Idaho Rambler
Before and After: A Bathroom Turned Laundry Room
Idaho Rambler
July 22, 2015
Before and After: A Bathroom Turned Laundry Room
I am so thrilled to be sharing some after photos with you today of our laundry room we have been renovating. This project has been one of our favorite and a very new kind of project, because it wasn't a laundry room to begin with at all. Maybe you remember, it used to be a […]
July 22, 2015
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Renovations
Thoughts on Blogging + Kitchen Kickoff!
Renovations
July 20, 2015
Thoughts on Blogging + Kitchen Kickoff!
Chris and I just got back from an 8 day trip to Cancun! We booked the trip to the new Secrets Playa Mujeres there last year before we knew about Chris's back surgery. After the surgery and his recovery at the beginning of this year, among a few other things, well, the vacation couldn't have […]
July 20, 2015
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Decor
It's Curtains.
Decor
July 8, 2015
It's Curtains.
The other day I was trying to decide what curtains to hang in our master bedroom--very serious stuff--and I couldn't make a decision by looking at them laying on my bed. And there was no one home (tall enough) to hold them up for me to squint endlessly while I decide, so I did the […]
July 8, 2015
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DIY
A Walnut Counter And Backsplash in the Laundry Room
DIY
July 2, 2015
A Walnut Counter And Backsplash in the Laundry Room
This laundry room is wrapping up quick. As in, I think (I hope!) this is the last post before the big before and afters of this used-to-be bathroom. Since we write all of our projects in real time as projects actually happen and progress, it's easy for me to feel super pumped about each piece […]
July 2, 2015
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Chris Cooks
eCookbook Launch: Thank You's and Photos
Chris Cooks
June 30, 2015
eCookbook Launch: Thank You's and Photos
What a day it's been. Thank you all so much for your support and interest in these books. It really has been overwhelming and I'm excited to see the food you make (#cljcookbooks and show us!). I wanted to end this truly awesome day with a few more photos from the books, and something that […]
June 30, 2015
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Recipes
The eBooks are Here!!! Plus, A Chris Loves Wings Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
Recipes
June 30, 2015
The eBooks are Here!!! Plus, A Chris Loves Wings Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
Here it is, friends. The 3rd and final preview recipe for our newly-launched eCookbooks, Chris Loves Burgers, Chris Loves Tacos, and Chris Loves Wings. And it's a lovely one, I'll tell you that. To be honest, the Wing book is my personal favorite of the three (though I love them all). I think it really dives into the versatility […]
June 30, 2015
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Recipes
The eBooks are Here!! Plus, a Chris Loves Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Recipes
June 30, 2015
The eBooks are Here!! Plus, a Chris Loves Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
We're back, and totally still celebrating the launch of my 3 eCookbooks, Chris Loves Burgers, Chris Loves Tacos, and Chris Loves Wings. This time, instead of sharing a full on taco recipe, I'm going to share my recipe for al pastor, which is a classic meat for tacos. My version has a couple modern twists, but I […]
June 30, 2015
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Recipes
Chris Loves Burgers eCookbook Preview: The Reuben Burger
Recipes
June 30, 2015
Chris Loves Burgers eCookbook Preview: The Reuben Burger
It's finally here! Can y'all believe it? This is a huge day for me and I honestly couldn't be more excited, because the cookbooks I've been working on for almost 6 months are finally live and available to all of you! Each one is designed to give you the techniques and context you need to […]
June 30, 2015
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Toolbox
Move! That! Shed!
Toolbox
June 29, 2015
Move! That! Shed!
This is the story of a shed--our 10x14 shed that sits on one side of our house--or used to until last week. And if you follow me on Instagram, you already knows how the story ends...kind of. Since our kitchen looks out on this side yard (and will even more once we add the other […]
June 29, 2015
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DIY
The Laundry Room's Plank Style Counters
DIY
June 25, 2015
The Laundry Room's Plank Style Counters
It's been a few weeks since we checked in with the laundry room. Our small, but mighty, sink that we ordered to fit into that 15" wide base cabinet was on backorder and it finally got here last week! We celebrated because this was the last thing we needed to wrap up this laundry room. […]
June 25, 2015
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Decor
A Big, Cozy Bedroom Update
Decor
June 22, 2015
A Big, Cozy Bedroom Update
Over the last week, we have been working on our bedroom and I am so excited to share some progress photos with you. Even in our last house, we never really really got to our bedroom, so we are investing a little bit of money into this just-for-us space and it has already made such […]
June 22, 2015
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DIY
A DIY Raised Feeding Station for Charly + Free month to BarkBox!
