
It is time for the July 2024 Edition of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I hope everyone celebrating had a Happy Canada Day and/or Happy Fourth of July! There is no July holiday in the UK, but there are lots of interesting things happening including the Tennis at Wimbledon, The Henley Royal Regatta, The Henley Festival and the summer opening of Buckingham Palace.
Welcome to this month’s edition of the party!
The Hearth and Soul Link Party welcomes family-friendly blog posts about anything that feeds the soul. 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.
The Latest
My husband and I just got back from The James Martin Rally. This vintage car rally took place between two beautiful hotels, one in the New Forest and one in the Cotswolds. We also had a lovely time with our son and his partner Hannah on our road trip with two of our vintage cars to the Loire Valley in France. I am working on an article for the blog about it to share with you soon.
We all attended the Rolls Royce and Bentley Enthusiast’s Club Annual Rally at Burghley House in June . My husband was driving our Bentley Turbo R and our son Alexander was driving the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II. The Rolls was awarded the prize for being the most Elegant Silver Shadow 2 at the Concours d’Elegance. As you can see from the photo, we are all very pleased!
That’s our son Alexander and his partner Hannah on the left and my husband Guy and I on the right.
On the Blog – July 2024 Edition
Here are just a few of the articles and recipes I shared on the blog in June:-
I love wearing hats but I know how hard it can be to find one that is just right for both you and the occasion. How To Choose A Hat features professional tips from UK milliner Katherine Elizabeth that can really help.
My Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe is perfect for summer birthdays, afternoon teas and seasonal celebrations. You can adapt the decorations to suit the occasion. I have also recently developed a dairy-free version of the recipe!
My Easy Cherry Loaf Cake is a real family favourite. It is even more delicious made with the fresh cherries that are coming into season now. Or try my Chocolate and Cherry Loaf Cake recipe instead – or you could make both…
Whenever I serve my late Mom’s Potato Salad, everyone asks for the recipe. This easy, no-peel, make-ahead potato salad recipe is so flavourful and creamy! I have lots of salad recipes on the blog that are perfect for picnics, barbecues and entertaining – or just for lunch!
The Hearth and Soul Community
The Hearth and Soul Community on Facebook is a community of over 70 Hearth and Soul participants and visitors. Whether it’s sharing content, asking for advice or just connecting, the Hearth and Soul Community is a welcoming space for all. If you are on Facebook and have not joined us already, I would love your support to help enrich our community even further. Everyone is welcome!
Featured Posts – July 2024 Edition
Thank you all for sharing your fantastic blog posts. Here are just a few of the things that caught my eye at the June edition of the party as well as in the Hearth and Soul Community on Facebook.
Features From The Hearth and Soul Community on Facebook
These Easy Patriotic Party Favors from Elizabeth at Pine Cones and Acorns must have been a real hit on the 4th of July. I am thinking you could do a twist on these for Canada Day too – with red and white treats and / or treats decorated with maple leaves…I’m pinning this post for next year!
Patrick of Adventures in Weseland takes us along on a visit to Portland in his post about the NASCAR Infinity Series which was held there recently.
Features From The Hearth and Soul Link Party
I cannot resist sharing Angie of Roots and Hearth’s beautiful Peonies and Roses: A Match Made in Floral Heaven. Peonies and roses are my favourite flowers and the specimens from Angie’s garden are wonderful! (Update – Angie is rebranding her blog, so this link goes to a holding page at the moment.)
These Eye Color Friendship Bracelets from 3 Winks Design look so pretty, and what a thoughtful gift! I can definitely see why they are a new trend.
Heather from Modern Woman Old Soul has some very exciting news in her post on Updating Your Spring Style. Do pop over and visit!
This delicious Dundee Cake from Jean of Delightful Repast would be perfect for a summer afternoon tea. I enjoyed Jean’s exploration of the history behind the recipe as well!
As a little boy, my son loved Brussels Sprouts, and he encouraged me to love them too. This recipe for Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto from Lisa and Pete of Drugstore Divas sounds delicious!
The Hearth and Soul Link Party – July 2024 Edition
Here we go!
The Hearth and Soul Link Party is held monthly, opening on the first Sunday of every month and remaining open until the 25th of the month, or until 300 entries are reached.
Please share a maximum of 8 links per month here at the party. (You can share more in the Hearth and Soul Community on Facebook all month long.)
Please share the permalink to your blog post with the July 2024 edition, not a link to the home page of your blog. Please do not link to anything except blog posts. You can share other types of content in the Hearth and Soul Community on Facebook.
By submitting a post to the July 2024 edition of the link party here, you assert that you own the content and photographs. You also give me permission to share them here on the blog as well as on Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and both my own Facebook page , The Hearth and Soul Link Party page and The Hearth and Soul Community Facebook Group.
