Casual Friday
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Casual Friday
August 5, 2016
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It's been 2.5 years since our last reader survey and did you know we actually need to know the demographics of our audience?! Almost every giveaway we're faced with or project we want to take on, we're asked "Who's your audience?" Although we have a pretty good idea of who you are--we talk about you all the time (all good […]
August 5, 2016
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Decor
In My Own Little Corner (Office)
Decor
August 4, 2016
In My Own Little Corner (Office)
Last week, when I shared the evolution of our home after the three years moving in, I shared this current photo below of our study. It's at the very front of our house, directly to the right when you open the front door. It has a full wall of windows and although it's small in […]
August 4, 2016
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Projects
Revealing the Pittsburgh Kitchen to the Family
Projects
August 3, 2016
Revealing the Pittsburgh Kitchen to the Family
Remember that kitchen in Pittsburgh we renovated in June? Well, renovating a kitchen in 6 days was only half the fun, keeping it hidden from the homeowners (my aunt and uncle and their three children) was my favorite part. Today we're so excited to share with you a fun video from Frigidaire Professional of when we were finally […]
August 3, 2016
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Decor
A Modern Ceiling Fan in our Bedroom
Decor
August 2, 2016
A Modern Ceiling Fan in our Bedroom
While a lot in our bedroom has changed in the last three years, there's one thing that hasn't changed, but I've been conveniently cropping out of photos--our ceiling fan. Yes, we've been secretly rocking this beauty: I am not usually one to wait so long to swap out something that doesn't align with our design […]
August 2, 2016
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Lifestyle
Ep 13: Shea McGee of Studio McGee: The Sun is Gone, But I Have a Light
Lifestyle
August 1, 2016
Ep 13: Shea McGee of Studio McGee: The Sun is Gone, But I Have a Light
Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 13: Shea McGee of Studio McGee: The Sun is Gone, But I Have a Light Guests: Shea McGee from Studio McGee Hot Topic: Energy efficient bulbs Show Notes: Lighting fixtures are as varied as any other product for your home, but once you've found that perfect fixture, how do you make sure […]
August 1, 2016
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DIY
Behind the scenes of our Food Network Magazine Shoot!
DIY
August 1, 2016
Behind the scenes of our Food Network Magazine Shoot!
Pinch me! We're in September's issue of Food Network Magazine, on stands now. Earlier this year, Food Network Magazine contacted us about featuring us in our kitchen after seeing it on Instagram. Chris's sister gifted us a year's subscription to Food Network Magazine for Christmas five years ago and we haven't missed an issue since. So, needless […]
August 1, 2016
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Casual Friday
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Casual Friday
July 29, 2016
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I took the day on Wednesday to get out of the house and go on a hike with my girlfriends. We left early in the morning, before the sun came up, and got home after the kids were in bed. We hiked up the side of a mountain where there were a series of hot springs and […]
July 29, 2016
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Projects
First Look: Building Our Outdoor Fireplace
Projects
July 27, 2016
First Look: Building Our Outdoor Fireplace
We pretty much always have somewhere between two and thirteen projects going on at any given time. Most of you probably read about the wall covering we worked on last week for our office. We're also working on a few finishing elements for the basement, ordered a new ceiling fan for our bedroom, and are […]
July 27, 2016
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Decor
Progress Report: 3 Years In
Decor
July 26, 2016
Progress Report: 3 Years In
This week, we've lived in this home for 3 years. Three! I have been saying two and then Chris reminded me that I was just barely pregnant with Faye when we moved here and she is over 2 years old now--forget the fact that the year was 2013 (haha!), I do better with gauging my […]
July 26, 2016
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Projects
Adding Wainscoting to the Home Office
Projects
July 25, 2016
Adding Wainscoting to the Home Office
A couple weeks ago we introduced one of our new room projects to you--a dedicated home office/studio--and this weekend, after a lot of planning and a trip to Ikea last weekend to pick up desk supplies, we finally got cracking on it. It's a pretty vanilla room to start with, and although it's in the […]
July 25, 2016
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Casual Friday
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Casual Friday
July 22, 2016
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This week, we're celebrating 3 years in our home. It's borderline confusing for me--How have we lived here for three years?! But on the other hand, it feels very comfortable and when I look back at the changes we have made--we've definitely been here for three years. I am planning to share lots of pictures in […]
July 22, 2016
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Chris Cooks
One-Pan Baked Sausage and Eggs
Chris Cooks
July 21, 2016
One-Pan Baked Sausage and Eggs
I've never been much of a breakfast person, but in an effort Jules and I have been making to eat better, I've determined that a substantial, filling, but not heavy breakfast is important. This quick dish, full of vegetables and protein and made using just one pan, is one of the better things to have […]
July 21, 2016
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Lifestyle
How I Gained 50K Instagram Followers Rapidly and Organically
Lifestyle
July 20, 2016
How I Gained 50K Instagram Followers Rapidly and Organically
Last July (a year ago next week precisely), we were starting our kitchen renovation and I decided I really wanted to start using my Instagram as an extension of our blog and business, instead of mostly for personal use. As scary as that was to say out loud--I wanted to grow my Instagram following. At the time @chrislovesjulia […]
