Lifestyle
Meet Charly.
Lifestyle
May 29, 2013
Meet Charly.
We added a new member to our family. Meet Charly: She is a three year old St. Bernard/Pyrenees mix and we're head over heels. A true, gentle giant. You can really see her size in this photo I snapped with my phone: We have talked on and off about getting a dog, but I wasn't […]
May 29, 2013
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Projects
5 Things You're Currently Curious About--Answered!
Projects
May 28, 2013
5 Things You're Currently Curious About--Answered!
We mostly try to respond to comments and questions as they pop up in email, the comments section, on Facebook and even Instagram, but there are always a few that get asked so many times that we feel like we should make an official declaration. And lately, I'd say in the last month or so, […]
May 28, 2013
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Recipes
My Favorite Broccoli Salad
Recipes
May 27, 2013
My Favorite Broccoli Salad
Heyo, e'rbody! It being Memorial Day, we're spending time as a family and enjoying the freedoms others have fought for. We feel so blessed to live where we do, and pray we don't take it for granted. We hope you're able to spend some time with family and friends, and maybe get together for a […]
May 27, 2013
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Recipes
Barbecued Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Recipes
May 24, 2013
Barbecued Chicken Lettuce Wraps
All right, here's a quick one for ya. And, as promised, it's a bit on the lighter side (as opposed to the ribs and chicken wings this week). Barbecued chicken lettuce wraps (enough for 2 people - multiply as needed). That's right, lettuce wraps don't have to be Asian. Let's go. I start with boneless, […]
May 24, 2013
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Decor
Copy-Cat Whitewashed Coffee Table
Decor
May 24, 2013
Copy-Cat Whitewashed Coffee Table
I've been on the hunt for a coffee table for the living room since we sold our round collapsable one. We've been making due with our plant bench--but it looked a little silly and heavy for a coffee table. I discovered West Elm's Box Frame coffee table and loved the airiness and simplicity, but $350 […]
May 24, 2013
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DIY
An Experience in Exterior Fixtures
DIY
May 23, 2013
An Experience in Exterior Fixtures
Some projects are just laughable. This was one such project. As a part of our exterior makeover (that has been severely thwarted from rain, rain and more rain) we wanted to switch out our back patio light. You can kind of see the old one in this picture from when we stained the patio. Squint. […]
May 23, 2013
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Recipes
Tender Barbecued Ribs, Made in the Oven
Recipes
May 22, 2013
Tender Barbecued Ribs, Made in the Oven
These are not the world's greatest ribs. Is that a strange way to start? Let me explain. I'm convinced that the best way to cook ribs is for about 3 hours at 225 in a smoker (depending on the type of rib, with a proper rub and stuff). Do I own a smoker? You bet […]
May 22, 2013
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DIY
The Quickest, Easiest Envelope Pillows.
DIY
May 21, 2013
The Quickest, Easiest Envelope Pillows.
This is, technically, the first pillow cover I've ever made and I'm excited and proud and ready to whip out 5 more, at least. In 8th grade home-ec, a friend of mine finished sewing my pillow project for me while I was absent and I was so grateful. There were so many pieces (three), and […]
May 21, 2013
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Recipes
Barbecued Baked Chicken Wings
Recipes
May 20, 2013
Barbecued Baked Chicken Wings
About 3 years ago I was in training at a previous job, making $11.50/hr. We had a new baby, lived in a new town, and were what could only be described as "dirt poor." We often look back and stand in awe at the self-control we had with our budget, and also all the great […]
May 20, 2013
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Decor
New, Cheap, Modern + Traditional Wall Lamps in the Bedroom
Decor
May 20, 2013
New, Cheap, Modern + Traditional Wall Lamps in the Bedroom
Back in 2011, I gave two lamps a major makeover for our room, including making the shades from scratch. They still work great, and actually, with our bed higher (we recently put our box springs back in place after one of our support slats broke. oh dear) those really big lamps might have finally been […]
May 20, 2013
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Recipes
My "Too Good to Share But I'm Going To Anyway" Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Recipes
May 17, 2013
My "Too Good to Share But I'm Going To Anyway" Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Confession time. Sometimes, there are things I make that are so great, I just want to keep them to myself. I've always thought that every cook needs a few things under their belt that just blow people away, and everyone comes up to you and is like, "This is amazing! Can I have the recipe?!" […]
May 17, 2013
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Art
A New Calendar and its New Friends.
