Gift Guides!
Gift Ideas For Stocking Stuffers — Let's Be Honest, This is The Best Part
Gift Guides!
November 18, 2023
Gift Ideas For Stocking Stuffers — Let's Be Honest, This is The Best Part
I have to admit, I often find myself scrambling at the last minute for gifts to put in Chris's stocking, while he always seems to surprise me with the perfect little something in mine. This year, I'm getting ahead of the game and have compiled a list of stocking stuffers that cater to everyone - […]
November 18, 2023
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Decor
Winter Stems and Branches—A Few of My Favorite Things
Decor
November 17, 2023
Winter Stems and Branches—A Few of My Favorite Things
As you deck your homes with Christmas decor, don't forget about filling your vases with winter stems and branches to ring in the season! If you didn't know, I'm a huge proponent of using seasonal stems throughout your home to swap your decor from season to season easily. I always recommend heading to your own […]
November 17, 2023
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Holiday
Deck The Kitchen With Kitschy Christmas Decor
Holiday
November 16, 2023
Deck The Kitchen With Kitschy Christmas Decor
Every year, I look forward to decorating one of my favorite corners in my home—the kitchen shelves! This year, I pulled out all the kitschy Christmas decor I had and styled a little moment, and I'm obsessed. There's just something so nostalgic about gingerbread houses, Santa ceramics, and all things snowmen, don't you think? I […]
November 16, 2023
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Entertaining
Set The Table: Essentials, Next Level, and All-Out
Entertaining
November 15, 2023
Set The Table: Essentials, Next Level, and All-Out
Setting the table for the holidays can be an exciting endeavor that adds a special touch to your festive gatherings. Whether you're looking for a simple, straightforward setup or an all-out holiday wonderland, there are options for every style and budget. Here's how you can set your holiday table at three different levels: essential, next […]
November 15, 2023
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Renovations
My Pre-Holiday Home Project List (Fingers Crossed)
Renovations
November 13, 2023
My Pre-Holiday Home Project List (Fingers Crossed)
At the start of each new year, Chris and I take the time to get on the same page regarding all the things we’d like to accomplish in the home! 2023's project list is far from finished, and with the end of the year approaching and the holidays right around the corner, I have a […]
November 13, 2023
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Chris Cooks
A Thanksgiving Favorite: Green Bean Casserole (Gluten, Grain, & Dairy Free)
Chris Cooks
November 12, 2023
A Thanksgiving Favorite: Green Bean Casserole (Gluten, Grain, & Dairy Free)
I love creating new dishes and experimenting with flavors. But there are just some dishes that are classics and shouldn't be tampered with, especially when it comes to Holiday favorites. However, it's important to me that the classics I serve can be enjoyed by everyone at the table, with or without food sensitivities. And so, […]
November 12, 2023
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Gift Guides!
32 Games & Puzzles To Gift This Holiday Season — For The Competitive Players and Puzzle-Lovers
Gift Guides!
November 10, 2023
32 Games & Puzzles To Gift This Holiday Season — For The Competitive Players and Puzzle-Lovers
One of our family’s favorite things to do is play games and do puzzles together, so of course, we love gifting games and puzzles!—Think cozy nights in, laughter with family, and a dash of friendly competition. I've hand-picked our favorite games, along with the prettiest puzzles. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, and let […]
November 10, 2023
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Chris Cooks
The 9 Best Chef's Knives, According to Chris — Home Cook And Knife Connoisseur
Chris Cooks
November 9, 2023
The 9 Best Chef's Knives, According to Chris — Home Cook And Knife Connoisseur
I'll admit. As someone who spends a big chunk of my life experimenting with food and creating new recipes, I've become a total nerd (connoisseur, if you're fancy) when it comes to knives. I'm a collector, a fanatic; really, I'm enthused over knives! And since the people have been asking, I figured it was time […]
November 9, 2023
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Holiday
Style a Holiday Mantel With These 5 Essential Decor Pieces
Holiday
November 8, 2023
Style a Holiday Mantel With These 5 Essential Decor Pieces
With Thanksgiving on the way, I haven't quite busted out the Christmas decor yet (although I'm not opposed in the slightest). I just haven't quite been ready! So I thought we could revisit Christmas decor from years past, specifically around the heart(h) of the home — the fireplace — in hopes of scrounging up some […]
November 8, 2023
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product lines
The Best Phone Case With a Carrying Loop and Card Holder In-One: The Chris Loves Julia x Walli Cases Collaboration
product lines
November 7, 2023
The Best Phone Case With a Carrying Loop and Card Holder In-One: The Chris Loves Julia x Walli Cases Collaboration
Walli Cases have been a permanent attachment to my hip for years, so I'm thrilled to announce the launch of three Chris Loves Julia x Walli Cases in our own signature line of colors and patterns. I've been a lover of deep hues and striking prints throughout our home, and it has been inspiring to […]
November 7, 2023
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Gift Guides!
Gift Ideas For Techies — For Gearheads, Nerds, And The Trendsetters Who Love Them
Gift Guides!
