Welcome to Hearth and Soul! I’m so happy to ‘see’ you! This week we are gearing up for fall at The Hearth and Soul Link Party. There are lots of ideas and inspiration for this season in transition.
At the Hearth and Soul Link Party, you can share blog posts old and new, about anything that feeds the soul. This includes – but is not limited to – family, home, recipes, decorating, crafts, DIY, travel, organisation, book reviews, the arts and self improvement.
How are things going in your corner of the world? Here we are gearing up for fall as well as preparing for another season of travel. It’s an exciting time! I’m publishing a bit early today as it’s the August Bank Holiday Monday (long weekend) and I’m off to a Classic Car Rally with family and friends.
The Latest
There was a lot going on this week, but a highlight was definitely a trip up to London on Thursday to meet up with our son Alex and his partner, Hannah . My husband was working, but the three of us had a very nice time together, including dinner at Le Caprice, one of my very favourite London restaurants.
Alex had some appointments in town for part of the afternoon, so Hannah and I took a taxi to the Victoria and Albert Museum to see Christian Dior – Designer of Dreams.
It was fantastic to see so many beautiful vintage and modern designs displayed so creatively under one roof, as well as dresses worn by some very famous people. I was able to take lots of photos, so watch this space for an upcoming featured blog post on Dior – Designer of Dreams.
I’ve been spending a lot of time in the kitchen working on new recipes, as well as creating gluten free versions of some of my most popular baking recipes. I’m excited to get them on the blog very soon! This week I was focused on writing around travel as well.
I’m excited to finally share some of the adventures my husband and I had on our Weekend in Edinburgh, as well as my top tips for visiting this beautiful, historic city.
I’m so grateful to you all for visiting and sharing! This week’s featured posts are all about gearing up for fall.
Gearing Up For Fall Featured Posts
Featured posts from top left, clockwise:-
Make the most of the season’s bounty and enjoy this Peach Chicken and Caramelized Corn Salad from The Lou Lou Girls for lunch or on warm late summer evenings
Decorating is a great way to start gearing up for fall. Try making this Easy DIY Fall Wreath from Kippi at Home
Warm up cooler evenings with this traditional Slow Cooker Southern Black Peas and Rice recipe from Miz Helen’s Country Cottage. Miz Helen’s memories of making this dish with her Grandma and the pea shelling circle are heart-warming too!
Keep the chill away with this pretty Crocheted Bolero from My Bijou Life
The Hearth and Soul Link Party
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Comments & Reviews
Happy Monday, April, and thank you for hosting again this week! Those gowns!! That middle one is to die for 🙂 This week it’s all about the elderberry here on the hill. I’ve shared #1, 14 Elderberry Benefits, and # 2, How To Prepare for Cold & Flu Season with Elderberry Tincture. Have a wonderful week!
Happy new week, Suzan! I love the middle gown too. Coincidentally it was actually named “Avril”! It was from the 1957 collection so actually designed by Dior himself. I’m so glad you shared the posts on elderberries. I am fascinated by them.I used the tincture in the past and found it helpful but don’t know much beyond that. I look forward to reading your posts. I hope your week is wonderful too!
I look forward to your post on Dior, lots like a fabulous exhibit! Thank you for hosting! I really can’t believe we are quick sliding into fall!
– Nancy (Nancy On The Home Front )
Thank you, Nancy! I’m looking forward to working on it. Fall really is fast approaching, although we are having a last burst of summer here with temperatures up in the high eighties. We are enjoying it while it lasts 🙂 Have a lovely week!
April, thank you for hosting this party.
My pleasure!
Thank you for hosting! This is what was served the of week 8-19- to 8-23 in my home. On Tuesday is Blueberry Lemon Cake Cheesecake. Wednesday is Blue Velvet Cupcakes. And ending Labor Day Treats week on Friday I am serving my American Flag Krispy Treats. Enjoy!
I like the blue theme you have going on, Marilyn! It all definitely sounds delicious!
Happy Monday and thank you for hosting.
Thank you, Anita! I hope you have a lovely week!
Looking forward to seeing the Dior. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Thank you, Patrick! I hope you have a wonderful week as well 🙂
Hi April,
Thanks so much for the awesome feature for my Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas and Rice, I really appreciate it!
Miz Helen
I am laughing at myself, I pushed that enter button before I was ready, do you ever do that? We have a house full of company and I think I may be a little distracted. Hope you have a great week and thanks for the party!
Miz Helen
I do that all the time! I hope you have a great week too, Miz Helen!
It’s my pleasure, Miz Helen! I really appreciate your support of Hearth and Soul!
April,
sounds like you had quite a wonderful time in London especially at the Dior Museum. I’m looking forward to seeing your gluten free converted recipes. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful time in your travels
I’m excited to share them, Judee! I’m working hard on them. Thank you for your good wishes, I’m getting excited for our trips. I hope you have a lovely week.
It’s fun to see the color scheme of the link up start to move toward autumn hues!
I’m so glad you like it, Michele! 🙂
What gorgeous costumes! Edinburgh sounds like a great place to visit.
Often I want to hold on to summer as long as possible, but I was just thinking that this year I want to put up fall decorations as soon as possible. I’m longing for a welcome relief from heat and humidity.
Edinburgh really is a great place to visit, Barbara! I am definitely looking forward to fall as well. I’m so grateful we have seen so much sunshine, but there are days that have been rather hot!!
Thank you so much for hosting the party. I love the features!!!
Happy fall,
Kippi
It’s a pleasure, Kippi, and I am so glad you are pleased 🙂 Happy fall to you too!
thank you so much for featuring my peach salad! It made my day!
I’m so glad you are pleased, Kimberly! Thank you for your support of Hearth and Soul!
I would LOVE to go to the Victoria and Albert museum! laurensparks.net
It really is a fabulous place to visit, Lauren 🙂
April, your trip to London sounds lovely! I will look forward to your write up on Christian Dior. Your photo was tantalizing! And thank you for featuring my crocheted bolero. I’m quite honored.
Thank you, Michelle! And it’s my pleasure 🙂
April,
Thank you so much for providing a vibrant and healthy link-up party! I feel like blogging and link-up’s are a dying breed, and it makes me so sad! So I am very thankful for yours and a place to share and meet other bloggers. I’m thinking of making my own for homeschooling, so we’ll see!
It’s a pleasure, Sarah! I definitely think blogging and link ups are evolving – but I think there is life in them yet 🙂 Thank you so much for your very kind words, and for visiting and sharing!
Your experience in Edinburg looks amazing! I enjoy seeing vintage clothing and imagining living while wearing such items.
I appreciate you hosting!
It really was, Laurie, and thank you! I hope you are having a good week 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting!
My pleasure, Dee!
Hello April, I just wanted to say hello. No longer being in the blogging world And distracted with my large family I didn’t realize the Hop still existed glad you have kept it going ❤️
Christy, I am SO pleased to hear from you! I have fond memories of working with you and the others on the hop so many years ago. The hop has definitely evolved over the years but the community is still going strong, and I’m really proud of it. Thank you so much for reaching out 🙂 xx