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Holiday Season at The Hearth and Soul Link Party

December 2, 2019 by April Harris 49 Comments

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Holiday Season Features at the Hearth and Soul Link Party

The Hearth and Soul Link Party, where you are welcome to share your blog posts about anything that feeds the soulThe holiday season has definitely arrived! I love this time of year. I hope everyone who was celebrating had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend! There is no Thanksgiving in England, but our  dear American friend and her family invited us to a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration on Sunday. The food and company were just lovely and I’m so grateful for their friendship and the chance to enjoy Thanksgiving with them!

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.  

We made a great start to the holiday season this weekend. We hosted our annual cocktail party for 60 friends on Friday evening, and then on Saturday we travelled to the New Forest for a black tie celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wessex section of the Rolls Royce Enthusiast’s Club. The dinner was held at Beaulieu Palace House, the home of the Montague family since 1538. I’m excited to share more about the evening with you in a blog post in the next week or so!  In the meantime, here’s a photograph of my husband and I with just one of the many exquisite Christmas trees decorating Palace House at the moment.

The Holiday Season at the Hearth and Soul Link Party -April and Guy Harris standing by a Christmas tree at Palace House

What’s New On The Blog?

I’m highlighting one of my favourite holiday season recipes this week on the blog.

Aunt Dorothy's Old Fashioned Butterscotch Squares recipe served

My Aunt Dorothy’s Old Fashioned Butterscotch Squares have been a favourite in our family for over fifty years. Bonus – they are no bake and keep really well in the fridge!

Thank you to everyone for visiting and sharing at last week’s party!

Holiday Season Features

Holiday Season Features at the Hearth and Soul Link Party

Holiday season features (from top, clockwise):-

Don’t miss fun Barb at French Ethereal’s Hot Chocolate Bar – what a fun idea for holiday season entertaining

Decorate your Christmas cake with this pretty Homemade Cake Topper from Michele at The Scrap Shoppe Blog

Why not host a holiday brunch? Miz Helen has 12 Holiday Brunch Recipes perfect for entertaining

I love being a social butterfly at the holidays, but not everyone feels the same way. If you prefer a quieter celebration don’t miss Jennifer A Lambert’s Introvert Holiday Survival Guide. Actually,  I thought that Jen had some great ideas for everyone in terms of celebrating the holidays in this post, not just for introverts!

Julie at This Gal Cooks has a healthier holiday dessert option. These Baked Pears with Honey, Cranberries and Pecans look gorgeous and sound so delicious!  They are perfect for a holiday dinner party – and in the unlikely event of leftovers, I’d enjoy these for breakfast as well!

Right, on with the party!

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Comments

  1. Barbara Harper says

    December 2, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend! I love that cake topper, and I definitely need to check out the introvert guide.

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 2, 2019 at 10:34 pm

      We really did, Barbara! I’m so glad you like the featured posts. Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  2. Uwe says

    December 2, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    Wish you and yours a great time!
    Thank you for the party!
    many greetings
    Uwe

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 2, 2019 at 10:35 pm

      Thank you so much for visiting and sharing, Uwe! Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  3. Suzan | It's My Sustainable Life says

    December 2, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    Thank you for hosting, April! What a lovely time and beautiful tree!! This week I’ve shared all about the winter solstice and the benefits and how to make your own dandelion salve. Have a wonderful week!

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 2, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      It really was a wonderful evening, Suzan. I can’t wait to share the other trees we saw – one was almost 2 stories tall. I look forward to your posts! I hope your week is wonderful too!

      Reply
  4. Nancy W says

    December 2, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    Thanks for hosting in the midst of the busy holiday season! Wonderful photo of your and your husband!
    – Nancy ( Nancy On The Home Front)

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 2, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      Thank you so much, Nancy! Have a lovely week ahead!

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    December 2, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    Lovely photo of you and your husband!

    Michelle
    http://mybijoulifeonline.com

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 2, 2019 at 10:37 pm

      Thank you, Michelle!

      Reply
  6. Miz Helen says

    December 2, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    Hi April,
    What a lovely surprise, thanks so much for featuring my Holiday Brunch Recipes, I really appreciate it. I just love the holiday parties with so many great suggestions! Hope you have a fun filled week and thanks so much for the party!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 2, 2019 at 10:37 pm

      It’s my pleasure, Miz Helen! I hope your week is wonderful too!

      Reply
  7. Emily says

    December 2, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    Beautiful photo of you and your husband — definitely frame-worthy!

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you so much, Emily!

      Reply
  8. Jean | Delightful Repast says

    December 2, 2019 at 11:54 pm

    April, thanks so much for hosting. Can’t wait to read about your visit to Beaulieu! I’d love to tour that kitchen!

