DIY
The Kitchen: Before and Afters!
DIY
July 24, 2013
The Kitchen: Before and Afters!
This kitchen has been two years in the making, constantly tweaking what we had (painting cabinets, painting countertops!, buying new appliances as we could afford them) until we were ready for a little bit more of a renovation a couple months ago. Here's what it looked like when we moved in: And here's how it […]
July 24, 2013
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DIY
That Hampton Carrara Marble Backsplash--Done-zo!!
DIY
July 23, 2013
That Hampton Carrara Marble Backsplash--Done-zo!!
The tile is finally finished! The last time you saw it, we had just finished the installation process of our 3x6 Hampton Carrara subway tiles, which took us over 20 hours. Grouting went faster, but we ran out right before we left for Idaho. It was torture to be so close. But when we arrived […]
July 23, 2013
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DIY
Before and After: Master Bathroom.
DIY
July 22, 2013
Before and After: Master Bathroom.
Before we left to house hunt, we were working on finishing a few projects. Namely, the master bathroom and the kitchen backsplash. The master bath revamp was done on a budget. Like $200, budget. Here's how it looked when we moved in...and, well, for the last two years #yikes: And here's how it looks now: […]
July 22, 2013
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Lifestyle
Under Contract!
Lifestyle
July 19, 2013
Under Contract!
Today we are headed back home to pack, clean, finish up and share a few projects with you from our current home. And then say goodbye to it. That will be hard. When we first made the decision to move, even if I knew it was the right decision, it was difficult to hold back […]
July 19, 2013
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Lifestyle
The Waiting Game
Lifestyle
July 18, 2013
The Waiting Game
Oh dear. This is hard. To catch up any of you that didn't follow along on Instagram (@chrislovesjulia), the house hunt on Monday was intense. I saw everything from a two-story on 6 acres, to a 1960s time capsule in the center of town--twelve houses total. Every one was so different and out of all […]
July 18, 2013
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Lifestyle
On the Hunt.
Lifestyle
July 15, 2013
On the Hunt.
Today is Chris's first day at his new job in Idaho and we never expected I'd be here with him. We thought for sure Greta and I would still be in Utah prepping our house for listing later this month. But with the surprisingly quick sale, we accompanied Chris to search for a new house […]
July 15, 2013
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Cleaning & Organization
Tips For Cleaning Up Your Exterior
Cleaning & Organization
July 9, 2013
Tips For Cleaning Up Your Exterior
My sweet parents are in town for a few days helping us clean up a few things outside. They are landscaping gurus and work horses and the amount of yard work we got done yesterday is more than we've done in probably two years. Our exterior checklist has changed drastically. We went from prepping for […]
July 9, 2013
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DIY
Peel and Stick Bathroom Floors
DIY
July 8, 2013
Peel and Stick Bathroom Floors
This post is a little late. Camera problems. Busy problems. But I wanted to update you on our weekend. Saturday we had two showings. We haven't listed our house yet because we still felt like there were things that need to be done, but word got out that we were moving and a couple people […]
July 8, 2013
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DIY
The Marble Tile--Installed!
DIY
July 5, 2013
The Marble Tile--Installed!
