Sip your morning coffee and awaken your creativity with “A Morning Cup of Joe” – your weekly source of DIY, recipes, and decor inspiration.
Good morning, dear friends! As you savor the first sips of your morning coffee, allow us to extend a warm invitation to “A Morning Cup of Joe.” It’s more than just a Linky Party—it’s a weekly rendezvous where creativity comes to life. With a delightful blend of DIY projects, tempting recipes, and captivating home decor ideas, each edition promises a fresh infusion of inspiration to kickstart your day.
Join us on this journey of imagination, where every cup is a sip of creativity waiting to be unleashed. Whether you’re a seasoned member of our vibrant community or a newcomer eager to explore, know that you’re not just visitors; you’re cherished members of our extended family. So grab your favorite mug, settle in, and let’s embark on this enchanting adventure together. Welcome to “A Morning Cup of Joe”—where inspiration knows no bounds.

Joe, Peter and I would like to wish you all a wonderful morning! We are also sending hugs and love to all of you that have been hit with this terrible storm going up the coast! I hope and pray that you are all safe and sound and have not suffered from this horrific weather! We are so looking forward to seeing what you are sharing with us this week! Sending hugs and more love to all!
Lemon Cucumber Salad Lemon Honey Dressing – The Copper Table
Oh what a yummy fresh and fun Summer Salad this is!!! Put this on your list of things to make!!! I’m going to sprinkle mine with a bit of Vegan Feta and call it Dinner!
Late Summer Mantle – Penny’s Treasure
Penny is celebrating the end of Summer with this beautiful Cottage Chic Mantle!!!
Fresh Cucumber Pickles – The Kitchen Is My Playground
Tracey has the perfect solution to all those beautiful cucumbers!!! These are so delicious and so easy to make!!! YUM!!!
Large One Hour Garlic Knots – LouLou Girls
All I can say is YES PLEASE!!! I’ll take two!
Floral Embroidered T-Shirt – Creatively Beth
Embroidery is a hot trend this year and our friend Beth has a great project for you! Check this one out and let your creativity soar!
Upcycled Glass Jar Design With Paper – StephCreates
After you finish those yummy preserves or maybe pickled jalapeños lol… don’t throw that jar away… Steph has a quick and easy way to upcycle them that you will love! Make them by the dozens!
Monthly Reviews For Accountability – Krafty Planner
Maria is holding us accountable with this lovely Free Planner pack! Give this technique a try it can truly help you achieve what you want to achieve!
Suncatcher DIY With Buttons and Chicken Wire – Birds Of A Feather
Have you ever seen a Suncatcher made of Buttons? You have to see this… fascinating!
Blackberry Ice Cream Dessert – Miz Helen Country Cottage
Miz Helen is layering up an amazing Summer Dessert that is simple to make and delicious to eat! A perfect dessert for guests too! YUM!
Decoupage Shells To Make Beautiful Trinket Dishes – An Organized Season
Let Karen show you how simple it is to take those naturally harvested shells and turn them into beautiful little trinket dishes!!! All with the magic of decoupage!
Whole Wheat Vanilla Greek Yogurt Banana Blueberry Muffins – Esme Salon
Start the day with these healthy and yummy little morsels of goodness! Add a cup of coffee and you will be good to go!
Ceiling Fan Makeover Farmhouse Style – MY wee ABODE
Julie has a fabulous makeover ala Joanna Gaines… really… with her fabulous imagination she turned this ceiling fan into an Industrial Farmhouse Masterpiece!
How To Refill Expensive Candle Containers – master “PIECES” of my life
What to do with those candle containers after the flame dies??? Our friend MaryJo has the answer and shows us how to refill them to their original glory!
Making A Pendant From A Vintage Spoon – The Apple Street Cottage
I think this is an amazing idea! What a great way to make unique jewelry and also a great way to make a piece that has memories. I have my Mother’s Silverware and I do believe that one of the shrimp forks (which of course a vegan never uses lol) is going to get snipped and become something very special… think I will make one for my daughter and a keychain for my son!
Mid Summer Backyard Patio – Debbie Dabble
Come and chill out in Debbie’s Backyard… it got a Mid-Summer Update and is just waiting for guests!

KODAK Digital Still Camera
Sweet And Sour Tofu – Cindy’s On-Line Recipes
Oh this looks good but I am a sucker for anything Tofu!!! Sweet and Sour deliciousness awaits!
Vacation Sand Craft – Life Of 2 Snowbirds
The 2 Snowbirds have such a fabulous idea! Watch as they collect sand from all different beaches in their travels and create memories!!! Love it!
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Thank you so much for the feature and I love that I’ve inspired you to use your vintage shrimp forks!
Hi there Ann! You have indeed inspired me!!! I LOVE it and they are the perfect size!!! I love items with meaning so I thank you so very much!I have to apologize to everyone that the party link was not in the post today, I am so so so very sorry so if you would like to come back and add your items… please do so!!! Once again I am so very sorry! Sending hugs and love always and please have an amazing weekend!
I’m so happy you enjoyed my upcycled glass jar craft. It’s such a great way to reuse those jars, and there are so many design possibilities. Thank you for adding my glass jar to the list of features. Have a great weekend!
