Today I have a post for you unlike any you have ever seen in the past. And it is pretty amazing, if I do say so myself.
I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers (and their husbands!) to bring you…..”So I Married A Blogger”.
My husband, Kurtis, is taking over the show today and I think you are going to appreciate (or not?) what its like to be married to me. As a sidenote, have I ever mentioned that “So I Married An Axe Murderer” was one of my all-time favorite show growing up?!? Woman. Wo-man. Woooah-man. I’m guessing that the three other people in America that saw this show in the early 90’s are laughing and the rest think I’m crazy. I might have the entire movie memorized.
Moving on! My talented and beautiful friend Claire, of Claire Brody Designs, is interviewing her favorite blogger husbands in honor of Valentine’s Day. And it will likely be my favorite posts of the entire year because these dudes put up with a lot. And I admire their sarcasm (as well as their amazing wives). So, without further delay, the questions, and Kurtis’ answers (100% unedited by me, against my will).
Meet Kurtis. We’ve been married for ten and half years. He doesn’t like to be on the blog too frequently, but he’s a total babe and smarty-pants, and I’m sure he’s going to lie/exaggerate on all of the answers below. Don’t trust anything he says. Seriously. :/
How involved are you with Sarah’s blog?
If by involved you mean I have to talk about it with her non-stop, then I would say I work on it as hard as she does. Otherwise, outside of constantly doing “blog content” projects, I’m not very involved.
How often do you read the blog? Are you an avid reader or do you see enough at home?
I don’t really need to read it since I live it every single day. Plus, like most guys, I just like the pictures.
How much time does Sarah spend on her blog? What are her hours like?
As her tagline/bio says, she is working on her blog every waking hour she isn’t at work. During the week, we usually eat out and then come home and she works on it until bed. On the weekend, it’s pretty much sun up to sun down.
Are you the cheap manual labor or is there hired help for that? In other words, does Sarah use you for your handy work?
Most of the time, I’m cheap manual labor. Occasionally, I’ll charge a “consulting fee.” Hey, these thoughts aren’t free people.
Describe Sarah’s style.
Beachy chic. I think I just lost my man card for saying that.
Describe your style.
Cheap.
How often does your home change?
It is in a constant state of flux. I joke with Sarah that she has painted some rooms so many times we have actually lost square footage. The sad thing is, it probably isn’t a joke.
How many different sofas have you had since marrying Sarah?
Three… which is two too many.
How often do you offer decorating advice? Does Sarah consider your opinion?
I love offering my advice to Sarah on pretty much everything. I would say she actually “considers” it about once a year.
What’s your favorite room in the house? Why?
Any room that Sarah hasn’t spent money redoing… so that officially leaves none.
What does it really look like behind the camera?
Like a tornado came through an area hit by a hurricane.
What is a project that you hate but have never voiced (or maybe you have)?
Anything that involves a throw pillow. Throw pillows on our furniture is the equivalent of iceburg lettuce in my stomach. It is a waste of space and takes up valuable real estate. Every time the throw pillows end up back on the couch, I voice my thoughts to Sarah after I throw the pillows back on the floor.
Do you know of Sarah’s blogger friends? If so, who’s your favorite?
Oh I “know” several of them…by their blog or Instagram name only. The ones that come to mind are Rain on a Tin Roof, Cassie Sugarplum, Lindsay Letters, Honey We’re Home and Mandy and Such.
My favorite would have to be Mandy from mandyandsuch because she’s the only one I’ve actually met in person and she’s seems pretty cool.
What’s your favorite aspect of Sarah being a blogger? Least favorite?
My favorite aspect has been watching Sarah grow with this blog. It has made her more confident and social and it has been cool to watch. My least favorite is when I get suckered into helping with projects because she has a posting “deadline” or when she buys stuff and says its for the blog – when I know that’s just a convenient excuse for her to buy more.
What are your household chores?
Most everything, based on my answer of how much time Sarah spends on her blog.
What’s something about Sarah that her readers might not know (but she would be okay with you sharing)?
The toughest part of this question is what she would be okay with me sharing because I have some really funny stuff I could share. Umm, that she attended Math Camp in college…nerd alert!!
What does Sarah REALLY want for Valentine’s Day, and what are you getting her?
I’m going to go out on a limb and say something for the house. I’m getting her whatever she says I bought her. 🙂
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So, there you have it folks! Thanks to Kurtis for taking to the time to answer the questions and for all that “work” you apparently put into my blog… And for the record, I did not go to “math camp” in college. It was a conference. Centered around math and proving theorems. Way less dorky 😉
Now, be sure to check out what all these other spouses have to say about their blogging wives:
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Brutal hysterical honesty. Kurtis is A+ in my book. Or for math nerds, he’s a 10 out of 10.
