We are celebrating a milestone this week! June marks the 10th Anniversary of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Welcome, and a huge thank you to everyone for all your support and for sharing your wonderful content. Hearth and Soul is definitely one of the longest running link parties on the web, and I’m so grateful for the amazing community we have created together.
Whether your blog posts are old or new, as long as they are about things that feed the soul, they are welcome here at The Hearth and Soul Link Party. Things that feed the soul may include (but are not limited to) recipes, decorating, crafts, family, home, DIY, organization, travel, book reviews, the arts and self improvement.
Celebrating a milestone always gives me pause for thought, and I’m working on some ideas to help make Hearth and Soul even better. Watch this space!
On the Blog
Have you ever tasted gooseberries? We are all starting to look forward to summer here in the UK, and gooseberries will soon be in season.
Gooseberries are often made into jams or fruit crumbles and crisps, but I love this classic Gooseberry Fool. It’s one of my favourite early summer recipes. I love using vintage teacups to serve it in. It makes a delicious dessert even more special, and it’s a great conversation starter.
Thank you so much for all your support of Hearth and Soul, and for visiting and sharing. Please remember to visit each other’s posts as well. One of the best things about Hearth and Soul is the opportunity it presents to network virtually with other bloggers. You never know who might be open to collaboration, or if you might be able to help one another.
Celebrating a Milestone Featured Posts
This week’s featured posts include (from top left, clockwise):-
These Mod Podge Decoupage Terracotta Planters from Linda at It All Started With Paint are so pretty, and they look like fun to make as well. What a great idea for making your home look more beautiful, as well as a wonderful gift idea.
Laura from The Yellow Birdhouse shared a pattern and step by step instructions for making beautiful DIY Felt Rolled Flowers perfect for decorating for celebrations or for embellishing crafts.
Lisa from Fresh Vintage by Lisa makes frugal decorating easy with these pretty, trendy Kitchen Towel Pillows.
This light and fresh Lemon and Raspberry Layer Cake from Sara of Cook with Sara would be perfect for celebrating a milestone of any kind!
On with our 10th anniversary party!
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Comments & Reviews
David Wooten Jr says
WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!! I JUST GOT THE GOOSEBERRY PACKAGE IN THE MAIL, MAY ADD IT TO THE TRIPLE BERRY CAKE RECIPE TONIGHT!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
April Harris says
That’s fantastic you got hold of some gooseberries, David! I hope you enjoy them! Best wishes!
Maria Bonacci says
WOW, 10 Years, Congrats! Thank you so much for hosting each week. ❤️
xo
Maria
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Maria xo
Miz Helen says
Congratulations April on your 10 years of Hearth and Soul Link Party! I went back in my archive and found as near as I could get, I have been linking to Hearth and Soul since November of 2010. That is a very long time for us to have been blogging together.It was fun looking back on those early post, (oh my). My very best wishes for your continued success with this party and your blog, thanks so much for keeping it alive all these years. You have given so much to so many of us!
Miz Helen
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Miz Helen! I was sure you had been with Hearth and Soul from nearly the beginning. That is so cool you were able to look back! I really appreciate all your support, and thank you so much for your very kind words. Have a wonderful week, my friend!
Judee says
April,
The Hearth and Soul Link Party is one of my favorites and I look forward to it every week. I think I’ve been with you all those years. I found a post from Dec 2010 that I saw I linked with you. Thank you for hosting and sharing so much of yourself. Congratulations on 10 years-
April Harris says
I was sure you had been with Hearth and Soul from nearly the beginning too, Judee! I’m so glad you were able to look back. Thank you so much, and thank you for all your support! 🙂
Morsels of Life | CJ Huang says
Congrats on 10 years – that’s impressive! I’m also liking how you’re serving in those fancy teacups. 🙂 Thanks for hosting! I brought by some Pecan Chia Pudding. Hope you enjoy. 🙂
April Harris says
Thank you so much, CJ!
Katy says
Congratulations on 10 years! I love visiting your blog and following you on Instagram.
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Katy! And thank you for following in Instagram as well!
Pat says
Happy Blog Anniversary, April! I look forward to ten more years
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Pat. That is so kind of you! My blog actually has been going for 18 years now – it’s just Hearth and Soul that is 10 years old. This particular incarnation of the blog only goes back to 2014 though as I’ve had 4 redesigns over the years. 🙂
Sandra @ Dinner at Eight says
Congratulations! Ten years is a testament to your dedication and hard work. Although I haven’t been visiting long, I’ve enjoyed the party immensely.
