The Pretty Pintastic Party #153

HI EVERYONE!

Happy Friday and welcome to this week’s Pretty Pintastic Party! I hope you’ve all had a good week, I finally got back in the kitchen this week and shared this amazing Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding on Tuesday. Life has certainly been tough recently, but I’m feeling a bit better and a bit more positive this week, so I finally felt in the right head space to bake and blog.

I guess I’ve been lucky these past few years with my mental health; I’m on anti depressants every day and I’ve been pretty stable, but I know medication isn’t perfect; it doesn’t mean I’m never going to have a bout of depression again. I’ve definitely learnt that in the last 6 weeks.

On top of feeling crap, I also get annoyed at myself because I don’t have anything to be depressed about, but I know no matter how many times I try and remind myself, it doesn’t change anything. If you suffer from depression, you’ll understand what I mean as it’s hard to describe, but you can’t just pick and choose to never have it again. Boy, do I wish I could just decide to be happy and pull myself out of it, but it doesn’t work like that.

Anyway, I’m excited to start sharing recipes with you again next week; I’ve already got some Twix Cupcakes ready to go and I’ll be making some Lemon and Blackberry Muffins over the weekend. I actually enjoyed baking for the first time in a long time when I made the cupcakes. Hopefully I’ll continue feeling more positive as I hate when life affects my work.

Have a great weekend! 

Welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party, where every post is pinned & features are pinned by everyone!

First, let’s meet the hosts:

Jamie, Kerry, & Lucy from Coffee With Us 3 Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Alli from An Alli Event Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Annie from Annie’s Noms Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Destiny from Suburban Wife, City Life Pinterest, Facebook Twitter

Heather from Divas Run for Bling Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Kelly from The Take Action WAHM Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Reesa from Momma Lew Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Paris from My Big Fat Happy Life Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Sarah from Thank You Honey Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Karyl from Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Celeste from The Whole Serving Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Jamie from As For Me and My Homestead Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Diane from This Scattered Life Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Jenn from Loveland Lodge Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Kara from Phoenix Mom Blog Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter

Here’s what your hosts have been up to this week!

Now on to the Party!!

This week’s Features:

Dry Brush Painting by Thirty Eight Street
Leftover Pork Loin – 2 recipes by Oven Struck
DIY Wooden Bead Strand by Meaningful Spaces
Bacon Water Chestnuts by Rae’s Books & Recipes
Modern Farmhouse Gingham Chairs by A Fresh-Squeezed Life
Baked Pears by Five Spot Green Living

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