Bittersweet.

Today was definitely bittersweet. It was my last day at my second part-time job. Part of me was sad to say goodbye because I really did enjoy working there, however, a bigger part of me is super excited to only have one job now and to have more than one day off each week. 

I decided to give myself three days off next week, so I don't actually start until the beginning of November. It's going to be amazing and I can't wait! 

I have been a little MIA from my blog again this week - I am still not feeling 100% from this stomach flu and had a rough few days at the beginning of the week. Thankfully I am back on the mend and have been spending almost all my free time in the kitchen! 

Last Sunday, we made some delicious spaghetti and meatballs in the slow cooker, Thursday night we made a roast chicken (AMAZING!) and some homemade slow cooker chicken stock, and tonight we are making some chicken and rice soup. I had full intentions to dedicate a post to each of these recipes because we did make some slight alterations, but I kept forgetting to take photos of our meals before chowing down. Oh wells. There is always next time!

Have a great weekend! xo

What I'm Listening To.

A penny for my thoughts, oh, no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar

They're worth so much more after I'm a goner

And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'

Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'

If I die young, bury me in satin

Lay me down on a bed of roses

Sink me in the river at dawn

Send me away with the words of a love song

Linking up with Tuesday's Tune.

Monday Mantra.

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This quote has always struck a cord with me because it is so easy to get caught up in the idea of trying to be someone different, somebody else. Sometimes I am guilty of playing out scenarios in my mind where that being someone else is better than who I currently I am; but that's another blog post for another day (maybe). For now, this quote is a fantastic reminder to always be yourself, and to always be true to yourself!

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend ☺

5 Fantastic DIY Photography Backdrop Ideas.

I love taking photos, especially for my instagram and my blog. Having any kind of background for your photographs is always very important (and something I need to work on). While I have purchased a plain white poster board to help when staging various items, I still hate taking photographs inside our apartment. Why? Because I am not a huge fan of our floors (dark wood/tile), counter tops (marble granite) and plain white walls (also, we have a lot of windows!).

My solution? Do-it-yourself photography backdrops and backgrounds! 

1. DIY Backdrop Stand

2. DIY Doily Photo Booth Backdrop

3. DIY Wood Photo Backdrop

4. DIY Confetti Party Backdrop

5. DIY Photo Backdrop

I am personally leaning towards the material and wood DIY's ... what do you think? Do you use a backdrop when taking photos for your blog?