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Sandra! New folks are always welcome and I’m so glad you are here!
Create With Joy says
I remember when this party began April.
So glad that you’re still around and your fabulous party is still going strong!
Congrats and have an amazing week! 🙂
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Ramona! I am sure that we ‘met’ through Hearth and Soul! I hope you have an amazing week too!
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up today with 2 of my current link parties, won’t you join me?
April Harris says
Thank you, Dee!
Michele Morin says
Happy anniversary! Thank you so much for your faithfulness here!
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Michele! I appreciate your support!
Barbara Harper says
Happy ten year anniversary on your lovely, cozy blog!
April Harris says
What a lovely compliment, Barbara! Thank you so much 🙂
Suzan | It's My Sustainable Life says
Wow! 10 years!! Happy Anniversary to a wonderful milestone! I appreciate your dedication & the party! Have a beautiful week.
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Suzan. I hope your week is a beautiful one too!
Julie says
Hi April, congrats on ten years of hosting this fun link party! Thanks for hosting and enjoy the week. Julie xo
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Julie. I hope your week is lovely too. xo
Rachelle says
Congratulation on 10 years of link parties. That’s a lot of dedication on your part! I’m looking forward your new ideas.
Have a great week
Rachelle
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Rachelle! I’m so excited to see how Hearth and Soul continues to move forward! I hope you have a great week too 🙂
Liz says
Congratulations on your 10th year anniversary!! On to the next ten years!
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Liz!
Allyson says
Congratulations on hitting the 10 year mark! It was interesting to hear about gooseberries as I’ve never heard of them before. Sharing links #24 and #25. Enjoy your week!
April Harris says
Thank you, Allyson. I had never tasted gooseberries till I came to England in the late 1980’s. 🙂 I hope you enjoy your week too!
Kristin says
Thank you so much for hosting! This week I am excited to share my summer home tour and week 6 of the one room challenge! Hope you are staying healthy and happy!
April Harris says
Thank you so much for visiting and sharing, Kristin! I’m excited to see your home tour! Take care and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Marilyn says
Thank you for hosting! This is what I featured the week of 6-8 to 6-12 on my blog. On Tuesday was Salsa Roll Ups. Wednesday saw Stuffed Peppers. Thursday was Basic Marinara Sauce. And winding up this Week was Homemade Beef Stew Seasoning. Enjoy!
April Harris says
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Marilyn!
Catherine Sokolowski says
Wow! Ten years! So glad you continue to host this wonderful party. I love coming every week to see what you and the other bloggers have been up to. I’ve gotten so many recipes, vacations to add to my bucket list, home improvement ideas, etc. here the past couple of years. Thank you so much for hosting!!
April Harris says
What a lovely compliment, Catherine! I love that you find Hearth and Soul inspiring and encouraging. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful content as well!
Lauren Renee Sparks says
I have never tasted gooseberries!
April Harris says
They are well worth a try, Lauren! 🙂
Joanne says
Congrats on the 10 years!!
Tiffany Frost says
Congratulations on 10 years! That is quite a milestone! Thank you for hosting too! This week I am sharing my Patriotic Fife and Drummer. Hope you have a wonderful week!
Hugs,
Tee @ Teediddlydee
April Harris says
Thank you, Tiffany! I hope you are having a wonderful week as well!
Jean | Delightful Repast says
April, Happy 10th Blogiversary! Just two months after my own–wow! I don’t know about you, but I never dreamed I’d be doing this for so long. From my very first visit to your blog, I’ve felt so “at home” there. Each time I visit, I’m visiting a friend in her warm and welcoming home.
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Jean! What a lovely, lovely, compliment! That’s what I’m hoping to achieve, and it’s wonderful you feel that way! Actually I’ll be celebrating my 18th blogiversary in October. This is the 10th anniversary of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I can’t believe it has been so long either!
Patrick Weseman says
Happy Anniversary to you. You do an amazing job. Thanks for always hosting and sharing things. Hope you and your family are safe and healthy.
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Patrick. That is so kind of you. I hope you and yours are safe and healthy too!