Hello February! Welcome to The Hearth and Soul Link Party! Valentines Day is fast approaching, and it’s not just about romantic love. You can celebrate all kinds of love so nobody gets left out. So whatever kinds of love you are celebrating this year, there’s lots of Valentines Day inspiration here.
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.
What’s New?
How are things in your corner of the world? My husband and I have been working hard this weekend. Not only are we getting our son and his partner’s room ready to be decorated for when they next visit, we were also clearing out a storage unit and our loft (attic). We even rented a van to make it easier.
We have been in our house for over a dozen years, so there was quite a lot to go through. We did end up going a little stir crazy at one point, so we veered off course for a quick trip to a lovely garden centre.
It was very restorative, and I can’t wait to plant these beauties in my garden.
I’ve got some Valentines Day Inspiration of my own to share with you too.
From brownies to cakes and more formal desserts, these are some of our favourite Valentine’s Day Desserts.
Thank you to everyone who visited and shared last week. There were so many wonderful posts, and so many with a Valentine’s Day theme, it was hard to choose features. If you are looking for Valentines Day inspiration, be sure to pop back and check out the links at last week’s Hearth and Soul Link Party I’m sure there will be lots shared here this week as well!
Valentines Day Inspiration – Featured Posts
Valentines Day Inspiration featured posts (from top left, clockwise):-
This Valentine’s Day Heart Sign from Pamela at DIY Vibes would look lovely anywhere. It would make a nice gift as well.
Rachelle at My Hubbard Home has some lovely ideas for a Pretty and Pink Valentine’s Table. This would be an especially nice setting for a Valentine’s Day tea.
I love how easy this Valentine’s Day Dollar Tree Wreath from Emily at 2 Dishing Divas is to make – and it’s so pretty too!
Settle down with a cup of tea and enjoy reading Dragonfly Treasure’s account of her visit to a Renaissance Fair. She also shares some interesting Valentine’s Day traditions and lore, as well as a delicious recipe for a lovely Valentine’s Day cocktail.
Kristie of Love My Little Cottage has made a fun (and delicious) Valentine’s Day Coffee Corner to brighten up February days.
Create some Fun and Easy Abstract Heart Art with Allyson of Southern Sunflowers. A great activity to do with the kids, these pretty hearts are can be framed or used to decorate gift bags. I can think of lots of other things they would be lovely for as well.
It’s time for this week’s party. I’m excited to see what you will share.
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Comments & Reviews
Having a house is always a lot of work and great to keep it organized. Thanks for hosting the fun and have a nice week April.
Hi April! I love the cute selfie of you and your husband. So many great things shared this week! Have fun with your organizing. It is a never ending job!
Thank you, Helen!
I hope you have a great week too, Julie!
April, I love a good day of clearing out! My husband says I’m the only woman in the world who enjoys getting rid of stuff more than getting stuff! 😀 My link today is about feeding my soul. I hope readers will give me lots of feedback about it. Enjoy the visit from Son & Co!
Hi Jean, I popped by your post and commented. I totally agree, it’s important to find balance. I love what your husband says about you = that’s a great way to be!
It sounds like you and your hubs have been working your tails off! Have a wonderful time with your son and partner! Thanks for hosting.
It has been a busy time, Katie, that is for sure! Have a wonderful week!
I so agree that Valentine’s is not just about romance. We’ve always made it a family celebration. I have heart-shaped cupcake pans and traditionally make cupcakes with them (just a gluten-free chocolate cake mix) with homemade frosting and sprinkles. Then I make the peanut butter cookies that usually have a Hershey’s kiss on top, only instead of that I use heart-shaped chocolates on top. Doves has bags of them this time of year (a reminder for me to get some next time I am at the store).
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I love the way you celebrate with your family, Barbara. It sounds like delicious fun. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!
Your Valentine’s desserts looks stunning and thanks for hosting again this week..
Thank you, Nora!
April, thank you SO much for selecting my Valentine’s Day wreath as a feature this week! It’s such a cute, easy project! Have a lovely week.
It’s a pleasure, Emily. I hope your week is lovely too.
Thank you for hosting! Have an awesome week!
Thank you, Kate. I hope your week is lovely too!
Thank you for the feature, April! That put a spring in my step 😉
We visited our garden center last week, but it’s too early for any yard plants. I did pick up some fava beans and sweet peas that can be planted in March. That’s as good as it’s going to get in Idaho this early in the year.
