Encouraging Hearts and Home: Bee happy!

We're finally starting to see flowers and trees in bloom which means lots of busy bees are turning up. While I like that they pollinate our plants for us I am not nearly the fan of bees that I probably should be.  I enjoy them from afar and really loved bee themed crafts and décor but prefer for the real bees to stay away from me. However we had quite a few bee/ honey posts shared at last week's party that I just could not resist featuring this week. 



And Now, It's Time for This Week's Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!  

 

Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, let's shine a positive light!


The Posts with the most views from last week:

How to Make Gift Bags from Old Books by Sum of their Stories 




Some of my favorites from last week:

Bumblebees on a Spring Tablescape by Whispers of the Heart








Bee with a Blanket by Craft Attic Resources




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Comments

  1. Michele MorinMay 13, 2021 at 5:44 AM

    We had bees for a couple years, and they are SO fascinating -- but tons of work!

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    1. Joanne May 13, 2021 at 7:55 PM

      My husband's uncle has bees and they sure do seem like a lot of work.

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  2. Handmade in IsraelMay 13, 2021 at 6:05 AM

    Love the bee with the blanket! So sweet.

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  3. Shelbee on the EdgeMay 13, 2021 at 6:18 AM

    I am not a fan of actual bees because they ALWAYS sting me! But all of these bee posts are just so fun and they really make it feel like spring has finally arrived! I need to check out the old book gift bag tutorial! That looks really cool! Thanks for hosting, my friend.

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne May 13, 2021 at 7:56 PM

      I seem to get stung more than I should too.

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  4. Tamar SBMay 13, 2021 at 8:01 AM

    That little bee!!

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  5. Amy JohnsonMay 13, 2021 at 8:22 AM

    As someone who has been stung many times, I couldn't agree more. The Bumble Bee sting is the worst of them all. I've had to learn to appreciate them from afar, but I too, love bee decor.

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  6. EllibelleMay 13, 2021 at 8:56 AM

    I love bees (not swarming too closely to me) but I do love to hear them and see them, as well as take pictures of them :-) This bee decor is so pretty!
    Thanks for hosting another linkup!

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  7. HollyMay 13, 2021 at 9:13 AM

    I am not a fan of bees either but can appreciate their purpose- cute table setting!

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  8. Julie's Creative LifestyleMay 13, 2021 at 9:38 AM

    I love that adorable crocheted bee. I hope you have a nice weekend Joanne.

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  9. Kim CarberryMay 14, 2021 at 3:01 PM

    I much prefer bees to wasps.
    I love that table setting. So bright and cheerful and I love the sound of the Honey Balm x

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  10. TeediddlydeeMay 14, 2021 at 3:02 PM

    I love the bee themes you have featured today! They are adorable! BTW, thank you for hosting!! Always much appreciated! I hope you have a wonderful week!

    Hugs,

    Tee

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