Art
May 17, 2013
A New Calendar and its New Friends.
I bought a calendar two weeks ago. I realize we're almost halfway through the year, but after trying a few electronic calendars on my phone and my laptop--it just wasn't working. (How old am I?!) It could be because growing up, my sisters and I got a calendar every year for Christmas and we had […]
May 17, 2013
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Inspiration
10 Less Traditional Things To Fill Bare Walls
Inspiration
May 16, 2013
10 Less Traditional Things To Fill Bare Walls
I have recently retired from offering mood boards after making them for hundreds of clients for the past two and a half years. There just isn't enough time these days and I would love to focus on other projects. In those two and a half years, I've learned a lot. I've hunted a lot. And […]
May 16, 2013
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Chris Cooks
What's the Difference Between Olive Oils?
Chris Cooks
May 15, 2013
What's the Difference Between Olive Oils?
I've received a few questions about olive oil lately that I thought I'd take today's post to address. See, whenever I'm explaining my dishes, sometimes I say stuff like, "Use light olive oil - not extra virgin" or "Use a fruity extra-virgin olive oil." The question I've been receiving is, "What's the difference?" This is a […]
May 15, 2013
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DIY
Skylight In The Bedroom.
DIY
May 14, 2013
Skylight In The Bedroom.
This weekend I brightened things up in our formerly dark gray-brown bedroom. Now that we are getting settled into our style, we are revisiting rooms that we painted/decorated quickly (and cheaply) when we first moved in and...tweaking--which I actually highly recommend. Yes, you might end up painting a room twice, but when you're just getting […]
May 14, 2013
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Recipes
A Really Good Salad With Really Good Stuff On It
Recipes
May 13, 2013
A Really Good Salad With Really Good Stuff On It
For Mother's Day dinner, Jules requested "a good salad in a big bowl." I like salad as much as the next guy (as long as that next guy doesn't really like salad), but salad just sounds so boring. So I walked up and down the produce section of our local grocery store and found a […]
May 13, 2013
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DIY
Our DIY Raised Garden Beds
DIY
May 13, 2013
Our DIY Raised Garden Beds
Last week, we took a couple hours and finally tackled a project we've been meaning to for years-- Raised garden beds!! Chris and I both grew up in homes with gardens, and we're happy to be on our way to one of our own. This article from BHG goes into a lot of the perks […]
May 13, 2013
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Recipes
Crispy Pork Belly, Roasted Potatoes, Kale Pesto and Black Currants: PT. 2
Recipes
May 10, 2013
Crispy Pork Belly, Roasted Potatoes, Kale Pesto and Black Currants: PT. 2
Roasting potatoes is something that everyone needs to know how to do properly. They're so easy to make, as well as versatile, but some people don't like roasting potatoes because they often stick to the pan, have a gummy texture, or are too oily etc. etc.. Well I'm going to change all that for you […]
May 10, 2013
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Decor
Where To Put Curtains On A Window That has An Arch
Decor
May 10, 2013
Where To Put Curtains On A Window That has An Arch
I found this picture of the living room from exactly one year ago. Crazy, right? The living room just keeps evolving. But today we're specifically talking about those curtains because this window has been a struggle to dress since we moved in. As you can see from the photo above, I felt like the rod […]
May 10, 2013
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Recipes
Crispy Pork Belly + Roasted Potatoes, Kale Pesto and Black Currants: Pt. 1
Recipes
May 8, 2013
Crispy Pork Belly + Roasted Potatoes, Kale Pesto and Black Currants: Pt. 1
So... we started that whole "Julia Loves Chris" blog, and then realized it was kinda pointless to have two separate blogs. So I'll be posting my food stuff 3 times a week here instead. As promised, I'm gonna share my crispy pork belly and roasted potatoes recipe today, but I'm gonna do it in 2 […]
May 8, 2013
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