Howdy Folks!  I’m so glad you’re visiting Farmhouse Friday 452.

Y’all know I’m obsessed with the weather, right?  Well, today my car said it was 107 degrees.  And don’t even get me started on the humidity or the heat index (whatever that is).  I hope it’s cooler where you live.

While running some errands this week, I saw cars from New York, California, Massachusetts, Oregon, Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona.  And all I could think about was that they picked the wrong time to vacation in Texas.  Why, just why?  Ok, maybe Florida and Arizona understand, but I bet the Wisconsin visitors are barely able to breathe. 

So, this week the theme will be called The Great Cool Down!  Do you have a favorite ice cream recipe, or maybe a nice cold drink to share?  Maybe you’ve been on a trip where the temps are pleasant and want to give us some tips.  Whatever it is, I can hardly wait to get my mind off the heat and dive into your linkups.   

FARMHOUSE FRIDAY 452

The theme last week was Christmas in July.  Let me show you the four features. 

You will not believe the profusion of vintage Christmas repurposed-junk ideas from Lora Bloomquist.  I lost count of how many recommendations she had in this one post.  You have got to pop in and check them all out!

If this isn’t adorable, I am blind.  Just look how cute.  MaryJo at Masterpieces of My Life has a ton of great Christmas Craft ideas in her post.  You will definitely find more than one or two you’ll want to get done before December!

Cindy over at Seasonal and Holiday Recipe Exchange shared an easy, delicious-sounding recipe for Coconut Ice Cream Snowballs!  It made me think of my childhood and of how much I love coconut.  I can hardly wait to make these.  They can help with this summer heat too!

Aren’t these wooden mushroom ornaments from Michelle at Thistle Key Lane delightful?!  I love them!  Pop in, think about the fun time you’ll have making them, and invite your friends over.  And don’t forget to share and pin it!

FARMHOUSE FRIDAY 452 PARTY GUIDELINES:

• Your style does not have to be farmhouse, nor do you have to live in a farmhouse to link up.  However, it would be nice to see – Home DIY and Décor ~ Gardening ~ Crafts and Sewing ~ Recipes ~ Homesteading.
• It doesn’t matter how old your post is; please link your posts only once.
• The party runs from 6 AM CST on Friday and ends at 11:59 PM CST on Monday.
• I don’t require a link back to this party, but if you do, thanks!  That’s mighty nice of you.
• A Link Party is a great way to grow your blog, so please don’t post and run.  Show some love by visiting and pinning (from the original post) what you find interesting.
• Try to link up something that pertains to the weekly theme!
• By linking a post with the weekly theme, you have a chance to be featured here at next week’s party, which includes the Farmhouse Friday board on Pinterest! 
• When linking to this party, you are permitting us to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features, roundups, etc., with a link back to your post or a link back to this party on the week your post is featured.
• Thank you, friends.  I can hardly wait to see what you’ve been up to!