Hi there Steph! How are you! Your project is a great way to reuse jars and I have them in every size and shape lol!!!I have to apologize to everyone that the party link was not in the post today, I am so so so very sorry so if you would like to come back and add your items… please do so!!! Once again I am so very sorry! Sending hugs and love always and please have an amazing weekend!
I’m delighted that you picked my summer mantel to be in this weeks features……hugs!
Hi there Penny! How are you and your most fabulous home! I always love to visit to see what prettiness you have happening!!!I have to apologize to everyone that the party link was not in the post today, I am so so so very sorry so if you would like to come back and add your items… please do so!!! Once again I am so very sorry! Sending hugs and love always and please have an amazing weekend!
Hi! We got 8.5 inches of rain but no flooding in our area! Thanks for hosting this inspirational party! I’m so excited you featured our DIY decoupage shell post! We appreciate it so much! Have a great weekend! Blessings, Donna
OMG Donna!!! 8.5 inches! That is crqzy! I am so happy there was no flooding because what I am seeing on the news is just horrific!!! I always love your posts! You are being featured in the Farmhouse post today also!I have to apologize to everyone that the party link was not in the post today, I am so so so very sorry so if you would like to come back and add your items… please do so!!! Once again I am so very sorry! Sending hugs and love always and please have an amazing weekend!
Hi Andrea. Firstly thank you so much for the feature. Not sure what I am doing wrong, but I do not find the link to enter for this week. Please let me know. Thanks in advance. Esme
Hi there my friend! How are you! Always great to see you and your tasty treats you create!!! You were not doing anything wrong it was ME!!!I have to apologize to everyone that the party link was not in the post today, I am so so so very sorry so if you would like to come back and add your items… please do so!!! Once again I am so very sorry! Sending hugs and love always and please have an amazing weekend!
Thanks for another great party Andrea & Co. I appreciate the feature of my candle refills. Stay well. XO- MaryJo
Hi there MaryJo! Always great to see you!!! Hope you are doing well, I think of you often. I loved the refill post… waste not want not!!!I have to apologize to everyone that the party link was not in the post today, I am so so so very sorry so if you would like to come back and add your items… please do so!!! Once again I am so very sorry! Sending hugs and love always and please have an amazing weekend!
Hi Andrea,
Thanks so much for featuring my Blackberry Ice Cream Dessert, I appreciate it so much. It is a great dessert for this hot weather. I love coming here on Friday to enjoy looking at all of the links, it is a great party! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for hosting us!
Miz Helen
Hi there Miz Helen! Hope you are staying nice and cool! Oh that dessert is a perfect Summer time treat for sure! I have to apologize to everyone that the party link was not in the post today, I am so so so very sorry so if you would like to come back and add your items… please do so!!! Once again I am so very sorry! Sending hugs and love always and please have an amazing weekend!
Happy Saturday, Andrea! I’m glad I stopped by today as I had trouble finding the weekly link up yesterday! I was sure it was me missing something!!! We are grateful for you and this link up and your ongoing support! It feels like fall here in Minnesota with recent temps in the low 70’s and daily rain! Our gardens are lush which is something we normally don’t see in August! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
First… 70 DEGREES… sounds like Heaven LOL!!! I am excited for 92 degrees today LOL!!! Well that something wrong was totally my fault because some how some way I forgot to put the linky link in !!! I feel so terrible about it but it is there now so please come back! Hope you continue to enjoy your gorgeous weather with the grands! Love seeing what you are up to on Facebook! Sending hugs and wishes for a picture perfect day!
Andrea, such a great line-up of features! Thanks for hosting, I hope you have a great week ahead. Melynda @scratchmadefood!
Always wonderful to see you Melynda! Here’s wishing you and yours a picture perfect week! Hugs!
Thank you for featuring my Sweet & Sour Tofu recipe! and thanks for all the time and effort it takes to bring us this linky party each week.
Hi there Cindy! So great to see you! I have to tell you… I am a TOFU Freak lol!!! I love it love it love it and it is on our menu at least 4 times a week! So thank you for yet another yummy treat! You take care now and have an amazing day! HUGS!
I have been enjoying your blogs on thrifting and thrift store makeover items. Love thrifting, too and it’s great to see what others are doing with their finds. Thanks for hosting the link party every week. All your hard work is appreciated.
Lynne
I think your kids will love to have something made out of your mother’s silverware! Just wanted to thank you so much for also noticing our sand art and for your nice comments about it! Hope you have a wonderful week!
Catherine, they will LOVE the piece of jewelry! We adore things that have sentimental meaning… that’s what it is all about and it sure looks like you feel the same way! Sending hugs and wishes for an amazing week! (btw… the sand idea was brilliant!)
Thank you so much for letting us party with you and yours, Andrea! And thank you so much for the feature! (Joanna Gaines? Wow! 😉 )
Hi there my friend! So glad to see you! Hope everything in your life is going well! You are so welcome… I love to feature you and the compliment was honest and sincere!!! Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful week! Hope it is cooling off in So Cal!
Hi Andrea thanks for hosting another great party. I always think of you and Joe. Beautiful features this week! Have a fantastic weekend!
Hi Cindy, as I said in my message above you have been heavy on my mind and I was going to write this week! You are always in my thoughts and prayers! Please let me know how you are doing ok 🙂 Sending tons of hugs and wishes for a fabulous day!