Taryn Maxwell Peine
I’m Taryn Maxwell Peine, writer, wife, knitter, sewer, and compulsive dessert over-eater. I live in Houston, Texas, where I glisten 10 months out of the year and am fast becoming unable to communicate with my fellow city folk because I took French in college instead of Spanish. I am a born and raised Oklahoma girl, and no, there weren’t any teepees on my street, just mobile homes. I live in a charming little section of Houston called The Heights with my husband Drew and our benevolent dictator, Truman the cockapoo. We are the type of people who run major household decisions by our dog.
In case you’re wondering, Peine is pronounced like “PIE” and “KNEE”. Taryn is pronounced like Karen, with a “T”, and Drew is just the past tense of draw.
Thanks for stopping by, and if you don’t like what you read, come back tomorrow because I’m a lot like the weather in Oklahoma. If you don’t like me today, wait a minute. I’ll probably change.
41 Comments »
RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI
Leave a Reply
Twitter
Etsy Store
Team EtsyBaby
Contact Me
-
-
-
-
20 Something Blogger
Blog at WordPress.com. | Theme: Pool by Borja Fernandez.
Entries and comments feeds.
Helloooo Taryn,
Frank here – Bertie’s husband. Bertie has been talking about your site since you went live and I’ve been meaning to check it out. Well I have and I LOVE it…both funny and informative. That tomatoes and herb tart looks delicious if it’s anything like that turkey dressing recipe that you gave us, I’m down to try it.
Take care T, and please tell Drew I said hello.
Comment by Frank Taylor— June 2, 2009 #
Comments from Singapore!love ur intro! U look gorgeously pretty btw…
Comment by jasmine— November 25, 2009 #
Hi Taryn- Ran accross your blog and I love it! I definately look forward to reading more… it’s interesting to hear about life in Houston/Oklahoma. I work for an OKC based company and we have an office in Houston as well, I have this idea in the back of my head that someday I’ll transfer from good old Canada.
Keep up the bloggin’!
Comment by IntrigueMe— December 4, 2009 #
OMG! Your writing is hilarious. It reminds me of Erma Bombeck. Awesome work, Taryn. Look forward to reading more.
P.S. We actually learned about your blog from one of our neighbors who was standing in the street with us at 2:00 AM watching the house on Nashua burn down.
Comment by Scotty— December 24, 2009 #
Hi Taryn,
Keep up the good work!
I found your blog in a round-about way through Pioneer Woman fans. I went to her book signing too – here in Dallas though Anyway, just want to let you know how much I’m enjoying your blog. I now have it on my google reader, and look forward to your posts. They make me smile. . . and laugh
Comment by Missy— January 7, 2010 #
Wow, I should have been in bed hours ago, but I had to read all the way back to October ’08. Great blog! Can’t wait to see what happens next.
Comment by Heather— March 24, 2010 #
hi taryn,
i found your blog from the wordpress front page. what a wonderful find! love your writing, desgin style and baby clothes. i am new–just starting blogging last week so i am very inspired! thanks again!
-rose
Comment by rose— March 25, 2010 #
Hi,
I just stumbled across your blog (link from a friend at her FB page) and am glad i did! I loved your writing style (have only read the one blog “Perks” and it reminds me soo much of another favorite writer of mine – Joel Stein (http://www.thejoelstein.com/thejoelstein.com/Welcome.html)
Hope you like him as much as i do. Anyways great job and good luck. Keep up the good work!
Ghaz
Comment by Ghaz Shah— March 30, 2010 #
Ex-Heights resident, pining badly to return. I’ll bookmark this for a taste of home.
Comment by jph— April 9, 2010 #
Hi Taryn! Random question, I was reading your rant on cards and saw that you bought the corny one saying ‘I’ve been wading my whole life for you.’
Where did you find it?? The little boy on the card is boyfriend…He was model as a kid and I’ve been looking for that for the longest time! Haha.
Thanks a bunch!
Comment by Sarah— April 10, 2010 #
I just stumbled upon your blog and had to say that I absolutely love it! Looking forward to reading more.
-adrienne
Comment by missgatoradr— April 17, 2010 #
Hi!
I found this on the wordpress dashboard, and I’ve got to say, cute blog!
I love the entry about fruit/dessert (commented there first actually). I also really like the visuals on this page! The background is absolutely adorable!
Will definitely be reading more!
Comment by Nikki— April 30, 2010 #
Hello there!
I was fortunate enough to find your blog through the wordpress dashboard, and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your entries! You have a great voice that I look forward to reading every week. Thanks for the smiles.
~ Jenn
Comment by jenntertainment— June 28, 2010 #
Great read. Enjoy your site. Thanks for sharing…
April
Comment by Euphoric Exhale— July 18, 2010 #
Taryn, You are delightful and I am so impressed with your blog and so excited for you about your upcoming arrivals! I am a good friend of your Aunt Sandy’s and she pointed me in this direction. She is so happy for you both and shared your news with me. I know you don’t know me but I live in B’ville and your Dad knows my Dad. Keep up the great work in both writing and sewing/knitting!
Comment by Christy Wareham— August 10, 2010 #
Came across your blog today on Freshly Pressed, and reading through your old posts had me laughing out loud (though trying to keep myself quiet while at work!) I have to say that I love the posts with dialogue between you and your husband–so real and spot on to the dynamic between you, I can definitely relate. Keep up the good work, I’m looking forward to reading more.
Comment by Anna— August 17, 2010 #
Came across your blog today, and started to read it because you and the same first name as my niece – Taryn – I can never find anything with her name! The clothes are adorable, I will be checking back as I enjoyed myself!
