
Welcome to Little Cottage Link Party #52! I hope everyone is doing well. We’ve eaten in a restaurant or two since the coronavirus restrictions have lifted here in South Carolina. I sure hope we don’t have a second wave of infections here in the USA. I’m praying and I know you are too. In the midst of getting out of the house a bit more, I also had time to work on a few projects:

I made some Hand Painted Hawaiian Hibiscus Vans for my Etsy Store and plan to paint more customized shoes.

I love the new “Be Kind” mantra, so I choose to make a Be Kind Summer Bouquet Watering Can for the May Monthly Craft Destash Challenge.
The Little Cottage Link Party is open from Monday, 9am EST, through Thursday, 9am EST (I’m leaving the party open a day longer this year). My goal for this link party is to help myself and others thrive in the home. I’ve spent the last two decades raising five homeschooled children in a beautiful little cottage in the South Carolina Lowcountry. In my opinion, the home is the most important place on earth. It doesn’t matter if you’re married, single, empty-nesting, or raising a large family-your home can still be a refreshing oasis of love and beauty to those who enter.
Time for the Features!
My first feature is so cute, I can’t even stand it. What a great way to repurpose a jello mold!

My next feature will teach you how to crochet a chain. I can make a chain, but nothing else. My grandmother struggled with my left-handedness, so she could never teach me. I would love to see a tutorial on how to go from a chain to a granny square.

Melissa made a perfect, easy dessert for late spring and early summer.

I have always been drawn to country decor; especially colorful country decor. When my son was small I painted a barn wall in his room, along with a cornfield mural and John Deere accessories. This John Deere tablescape brought back great memories! Beth also used gingham and Fiestaware plates. Too much! I love it.

The Rules:
- Please link up all posts related to the home. Recipes, DIY, Homeschooling, Upcycle Projects, Family Trips, and Decor posts are welcome. Lifestyle posts are okay too as long as they are related to the home.
- Please do not link up business advertisements, or ETSY stores.
- All posts should be family friendly.
- Posts that do not adhere to the rules will be deleted.
- Link up to six posts per week.
- By linking up here, you are giving me permission to promote your post on social media, and on this blog.
Features:
At least four features will be chosen each week; sometimes more. Don’t forget to add the Little Cottage Link Party to your party page. You can pick up a button below. If you’re featured, pick up the featured button and add it to your post or blog. I will also be adding featured posts to my Little Cottage Link Party Board on Pinterest.


Thanks so much for featuring my John Deere Tablescape, I appreciate it! I added a link to your blog at the end of that post.
Thanks for joining us, Beth!
Your handpainted Vans are beautiful! I bet they will be sold quickly.
I hope so, Pat. I’d love to make more.
Kristie,
Love what you did with your watering can!! So pretty!!
Thanks so much for continuing to host during this health crisis, spreading beauty, laughter and information!! Stay Safe, Healthy and Happy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks for being so encouraging, Debbie!
Thank you for featuring my Peach Blueberry Crisp! What a nice Monday surprise!
Your shoes and watering cans are so cute! I admire your talent…of which I have none! lol
Thanks for hosting this lovely get together each week,
have a good rest of your week!
Melissa | Little Frugal Homestead
You clearly have cooking talent!
Thank you for hosting! This is what I featured the week of 5-11 to 5-15 on my blog. On Tuesday was Crock Pot Chili Poor Man’s Style. Wednesday was GF Raspberry Lemonade Cake. Thursday was Easy Homemade GF Bread. And winding up this Week my How To Meal Plan 101. Enjoy!
Those recipes sound great, Marilyn!
Watering can is lovely!
Thank you for hosting.
What I’ve heard for learning to crochet left handed by a right handed person is to sit right in front of them so it’s mirrored.
I shared my photo tutorial for How to Crochet a Granny Square. It’s an old one – definitely in need of an update, but still good.
Thank you for the feature! The support is very appreciated. Best wishes!