Enjoy your new plants
I’m so glad you are pleased, Rachelle, and thank you! 🙂
Thank you for hosting, April! You’ve been so busy!! Have a wonderful week.
I hope you have a wonderful week too, Suzan!
Going through stuff and clearing out clutter always seems to take on a life of it’s own. 🙂 Thanks for hosting! I brought by some Lemony Pasta with Capers and Greens. Hope you enjoy. 🙂
It really does, CJ! Your pasta sounds lovely. I look forward to the recipe.
Hi April,
I love the Valentine Inspiration, it will soon be here. My husband and I have been doing the same organizing at our place, it’s a job but sure feels good when it is done. You have a great week and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
It sure does feel good when it’s done, Miz Helen! It seems to clear metaphysical as well as physical space. I hope your week is wonderful too!
Oh my goodness! I love the picture of you too! Hilarious! Made me smile!
Have a great week!
Melissa | Little Frugal Homestead
Thank you so much for featuring my pink heart sign! So many fun V-day ideas!! Hope you have a great week!
I hope your week is wonderful too, Pamela!
Thank you for hosting! This is what I featured the week of 1-27 to 1-31 on my blog. On Tuesday was my own recipe Cupid’s Lasagna. Tuesday was my Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding. And wrapping up Sweetheart Week was my very own Sweetheart Bark. Enjoy!
What lovely Valentine’s Day recipe inspiration, Marilyn!
I need to be as diligent as you are in getting a room redone in my house. We totally redid one of my daughter’s rooms (all my kids are grown now) a few years back but now we need to redo the other room. It’s not fun to me. ha. But it needs to be done. Thanks for sharing about your project. Maybe it will spur me on.
I think it’s about keeping the balance of it still being their (the adult child’s) room, so that they always have the wonderful feeling of coming home, with making the room useable when they are not there, Lisa. It’s definitely a fine balance, that is for sure. I’m really involving my son in the process so that he feels connected – luckily we have very similar tastes!
Sounds like you have been busy. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
I sure have, Patrick! I hope you have a wonderful week too.
Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up with WOULD YOU? 7 – RUN OR FLY and WHO WAS BEHIND THE CURTAIN? – PART 3 (PROMPT 16).
Thank you for sharing, Dee!
Thanks so much for featuring my Chocolate n’ Chintz Valentine Coffee Corner! I’m glad I found your blog. I’m loving the “21st century” housewife description!
Thank you so much, Kristie! That is a lovely compliment. I’m so glad it resonates with you!
Thanks again for featuring my abstract art!! I had to pop in to take a look. That is a cute selfie of you and your hubby ~ I still haven’t mastered the skill of taking a selfie lol.
It’s a pleasure, Allyson! And thank you, I’ve had to practice quite a lot!
We’ve lived in our house for 16+ years now and I keep saying we need to just rent a dumpster one week and do a real deep cleaning. Best of luck on all your cleaning and organizing.
Thank you, Joanne!
So many pretty valentine things.
There really are, Lauren!
You two have been so industrious!
Michelle
http://mybijoulifeonline.com
We’ve certainly been trying to be, Michelle 😉
Hope you’re having a lovely week April!
Valentine’s Day is my anniversary – counting down the days to it! 🙂
Happy Anniversary for the 14th, Ramona! And thank you! Hope your week is lovely too. 🙂
Love the fun pic of you and hubby! Sweet ♥ Purging is a never ending cycle it seems, at my home anyway. I move things out, but then i find more things to replace them with! ugh! LOL Thank you soo much for the feature this week. Very much appreciated. So many interesting and fun posts.
Still trying to get over this inhalation pneumonia I got due to not remembering not to lay down for 10 mins after taking it. It was my last pill, now I know why you aren’t supposed to lay down…LOL I was on from my dentist…actually the inhalation pneumonia isn’t bothering me as much as the new antibiotic, so many side effects. I feel like I’m 100.
*hugs*
deb
Oh my goodness, Deb, I’m sorry you haven’t been well. Having inhalation pneumonia must be really uncomfortable. Take it easy and I hope you feel better soon. Thank you for the compliment, we did manage to make the clearing a bit of fun – although it had it challenges! I totally understand what you mean about purging and then replacing! Take care. Hugs!