Happiness is Homemade # 627

Hello and welcome to Happiness is Homemade #627, your weekly HIH Link-up!

Welcome to our Happiness is Homemade # 627

This wonderful gathering would not be possible without every one of you. Week after week, you show up with amazing posts, delicious recipes, creative ideas, and the warmest community spirit. Thank you for linking up, visiting fellow bloggers, leaving thoughtful comments, and filling the HIH community with so much creativity, kindness, and inspiration. You truly make this space something special!

It’s Esmé from EsmeSalon, here and I’m so happy to be hosting this month. In my kitchen and on the blog, I love sharing a blend of healthy, wholesome recipes and the occasional indulgent treat. because let’s be honest, life is all about balance, and a little sweetness now and then makes everything better! You’ll often find flavours inspired from around the world, and I hope something you discover here inspires you to try a new recipe in your own kitchen.

So grab a cup of coffee or tea, settle in, and start exploring all the beautiful posts, creative ideas, and mouthwatering recipes shared by our talented community.

Let’s celebrate the creativity and make this another fun, festive, and inspiring week together. Let the party begin!

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Each week at Happiness is Homemade, we take a moment to celebrate the amazing creativity shared at the previous party by rounding up some of our favourite ideas and projects. From mouthwatering recipes and delicious treats to clever crafts, beautiful DIYs, and inspiring home décor, there’s always something wonderful to discover.

It’s such a joy to see the talent, imagination, and heart this community brings every single week. Your creativity truly makes this party shine, and we love highlighting the fantastic ideas that inspire us all!

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Thank you for visiting, linking up, sharing, and spreading the love around by commenting and visiting other blogs.

Remember that you can also share your links with us at SSPS, Monday 2:00 AM to Saturday 2:00 PM (Vancouver, BC, time).

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Newspaper Charcuterie Cups from My French Twist
Create charming newspaper charcuterie cups that turn simple paper into stylish single-serve appetizers. This clever DIY shows how to fold and fill them for parties, picnics, or casual entertaining ideas.

How to make a bag with a Multiway Handle Bag from Sum of their Stories
Sew a versatile fabric tote with clever multiway handles that transform from a handheld bag to a shoulder bag. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to create a practical, stylish bag using simple sewing techniques.

Gold Mercury Glass Wine Bottles from Petticoat Junktion 
Turn ordinary wine bottles into elegant gold mercury glass décor using spray paint and a simple vinegar-mist technique. This easy DIY creates a beautiful vintage finish perfect for stylish, budget-friendly home decorating.

Bailey’s Mudslide Biscotti from Seasonal and Holiday Recipe Exchange
These Baileys Mudslide Biscotti combine Irish cream, Kahlúa, and chocolate in a rich cookie with crisp edges and a soft center, finished with a decadent chocolate-coffee drizzle

DIY Desk Mat: Transform Your Desk in a Day with This Easy How-To from Sonata Home Design
Upgrade your workspace with this easy DIY desk pad tutorial. Using faux leather, MDF, and simple tools, create a stylish custom desk mat that protects your surface and adds personality.

On to the Party!

Thank you for joining us this week, whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all the inspirational shares!  Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses; they always appreciate your visit! Here are all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade!

This party is published on 5 different blogs, so bloggers, the posts you share get lots of exposure! Many thanks to our hosting blogs for giving us all this opportunity every week!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Esme @ Esme Salon

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love for you to join our party.