Inspiration
Reader's Choice: From the Ceiling to Wall
Inspiration
April 26, 2012
Reader's Choice: From the Ceiling to Wall
This morning, before Chris's alarm even went off, I nudged him awake and said, "Wouldn't it be fun to get the readers involved in designing the studio?" Even half asleep, he seemed enthusiastic about the idea. It's not that I couldn't whip up a mood board and do, yet another, before and after of a […]
April 26, 2012
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DIY
A Starting Point for the Second Nursery
DIY
April 25, 2012
A Starting Point for the Second Nursery
This morning, after breakfast, I told Greta she was going to help me do one of her favorite things--clean up! We went upstairs and opened the door to that third upstairs bedroom that we haven't touched or used (other than to store our stuff) since we moved in over a year ago. It was quite […]
April 25, 2012
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Lifestyle
We Can Be a Bit (Melo)Dramatic
Lifestyle
April 24, 2012
We Can Be a Bit (Melo)Dramatic
Remember how we love entering contests--especially when it comes to contests that help us fix up the house? Well, we're at it again. It is no secret that we have been struggling with the exterior of our home. In fact, not a day goes by that I don't wish I would run into the guy […]
April 24, 2012
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Art
Original, Soft, Abstract Art: Blues, Greens and Grays.
Art
April 23, 2012
Original, Soft, Abstract Art: Blues, Greens and Grays.
Remember my large 6'x8' painting I did for the dining room (you can catch the whole process here)? It has gotten a lot of attention lately, which is amazing. To the inquiring minds and readers, in response to your emails, I am sorry--this is not a tutorial for it. And there probably never will be. […]
April 23, 2012
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Inspiration
Pinterest Hits and Misses
Inspiration
April 20, 2012
Pinterest Hits and Misses
Sometimes I think that Pinterest was created just for me and for those just like me. I used to have files and files of links and photos, labeled the best I could. Note: labeling by date is the worst idea ever. I utilize Pinterest on the daily--not only to store my inspirations, recipes, and also […]
April 20, 2012
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Mood Boards
Deb's Earthy-Urban Mood Board
Mood Boards
April 19, 2012
Deb's Earthy-Urban Mood Board
I'm back to share another one of my favorite mood boards of the week. I don't know what I would call the style of this room I put together for my client, Deb, recently--"Earthy Urban"? Haha--we'll go with that. Deb recently moved into a new place and asked for my help to infuse some life […]
April 19, 2012
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DIY
Before And After: Entryway!!
DIY
April 18, 2012
Before And After: Entryway!!
First off, I just wanted to thank everyone for your concern yesterday--my nose is a little swollen and sore, but pain killers and your sweet comments are getting me through it. I'm already cautiously laughing about it. Now onto the eye candy--our entryway solution. Spoiler alert--it's a lot better than my little bamboo shoe rack […]
April 18, 2012
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Lifestyle
Keyless Isn't Always Cool
Lifestyle
April 17, 2012
Keyless Isn't Always Cool
Newest item on our wish list: We have locked ourselves out of the house at least 6 times in the past year. Luckily, Chris has always been able to save the day--but this morning he was at work and I found myself in the car wondering why our keyless car wasn't starting when I pressed […]
April 17, 2012
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Lifestyle
*Screeeech.* Backtrack.
Lifestyle
April 16, 2012
*Screeeech.* Backtrack.