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you, Jean! They actually still cook in the Victorian kitchens, especially for the daytime Christmas tours 🙂

      Reply
  9. Pat says

    December 3, 2019 at 12:04 am

    This is a very beautiful photo of you and your husband at the Palace House, April! Your butterscotch squares look very tasty–I love a butterscotch flavor and must try these soon.

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you so much, Pat! And I’m so glad you like the squares. If you love butterscotch (as I do!) you will love these! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Treat and Trick says

    December 3, 2019 at 12:08 am

    Thanks for hosting another fun party. You and your husband look gorgeous together…

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  11. Anita Holland says

    December 3, 2019 at 12:48 am

    Great party, thanks for hosting.🎅

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations, Anita!

      Reply
  12. Marilyn Lesniak says

    December 3, 2019 at 12:59 am

    Thank you for hosting! This is what I featured the week of 11-25 to 11-29 on my blog. On Tuesday morning were Christmas Almond Balls. Wednesday was a Red Velvet Oreo Trifle. And wrapping up the first week of Christmas baking is a Marilyns Treats original. My Death by Peanut Butter and Chocolate Trifle. Enjoy!

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      Another delicious week, that is for sure, Marilyn!

      Reply
  13. Judee says

    December 3, 2019 at 4:15 am

    April,
    The picture of you and your husband is exceptional in your beautiful outfits! Sounds like a wonderful time as well. Thanks for hosting and have a great week

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Judee! It really was a magical evening 🙂 I hope you have a lovely week as well!

      Reply
  14. Helen says

    December 3, 2019 at 6:27 am

    April, that is an adorable photo of you and your husband! It really sends the Christmas Spirit. My husband and I did photo Christmas cards this year. The shoot was so much fun. I blogged about it And where to get the cards printed.

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you so much, Helen! I love photo Christmas cards, so I look forward to your post. I haven’t had my cards printed yet this year – I need to get my skates on!

      Reply
  15. Katie Clooney says

    December 3, 2019 at 11:58 am

    Fabulous pic of you and your hubby! Thanks so much for hosting! Have a wonderful week.

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you so much, Katie! I hope you have a wonderful week as well!

      Reply
  16. Michele Morin says

    December 3, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    Love the picture of you and your guy! What a dress!

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 8:47 pm

      Thank you so much, Michele!

      Reply
  17. Lauren Sparks says

    December 3, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    those butterscotch squares have my mouth watering. laurensparks.net

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      Thank you, Lauren!

      Reply
  18. joanne says

    December 3, 2019 at 7:39 pm

    I can’t wait to hear more about your black tie evening!

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      Thank you, Joanne! I’m working on the post now 🙂

      Reply
  19. Patrick Weseman says

    December 3, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    Great pic of you and your husband. Very nice. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 3, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      Thank you so much, Patrick. I hope your week is wonderful too!

      Reply
  20. Barbara Chapman says

    December 4, 2019 at 4:15 am

    Thank you so much for the feature, April! I appreciate it very much. <3 And what a whirlwind weekend you both had!! You look lovely, as always. I have to say… Rolls Royce are beautiful automobiles… I enjoy seeing them on episodes of Downton Abbey and other BBC and period films. It would be fun to ride in one one day! I have ridden in a couple of vintage Jaguars, though (in the 1970's) which belonged to a friend's father who flew down to work in Hollywood. The wipers swooped inwards from the outside of each side of the windscreen and I always thought that was fun!

    Thank you again and enjoy your Christmas season,
    Hugs,
    Barb 🙂

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 4, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      It’s a pleasure, and thank you so much, Barb! Vintage Jaguars are a particular favourite of mine too. I once saw one in the most beautiful shade of blue. I haven’t had a ride in one though (although my car is a modern Jaguar). I love the old cars, and I feel really lucky that my husband even lets me drive his Silver Shadow 2 and the Bentley. I prefer being a passenger though 😉 I hope you are having a lovely Christmas season too.
      Hugs,
      April 🙂
      PS – If you visit England I’m sure I can arrange a ride for you 😉

      Reply
  21. Tamy says

    December 5, 2019 at 5:35 am

    I always love popping in here for the party – I find such inspiring ideas and recipes. Thank you for hosting. I hope you’re having a FANTASTIC week.

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 5, 2019 at 8:55 am

      Thank you, Tamy! I hope you are having a fantastic week as well! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Create With Joy says

    December 5, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    Have a wonderful week April – everything looks so lovely on your blog! 🙂

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 7, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      Thank you so much, Ramona! What a lovely compliment! I hope you have a wonderful week too!

      Reply
  23. Rebecca Hastings says

    December 6, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    Your dress is beautiful! And those squares look so good! (probably can’t eat them all if you want to wear the dress though! LOL)

    Reply
    • April Harris says

      December 7, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      Thank you so much, Rebecca! And you are right, I really do have to just have small tastes of things if I want to stay in the dress! 🙂 I really savour my small bites!!

      Reply

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