Decor
Faux Spring Stems to Freshen Up Your Rooms
Decor
March 20, 2024
Faux Spring Stems to Freshen Up Your Rooms
Who else is ready for spring?! As someone who is perpetually cold, I welcome a warmer season like I'm twirling through the alps in The Sound of Music. Fortunately, you don't have to wait until the buds are blooming in your neighborhood to add some new stems to your home. I am so excited for […]
March 20, 2024
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Design
Looking Back: 4 Small Things We Would Change About Our Kitchen
Design
March 18, 2024
Looking Back: 4 Small Things We Would Change About Our Kitchen
There aren't many things I would change about our kitchen remodel. But there are a few things that either we chose in our design or happened accidentally that have been a little bit, well, not what we'd hoped. Full Kitchen Sources I think it's important to know that sometimes you don't know if you like […]
March 18, 2024
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Chris Cooks
A Dairy-Free Take on the Shamrock-Green Shake
Chris Cooks
March 17, 2024
A Dairy-Free Take on the Shamrock-Green Shake
The challenge? To make a non-dairy — but delicious — green take on the iconic shake that everyone loves this time of year. We all know it's not hard to make a green smoothie. Add some spinach or kale, and bingo — you've gone green. But I wanted this shake to be a little more […]
March 17, 2024
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Fashion
A Round-Up of My Favorite Spring Dresses
Fashion
March 15, 2024
A Round-Up of My Favorite Spring Dresses
There are dresses for different occasions. I wear one to church. I wear one to a nice dinner. But I always feel like I'm willing to spend the least on a nice dress. I'd rather spend it on a good pair of jeans because I'll wear them all the time. Or shoes. But I think […]
March 15, 2024
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Gift Guides!
Easter Basket Gift Guide to Surprise the Littles
Gift Guides!
March 14, 2024
Easter Basket Gift Guide to Surprise the Littles
Every year, I love putting together a sweet basket of goodies for my girls to celebrate Easter. This year, it kind of snuck up on me as Easter is the Sunday after spring break, and we planned a trip over that week. Hopefully I can have their baskets ready, so we can walk into the […]
March 14, 2024
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Fashion
Springing Forward to Spring Sandals
Fashion
March 13, 2024
Springing Forward to Spring Sandals
It's warming up here in North Carolina, and I'm already pining after some new sandals to pair with my jeans and — hopefully soon — my favorite swimsuits. Anine Bing Lizzie Slides For me, comfort is key. My feet hurt without shoes, so I love wearing sandals around the house. A comfy pair of slides […]
March 13, 2024
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Lifestyle
21 Classic Musicals for Family Movie Time
Lifestyle
March 13, 2024
21 Classic Musicals for Family Movie Time
Over the years, I've started a tradition of watching musicals with my girls on Sunday afternoons. We'll all pile on the couch, grab some of our favorite blankets (hint: they're on sale for 45% off through Sunday with code CLJ), and cozy up for a few hours. It's such a treat to be together, and […]
March 13, 2024
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Design
Defining My Design Style: Moody Modern Traditional
Design
March 11, 2024
Defining My Design Style: Moody Modern Traditional
A reader recently asked me if I'm starting to fully embrace traditional style and whether we still consider our house to be a "modern Colonial" and why. It was a really great question and so timely — I had really just been thinking about my approach to this home and how my style has changed […]
March 11, 2024
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Chris Cooks
How to Bake a Potato Perfectly, Every Time
Chris Cooks
March 10, 2024
How to Bake a Potato Perfectly, Every Time
I'm an Idaho boy. I lived there for almost my entire life (until moving to NC a couple years ago). And while there are many areas in Idaho, I grew up deep in the heart of potato farming country and I loved it. Every October our schools would close for two weeks so all the […]
March 10, 2024
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Lifestyle
10 Lovely Spring Scents: A Pura Fragrance Review
Lifestyle
March 8, 2024
10 Lovely Spring Scents: A Pura Fragrance Review
Velvet Blue Bed | Boucle Throw | Ruffle Pillows | Wallpaper | Rug | Nightstand | Bunny Lamp | Vase | Frame This post is sponsored by Pura Any time the weather changes, I'm ready for a new home scent to welcome in the season. It's a way to reset your mind and the way […]
March 8, 2024
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Lifestyle