DIY
June 18, 2015
A DIY Raised Feeding Station for Charly + Free month to BarkBox!
We recently celebrated the second anniversary of having Charly as part of our family. (You can read about when we got her here and the 1st year here.) Our lives and home would not be complete without this big (150lb!) girl who is part St. Bernard and part Great Pyrenees. The most enjoyable thing about […]
June 18, 2015
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Art
DIY Large Stretched Canvas
Art
June 15, 2015
DIY Large Stretched Canvas
You may have caught that we moved the painting that was originally on the entry wall into the study a few weeks ago. It fit the vibe so well in there and the size was perfect for above the couch. I broke my rule of No taking items from one space to decorate another, but in this […]
June 15, 2015
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Chris Cooks
Reader's Choice: Cookbook Covers!
Chris Cooks
June 12, 2015
Reader's Choice: Cookbook Covers!
All right everyone, so today is kind of a big day for me and I'm excited to share a couple things with you about the cookbooks we've been working on--including what they'll actually be about! I've been really researching, testing and fine-tuning everything going into these books because I want them to be valuable for […]
June 12, 2015
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Decor
Top Rug Picks for the Bedroom
Decor
June 9, 2015
Top Rug Picks for the Bedroom
I feel like I am bobbing my head trying to stay afloat over here. I've taken on a lot of side projects and assignments (and in the meantime, feel like I really found my calling in life!). It's an exciting and a little bit stressful time in my life, but I always feel at home […]
June 9, 2015
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Gift Guides!
My Favorite Thing to Gift For Father's Day + A Giveaway!
Gift Guides!
June 4, 2015
My Favorite Thing to Gift For Father's Day + A Giveaway!
Every year, since Greta was born, I have given Chris a photo of his daughter(s) for father's day. He knows it's coming, yes, but he always tears up and brings it to work to hang on the walls in his office like the proud dad he is. Last year, was his first father's day as […]
June 4, 2015
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Decor
The Evolution of the Study/Reading Room
Decor
June 3, 2015
The Evolution of the Study/Reading Room
The study in the front of our home has been evolving over the past nearly 2 years and we recently finished making some more tweaks so I thought it would be fun to look back at where we've been. The funny thing is, with each phase, I rarely thought about the next change we were […]
June 3, 2015
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Lifestyle
Make This House A Home
Lifestyle
June 1, 2015
Make This House A Home
Last week, I shared with you the Pugmires' mind-blowing kitchen renovation they tackled all on their own, and mentioned I'd be sharing something else they'd been working on this week. Well, a couple months ago I mentioned that they should enter the CertainTeed exterior makeover contest. They have been working so hard on the inside […]
June 1, 2015
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DIY
The DIY That Has Saved Us Over $2k in the past 18 Months
DIY
May 29, 2015
The DIY That Has Saved Us Over $2k in the past 18 Months
According to the Liberty Mutual Insurance New Beginnings Report, 71% of Americans have plans to tackle a DIY project this year, with cost savings being the main reason. More and more people are DIYing. It's a heart-warming and exciting statistic that we can relate to--afterall, that's how this whole blog really started. We just couldn't […]
May 29, 2015
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DIY
An Unbelievable, Complete DIY Kitchen Renovation
DIY
May 28, 2015
An Unbelievable, Complete DIY Kitchen Renovation
We've shared parts of our friends, the Pugmire's, home before when we helped renovate their laundry room earlier this year and update their pantry last year. In fact, I've even mentioned Preston sang at our wedding! They're our favorite. We've been good friends for years, but the friendship is reaching besties status now that we […]
May 28, 2015
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