If there were two words to describe this weekend, they would be "Poor Greta." She is so, so sick. Her terrible, barking cough has meant no sleeping for days and today a runny nose was added to the mix. Chris found this homeopathic cold and cough medicine approved for kids age 2+ (hooray!) and she […]
April 16, 2012
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Lifestyle
Procrastination Nation
Lifestyle
April 13, 2012
Procrastination Nation
It was over a month ago, when I repainted our divider railing between the dining room and family room a shiny oil-rubbed bronze. Without skipping a beat, I started on the large staircase and then I never finished it. Really. The bottom half (that required more cutting in) was still gray, and I brushed one […]
April 13, 2012
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Mood Boards
Nursery Mood Board: Whimsical and Retro
Mood Boards
April 12, 2012
Nursery Mood Board: Whimsical and Retro
When Leila approached me...errr emailed me about doing another mood board for her home (I've already designed her living room and dining room), it felt like familiar territory. This time, it was for her son's nursery. Oh, I could design nurseries all day long. Here's what she said in her note: Hi Julia, I need […]
April 12, 2012
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Lifestyle
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Lifestyle
April 11, 2012
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
I know, I know, it's going to be a lot more thrilling to hear Julia Roberts and Charlize Theron say those words--I couldn't resist. You see, we have been getting by with this hand-me-down mirror from my parents since we got married 3 and a half years ago. It's gone from oak, to blue, to […]
April 11, 2012
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How To: Our Double Trimmed Drop Cloth Curtains
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April 10, 2012
How To: Our Double Trimmed Drop Cloth Curtains
Last night, I hung my final curtain panel and breathed a sigh of relief and adoration...and exhaustion. I gave you a sneak peak of the curtains I had fallen in love with and decided to replicate in this post from Friday, but as promised, I am back with a full tutorial on how I got […]
April 10, 2012
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Giveaway Gold: I Once Was Blind, Now I See.
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April 9, 2012
Giveaway Gold: I Once Was Blind, Now I See.
***This giveaway is now closed*** Congratulations to Jenette (number 109) who said her basement that resembles a dungeon is in dire need or some help. After Blinds.com let us pick out some blinds for our family room (we're still working on getting those curtains done), and we all gawked at what a difference they […]
April 9, 2012
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Painfully Beautiful, Dream Curtains.
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April 6, 2012
Painfully Beautiful, Dream Curtains.
The curtains are taking far longer than I expected and even imagined curtains could take. Needless to say, I miscalculated how quickly I could tackle the steps involved. But the backtrack for a second, I showed you the overwhelming options I was considering as far as curtains go for our family room a couple weeks […]
April 6, 2012
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Spring Tweaking
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April 5, 2012
Spring Tweaking
Yesterday, Apartment Therapy posted about compulsive redecorators. Although I am not extreme as some of the cases they talked about (I don't change my whole house from shabby chic to minimalistic in a week), I am a compulsive tweaker. I'm not exaggerating when I say nearly every day I change something. It might be something as […]
April 5, 2012
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Blinds are Bomb dot Com
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April 4, 2012
Blinds are Bomb dot Com
Do people still say, "bomb dot com" to express something is awesome/cool/amazing? This week, we're focusing on getting treating the windows in the family room. Both look extremely bare and the sliding glass door, that unfortunately we don't have the budget to upgrade to french doors right now, lets a lot of heat in--transforming […]
April 4, 2012
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Words of Admiration
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April 4, 2012
Words of Admiration
I'm new at this. We've only been reviewing and accepting sponsors for a whole whopping week, but I am thrilled with the shops that we have taken on. Their offerings are beautiful. Their prices are affordable and we eagerly give each the Chris Loves Julia stamp of approval. We are honored to introduce you to: […]
April 4, 2012
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April 2012 Chalkboard Drawing
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April 3, 2012
April 2012 Chalkboard Drawing
**Our 500th Post!!** Kermit the Frog made it to my chalkboard. It's not a lot of color, or a detailed drawing, but it's something I can't wait to hang on our wall for the month--and the print afterward, forever. Out of the mouth of the uber popular frog himself: "Maybe you don't need the whole world […]
April 3, 2012
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One year ago today.
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April 2, 2012
One year ago today.
It's been a whole year since we moved into our house. A year ago today, we were cleaning our little apartment and filling up this house with lots of boxes. Our very first house. I remember how dirty this place was when we moved in. It wasn't a foreclosure or even a short sale--just neglected, […]
April 2, 2012
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