Let's Cut to the Chase: The Best Knife Sharpeners
Lifestyle
March 7, 2024
Let's Cut to the Chase: The Best Knife Sharpeners
After sharing my favorite chef knives, as well as proper knife care, I've had several readers ask about which knife sharpener I recommend. We love product testing at Chris Loves Julia, so let's try out some of the most popular knife sharpeners on Amazon and give them the ol' college try to see which one […]
March 7, 2024
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DIY
Picking Apart Pocket Doors
DIY
March 6, 2024
Picking Apart Pocket Doors
Today I wanted to go through some of the considerations you should have before installing pocket doors. We are firmly in the pocket door fan club (they make such a great element of surprise)! But I've heard from some of you that you'd like know if pocket doors will work in your space. Since we've […]
March 6, 2024
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Projects
Gigi's Nursery Reveal: A 10x10 nursery loaded with charm
Projects
March 4, 2024
Gigi's Nursery Reveal: A 10x10 nursery loaded with charm
Last fall, I started designing a nursery for my sister's newest addition. Her baby arrived early (on January 1st!) and over the last month, Chris and I have been on location finishing it up just in time for her to move out of her bassinet and into her crib and brand new nursery. Today, I […]
March 4, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Plant-Based Protein Balls - PB&J Chocolate Chip
Chris Cooks
March 3, 2024
Plant-Based Protein Balls - PB&J Chocolate Chip
A grab & go protein snack that doesn't contain grain, gluten, or dairy is harder to come by than one might think. It's not until you develop sensitivities to these foods and start reading every food label that you realize that nearly all protein snacks contain, whey, rice, quinoa, grain-based syrups, oats, or any number […]
March 3, 2024
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Design
How to (Purposefully) Mismatch Furniture
Design
February 29, 2024
How to (Purposefully) Mismatch Furniture
There are plenty of us that inherit furniture from relatives over the years that just doesn't have the same vibe. But we love displaying it around our home for its sentimental value. Or we buy a chair one year from a vintage shop and a couch the next year from a big-box retailer. Then we […]
February 29, 2024
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Decor
Easter Decor for the Home
Decor
February 28, 2024
Easter Decor for the Home
I was never that big on decorating for Easter until I had kids. They're so excited about every holiday, and I want it to feel special for them. Now I put some thought into how I want the season to feel for them. That's why I focus on Easter decorations that are subtle enough for […]
February 28, 2024
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Projects
Our Mudroom Tile: A Vision of Black & White
Projects
February 26, 2024
Our Mudroom Tile: A Vision of Black & White
This blog post is sponsored by The Tile Shop One of our Instagram followers replied to a preview photo of our mudroom tile with the comment that "it's giving...'I live in a boutique hotel,'" and they couldn't be more right. Every time I step into the hallway, I feel like I'm strolling into a glamorous […]
February 26, 2024
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Chris Cooks
How to Make the Best Thai Massaman Curry
Chris Cooks
February 25, 2024
How to Make the Best Thai Massaman Curry
Let's address the elephant in the room - no, I am not from Thailand. I've never even been (though it is a dream of mine)! I know that tends to make people feel some kind of way, especially with International cuisine. But I feel that I need to share this authentic Massaman curry recipe anyway, […]
February 25, 2024
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Best Of
CLJ TRL: Wallpaper So Good I've Used It Twice, My Curling Iron, A 3 Minute Fix That Can Change a Room, And More
Best Of
February 24, 2024
CLJ TRL: Wallpaper So Good I've Used It Twice, My Curling Iron, A 3 Minute Fix That Can Change a Room, And More
Welcome to the top requested links of the week! CLJ TRL What You Missed on LTK 🫶🏼 Frame TV in the Bonus Room Shop Gigi's Nursery Sale at Anthropologie
February 24, 2024
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Inspiration
Bedroom Tell-All: 5 Things to Remove, 5 Things to Add
Inspiration
February 24, 2024
Bedroom Tell-All: 5 Things to Remove, 5 Things to Add
This week, we've covered all things bedrooms, from how to create a dark, moody, romantic environment to tips for renters upgrading their bedroom. I wanted to cap off the week with a fun little post on what you should remove from your bedroom and what you should add to your bedroom to make it an […]
February 24, 2024
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