Two years ago I typed out my first post on Dandelion Pie.
Originally, I had planned on naming my blog Dandelion Champagne, because I loved the idea of taking something that many saw as worthless (dandelions = weeds) and transforming it into a bubbly, sparkly treat. I had never really imbibed champagne, but I was (and still am) romantic enough to love the symbolism regardless. However, the name I had hoped for was not available, and my family suggested I name my new blog Dandelion Pie. Which, in the end, is quite a bit more in line with the values I hold as a person (pie over champagne any day!). So Dandelion Pie was born.
I had wanted a blog for some time, and my brother set it up for me days before I had to leave for my summer job. I jumped in the car with my then-boyfriend and drove from Nebraska to Wyoming where we would spend the summer. I was living with my aunt and uncle and he lived next door. I spent the summer working as both an Electrician’s Apprentice and then ran a booth at the local farmer’s market while he worked as a lumberjack. I wrote many a blog post in those Wyoming mountains. That summer proved to be even more eventful than I would have imagined, because I returned to Nebraska engaged.
A lot has happened in my life since I began this blog two years ago. I have gotten engaged, started working as a Chiropractor’s assistant, got married, gone on my honeymoon, graduated from college, and struggled with baby fever. DP has grown up alongside me as I transitioned from single college girl to married young adult.
Dandelion Pie is getting a Makeover!
In the weeks to come, DP is going to be changing dramatically as I work with Sabra over at Midnight Photography and Design to create a new design. I have been dreaming about hiring a graphic designer to work with me for awhile, and I am so excited to reveal DP’s makeover in a few weeks!
I will also be transitioning to posting three times a week, and welcoming a few of my favorite bloggers to guest post on DP (If you are interested in writing a post for DP be sure to let me know via my contact form!).
Thank YOU for reading DP these past two years, and for all your sweet comments and shares. I read every comment you leave me, and I am so grateful for you!!
As a thank you, I am giving away gift cards to one lucky reader, because every birthday should include ice cream and coffee with friends, don’t you agree?
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Coffee and ice cream are LEGITIMATELY my favorite things! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I look forward to reading your future posts 🙂
Love reading your blog posts!
Congrats on your journey and hope it’s filled with many more adventures 🙂
I remembering dreaming about a site design! It’s so exciting to get to that point! Keep writing, I love it.
Happy 2 years of blogging to you! Thanks for explaining the meaning of your blog name–I like it, because it’s memorable, but I didn’t know any reason behind it. Oh, and I can’t find your email anywhere for replying to your comment on my blog today–but yes, like you I really appreciate the perks of having an ‘older’ husband–Angel turns 32 a couple days before I turn 25. I always figure if he can be that old, I can definitely be as old as I am. 😉
Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the new design and reading more often.
How exciting! Looking forward to seeing the changes. And thank you for the giveaway.
I’m excited to see what is happening for you in the future!! I’m excited to see your new blog layout 🙂
I like to read stories about your life (like buying pregnancy tests!).
What a great giveaway, Bessie. I can’t wait to see all the changes!
I love your blog!! It has been so fun getting to know you and your husband! I found you via your mom’s blog…which I love, love love!!
Oh Bethany, I can’t WAIT to see what you come up with for your beautiful space!!! 😀 So excited to check it out once it’s all revealed 🙂 So happy for you!