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!
Joe, Pete and I would like to wish you all a wonderful morning. As always we are so happy to see you here with all of your creative creations. Hope you have had a very nice week. Here in NJ it cooled down a little but we will be back to high 90’s next week again. Hope you are staying chill! I am truly thinking about blogging tips for you all but right now I have to think longer because nothing seems to be working very well! One thing I can recommend is to have start having other revenue streams if you don’t already have them. I wish I had a magic wand! If I were to make any suggestion today it would be to be conversational in your post, try to make your reader feel like you are talking to them! Any where you can add that special personal touch is a very good thing in the long run! Wishing you and yours a happy weekend and week ahead! Love and Hugs always!
Easy DIY Coffee Cup Canvas Tutorial – Crafts By Steph
Steph has had yet another busy week of creating and she is sharing her fabulous Coffee Cup Canvas with us today! I am sure you would love one of these for our very own, so visit her and she will show you how!
Summer Apartment Porch Ideas – MY wee ABODE
There are still 6 weeks left to Summer so you still have plenty of time to add a few of these pretty touches to your little patio! Perfect for Apartments! Julie is so creative and makes every space in her life feel cozy and loved! I adore those little succulents I the jars!!!
Penny’s New Outdoor Look – Penny’s Treasures
We are always seeing fabulous cuteness going on inside this pretty cottage and now today the outside gets a new look! Come on over and enjoy! May inspire your next project?
2026 Calendar With Notes – Krafty Planner
Maria is sharing a fabulous 2026 Calendar where you can even save notes! Get ready for the New Year!!!
Life Lately – Our Grand Lives!
Come on over and catch up with our friends over at Our Grand Lives! I love looking in to see so much family love in one place! Inspiration and beyond!!! Drop by and visit… you will be glad you did!
A Bit Of This And That – Debbie Dabble
This is the time of the week we get to check in on our friend Debbie and see what she has been up to. Drop by with a cup of your favorite brew and spend a little bit of time catching up!!! Always something new with this sweet lady!
Seashell Decorated Mirror – Jeanne Selep
Ever wonder what to do with all those shells you have collected through the years? Well Jeanne has a great idea… make a mirror and she shows you how!!! I can almost hear the ocean now!
Hedwig The Owl – Laura Kelly
Do you have some Harry Potter fans in your life! Well then they need to make an adorable little Hedwig out of popsicle sticks! Tons of fun to make and to play!
Harry Potter Owl Bookmarks – Creatively Beth
Speaking of Hedwig… Beth has an adorable bookmark featuring the famous owl!!! Be sure to run these out and get the kids and you coloring!
Haunted Wilmington North Carolina – Drug Store Divas
If you live in Wilmington NC or if you are near it or if you are planning to visit… you need to check out all the Hauntings!!!! So much fun!
Late Summer Vignette – Thrifting Wonderland
You are in for a treat! Come and watch a Thrifted Box turn Ito a Late Summer Vignette before your very eyes!!! LOVE IT!
Things You Should Always But At A Thrift Store And Never Pass Up – master “PIECES” of my life!
Our friend MaryJo is sharing some of her thrifting tips and I totally agree!!! Come and see what you should never walk away from at your Thrift Shop and enjoy a cuppa with MG!!!
Watermelon Lemonade – Cindy’s On-Line Recipes
Do you LOVE Watermelon Lemonade? Well Cindy has a secret recipe that makes it super simple to make… spoiler alert… Microwaved Simple Syrup. Come and see how this. Yummy and refreshing drink comes together in a snap!
Canning Potato Garden Soup – Miz Helen
Need a little project this weekend? Well then how about making a BIG bath of two of this yummy Potato Garden Soup. Come December when you are looking for a bowl of steaming hot and nourishing soup you will be so glad you made it in August! YUM!
Funfetti Cupcakes – LOULOU Girls
Do you know what words get the kids come running??? FUFETTI anything LOL! Today the LouLou Girls are sharing a yummy recipe for Funfetti Cupcakes… they are going to be a guaranteed HIT!!!