We still need to seal and grout and seal once more, but all of the tile is in place so as promised (even if our kitchen is in a chaotic condition), here's how it looks: The area on the left is where the fridge goes. We tiled back enough so the effect of a fully […]
July 5, 2013
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Recipes
Lobster Rolls - Plus, How to Grill Lobster Tails
Recipes
July 3, 2013
Lobster Rolls - Plus, How to Grill Lobster Tails
Lobster isn't a common dish in our house. In fact, Jules has had it one time in her entire life - last night, when I made these lobster rolls. She was a little nervous, because she only sometimes tolerates shrimp (which you could use for this dish, instead of lobster). I assured all would be […]
July 3, 2013
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DIY
Master Bath Reno: Paint Goes a Long Way
DIY
July 3, 2013
Master Bath Reno: Paint Goes a Long Way
Thank you for all the support with our big announcement yesterday. Your energy and excitement for us is going to make this process so much easier. I'm sure of it. With that said, buckle up--it's been pretty crazy over here since we decided last Friday we were taking the job and moving. We have a […]
July 3, 2013
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Lifestyle
Moving Up
Lifestyle
July 2, 2013
Moving Up
I remember playing a board game called Cashflow way back in my early college days with my, then, boyfriend and all of his friends. It is basically an educational game that simulates real life financial strategies and situations, like investing. Monopoly on steroids if you will. So, we were all very, very cool. Anyway, one aspect […]
July 2, 2013
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Recipes
Crazy Awesome Grilled Peaches - My Go-To Summer Dessert
Recipes
July 1, 2013
Crazy Awesome Grilled Peaches - My Go-To Summer Dessert
You wanna know why grilled peaches are so awesome? Because they meet the following criteria: • Friggen Delicious • Friggen Easy Of course, I like to complicate my grilled peaches a little more than I do my grilled corn by soaking them in a cinnamon syrup for at least 30 minutes before grilling. Here's what […]
July 1, 2013
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DIY
Hello Marble.
DIY
July 1, 2013
Hello Marble.
We had a wonderfully busy weekend tiling our hearts out in the kitchen. We've been waiting for the tile to come in (it was on backorder) and so when we arrived home from our most recent trip the same time the tile arrived, it was like marble Christmas waiting to get our hands dirty. Before […]
July 1, 2013
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DIY
How To Make Your Sliding Patio Door Open Easier
DIY
June 28, 2013
How To Make Your Sliding Patio Door Open Easier
This post is sponsored by Procter & Gamble and Lowe’s. This summer, Lowe’s wants you to Go Outside and Shine! When going to Lowe’s to pick up flowers and citronella candles, you can also purchase all your favorite P&G products, too. The good folks from Procter & Gamble and Lowe's sent me a few of their outdoor […]
June 28, 2013
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Projects
Sprout It--Backyard Takeover Contest!
Projects
June 25, 2013
Sprout It--Backyard Takeover Contest!
As you know, we have been really focusing on our exterior the last couple months, specifically getting our very first garden going. We built the garden boxes, we removed all the sod and this is where we kind of freeze because although both of us grew up with gardens, growing your own in a new-to-you […]
June 25, 2013
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Lifestyle
The House That Chris Built
Lifestyle
June 24, 2013
The House That Chris Built
This weekend, we made the 4.5 hour trip north to Idaho to visit our parents--both of our parents now live in the same small town and it is pretty great to see all of them when we make the trip. It was necessary to unwind a little bit before I head off again. Staying at […]
June 24, 2013
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Chris Cooks
Mango Salsa That Isn't Like Eating a Fruit Salad
Chris Cooks
June 21, 2013
Mango Salsa That Isn't Like Eating a Fruit Salad
The first time you hear a song on the radio, you dig it. You want to hear it again. Every time the song comes on, you shout "I love this song!" and crank up the volume to fill your passenger-less car with sound. But as time passes, you hear the song more and more, which […]
June 21, 2013
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DIY
Dirty Jobs: Sod Removal
DIY
June 21, 2013
Dirty Jobs: Sod Removal
We've been living with our raised garden beds (still empty) in their tentative places for a couple weeks to be sure that's where we want them and also to figure out if we should remove the grass or...what. We're happy to report, we have things figured out. This is, in fact, where we want them […]
June 21, 2013
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DIY
Those Scorched Windowsills.
DIY
June 20, 2013
Those Scorched Windowsills.
The final shipment of our kitchen tile comes in today and we're moderately excited about it. There are just a few last minute things we have on our kitchen to-do list, one being the windowsill above the sink. You see, it looks like this...after a good scrubbing: All of the windowsills on the back of […]
June 20, 2013
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