While serving as an Active Duty Army Captain at the Pentagon in 2013, Katie Vail  decided to start her blog as a creative outlet. Ten years, six moves, three babies and one blog name change later, her blog about decorating has morphed into a place where she shares her classic yet affordable style, the occasional furniture DIY project, candid experience with motherhood, and health and fitness tips for the busy woman trying to juggle it all. 

Read her blog at https://stripesandwhimsy.com/