Charred Corn Salad – The Copper Table
Here is the perfect side salad for any party, bbq or family Dinner! Quick and easy to make and oh so yummy! That fresh Summer Corn is readily available now so take advantage of it! This is a fresh and fabulous treat, especially with that touch of char! YUM!
Easy Pepper Olive Pasta Toss Penna – The Kitchen Is My Playground
Tracey has whipped up a delicious pasta salad for us filled with peppers and olives for extra yumminess! Serve this as a side or a meal by adding a protein like crunchy tofu! Perfect for your next BBQ or Party!
Shoo Fly Cake – Scratch food made for Hungry People
I can’t say I have ever had Shoo Fly Cake (says the NJ Girl). Melynda is sharing her recipe with built in crumbs! SOLD lol!!! I know this is going to be YUM
Almond Bars – Esme Salon
Esme is going to show you how to make these scrumptious Almond Bars! Can’t wait to try it with extra chocolate drizzle!
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Thank you so much for adding my coffee canvas art to the featured posts. I am so happy you enjoyed it. It was a fun, little project. I absolutely love sharing at your party. Thank you for giving us a space to share with your readers. It’s appreciated. ♡
Hi there Steph, always great to see you here and all your creativity! Something new every week and I love it! Thanks for always being a part of the family! We appreciate you! Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful weekend!
Andrea, thanks so much for the feature of my Shoo Fly Cake, I appreciate it. Have a great week ahead, and take care!
Happy Friday, Andrea! Thank you so much for featuring our “Life Lately” post and for your kind intro! You made us smile big! As always, thanks for the time and energy you devote to providing this space for us all to gather! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi there my friend, how are you doing. Always great to see you here! You bring cheer wherever you are! I love your posts and I love the whole vibe of your blog! Sure hope you have an awesome weekend! Sending tons of hugs!
Yep, back to the 90s next week. The Mets fell off a cliff. They’d better get it together and fast. The Yankees are struggling big time. I have such an amazing idea with grapevine wreaths I made. It’s great for all year and it will be in sight from now on! Stay cool, my friend.
Thanks so much for featuring my Canning Potato Garden Soup. I really appreciate the feature, and you are so right. In the cold winter this soup is delicious. I am taking some down time from the blog just now for a few more days, it has been really good for me. Hope you have a good week and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
Hi Miz Helen. I am so happy that the rest from the blog is doing you some good! I can see how people get burnt out believe me! I am just happy that you are able to chill for a bit and heal with hubby. Please enjoy your weekend and stay cool! Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful week!
Always love the features, and how many you share! Thanks for the feature this week! Thankful for all of you!
Hi Julie, always great to see you here my friend! I promise I will get over to you on Tuesday! Hope you have an amazing weekend! Hugs!
Thanks so much for featuring my Watermelon Lemonade and letting us share your life for a few minutes each weekend. Hope the rest of the Summer is wonderful for y’all and not too hot …. I have to be dragged (kicking my flip flops & screaming) into Fall. With the rain and not-quite-as-hot-as-normal temps in North Texas, everything is still green & flowering and I’m not ready to give it up for dead leaves yet!
Hi there Cindy! How are you! Always great to see you!!! I have to tell you I am looking forward to the leaves falling and the cool breezes blowing LOL!!!! Thank you for always dropping by with a smile and goodies! Sending you hugs and wishes for a wonderful week!
THANK YOU for featuring my Harry Potter Hedwig the Owl craft this week! CHEERS! Laura
Hi there Laura! How are you! Always love a touch of magic with some Harry Potter!!! Thanks for always sharing your creativity with us! Hugs!
Andrea, a huge thanks for including my Harry Potter Owl Bookmark printable with the rest of the inspiration this week! Creatively, Beth
Hi there Beth! Always great to see you my friend and the magic you bring! Sending hugs! Enjoy your day!
Andrea, thanks so much for featuring the thrifted finds vignette. I am so happy to be working on Fall. It makes me believe cooler weather is on the way. As always, it’s a pleasure to visit and share with you and the other Bloggers. Have a great week.
Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland
Hi there, how are you! Always great to see you here! I am also looking forward to the Fall! Not a Summer person at all lol! Always love seeing you here and I hope you are having a great week! Sending hugs!