The July 2024 edition is open until 25th July so please come back as often as you like.
The August 2024 edition of The Hearth and Soul Link Party opens Sunday August 4th, 2024.
I’m excited to see what you will share this month. Wishing you a beautiful July, friends!
Comments & Reviews
Thank you for hosting. Your potato salad recipe sounds amazing! I’ll have to give it a try.
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Steph. I hope you and yours enjoy the potato salad as much as we do!
April, you have been having some really marvelous summer adventures! Love that!
Jean’s cake is so pretty with her arrangement of almonds on top. Also, I appreciated her comment about most folklore being inaccurate. So true. The funny thing is that most choose to hold onto the inaccurate tales of origin even after they’re educated!
So many thoughtful selections today and your cherry loaf looks amazing!
This time I’ve linked up a recipe that’s new to my site, Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Mexican Pizzas. They’re so good and so easy. Always my favorite combo! I’ve also linked up Lemon Bars and emphasized the fact that they’re served chilled. Everything chilled is the best right now!
Thanks so much for this time’s Hearth and Soul event!
Shirley
Thank you so much, Shirley! We really have had some lovely adventures. Thank you for the compliment on my cherry cake as well. I made it for a coffee morning today and everyone loved it 🙂 I’m going to work on a gluten-free version! I will look forward to your Mexican Pizzas and your Lemon Bars. What a lovely summer dessert. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Community, my friend!
April, I love seeing your hats, my grandmother always wore a hat (actually the same hat) when she dressed up and I was always in awe of that. I felt she looked so beautiful! Thanks so much for a great link party, I sure appreciate it! Have a great week ahead, Melynda @scratchmadefood!
Thank you so much, Melynda! I am sure that your Grandmother looked amazing in her hat. I do love the tradition of wearing one. Thank you so much for being a part of Hearth and Soul. I hope you have a lovely week ahead!
April, I’m so looking forward to reading about your latest summer activities! And check out some of these great links. I brought my Lime Frozen Yogurt to the party (#41). Mr Delightful wants me to make a batch every week all summer long!
Thank you so much, Jean! I can definitely imagine why your Lime Frozen yogurt is a favourite of Mr Delightful! It sounds delicious. I look forward to visiting.
It looks as though you’ve been having a fun Summer April!
Thank you for hosting.
Blessings, Jennifer
Thank you so much for visiting and sharing, Jennifer! Blessings to you!
The James Martin Rally looks so fun! What a delightful adventure. I love your hats, too. Thank you for hosting this lovely linkup. I’ve shared 3 posts today and am off now to visit and comment on 3 others. Happy Monday!
Thank you so much, Jennifer, and thank you for visiting and sharing too!
Thanks April for hosting the July Edition of The Hearth and Soul Link Party. It looks like you and your family had a grand time at the James Martin Rally. Love those hats and recipes as well. My shares this time are #59,60,61, and 62. I’m devoting more time for reading, fixing lighter meals, and being in the great outdoors. Be well and happy July.
Thank you so much, Nancy! This is definitely the right time to soak up the precious summer moments! Wishing you a happy, healthy season!
Hello April! Thank you so much for featuring our Eye-Color Bracelets! My granddaughter is going to be thrilled to find out! We will be giving lots of shout-outs! Hope you are having a wonderful summer.
Thank you so much, Helen! I hope you and yours are having a wonderful summer too!
Congratulations on winning at the vintage car show! It’d be a pleasure to go for a ride in a Bentley or a Rolls Royce. Love the hats you tried on, too!
Thank you, Barbara! I hope you are having a wonderful summer! Thank you for visiting and sharing.
April, Thanks so much for hosting each month, and for hosting your Facebook page too. I always enjoy getting ideas, and also getting a chance to share my latest post! Thanks, Patty
It’s my pleasure, Patty! Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Community! Have a wonderful week ahead.
Thank you for sharing April! Have a wonderful weekend.
It’s a pleasure, Elizabeth! Thank you so much for your support of Hearth and Soul! Have a wonderful week ahead.
That rally looks so very cool. And all the food looks so yummy. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Patrick! I hope you have a wonderful week too!
Such wonderful photos of you all, April! Keep enjoying summer and all your special occasions!
Thank you so much, Pat! Summer can be a lot of fun here in the UK. I hope your summer is going well too.
Thank you, April, for hosting us and for providing this fun place to gather! I hope you are having a fabulous summer… your summer travels have been so fun to follow! Thanks again!
I’m so glad you have been enjoying following along, Laura. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Community!
Thanks for featuring my post in the July Link Party April. I’m looking forward to catching up on some summery posts from you and the other contributors! Heather x