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25 Best Summer Reads | Books You Won't Want To Put Down

4 days ago | apriljharris.com | April Harris

For the first time ever, I’m sharing a reading list – 25 Best Summer Reads, books I loved for a myriad of reasons. Whether I found them hard to put down, identified with the characters, or enjoyed immersing myself in the other world they provided – or all three – these are the books I recommend to family and friends and give as gifts to my fellow bookworms. From the time I was a little girl, I have loved a summer book list.
Recipes and Lifestyle Inspiration | The Hearth & Soul Link Party

1 week ago | apriljharris.com | April Harris

Welcome to the June 2025 Edition of the Hearth and Soul Link Party – the Birthday edition! We’re celebrating 15 years of recipes and lifestyle inspiration and our creative blogging community! The Hearth and Soul Link Party is a celebration of everything that nourishes the soul, a place to explore all the things that inspire and enrich to help us elevate the everyday and curate a life we love.
Visiting Bermuda - Travel Tips

3 weeks ago | apriljharris.com | April Harris

Visiting Bermuda? My husband and I fell in love with Bermuda when we visited ten years ago, so we were really pleased to return in February 2025. I have updated this post with fresh travel tips and insights, reflecting all the changes over the past decade — including lots of new things to see and do. We stayed at The Hamilton Princess in Pitts Bay Road both times we visited Bermuda.
The Hearth and Soul Link Party - May 2025 Edition

1 month ago | apriljharris.com | April Harris

Hello! It’s time once again for Hearth and Soul Link Party! Whether you are here to find inspiration or share it – or both – welcome! The Hearth and Soul Link Party is a celebration of everything that nourishes the soul, a place to explore all the things that inspire and enrich to help us elevate the everyday and curate a life we love. Our celebration includes everything from recipes and DIY projects to home décor, personal style, crafts, family life, books, self-improvement and beyond.
Ratatouille - a Versatile, Traditional French Dish

1 month ago | apriljharris.com | April Harris |Miz Helen

Ratatouille is an oh so versatile, traditional French dish from Nice and Provence. You can serve this Easy Ratatouille Recipe as a side dish, a pasta sauce, over rice or just on its own with some crusty bread on the side. It takes a while to cook, but all the chopping and stirring can be very therapeutic in its own way. Read on to learn more about the recipe, or scroll to the top for the Jump to Recipe button to go straight there.
Easter Brunch Made Easy - Recipes and Hosting Tips

1 month ago | apriljharris.com | April Harris

There is something truly special about gathering with friends and family for a relaxed Easter brunch. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the weekend—whether with a quiet morning for two or hosting a lively get-together for a crowd. To help make your Easter weekend even more memorable, I’ve put together a collection of delicious Easter brunch recipes that are ideal for sharing. Most are wonderfully easy to make, and they are all family favourites at my house.
Season 6 | Episode 2: Interview with Isabel Atha — INKEDAPRIL

1 month ago | inkedapril.com | April Harris

Isabel Marie Atha is a 23 year old Animation graduate from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. In her last semester, she fell in love with tattoo art, and rapidly switched her portfolio concentration from video game concept art to tattoo designs. Her passion for game art never quite left her, though, and she’s a proud developer for the indie game “Phantasmal Reality” which was nominated by UAH for consideration in the BAFTA Student Awards.
How To Wear Red

1 month ago | apriljharris.com | April Harris

Red is always fashion favourite, but this season it is making an especially bold statement. This feel-good colour radiates confidence and energy, and it is the perfect way to give your wardrobe a lift. With a few simple tips, you can discover how to wear red in a way that suits your style, find the shade that flatters you most, and add a splash of this striking hue to your wardrobe without breaking the bank.
Season 6 | Episode 1: Interview with Amanda Hamrick — INKEDAPRIL

2 months ago | inkedapril.com | April Harris

Amanda (she/her) is a textile artist specializing in sustainability and natural dyeing. After a decade in New York City’s art and fashion scenes, she moved to Eufaula, Alabama, in 2021 to reconnect with nature and focus on her family. This transition deepened her commitment to organic materials and eco-conscious practices. Inspired by motherhood, Amanda explores plant-based dyes and the longevity of textiles, blending traditional techniques with modern design.
The Hearth and Soul Link Party - April 2025 Edition

2 months ago | apriljharris.com | April Harris

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that April is one of my favourite months – I used to call it ‘my month’ when I was a kid, although my birthday is actually in June. It really did turn into my month when I met my husband on 1st April 1989, that is for sure! However you feel about the month of April, I hope this finds you in good health and excited for the season to come.