DIY
Sneak Peek at the new Front Door + Schlage Giveaway!
DIY
March 28, 2016
Sneak Peek at the new Front Door + Schlage Giveaway!
Update: Congrats to our winner, Avery! Hope you enjoy your new door hardware. :) Last week, our new front door arrived! We got it installed and trimmed out and it has totally changed everything. The facade of our house finally reflects more of what you could expect when you walk inside. We'll have more of those photos […]
March 28, 2016
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Decor
An Unsponsored Review of: Tuft & Needle (& Freaking Amazing)
Decor
March 24, 2016
An Unsponsored Review of: Tuft & Needle (& Freaking Amazing)
You want to know the oldest furnishing we own? Well, not the oldest because we have some vintage rugs, our nightstands are vintage, and we cherish some passed down pieces, like our piano, from our ancestors! But! The thing we that we've owned together the longest is our mattress. We got it for our wedding from my […]
March 24, 2016
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Projects
How Much Did the Kitchen Cost?
Projects
March 22, 2016
How Much Did the Kitchen Cost?
It came as a big surprise to us that the number one search on our site is "kitchen cost." We never planned on breaking down the total kitchen cost in its own post, since we did share costs of projects and purchases as we went and also a complete source list. But also, there are […]
March 22, 2016
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Chris Cooks
Chris's Cookbooks are Back!
Chris Cooks
March 21, 2016
Chris's Cookbooks are Back!
Happy Spring! It always seems like Spring hits Idaho very last, but yesterday was a perfect welcoming in the 50s. Chris fired up the grill and made his Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings, aka the best wings of my life! We talked about our deck plans we're putting into play next month. Greta rode her bike […]
March 21, 2016
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Gift Guides!
Gift Guide: Things to fill Easter Baskets that AREN'T Candy
Gift Guides!
March 16, 2016
Gift Guide: Things to fill Easter Baskets that AREN'T Candy
I found out 2 days ago that Easter is in March this year, as in less than two weeks. Greta is ecstatic about these back to back to back holidays (St. Patricks Day, Easter and Faye's birthday) and then throw in her Kindergarten circus next week and she is already bouncing off the walls. So, […]
March 16, 2016
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Lifestyle
How We Budget For Renovations
Lifestyle
March 15, 2016
How We Budget For Renovations
I know that talking about money is a little taboo and can be kind of uncomfortable, but renovating a home actually costs money (what?!) so we're going to make today's post a safe place to have a conversation about how our finances and budget have evolved to a place where we can afford to make […]
March 15, 2016
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Art
Well, I guess it's time to address the wall.
Art
March 14, 2016
Well, I guess it's time to address the wall.
There's this wall that I crop out of almost every photo I take of the great room. It's awkward in and of itself, slightly recessed, large and blank and right in the middle of the living room. It's that far one that the fauxdenza used to be on: I say used to because over the weekend we moved the […]
March 14, 2016
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Projects
A DIY Shiplapped Built-In Entertainment Center
Projects
March 9, 2016
A DIY Shiplapped Built-In Entertainment Center
Before we start any project, Chris and I sit down and go through all the details and, I guess you could say, negotiate back and forth until we both feel comfortable with the plan; That it's something that fits into our style, budget, our family-friendly vision for our home, and that it's something we can […]
March 9, 2016
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DIY
Making the Case: "Why Would Anybody Want a Pot Filler?"
DIY
March 4, 2016
Making the Case: "Why Would Anybody Want a Pot Filler?"
