So I’m super excited today to introduce that Whimsical September is now offering extremely affordable advertising space! Wahoo!!! The opportunity to use my blog as a way for YOU to experience growth in your own small business, Etsy shop, or personal blog is something that REALLY excites me. I’d love to work with you on ad space, sponsored posts, giveaways… Keep Reading
Stitch Fix #2
So I’ve only received two Stitch Fix boxes so far, and I’m already completely obsessed! I received my January box a few days ago, and I could not wait to see what my stylist Jessi sent me this month! If you’re clueless as to what I’m talking about, let me catch you up real quick! Stitch Fix is a subscription… Keep Reading
Eye-catching Sunroom Curtain Rods: An Easy DIY Project
These sunroom curtain rods are easy to create but make a big impact. Your guest will be turning one’s heads quickly to ask “Where did you get those rods?” Continue reading to see where to buy these wooden rods, what paint you should use, and what your time commitment looks like. I’ve always been a dirt cheap curtain rod buyer,… Keep Reading
Let’s Just Rip This Band-Aid Off Already Because This is Too Painful
It seems like just yesterday I published this post about what would be the best week ever. And it was! Having roommates has been the best. The last six weeks went by so incredibly fast, and this morning before the sun came up my sister took off for their next duty station at Fort Rucker in south Alabama. I’m no stranger to… Keep Reading
Colorado Springs Part Two + Our Most Brilliant Parenting Hack
I mentioned yesterday that our family spent this past holiday weekend in Colorado Springs with some of our great friends we met while stationed at Fort Campbell. I’ve always heard that being stationed at Fort Carson (in Colorado Springs) is a real treat for Army families, and after this weekend I’m ready to move there tomorrow! I’m so infatuated with… Keep Reading
Our Anniversary Double Date in Denver + my eShakti.com Dress Review
Last Friday we three DeSpains loaded up the Jeep once again and headed seven hours west to one of my absolute most favorite states – Colorado. Our very first friends from Fort Campbell, TN moved to Colorado Springs a few months ago, and since we share a wedding anniversary (same year and all!), we thought it would be fun to… Keep Reading
Four Years
Four years ago today we were married on the most beautiful day on the most beautiful beach. We were surrounded by the 100 people who love us the most as we exchanged vows and committed to do the rest of our lives together. Pretty big deal! In four years we’ve moved three times, bought two houses (insanity), rented one townhouse,… Keep Reading
An Anniversary Mini-Series: How We Planned our (Outrageous!) Wedding in Seven Weeks
Day three! Hooray! Reliving all of this is so much fun. I hope you’re somewhat entertained by it too. 🙂 In case you need to rewind: Day One / Day Two Pulling off a wedding in seven weeks is not for the faint of heart, but with a lot of help from my family and friends, we not only pulled… Keep Reading