Grab a cozy cup and enjoy A Morning Cup of Joe—your go-to roundup of charming DIYs, decor ideas, crafts, and inspiration!
Good morning, sweet friends! As you sip on your morning brew, we invite you to cozy up and join us for another edition of A Morning Cup of Joe—our weekly linky party!
Each week we gather fresh and inspiring DIY crafts, homemade recipes, easy home decorating ideas, budget-friendly projects, and more—all shared by bloggers just like you. Whether you’re looking for a fun seasonal craft, a tasty dish to whip up, or simple tips to refresh your space, you’ll find something you love here!
We’re so grateful to have you as part of our Cottage Market family. Whether you’re linking up your own post or just browsing through the inspiration. So grab that favorite mug and enjoy!
Hope you all have an amazing weekend! Stay Cool! Sending hugs and love to all!
Joe, Pete and I would love to wish you all a wonderful day! I know here in NJ we are getting a break from the horrific heat these next few days … how about you? We can’t wait to see what you all have been up to! It has been a bit crazy again this week.Trying to work through everything as all of you are! Joe did have a brain CAT Scan so I will keep you posted on that. I am trying to find really helpful tips for you in the blogging world that really work. I hope you have started the Pinterest tip because in the end I really think that it will have a positive effect! One thing I forgot to add to that suggestion about pinning was NOT to OVER PIN yourself! it can be very harmful so be careful with that ok!
My little tip today may sound weird… but it is one that I am goign to try to follow from now on! Perfection can be a dream-stealer. Your readers aren’t looking for perfect…they’re looking for you. Your creativity, your kind words, your ideas. So hit publish, even if the lighting wasn’t ideal or you’re not 100% sure on the font. Progress over perfection always wins in blogging.
Creative DIY Projects
DIY Earring Holder
Well Sarah is so creative… she never ceases to amaze me! You have to come and see what she has made from an old Coffee Pod Holder!!! FABULOUS!!!
Simple Farmhouse Decoration
How adorable is this simple farmhouse decoration using supplies from Dollar Tree! You can make it in a snap and it instantly becomes timeless!
Wooden Bowl Rice Paper Makeover
Do you happen to have a wooden bowl from the Thrift Store? Want to jazz it up a bit? Try some beautiful rice paper and then decoupage! You’ll love the results!
Seashell Vignette
Our friend MaryJo just has a way with vignettes! She’s sharing this beautiful one starring seashells right in her foyer!
Thrifted Tablescape
Don’t you just love a beautiful tablescape created with thrifted finds? Come and drop by to see this little beauty!
A Sail-Abrate Summer Tablescape
I LOVE this!!!! Created in honor of her Father-In-Law, a US Soldier. It’s filled with adorable details and thoughtful thrifty touches!
🧼 Home & Life Organization
Planning Tools For Yearly Goals Success
Maria is here to lend a hand so you can keep to your yearly goals and success! Drop by to learn about her simple and helpful tools.
How To Organize Dresser Drawers Steps To A Clutter Free Bedroom
Want a clutter-free bedroom? Donna will show you step-by-step how to make your space feel calm, clean, and cozy.
✍️ Creative Skills & Seasonal Fun
Tips For Improving Your Calligraphy
For tips to improve your hand calligraphy… drop by An Artful Mom for guidance and inspiration!
Summer Time Fun
Can you believe Our Grand Lives is in Week 7 of summer fun? So many sweet ideas to try with the littles!
Halloween Haul
Debbie is getting ready for spooky season and sharing the scoop on Dollar Tree’s new pricing too!
🥗 Delicious Recipes & Treats
Baked Cheese Crisps
Do you LOVE Cheese Crackers? Then Esme has just the thing for you—and it only calls for cheese!
Four Ingredient Blueberry Overnight Oats
Looking for the perfect breakfast that will be ready when you are? Stop by The Copper Table!
Street Corn Salad
This is something you have to make! Doesn’t matter what season… just don’t forget the lime!
Nanna’s Baked Spaghetti
A scrumptious, super simple dinner the whole family will love! Just add salad and bread for a perfect meal.
Watermelon Slice Cookies
Cindy baked up the cutest watermelon cookies—sweet, chocolate-chippy, and shaped like summer fun!
Caprese Pasta Salad
A crowd-pleasing summertime (or anytime) salad that celebrates beautiful tomatoes and fresh flavor.
Easy Grilled Zucchini!
Zucchini season is here! Grill a bunch and enjoy them hot or cold in sandwiches or on their own.
Pink Lemonade Ice Box Pie
Refreshing, pretty, and perfect for summer—this pink lemonade pie is a must-try!
Winter Pea Salad Plate
This salad is perfect any time of year—fresh, simple, and so delicious!
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Thank you so much for adding my simple farmhouse decoration to the featured posts. I appreciate it very much. As always, thank you for hosting this wonderful linkup each week. It is appreciated. Have a great weekend.
Hi Steph! Always great to see you here! A ton of Farmhouse Goodness this week! Love it! Thank you for always sharing your creativity with us! Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful week!
“Progress over perfection.” I appreciate that quote, Andrea – it’s one I will definitely remember and refer, too! Praying that you get good news following Joe’s CAT scan. Thanks so much for the party and especially for featuring our Week Seven post of our GRAND Summer Fun series! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Laura! Always great to see you and your smiling posts here! Please remember the quote… please… it has been a problem with mine and I struggle with it even now with trying to open my new etsy shop… I also have to remember that nobody is perfect lol!!! Sure hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Sending tons of HUGS your way!
Andrea, thanks so much for the visit, the link-up and the feature of my recipe! Have a wonderful week ahead, take care.
Hi there my friend! Thank you for the yumminess! Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful week!
Hi Andrea,
I sure hope you are staying cool in this August heat. Thank you so much for featuring my Pink Lemonade Ice Box Pie, I really appreciate it! I am taking some down time from the blog for a couple of weeks. I will try to stop by and say hi. I am thinking after 15 years of blogging I need a little down time. Thanks for all the wonderful Fridays here with all of you!
Miz Helen
Hello Miz Helen. I am so happy to hear that you are taking some down time! You so need it, especially with all the health problems lately! I am just happy to hear that you might get a bit of a rest!!! Yes… 15 years of blogging deserves a break lol… I am almost to 15 too… Please take care of yourself … hubby and the little pup!!! Stay cool and enjoy your “me” time! Sending hugs and wishing for a wonderful week!
Thank you so very much for featuring my calligraphy post! Much appreciated! And your perfectionism advice resonated with me so much. I struggle with that! Thank you for the party!
Hi there Pam! You are so welcome! I struggle with perfectionism and it keeps me from doing things many times believe me! Keep trying to get over it… take baby steps… that is what I am doing! Good Luck :). Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful week!
Thank you for sharing my Watermelon Slice Cookies. I always have a refrigerator log of them in the Summer, ready to slice & bake as needed. We only had 2 triple digit days of heat so far this year in North Texas (some close and some over with heat index) but that’s really unusual, especially with the amount of rain we’ve been getting (and the grass & flowers still in bloom). But I know the “other shoe will drop” in August!
Hi there Cindy! Well it sounds like you always have something yummy at you finger tips in your home!!! I personally am done with the heat lol!!! Sure hope August doesn’t bring you the extreme heat (hey… we can always hope right). You stay cool and keep on creating! Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful week!
Hi Andrea, thanks so much for the feature for the thrifted tablescape. It’s such a pleasure to be able to connect with others interested in home decor, cooking, etc. I enjoy all the blogs and all your great tips. Have a lovely week.
Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland