Christmas Ideas on HIH

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade!

In this post - an easy Christmas tart recipe, gluten-free homemade fudge, upcycled Christmas card tree ornaments, folded paper Christmas tree origami, and an upcycled winter theme glass jar.

I’m Susan, the writer and creative behind From the Bay to the Beach, where I share all things modern California coastal living — from décor and DIY to style and seasonal inspiration. I’m so excited to be hosting this month’s party and can’t wait to celebrate the cozy charm of November with all of you!

Each week here at Happiness is Homemade, we feature a roundup of favorite ideas and projects shared at the previous party — everything from delicious recipes to clever crafts and beautiful home décor. It’s always inspiring to see what everyone’s been creating!

Since the holidays are just around the corner, I’m featuring some sweet treats and clever crafts to help you celebrate the season. Grab a cup of cheer and let’s dive in!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving. We are not having a TFT party today so that we can spend it with our family and friends. 

I will see you next week. Thank you for always being so faithful to our party.

 Happy Thanksgiving from WWBH

Happy Thanksgiving week. If you are celebrating Thanksgiving this week, I hope you have a blessed one. If you are traveling, please be safe. Lots of people on the road this week. 

We are home and hosting Thanksgiving. Are you hosting or going to someone's home? 

Thanksgiving is that time of year when we recall all of our blessings. I have so many things to be thankful for. I wanted to thank all of you who support this party and always share you wonderful posts. I 

We would not have a party without you. 

Have a wonderful week.

On to the party!

Happy Thanksgiving Week

Happy Monday and welcome to Thanksgiving week if you celebrate it this week. I love Thanksgiving since I don't have to worry about presents, just concentrate on food and family. It is always such an enjoy time getting together and just enjoying one another. 

Are you hosting Thanksgiving? Do you do the cooking? 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and week. 

WELCOME to the November 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

Vintage Bowls as Centerpiece

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the November 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your HOME week Hosts

 
This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs:
Bev from Eclectic Red Barn

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)

(All features were chosen from the October 2025 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Carrot Cake Granola by Scratch Made Food

Candy Corn Biscotti by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Spooky Fun with Food Ideas by Comfort Spring Station

Apple Bread by At Home With Lisa

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.

Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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Thanksgiving and Christmas Ideas on HIH

Thanksgiving is Coming

If you celebrate Thanksgiving this coming week, I want to wish you a blessed Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for. I am especially thankful to all of you that support our party and take the time to stop by. Thank you so much!!

In this post - pretty velvet pumpkin placecard holders, chocolate covered strawberry turkeys, Nutter Butter cookie turkeys, a fun and festive easy felt Christmas garland, and tips for adding Ralph Lauren style to your holiday decor.

Hello and welcome to Happiness is Homemade!

I’m Susan, the writer and creative behind From the Bay to the Beach, where I share all things modern California coastal living — from décor and DIY to style and seasonal inspiration. I’m so excited to be hosting this month’s party and can’t wait to celebrate the cozy charm of November with all of you!

Each week here at Happiness is Homemade, we feature a roundup of favorite ideas and projects shared at the previous party — everything from delicious recipes to clever crafts and beautiful home décor. It’s always inspiring to see what everyone’s been creating!

So grab a cup of something warm, get comfy, and let’s dive into the heart of the fall season together. 

Thanksgiving Sides on TFT

Welcome to the party. How has your week been? I have been decorating for Christmas. With the holiday being so late, I thought I would start early. I usually start the day after Thanksgiving, but not this year. Although I am going to wait to put the tree up until the day after Thanksgiving. 

How is your decorating coming? Are you done or waiting until after Thanksgiving?

Have a blessed week!

Many of my features come from your comments. Don't forget to leave our Linkup Number or Post Title so I can find you and you might become one of my features for next week. 

Check out all of these lovely features. Hope you find some inspiration.

Each hostess chooses her own features on her blog so be sure to visit each hostess.

Thanksgiving Dish Ideas and Printable on WWBH

Welcome friends. So glad you stopped by. It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week. Where has this year gone? Are you cooking for Thanksgiving? I am although we are having a smaller number this year - around 8 or 9. Not sure yet.  Do you have a large crown? 

I like Thanksgiving since it's all about being thankful and sharing with family and friends. No need to worry about presents - just great food.

Have a wonderful week.

On to the party!

All Things Home on You Are The Star

Happy Monday! I hope you had an awesome weekend. Mine was great since I was visiting my sister in Pittsburgh. We had so much fun together. The weather was nice on Friday and Saturday but really turned cold and windy on Sunday. I had to leave on Sunday evening so it wasn't too bad.

Have a great week ahead!!

Welcome to week#3 of the November 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

WELCOME to FAMILY feature week of the
November 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your FAMILY week Cohosts 

This week is FAMILY feature week
Swing by the Family hosting team's blogs:
Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal
Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Fiona @ Dolly Dowsie

Holiday Ideas on HIH

Holiday Ideas on Happiness Is Homemade

I’m Susan, the writer and creative behind From the Bay to the Beach, where I share all things modern California coastal living — from décor and DIY to style and seasonal inspiration. I’m so excited to be hosting this month’s party and can’t wait to celebrate the cozy charm of November with all of you!

Each week here at Happiness is Homemade, we feature a roundup of favorite ideas and projects shared at the previous party — everything from delicious recipes to clever crafts and beautiful home décor. It’s always inspiring to see what everyone’s been creating!

So grab a cup of something warm, get comfy, and let’s dive into the heart of the fall season together. 

Thanksgiving Tablescapes, Decor and a Charcuterie Board

Thanksgiving Tablescapes, Crafts, Charcuterie Board 

Welcome to the party. How has your week been? We are finally warming up after the cold front came in on Monday. I think it was preparing me for my trip to Pittsburgh today. 

I am going to see my sister. She has been having a difficult time with the holidays coming and missing our Mom. I can take her mind off of things for a few days. I hope my flight actually leaves. 

Have a blessed week!

Many of my features come from your comments. Don't forget to leave our Linkup Number or Post Title so I can find you and you might become one of my features for next week. 

Check out all of these lovely features. Hope you find some inspiration.

Each hostess chooses her own features on her blog so be sure to visit each hostess.

Thanksgiving and Pumpkin Desserts on WWBH

I am so glad you stopped by. We had a really cold last night in central Florida. It was 34. We had to cover all of our plants and fruit trees. It is to be cold again tonight and then it warms up some. 

I am heading to Pittsburgh on Thursday, so I am getting prepared for the cold weather. :)

Are you experiencing cold weather too? Maybe you are having snow! Yikes!! Stay warm!

Have a wonderful week.

On to the party!

Get Creative on You Are The Star

Happy Monday. I hope you had an awesome weekend. Ours was wonderful. We are having a cold front coming in on Monday night. I can't believe that it is going to be 34 at night. Yikes, that's cold for central Florida. I know that the cold front it hitting a lot of the U.S. but we were at 84 on Sunday so that's a big difference.

I hope you are staying warm and getting ready for the holiday season. Have a great week ahead.

WELCOME to the second week of the November 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

Fall Season on Happiness Is Homemade 

In this post -simple fall decorating ideas, a delicious apple pie recipe, a pretty DIY rustic striped tray, an adorable turkey charcuterie board, and a recipe for healthy homemade dog biscuits.

Hello and welcome to Happiness is Homemade!

I’m Susan, the writer and creative behind From the Bay to the Beach, where I share all things modern California coastal living — from décor and DIY to style and seasonal inspiration. I’m so excited to be hosting this month’s party and can’t wait to celebrate the cozy charm of November with all of you!

Each week here at Happiness is Homemade, we feature a roundup of favorite ideas and projects shared at the previous party — everything from delicious recipes to clever crafts and beautiful home décor. It’s always inspiring to see what everyone’s been creating!

So grab a cup of something warm, get comfy, and let’s dive into the heart of the fall season together. 

All About Breads on TFT

Welcome to the party. Hope your week has been good so far. I don't know about you, but I can't believe that it is November. I am usually gearing up for Christmas but I just can't seem to get there. I don't even want to know how many more days until Christmas. 

Are you in the Christmas spirit? Have you started decorating yet?

Have a blessed week!

Many of my features come from your comments. Don't forget to leave our Linkup Number or Post Title so I can find you and you might become one of my features for next week. 

Check out all of these lovely features. Hope you find some inspiration.

Each hostess chooses her own features on her blog so be sure to visit each hostess.

Adjusting to Fall on WWBH

Welcome to the party.  I am so glad you stopped by. Fall is in the air. We are having wonderful fall weather for Florida. How is your weather? Is it fall like or winter like? 

Have a wonderful week.

On to the party!

Garden Ideas on You Are The Star

Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend. Ours was very nice. We went to an orchid sales event. I have never seen so many different colors and styles of orchids. I wanted to buy some but had a hard time deciding which one to get. I finally bought a white one with purple centers. 

I have several orchids already but they stay outside unless it is really cold. This one needs to be pampered a little more. We will see how that goes. 

Have a great week!

WELCOME to the first week of the November 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

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WELCOME to GARDEN feature week of the November 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your GARDEN week Hosts

This week is GARDEN feature week
Swing by the GARDEN Hosts blogs:
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling, outdoor activities &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living,  repurposed ideas, outdoor concerns, posts relating to farm animals etc all while remaining family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the October 2025 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Vegetable Garden Harvest & Landscaping Project Update by Amy's Creative Pursuits

A Curious Victorian Interest in Apples by My Little Old World

Rocky Mountain National Park in Autumn by Mille Fiori Favoriti

Malmo Castle Gardens by Old Rock Farmhouse

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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Lots of Fall Posts on HIH

In this post - tips for a fall decor vignette swap, a cozy autumn tablescape, slow cooker beef and vegetable soup, crockpot chili, and mini pumpkin bundt cakes.

Hello and welcome to the first Happiness is Homemade of November!

I’m Susan, the writer and creative behind From the Bay to the Beach, where I share all things modern California coastal living — from décor and DIY to style and seasonal inspiration. I’m so excited to be hosting this month’s party and can’t wait to celebrate the cozy charm of November with all of you!

Each week here at Happiness is Homemade, we feature a roundup of favorite ideas and projects shared at the previous party — everything from delicious recipes to clever crafts and beautiful home décor. It’s always inspiring to see what everyone’s been creating!

So grab a cup of something warm, get comfy, and let’s dive into the heart of the fall season together.