Adding a pot filler to your kitchen is a total luxury. Meaning, it's not necessary, not that you have to lead some luxurious lifestyle to have it (they're similarly priced to a normal faucet). But, you don't need it. And if your kitchen design doesn't allow for it, don't feel like there are things you won't […]
March 4, 2016
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Inspiration
Tearing Up The Stairs
Inspiration
March 2, 2016
Tearing Up The Stairs
Well, the downstairs of our home is officially unliveable for the next couple weeks. Last night, we got all of the old carpet out in preparation for installing new baseboards before the new carpet gets in. We owe you a big update on everything else that has been happening down there--we've been busy with recessed lighting […]
March 2, 2016
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Lifestyle
The Good, The Bad, Would We Do It Again? 2016
Lifestyle
February 29, 2016
The Good, The Bad, Would We Do It Again? 2016
Back in August 2014, I reviewed some of the items in our home that I get asked about the most and I meant to make it a yearly thing and somehow it is already 2016. However, I do think this is an important series I intend to check back in on from time to time […]
February 29, 2016
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Sourcing & Planning
A Source for Entry Door Shopping + Choosing Ours
Sourcing & Planning
February 24, 2016
A Source for Entry Door Shopping + Choosing Ours
In October, we got a new entry door hardware because our handle actually broke off. Chris fixed it no less than 3 times and it just kept falling off, which didn't make us feel very safe. Weird. But after we finally got a new slick modern black set from Schlage, I couldn't bear to put it […]
February 24, 2016
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Mood Boards
Ashley's Music Room Mood Board + E-Design is Back!
Mood Boards
February 23, 2016
Ashley's Music Room Mood Board + E-Design is Back!
In the past few months I've started taking on some e-design clients and a few local, in-home clients, too. It's a big reason why I've recently closed my Etsy shop and stopped freelancing for Houzz. I've really wanted to pursue helping others with their homes and it has been so fun connecting with other people […]
February 23, 2016
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Projects
We've Picked a Space! The Lowe's Spring Makeover Is Taking Us To...
Projects
February 19, 2016
We've Picked a Space! The Lowe's Spring Makeover Is Taking Us To...
Last week, we announced that we have the privilege of partnering with Lowe's this Spring to makeover a space in somebody’s home–interior or exterior–and it could be anywhere in the country! There was a small application window of just 48 hours and over 600 #CLJtotheRescue submissions poured in from all 50 states and DC, too! Wow! […]
February 19, 2016
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Decor
A Custom Sectional for Downstairs at an Attainable Price
Decor
February 18, 2016
A Custom Sectional for Downstairs at an Attainable Price
The sectional hunt for the playroom was a bit of a rollercoaster but it ended in such a happy place. None of it will make sense though without this extremely awful photo of our downstairs. Let's call this the before photo. I use this photo I dug up on my phone because you can see […]
February 18, 2016
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DIY
How To Make An Outdated Fireplace Insert Look Like A Million Bucks
DIY
February 16, 2016
How To Make An Outdated Fireplace Insert Look Like A Million Bucks
We haven't had a playroom update in some time, but we've made some real progress down there recently. We tore up all the carpet, painted the walls two different colors (I'll share that soon, but there's a peek on Instagram!), bought all the material for our built-ins and over the holiday, we revamped the fireplace. […]
February 16, 2016
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Decor
Really Great Pillowcases & Shams (Hint: You can Skip the Duvet!)
Decor
February 12, 2016
Really Great Pillowcases & Shams (Hint: You can Skip the Duvet!)
We also get so many questions about our bedding. We recently added a large turkish pillow (from here) in the center and it brought everything together. But the real tip I can give about creating a similar look would be to look for interesting pillowcases or shams. While I love a simple white duvet and […]
February 12, 2016
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DIY
Apply for a Spring Makeover with Lowe's and CLJ!
DIY
February 8, 2016
Apply for a Spring Makeover with Lowe's and CLJ!
If you follow me on Instagram, over the last few days you've seen a bunch of our friends and family members, in sad spaces with signs saying #CLJtotheRescue. And now we can finally spill the beans that we are, indeed, coming to somebody's rescue and it could be yours! We've partnered with Lowe's to makeover […]
February 8, 2016
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Decor
A Family-Friendly Guide to Decorating
Decor
February 4, 2016
A Family-Friendly Guide to Decorating
When it comes to decorating, I often hear the term "baby-proofing" synonymous with putting everything away until the child is old enough to not break things. While I fully support locking cabinets full of cleaning supplies or plugging sockets for especially curious children, I don't believe your home has to change drastically when you welcome a […]
February 4, 2016
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Inspiration
Bringing Wall-To-Wall Carpet Back
Inspiration
January 29, 2016
Bringing Wall-To-Wall Carpet Back
We have been ironing out details of our downstairs renovation over the past two weeks. Lowe's jumped on board to sponsor a lot of the big construction components we have planned and one of their corporate partners, Stainmaster carpet, was eager to work with us, too after hearing about our plans to carpet the whole […]
January 29, 2016
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