This year has been incredibly challenging and it seems we are not out of the woods yet. Now more than ever, it’s important to think of ways to nurture yourself, and where better to do that than at the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Welcome!
The Hearth and Soul Link Party welcomes 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.
NB. Please only share blog posts. Unfortunately links to Facebook posts etc will be deleted.
Thank you all for bearing with me while I took a little time out to nurture myself. I still spent a lot of time working on the blog but taking a week’s break from Hearth and Soul really helped free up a lot of time for me. It’s great to be back!
On The Blog
This week I shared the inside scoop on one of the most luxurious hotel suites in England.
The Lady Astor Suite at Cliveden House Hotel has to be my favourite hotel suite in England so far (and I’ve stayed in quite a few 😉).
I’ve still got fall baking on my mind so last week I shared a gluten-free favourite.
My Gluten-Free Old Fashioned Spice Cake is based on my Great Auntie Margaret’s Old Fashioned Spice Cake, a recipe that has been in my family for three generations.
And if you love fish, you will love this easy recipe.
My Crab Topped Cod looks and tastes like it requires a lot more effort than it does – and it’s good for you too! There’s a gluten free option as well.
Nurture Yourself Featured Posts
Thank you all for sharing your wonderful blog posts!
Nurture Yourself featured posts include:-
Nurture yourself by making your home beautiful with inspiration from Tara of Stilettos and Shiplap in this post sharing her Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn Bedroom Mantle
Or be inspired by this pretty Hydrangea Wreath from Liz of Howling at The Moon
Treat yourself to this delicious Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake from Marilyn’s Treats
Nurture yourself and others with these Fun Experience Gifts From Grandparents from Helen at 3 Winks Design. These are also things you could share with your own kids, or nieces and nephews if you haven’t got grandkids yet!
The Hearth and Soul Link Party
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Comments & Reviews
Welcome back April,
Sometimes we just have to step back a bit and renew our spirit in whatever we are doing.I could surely renew myself in The Lady Aster Suite, it looks fabulous! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
Thank you so much, Miz Helen! I am sure you would love the suite 🙂 I hope you are having a great weekend too!
Hello April, thank you so much for hosting the party! Have a great week.
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Jasmine! I hope your week is wonderful too!
Thank you very much for featuring my wreath and our little kitten James! Have a great week!
It’s a pleasure, Liz! I hope your week is wonderful too!
So good to take some time off. It sounds like you had a refreshing time. 🙂 The crab topped cod also looks tasty! Thanks for hosting! I brought by some Zucchini Cakes. Hope you enjoy. 🙂
It was lovely, CJ. And I’m glad you like the cod – it’s a real favourite around here 🙂
Hi April, I love your post on the Lady Astor Suite. Its so much fun to be able to see all the amazing places you visit. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend and thanks for hosting the party!
Thank you so much, Maria. I’m really glad you enjoyed it!
It’s important to take time to for oneself at any time, but during this existential threat even more so.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
Thank you, Michelle, you are so right!
WOW – that suite must have made you feel like a Queen, April!
I can’t wait to try your Spice Cake (caught the recipe when it first appeared and my mouth has been watering ever since! Thanks for hosting. Have an amazing week! 🙂
It really did, Ramona! And thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the cake. There’s also a non-gluten free version if you prefer that 🙂
Missed you!
Glad to be back together here again.
Thank you so much, Michele. I missed you all too!
Welcome back and thanks for hosting another great party….
Thank you, Nora!:-)
That spice cake looks so good! We have gluten intolerant family members, so I will be looking into that. The ideas for grandparents look good, too.
Thank you, Barbara. I hope you and yours enjoy the cake!
Ahhhh, to go to the Lady Astor Suite! To go just about anywhere, actually, lol! Thanks for hosting
Bless you, Sandra! I totally know what you mean! 🙂
Glad to see you back refreshed, April. That is a stunning hotel suite–very luxurious!
Thank you, Pat. It really was lovely!
That suite looks like a wonderful place to stay. It would make you feel like royalty, at least it would for a commoner like me. 🙂 Thanks for hosting, April. I’m glad you had a break from the busyness.
Thank you, Donna! It definitely made me feel like a princess 🙂
Welcome back, April! You were missed. Thanks for hosting another fun party!
Thank you so much, Katie. It’s lovely to be back!
Glad you were able to nurture yourself with a little break. We all need those occasionally! Also glad to have you back. 🙂
Thank you so much, Lisa 🙂
You are one lucky lady to stay in such a beautiful hotel! Thanks for hosting the fun and have a nice week April.
I really am, Julie! I’m so grateful. Hope you are having a lovely week too.
Glad you got the time you needed April! That hotel suite looks incredible! Thank you for hosting, and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Thank you, Marielle!
Thank you for hosting! This is what I featured the week of 9-21 to 9-25-2020 on my blog. On Tuesday was Ultimate 6 Ingredient Garlic Pork Loin. Wednesday was Creamy Key Lime Cheesecake. Thursday was Beef Chuck Roast with Vegetables and Herbs. And winding up this week Tip Friday Chopping an Onion Without Tears. Enjoy!
It all sounds delicious, Marilyn!
That was such a beautiful hotel tour you gave. Very lovely. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Thank you so much, Patrick!
Hi April! So glad you were able to have a little break, And it is good to have you bac! Thank you so much for featuring my grandparent experience gift ideas post. There are so many great recipes and ideas to choose from each week! Thanks for hosting.
Thank you, Helen! It’s lovely to be back 🙂
Thanks again for hosting! Your crab topped cod looks delish, will have to check it out 🙂 Have a wonderful week, April.
Thank you, Cindy! I hope you are having a wonderful week too.
Welcome back!
Thank you, Alexandra!
Definitely trying that cod recipe. Looks so yum!
I hope you enjoy it, Lauren! Thank you!
Thanks so much for hosting!
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Dee!
April,
Glad you are more rested and back! How fortunate you are to have stayed in such elegant hotels suites. It certainly looks grand!! I shared a recipe that is one of our favorites and a healthy delicious plant-based gluten-free meal!- Moroccan Quinoa with chickpeas, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric and pistachio nuts! Everyone loves this tasty favorite.
Thank you, Judee, it’s lovely to be back! I really do feel blessed. Your Moroccan Quinoa sounds like a recipe we would definitely love. I look forward to visiting!
Welcome back and thank you for hosting!
Thank you, Jennifer!
That hotel looks divine April. Thanks for hosting. Visiting today with Use Color Ideas to Cultivate Happiness. Will pin this post.
It really was, Nancy. I look forward to your post – colour always makes me happy!
Thanks for hosting! I Pinned and will be trying your Gluten Free Old Fashioned Spice Cake–looks delicious!
Thank you, and thank you for pinning too! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do 🙂
Thank you so much for hosting! This week I am excited to share how I am styling my fall tablescape, my newest cozy reading corner, and a collected fall tablescape! Hope you are having a great week and staying healthy!
Thank you, Kristin! I hope you are having a great week too 🙂
April, your butternut pecan loaf looks wonderful! I know I’ll love it. Thank you for hosting. Happy October!
Thank you so much, Jean! Happy October to you too 😀