Comment by Lisa— August 17, 2010 #
I came across your blog and have been reading most of them and have been here for an hour…goodness I need to work!
Your blog is great, funny and I have a dog who runs our family rules too, with 2 bengal cats and a grumpy cat to add to it!
Comment by Forget Me Nots— August 18, 2010 #
love your blog. you make me laugh out loud and say the same things i think
Comment by Christina— September 8, 2010 #
Awesome work, Taryn.Looking forward to reading more.
Comment by John— September 17, 2010 #
Hai Taryn! I accidentally came across your blog around two or three times already,so I deicided to read a bit and leave a note. You’re very lovely and I like your blog and your cute dog very much! Keep up! I wish you best of luck!
Cheers from Croatia!
Comment by Lorena— September 21, 2010 #
Hi Taryn,
I NEVER comment but felt compelled. Your blog is absolutely perfect. So well done. I laughed out loud at some of your musings and just wanted to share that with you. Good luck with the babies as well. So exciting.
Best, Laura
Comment by Laura Willison— October 1, 2010 #
i love your blog! it is so much fun to read and you are an exceptional writer!!
very exciting that you are having twins
best of luck to you and your husband and darling dog.
Elisa
Comment by elisajoy— October 1, 2010 #
I love how you explained the pronunciation of your name. gOOD STUFF
Comment by Zainab Khawaja— October 1, 2010 #
I stumbled upon your blog and I love it! =D It’s funny and cute (especially with the background) and I must say, most women can relate with the emotions that you penned down there. =P
Comment by writes2escape— October 2, 2010 #
Hi Taryn! I, too, stumbled upon you and was immediately struck (stricken?) by your wit and funny outlook on married life, especially with pets who rule the proverbial roost. I’m a new fan and can’t wait to read what you’ll write next!!
Comment by Kittie— October 3, 2010 #
So glad Freshly Pressed featured your post — love your blog. And how is it that Oklahoma is part of the bio for so many fab and funny bloggers?! (I’m a huge Pioneer Woman fan too—and now one of yours!) All best wishes on your growing family!
Comment by paulasparadise— October 3, 2010 #
hi Taryn…
OMG, i’m gonna love ur blog!!!!:)
Comment by merith— October 3, 2010 #
Gee, this blog selected as a popular blog by WordPress. Congrats… I may come again to visit, as something may happen here …
Comment by Togar Silaban— October 3, 2010 #
Your presentation is so hilarious, loved reading around your blog – and keep up with your amazing sense of humour!
Comment by littleexplorer— October 4, 2010 #
You are funny and true. I love your blog though I havent read much of it yet.
Congrats and keep at it, you put a smile on people’s hearts!
Paz
Comment by Paz Palis— October 4, 2010 #
Hi sweetie, I am a 72 year old gran from South Africa and heard of your blog through my daughter Karen, who lives in Australia. Which brings me to the question. We pronounce her name CAR-en as in motorcar. If this be the case, do you pronounce your name
TAR-yn? I don’t think so. Love you and yours anyway, and as I have just broken my arm and am unable to dive, will be spending leisure hours reading all about you, Drew and Truman. If you want to find him (Truman) a new home when your littlies arrive, how about with Granny Gwen in South Africa????
Comment by Gwen Edwards— October 16, 2010 #
Hi Taryn, you are such an creative writer! I’ve really enjoyed your blog. I enjoy sharing my thoughts on blog as well, only wish I had your writing skills…but since I don’t I’ll keep practicing within my blogs. Keep up the great work!…
Comment by Pene— October 19, 2010 #
Sorry Taryn, I meant to say you are such “A” creative writer.
Comment by Pene— October 19, 2010 #
Hi Taryn, you are such a creative writer! I’ve really enjoyed your blog. I enjoy sharing my thoughts on blog as well, only wish I had your writing skills…but since I don’t I’ll keep practicing within my blogs. Keep up the great work!…
Comment by Pene— October 19, 2010 #
Hi Taryn!
LOVE your blog, and enjoy your stories. Love your outlook on life and your sense of humor.
Saw you husband had an “I Miss Manhattan” shirt on in one of your posts- my husband and I are K-Stater’s too! Exciting to find others out there…
Looking forward to more posts and best wishes on your growing family!
Comment by M & J— November 14, 2010 #
I just spent an hour reading your blog. You are definitely as funny as I remember you being. You are also a very beautiful pregnant woman.
Comment by Christina— November 16, 2010 #
Googled “gruene hall onesie” and got something so much better–your blog! Hysterical, lovely, dry wit. You can’t buy that–unlike a gruene hall onesie. I laughed and laughed at your stay at the god-awful b&b. Much like my last vacation-before-kids with my hubby to some ranch on the frio river. Dear Lord. I karaoke’d “Bobby McGee” at their nightly camp-fire sing-along. Twas the highlight of the trip. Congratulations on your site, I’ll keep checking back for more humor. By the way, you and your husband are just as cute as can be.
Comment by Shelly Hoffman— December 6, 2010 #
Taryn, the nursery is adorable. You did a great job! The blog is sooo much fun. I hope you’ll have some time to post after Henry and Amelia arrive! Ah, but that’s what grandmas are for! Sue is over the moon..maybe we’ll get to see her in 2012! Good luck next week…thoughts and prayers are with you!
Comment by Michelle Marin— February 1, 2011 #
I was lucky to find your tarynmaxwell.com blog. I don’t have much to add to the conversation, but I’m right here with you. This post said exactly what I have been thinking. Good to see you posting.
Comment by Pussycat— March 16, 2011 #
Congratulations!! You have been awarded The Versatile Blogger Award. Stop by at comingeast.com to see more details.
Comment by comingeast— May 25, 2011 #