Chris Cooks
My Easy & Delicious Thanksgiving Menu
Chris Cooks
November 24, 2024
My Easy & Delicious Thanksgiving Menu
This year for Thanksgiving, I'm all about quick prep (we're talking as few as 5 minutes) and big flavor payoff. My Thanksgiving menu will be a mix of tried-and-true classics from the Chris Cooks archives, plus some new recipes that I created this fall. But what this Thanksgiving dinner won't be is stuffy, overly formal, […]
November 24, 2024
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Gift Guides!
Target Gifts Under $30 That Will *Definitely* Impress
Gift Guides!
November 24, 2024
Target Gifts Under $30 That Will *Definitely* Impress
This post is sponsored by Target It's the gift-givingest time of the year — and I have something to confess. Every year, I forget someone. It's true: In the holiday hustle, I have forgotten my sister's new partner or my neighbor or a cousin (who, in my defense, was not supposed to be in town). […]
November 24, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Roast Turkey Breast for Thanksgiving
Chris Cooks
November 24, 2024
Roast Turkey Breast for Thanksgiving
This year, I'm doing Thanksgiving easy-style. While I have over 30 recipes for Thanksgiving that I've created over the years, This year, I want to spend more time out of the kitchen with my family and less time prepping and cooking. (Enter supporting dishes like candied ham skewers and roasted honeynut squash.) To top it […]
November 24, 2024
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Decor
My Top Black Friday Finds at Wayfair
Decor
November 23, 2024
My Top Black Friday Finds at Wayfair
This post is sponsored by Wayfair. Black Friday is a great time to pick up gifts for others, but it's also a great time to discover new home decor for yourself. Wayfair is one of my go-to places for both holiday and non-holiday decor, and this Black Friday they have gone DEEP with markdowns — […]
November 23, 2024
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Sales
The Best Early Black Friday Deals in 2024 (And More to Come!)
Sales
November 20, 2024
The Best Early Black Friday Deals in 2024 (And More to Come!)
So many of our favorite stores have already launched early Black Friday sales, and we know there’s more to come! We collected all of the best deals of the holiday season—from tech to home decor—in one place for easy reference. Whether you want the lowest price on one of the best gifts of the year […]
November 20, 2024
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Design
The Exciting Plans for Our Primary Bathroom Design
Design
November 18, 2024
The Exciting Plans for Our Primary Bathroom Design
Chris and I have always said that if we don't feel 100% all-in excited about a project—both of us—then we probably haven't found the solution yet. I think that's been the tale with our primary bathroom renovation as a whole. We feel excited about doing the project, but it's been YEARS in the design phase […]
November 18, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Mom's Light & Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls
Chris Cooks
November 17, 2024
Mom's Light & Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls
I do a lot of cooking for food restrictions, but this recipe is none of those things. These dinner rolls are my mom's recipe, and they're one of her signature dishes. She has made them for almost every gathering since I was a kid. The smell of these...it's the smell of every family event in […]
November 17, 2024
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guides for Everyone in Your Life {2024}
Gift Guides!