July 20, 2016
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Mood Boards
5 Pillow Combinations Under $100!
Mood Boards
July 19, 2016
5 Pillow Combinations Under $100!
Pillows are the quickest way to change the look of a sofa, but they can add up quickly. So today, I rounded up 5 different pillow combinations that add up to less than $100. And I paired them with budget-friendly sofas, too! Dove Gray Sofa $599 | Ikat Pillow with Tassels $49 + Blue Velvet Lumbar […]
July 19, 2016
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Lifestyle
Ep 12: Here We Are Now, Entertain Us
Lifestyle
July 18, 2016
Ep 12: Here We Are Now, Entertain Us
Title: Ep 12: Here We Are Now, Entertain Us Hot Topic: Is it ok to ask guests to contribute money to a party/get-together? Show Notes: Life is better when you share it with others, so we're talkin' about parties and get-togethers this episode. Some do's and don'ts of hosting, little things that make a party great, and how […]
July 18, 2016
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DIY
Hand-Painting vs. Spraying Our Interior Doors
DIY
July 18, 2016
Hand-Painting vs. Spraying Our Interior Doors
Last week, we took some time to tackle a project that has been a thorn in our side for a long time now. A couple years ago, we hand-painted all the upstairs doors a bright white and changed out the hardware. But by the time we were done, my hand was a claw and I […]
July 18, 2016
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Casual Friday
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Casual Friday
July 15, 2016
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Sectional / Table / Chairs / Area Rug / Swing / Curtains / Toy Storage Drawers / Pendants / Painting / Mirror / Lamp / Play letters / Blinds Chris and I are making the 8 hour round trip to Ikea this weekend to pick up the parts to make our standing desk. After way too […]
July 15, 2016
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Lifestyle
My Childhood Home (And the Trouble with Our Current One)
Lifestyle
July 14, 2016
My Childhood Home (And the Trouble with Our Current One)
I spent the first 18 years of my life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, growing up in a red brick home. And when we were in Pittsburgh last month renovating a kitchen, we did a drive by of that home. It wasn't the fanciest house and my parents were never concerned about home decor trends--I slept on the third […]
July 14, 2016
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Toolbox
What's Your Most Prized Possession? Plus, a GetSafe Review!
Toolbox
July 13, 2016
What's Your Most Prized Possession? Plus, a GetSafe Review!
This post is sponsored by GetSafe. What would you save in a fire? For Chris, he always says our piano that was once his great grandmothers. And then we laugh a little because, if, heaven forbid, our house was actually on fire, the chances of us actually being able to hoist the piano up two flights of stairs are […]
July 13, 2016
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DIY
How to Make an Indoor Swing!
DIY
July 12, 2016
How to Make an Indoor Swing!
We're this close to being done with our family room/playroom, but we had one more project up our sleeve--a DIY indoor swing! This simple DIY was also quick and cheap and now it's officially the most coveted seat in the house. The corner fireplace (you can see that makeover here) pushed the area rug, table, […]
July 12, 2016
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