talk about elevating a summer day or evening!

 

How To Paint A Wooden Bench

Have a wooden bench that you want to paint and put outside? In this post, they share how to paint a wooden bench for outdoor use,

These all-in-one products don’t need topcoats, so you’ll save time and money on your project. Plus, they are rated for outdoor use!

Back to School Lunch Ideas

Mommy Hates Cooking is sharing some fun bts lunch ideas. She tells us that Even in the midst of homeschooling her daughter, she still wants to have some fun lunches like these ready for her lunchtime at home.

Even at home she is up for the challenge with these simple ideas!

EASY INSTANT POT CLAM CHOWDER

This Easy Instant Pot Clam Chowder From The Happy Mustard Seed  is incredibly tender, flavorful, delicious, and creamy! My pressure cooker clan chowder recipe shows you how to make restaurant-style food at home with ease

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Magnetic!

 

We want to thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares! Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! And “thank you” to all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade party!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Mel @ Décor Craft Design

Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party.

Pretty candle for outdoors!

Number one rule when creating a blog party is, never do it at 2:00 am when you are hungry!  🙂  I am telling you, every food post on our party caught my eye.  To our blogging friends:  You guys are amazing cooks!  So, send over some food right now, will you?

Our features this week are all food posts because I could not help myself. It is your fault, bloggers.  You made everything look so delicious!

So, before we start today’s party, take a look at a few of the delectable dishes that were shared at last week’s party:

Featured Posts

Chocolate Cream Cheese Puff Pastry from Walking on Sunshine  is light and airy, decadently creamy and sweet.  Don’t you just wish you had a plateful of these dainties right now?  I do!

 

 

 

Sliders are such a great invention.  I love that their small size makes it possible to either eat “light” or try a variety.  Tonight I am so hungry, I think I’d eat the whole basketful! LOL    Dill Pickle Sliders by Homemade on a Weeknight

 

 

Do you like foods that are a perfect combination of salty & sweet?  This cold dip sure looks perfect to me!  Send it on over, please   Cold ham and pineapple dip from Hunny I’m Home DIY blog

 

It is peach season in many areas of the world right now and what a special treat to use them in our special desserts.  This cheesecake is amazing and she used fresh peaches to top it off!  Delicious Peach Rum Cheesecake from Ann’s Entitled Life. 

We want to thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares!  Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! And “thank you” to all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade party!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Mel @ Décor Craft Design

Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party.

Welcome to the Happiness is Homemade Link Party!

We are so glad you are here!  So, what have you been up to this summer?  We’ve been enjoying a nice sunny warm time here in Upstate New York and, sometimes, some serious rainy weather. The rain showers are so-needed.  No complaints, here!

Well, we are very excited to see what our blogging friends share with us at this week’s party.  Yummy recipes will abound. Creative home improvements certainly will appear that are awe-inspiring.  Family fun ideas are the best – we can hardly wait to see them!  First, before we go to the new party (below) let’s visit some favorites from our previous party…

Let’s start our features with this delicious, cool dessert recipe:  Ice Cream Pie with Oreo Crust from Lisa’s Everyday Life.  Blueberry pie filling topping on top.  Perfect!

 

 

Do you love dips but don’t have them often?  Well, invite somebody over and make some dip!  LOL Nancy C made this yummy black bean layered dip and, now that I see it,  I have to throw a party soon!

 

I love front porches.  Take a look at the before and after in this Front Porch Makeover Reveal post by Condo Blues!  What a lovely place to sit and relax.  Just bring a good book, sip a nice drink and enjoy!

 

When I saw this photo I thought of Audrey Hepburn. What a classic look.  Wendy from Inspired Eater encourages us to stop sitting around, wishing our lives away, and do something about it in her post Packed Pearls- Power of Massive Action!

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Organized Island is the blog that offered up this delicious looking recipe for Creamy Cucumber Salad with Mayo. What a perfect dish to serve at a summertime cookout!

 

 

Now it’s time for this week’s newest creations and great “blasts from the past” shared by our blogging friends.  When you find something you like, stop by and say “hello” in the comments under their post and even pin it so you can find it again.

We want to thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares!  Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! And “thank you” to all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade party!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Mel @ Décor Craft Design

Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party.

How is your summer going so far?  Where we live in northeastern USA, we had a great 4th of July with perfect sunny weather and lots of outdoor fun.  Finally, a few days later, the rains came, which we surely needed, but I am so glad that it held off for the official holiday.

Last week our Happiness is Homemade party guests came up with some very yummy recipes so three of our features this week are edible!  I have to say that the cute teddy bear beach cookies are my favorite …  I can picture children having so much fun making their own cookie creation!  Which feature do you like the best?  Tell us in the comments.

 

Happiness is Homemade Featured Posts of the Week

 

Do you ever just feel like sitting down and coloring something?  I find it to be a relaxing quiet-time activity.  This Hello Summer Printable coloring page is free from Creatively Beth so stop by and get a copy for yourself!

 

A Dedicated House shares with us the Top Trends in Architectural Woodworking in this really informative post.  Aren’t these entryways pretty?  It is amazing how an arched doorway can make a hallway look so elegant.

 

 

Here are the little “teddy bear on the beach” cookies I was telling you about. Aren’t they adorable?  They would be so perfect for a children’s party or as a food craft in school! Hunny I’m Home DIY blog created them.

 

Some delicious recipes are just so easy to make and this  Frito Corn Chip Salad by Crystal & Company is one of them! This family favorite can be served as an appetizer or side dish. 

 

This spiral apple bread is a real eye pleaser, don’t you agree?   It looks so delicious and really pretty, too!

 

We want to thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares!  Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! And “thank you” to all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade party!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Mel @ Décor Craft Design

Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party.

 

So, now,  let’s get this week’s party started!

 

 

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade!  We are so glad you are here.  This week we expect to see a lot of creativity of the Valentine’s Day variety.  Valentine’s Day is just about a week away! This party always has the best recipes, crafts, home décor, DIY, kids activities, gift ideas and more. 

Our hostess this month is Niki from over at Life as a LEO Wife.  She will be writing and choosing the features for the month of February.

 

This Week’s Features

MaryJo over at Master”pieces” of My Life shared 5 fantastic Valentine’s decorations that can be made with moss, like this fabulous XOXO wreath. I love that all of the ideas are unique and move away from the standard red and pink of normal Valentine’s decor ideas!

If you’re creating an at home Valentine’s celebration like we are, this heart napkin fold creating by Debbee of Debbee’s Buzz would be the perfect addition to your tablescape of love!

These heart shaped rice krispie treats, shared by Lenny of Fat Dad Foodie, would be the perfect addition to your child’s classroom Valentine’s Day party. You wouldn’t even have to send an extra Valentine for each child because these cuties would be made in their very own heart shaped cookie cutter that they can take home!

I’m sure that all of our crafty friends out there have some scrap wood lying around somewhere. This DIY pallet photo holder made by Regina from Saved from Salvage would be a great way to use up some of that wood that’s just collecting dust. It’s a piece of decor that you can change up for every season and holiday with ease!

Julie over at Sum of Their Stories made this recycled heart art canvas was made with things that she found in her craft stash, and I’m sure you have everything you need to make your own already. I can just picture a large version of this as a photo backdrop for a wedding (in your wedding colors) or for parties. Wouldn’t that be cute?!

 

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On to the Party!

Thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares!  Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! Here are all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Mel @ Décor Craft Design

Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party.

Send “Biscuit” To Your Littles … with love!  AD