“Describe your style: Cheap.” I just can’t even…HYSTERICAL!!! This interview was so spot on. My husband can relate to every word, lol!!!
omg I had that ready to copy and paste. I died.
I totally just died. This is GREAT! Your hubs is hysterical and Matt would totally agree with the distain for throw pillows hahaha! Love it.
That was hysterical! He was so funny!
I love your blog and spend an insane amount of time looking at pictures and soaking in the cuteness and creativity. I’ve never commented to say thank you for sharing your ideas and designs. But… today’s the day! You’re husband is way too funny and soooo in love with you girl 🙂 I find it so endearing when husband’s let us tell our “tales” and in that moment act like they believe us. When my husband calls me out on in it (always in playful manner) I know how much I’m loved, accepted and admired just for being who I am. This post today was a very thoughtful idea and I sure enjoyed it. The best part was when he shared his favorite aspect of you being a blogger. Swoon.
I can’t even handle the iceberg lettuce comment. You ARE the throw pillow queen….Poor Kurtis….
He’s a funny one and he can go high-five mine. They are both cheap. I’m also going to have to see what So I Married An Axe Murderer is now
Sarah, I love this too much. As someone who also works full time in addition to the blog, some of your husband’s answers sound exactly like mine! HAHA- I am loving this blog loop! xo Kelley Nan
Haha, I loved this post! I can hear my husband saying almost all of this… including about the throw pillows. He insists we don’t need anymore, and I keep getting more 🙂
This is amazing. I’m giving my husband these questions tonight…or maybe I shouldn’t since it’s Valentine’s weekend 😉
The iceberg lettuce comment is still cracking me up!
Oh my gosh! This was so funny, and SO similar to my husband. The throw pillow comment had me rolling because I hear that same thing at my house on the daily!!
very sweet to read
loved reading this- chris feels the same as kurtis about throw pillows. and he shows it sometimes by refusing to put back the throw pillows on our bed after he makes it, knowing it will drive me crazy!
Talented and humorous neighbors we have!
Sarah- I enjoy reading your blog, you’ve got a true gift.
Kurtis, hilarious! I especially like the vision of an area hit by both a hurricane and a tornado. God bless ya. And Go State! 🙂
Happy Valentines weekend you love birds!
Soooo funny! I like the “throw pillow” is “iceberg lettuce” answer….bahahaha!!!
Dying! This was hilarious! And Donnie totally feels the same way about throw pillows… they just don’t understand! 😉 Hope you two have a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
This made me laugh non-stop. I loved every single second because my husband would say the exact same things! In fact, I’m going to send him the link, hahaha.
I’m seriously DYING!!!! This was absolutely hilarious!!!!!! One of my favorite posts everrrr! 🙂
Cute idea!….seems like we all agree that Kevin is one funny guy!!
Must be a “guy thing”…..about the pillows….his comments are right in line with my husbands!:)
Great post! Thanks.:)
Lost his man card?! Cracked me up!
I love this! haha I think my husband would answer the same way in a lot of cases!
“I think we could both just use some time off. Maybe a new sofa.” Oh my goodness, my hubby could have copies that answer verbatim! Loved this, Sarah!
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY COMMENTS?? That’s the second time I’ve done that today! THIS is the quote that was supposed to go in yours… “I’m going to go out on a limb and say something for the house. I’m getting her whatever she says I bought her. “
Hilarious. Had to read it to my husband because it sounds so much like him.
Loved this! My husband feels the same way about throw pillows!
I LOVED this. Okay, seriously – the next wine night is at your house. We have to meet Kurtis! 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day to both of you!
I’m totally asking my husband these questions! The answers crack me up because somehow I know my husband would have some of the exact same answers
Loved reading all the blogs & the husbands answers !! But your husband literally made me LOL:) these were great!
Plus, like most guys, I just like pictures 🙂 Haha! Loved reading this! <3
Sarah,
As a blogger myself, this has me cracking up. My husband sounds like yours…..he thinks I should be committed to an asylum for my throw pillow addiction. He just doesn’t get it. Love, love loved this! Our poor husbands. lol I am such a fan of your work and I really enjoyed seeing a more personal side.
Much Love,
Erica- Designing Vibes
Style: Cheap. Hahaha…I’m dying!
I can’t stop cracking up!!! Kurtis is hilarious. I didn’t realize all guys shared a hate for throw pillows…Jordon says the same thing!
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