Casual Friday
Casual Friday 015
Casual Friday
July 22, 2016
Casual Friday 015
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
Casual Friday 014
Casual Friday
July 15, 2016
Casual Friday 014
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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Lifestyle
Ep 11: Make it Happen, Cap'n - Taking on Projects You've Never Done Before
Lifestyle
July 11, 2016
Ep 11: Make it Happen, Cap'n - Taking on Projects You've Never Done Before
Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 11: Make it Happen, Cap'n - Taking on Projects You've Never Done Before Hot Topic: Selling Your Home as a For Sale By Owner Show Notes: One thing we hear from people all the time is, "How do you guys know how to do all this stuff?" Usually followed […]
July 11, 2016
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Projects
Adding Trim Around the Inside of Our Front Door (Finally)
Projects
July 11, 2016
Adding Trim Around the Inside of Our Front Door (Finally)
For our frequent readers, you may remember a few months ago when we added our new front door and trimmed it out. As a refresher: We opted out of the sidelight on the door and instead went with some heavier trim to fill the gaps. We still love this door and everything it has added to […]
July 11, 2016
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday 013
Casual Friday
July 8, 2016
Casual Friday 013
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. It feels like we are in a renovating cyclone right now. While there aren't any huge projects going on, there are a lot of small things that we haven't finished up yet from past large projects. Some of these things I honestly […]
July 8, 2016
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Mood Boards
WEDDING REGISTRY ESSENTIALS: What we would register for today (8 years later)
Mood Boards
July 7, 2016
WEDDING REGISTRY ESSENTIALS: What we would register for today (8 years later)
Our niece is getting married at the beginning of September and we're over the moon for her and the rest of the couples lining our calendar, prepping to tie the knot this summer/fall. It's officially wedding season and it's one of the most wonderful times of the year if you ask me. This year, makes […]
July 7, 2016
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Projects
How to Swap Out a Loose (or Broken) Power Outlet
Projects
July 6, 2016
How to Swap Out a Loose (or Broken) Power Outlet
Thanks for all your opinions this morning about which art you like best. It gives us a lot to think about. To switch gears a little bit, we've been homeowners for over 5 years now, and have tackled a lot of big and small renovations. And while major before and afters are by far our most […]
July 6, 2016
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Art
Art Parade On The Range Hood
Art
July 6, 2016
Art Parade On The Range Hood
I've been thinking for some time it might be nice to have a piece of art hanging on the range hood cover we DIYed last year. It's a large, 60" wide hood that we added some slim, pencil trim to, but other than that it's pretty simple. On one hand, I don't think everything needs […]
July 6, 2016
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DIY
Planning our Home Office
DIY
July 5, 2016
Planning our Home Office
I mentioned last week that we'll be turning one of the downstairs bedrooms into a home office and today we're ready to share that blank-space-of-a-room that's about to get a whole lot of function for the first time since moving in to this home almost 3 years ago. It's a relatively small room, at just 10x11 and […]
July 5, 2016
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Lifestyle
Ep 10: Buildin’ on a Budget Pt. 2
Lifestyle
July 4, 2016
Ep 10: Buildin’ on a Budget Pt. 2
Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 10: Buildin’ on a Budget Pt. 2 Show Notes: In this part two episode focused on budgeting in renovation, Julia and Chris discuss what a budget means to them, and how it has changed over time. They talk about their early days of DIY, and share one of their first […]
July 4, 2016
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday 012
Casual Friday
July 1, 2016
Casual Friday 012
How do you wind down at night? Chris's favorite thing to do after a long day of work is to wash his feet in cold water and he's instantly relaxed and refreshed. I love nothing more than to shut my computer, hide my phone, put my hair up and watch a short 20-30 minute show on […]
July 1, 2016
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DIY
A Budget Breakdown of the Pittsburgh Kitchen
DIY
June 30, 2016
A Budget Breakdown of the Pittsburgh Kitchen
Last week, we shared all the before and afters of the Pittsburgh kitchen we did with Frigidaire Professional right here. We also shared a fun, behind-the-scenes video (okay, I cried) of the 6-day renovation process right here. Since we shared those, we've gotten a lot of inquiries about how much did it all cost?! So, […]
June 30, 2016
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