November 15, 2024
Holiday Gift Guides for Everyone in Your Life {2024}
Remember the thrill of unwrapping a gift that felt just right? Let's bring that magic back this holiday season!! Our curated gift guides for 2024 are filled with thoughtful picks that will make your loved ones feel special. That's what it's all about, after all. Whether you're shopping for your main guy, your clutch coworker, […]
November 15, 2024
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Holiday
Fun Christmas Advent Calendar Ideas {Printable}
Holiday
November 14, 2024
Fun Christmas Advent Calendar Ideas {Printable}
I mentioned last week that nostalgia is back in a big way this season, and nothing is sweeter than the holiday family tradition of filling an advent calendar with little treats, coins, or activities. It makes the countdown to Christmas feel so special! Chris Loves Julia 3-D Advent Calendar | Pinecone Taper Holders | Brass […]
November 14, 2024
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DIY
The Tool Gift Guide for Homeowners & Renters
DIY
November 13, 2024
The Tool Gift Guide for Homeowners & Renters
This post is sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement I've heard that when you're gift-giving, you should prioritize "something to wear, something to read, something they want, something they need..." I would like to add "something they'll USE" to this list. It's true that nearly all of our trusty tools could fall under something Chris and […]
November 13, 2024
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New Peel-and-Stick Tiles: Red & White Marble and Green & White Marble
product lines
November 12, 2024
New Peel-and-Stick Tiles: Red & White Marble and Green & White Marble
Last year, we wanted to bring color to our very popular Chris Loves Julia x FloorPops peel-and-stick tile collection. We noticed that red & white marble checkerboard and green & white marble checkerboard were trending with luxury designers. I was even considering red & marble checkerboard in the mudroom at one point. Marble tiles are […]
November 12, 2024
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Design
Video: Our Fall Modern Colonial Exterior House 2024
Design
November 11, 2024
Video: Our Fall Modern Colonial Exterior House 2024
I was so excited to share new photos of our entire house exterior a couple of months ago. But lately, the leaves are showing off their fall colors and the golden afternoon light has been a paid actor against the brick, ivy, and landscaping. There really was no other option: I had to take you […]
November 11, 2024
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Toolbox
The One Thing We Added to Our Kitchen (And Told No One About—Until Now)
Toolbox
November 11, 2024
The One Thing We Added to Our Kitchen (And Told No One About—Until Now)
The product was gifted but all opinions are our own. About six months ago, we added a foot pedal to our kitchen sink. (GASP! I know!)) We kept it under wraps because we really wanted to test it out for a while to see if it was something we could recommend. It all started earlier […]
November 11, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Simply Roasted Honeynut Squash
Chris Cooks
November 10, 2024
Simply Roasted Honeynut Squash
There's a new squash in town that everyone's talking about, and that's the honeynut squash. A smaller and slightly sweeter descendant of the butternut squash, it's quickly become one of my favorite fall vegetables. And it makes an incredible side dish for your Thanksgiving table. This season, I'm all about high-impact, low effort dishes, and […]
November 10, 2024
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The Rug Guide: How to Choose a Rug by Room Color
product lines
November 9, 2024
The Rug Guide: How to Choose a Rug by Room Color
I'm often asked how to pair rugs together based on a color scheme. I love mixing and matching rugs throughout my home, and I want to help you with the selection process! So I'm using some of my most loved room colors in my house as a jumping board for which CLJ x Loloi rugs […]
November 9, 2024
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Decor
Home (Decor) for the Holidays
Decor
November 8, 2024
Home (Decor) for the Holidays
Our recently launched CLJ Shop is all abuzz with excitement for our gift guides (it's our FAVORITE time of the year!). But since our homes give main character energy too, we had to shine the light on holiday decor we're loving as well. We picked the most gorgeous, elegant, traditional decor we could find from […]
November 8, 2024
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Holiday
Which Holiday Window Candles Are Right for You?
Holiday
November 7, 2024
Which Holiday Window Candles Are Right for You?
When it comes to decorating for Christmas, it doesn't feel like I've really "finished" the task until there are candles in each window. The glow at night is just the most classic, nostalgic holiday feeling. But now there are so many kinds of window candles to choose from—and some are better for certain situations than […]
November 7, 2024
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Decor
The 5 Holiday Trends That I'm Loving for 2024
Decor
November 6, 2024
The 5 Holiday Trends That I'm Loving for 2024
This is such a fun time of year to see what's out there for holiday trends. For one thing, bows have been everywhere lately, and they’re here to stay. I mean, bows are made for the holidays—you can put a bow on anything to make it feel festive! However, while I've had a flocked tree […]
November 6, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Candied Ham Skewers - Your New Favorite Holiday Appetizer
Chris Cooks
November 3, 2024
Candied Ham Skewers - Your New Favorite Holiday Appetizer
As a home cook, this is my favorite time of year: the time leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. But this year, I want to focus on low-effort, high-impact dishes. Something that can serve a crowd but is not too hard to make. And these spicy candied ham bites are just the ticket. Shop The […]
November 3, 2024
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Lifestyle
Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Lifestyle
November 2, 2024
Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
This post is sponsored by Neighborly, Your Hub for Home Services The beginning of the year we're always thinking "spring cleaning." But in fall, I like to cover our bases on home maintenance before we have guests or face colder weather. I usually like to split the tasks between things we tackle ourselves and things we […]
November 2, 2024
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