November 6, 2023
Gift Ideas For Techies — For Gearheads, Nerds, And The Trendsetters Who Love Them
When it comes to the digital world, I'll admit Chris is the true gearhead between us, which is why I leaned on his tech expertise to round up the ultimate gift ideas for techies. We've got our hands on the latest and greatest that'll thrill even the most hardcore gadget fans on your holiday list. […]
November 6, 2023
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Gift Guides!
Gift Ideas For Fitness Lovers — Athleisure Lovers, Wellness Warriors, Hip Hydrators, and Hot Girls Walking
Gift Guides!
November 6, 2023
Gift Ideas For Fitness Lovers — Athleisure Lovers, Wellness Warriors, Hip Hydrators, and Hot Girls Walking
As a self-confessed health enthusiast, I've dipped my feet into just about every health, wellness, and fitness trend out there. So you bet, when it comes to gift ideas for fitness lovers, I've curated a list that's spot-on for your gym-going pals, your daily jog buddies, or those friends who are always up for a […]
November 6, 2023
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Gift Guides!
Gifts For Someone Who Has Everything — Fun Finds They Wouldn't Think to Buy Themselves
Gift Guides!
November 5, 2023
Gifts For Someone Who Has Everything — Fun Finds They Wouldn't Think to Buy Themselves
If you’re puzzling over what to get for the person in your life who seems to have everything already, you're in the right place. We've put together a sleigh full of creative holiday gifts for someone who has everything—those unique, "why didn't I think of that?" kind of items. This collection is all about the […]
November 5, 2023
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Gift Guides!
Gifts For The Foodie — Home Cooks, Recipe-Writers, Gourmands, And Those With Good Taste
Gift Guides!
November 5, 2023
Gifts For The Foodie — Home Cooks, Recipe-Writers, Gourmands, And Those With Good Taste
As the holidays roll in, Chris, our in-home cook and dedicated foodie, has been hard at work, not just at the stove but also helping me compile a list of gifts for fellow food lovers. His hands-on kitchen experience has been invaluable in picking out the kind of gear that goes beyond the novelty and […]
November 5, 2023
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Chris Cooks
Try This Non-Alcoholic Holiday Drink — Pumpkin Pie Italian Soda | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
November 5, 2023
Try This Non-Alcoholic Holiday Drink — Pumpkin Pie Italian Soda | Chris Cooks
I love a tasty non-alcoholic holiday drink this time of year, but is it just me, or do most holiday drinks tend to go in the cranberry direction? No shade on cranberries, but there are so many other delicious flavors from the season that I'd like to indulge in. So, I took matters into my […]
November 5, 2023
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Gift Guides!
Gifts For The Hostess & Entertainer — When Their Coveted Invite Comes In, Don't Show Up Empty-Handed
Gift Guides!
November 4, 2023
Gifts For The Hostess & Entertainer — When Their Coveted Invite Comes In, Don't Show Up Empty-Handed
As someone who loves inviting people into our home, whether it be for game nights or family dinners, I know my fair share about hosting. And with the gifting season upon us, I've got a few gift ideas up my sleeve that would be perfect for surprising that person in your life who loves throwing […]
November 4, 2023
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Gift Guides!
Gifts For The Homebody — The Friend Who's Got The Corner of The Market On Cozy
Gift Guides!
November 4, 2023
Gifts For The Homebody — The Friend Who's Got The Corner of The Market On Cozy
"Alexa, it's lamp-o-clock"— my favorite time of day. I love cozying up, lighting a candle, and spending the night in, and if you've got somebody on your Christmas list who knows that feeling all too well, then you might have a homebody on your hand. For that friend (or yourself) who truly appreciates the art […]
November 4, 2023
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Gift Guides!
Gift Ideas For Parents & In-Laws — Mom and Dad, Nana and Pap-Pap, Empty-Nesters and Birdwatchers
Gift Guides!
November 3, 2023
Gift Ideas For Parents & In-Laws — Mom and Dad, Nana and Pap-Pap, Empty-Nesters and Birdwatchers
Finding the perfect gift for parents and in-laws can be, well, a journey. You want to find something that encapsulates your feelings of love and gratitude (or at least attempts to) for the ones who raised you. Whether it's for your parents who already have everything, Nana and Pap-Pap, who've embraced the simple joys, or […]
November 3, 2023
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Gift Ideas For Families — Crowd-Pleasing Gifts For The Whole Group
Gift Guides!
November 3, 2023
Gift Ideas For Families — Crowd-Pleasing Gifts For The Whole Group
Every year for Christmas, all my siblings' names get entered into drawnames.com, and then we pull a name at random to surprise them with a gift to their family from ours. And let me tell you, these are some of my favorite gifts to give. Finding something to please everyone in the fam can be […]
November 3, 2023
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Gift Guides!
Gift Ideas For Pets — Your Favorite Four-Legged Friends... And Their People
Gift Guides!
November 3, 2023
Gift Ideas For Pets — Your Favorite Four-Legged Friends... And Their People
Alright, who else has their pets on their holiday shopping list? Because same. It would be a shame not to wrap a gift or two for the four-legged family members who love who've been with us through it all. I'm here to lend a helping hand with a thoughtfully curated list of gift ideas for […]
November 3, 2023
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