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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in the Ninja CREAMi (Dairy-Free)

A counter topped with two cups filled with ice cream next to a Ninja CREAMi.

Chris Cooks

October 27, 2024

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in the Ninja CREAMi (Dairy-Free)

I use our Ninja CREAMi all the time. It’s just so easy to make a super delicious dessert with almost no effort (other than an overnight freeze.) If you have someone in your house who can't have dairy, this little ice cream maker comes in clutch. It really can turn almost anything into something frosty, […]
October 27, 2024
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Holiday

The Very Best Advent Calendar Gift Sets of 2024

Countdown to Christmas Advent Gift Sets

Holiday

October 26, 2024

The Very Best Advent Calendar Gift Sets of 2024

I just love receiving and giving advent gift calendars. They are truly the gift that keeps on giving. If you’re unsure what to get your best friend or your sister or a secret Santa, don't worry. There are advent calendar gift sets for every interest or focus, from food and beauty to stationery and socks. […]
October 26, 2024
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updates

The New CLJ Shop Is Here!! A Curated Collection of My Favorite Finds

updates

October 25, 2024

The New CLJ Shop Is Here!! A Curated Collection of My Favorite Finds

I first started talking about creating a Chris Loves Julia shop in 2016. It's been a loooooong time coming. I really wanted to start a curated shop of all things home. The idea wasn't necessarily having a shop as a brick-and-mortar—I’ve always been pretty web-focused. So in 2016, I launched Shop Our House. I think […]
October 25, 2024
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Design

Introducing Chris Loves Julia x Framebridge

Julia Marcum in front of a gallery wall of antique gold Framebridge frames filled with B&W photos

Design

October 24, 2024

Introducing Chris Loves Julia x Framebridge

I never met a gallery wall I didn't like. I love, love, love a collection of art or photos — memories, heirlooms, and keepsakes that evolve and grow over time. No one — and I mean no one — does them better than Framebridge. The custom framer has been our go-to for 10 years, and […]
October 24, 2024
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Chris Cooks

One-Pan Roasted Chicken & Vegetables

Chris Loves Julia | One Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Chris Cooks

October 20, 2024

One-Pan Roasted Chicken & Vegetables

When the sheet pan dinner craze started, I was all on board. What's not to like about a dinner with minimal prep, minimal effort and maximum flavor? I decided to take advantage of that one-pan method, but I use a roasting pan as my sheet pan—shhh, don't tell anyone. That way, I can layer the […]
October 20, 2024
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3 NEW Chris Loves Julia x Lola Blankets!

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October 18, 2024

3 NEW Chris Loves Julia x Lola Blankets!

Our Lola Blankets are on the list of "most favorite things we own". They won first place in our 2022 blanket test—in fact, that result led to us connecting with their team about a potential collaboration, and we were so excited to launch our beautiful Lakefront and Raisin colors last year. It immediately felt like, […]
October 18, 2024
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budget breakdown

How Much Does it Cost to Hire Someone to Install a Picture Light? (We did a deep dive for you)

budget breakdown

October 16, 2024

How Much Does it Cost to Hire Someone to Install a Picture Light? (We did a deep dive for you)

It's no secret that I'm head-over-heels for picture lights. Give me an art light anywhere! I have them in our bedroom, our study, our kitchen, our daughter Greta's bathroom, our mudroom...you get it ;). They immediately make any piece of art, bookcase, mirror, or collectible wall more of a showcase. Plus, they provide just the […]
October 16, 2024
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Decor

A Few Additions to Greta's Bedroom

Decor

October 14, 2024

A Few Additions to Greta's Bedroom

Shop Greta's Room This year has brought big transformation to Greta's room. She really wanted to move away from the baby pink into a more sophisticated, teen-girl room, and she gave me pretty much free reign to redesign it for her. It's been so much fun picking out wallpaper, trim color, and lighting to change […]
October 14, 2024
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Chris Cooks

Baked Pears & Rosemary Caramel (Dairy-Free)

Chris Cooks

October 13, 2024

Baked Pears & Rosemary Caramel (Dairy-Free)

I'm excited to share today's recipe with you because it's more than just a dessert—this baked pears & rosemary caramel recipe inspired a lip balm flavor! That's right, we launched a collaboration with our friends at Poppy & Pout based on three fall desserts that I developed just for you. We love Poppy & Pout […]
October 13, 2024
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Lifestyle

Our Favorite Games to Play as a Family

Lifestyle

October 12, 2024

Our Favorite Games to Play as a Family

This post is sponsored by Walmart We have had a game night once a month with a mix of family and friends for years! A group of 6 seems to be the sweet spot and through all of our moves, one thing that makes it feel like home is game night. While hosting a game […]
October 12, 2024
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The New Chris Loves Julia + Pottery Barn Collection | Fall 2024

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October 10, 2024

The New Chris Loves Julia + Pottery Barn Collection | Fall 2024

Last year, we launched a line with Pottery Barn Kids that was really a dream come true. We were so inspired by our own experiences as parents AND home renovators. With the team at Pottery Barn Kids, we got to dream up pieces that we always *wished* existed for kids' rooms. The result was a […]
October 10, 2024
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Our First Holiday Items for Pottery Barn Kids!!

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October 10, 2024

Our First Holiday Items for Pottery Barn Kids!!

I woke up today, and it felt like Christmas morning! You get to see our first-ever holiday pieces we designed for Pottery Barn Kids!! Shop the CLJ + Pottery Barn Kids Collection The "-ber" months are my favorite time of year, and when Pottery Barn asked if we would create some holiday pieces for decorating […]
October 10, 2024
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Introducing CLJ + Pottery Barn Teen 2024

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October 10, 2024

Introducing CLJ + Pottery Barn Teen 2024

Our NEW Pottery Barn Teen collection builds off of a couple of our favorite Pottery Barn Kids pieces from the last collection and introduces entirely new pieces that I'm SO excited about. (Spoiler: The turned wood bed you all loved from Pottery Barn Kids is now available in a queen size for teens!!) Turned Wood […]
October 10, 2024
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The Most Exciting New Pieces from Our CLJ + Pottery Barn Kids Collection 2024

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October 10, 2024

The Most Exciting New Pieces from Our CLJ + Pottery Barn Kids Collection 2024

It is a DREAM. COME. TRUE. to get to share the newest pieces we co-designed with Pottery Barn Kids. When it comes to the inspiration for this collection, we were really thoughtful about creating timeless pieces that will be the backdrop for your family memories. It's also important to me that the pieces we have […]
October 10, 2024
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House Tours

Fall Around Our House 2024

House Tours

October 9, 2024

Fall Around Our House 2024

Some years, I go very spooky, gothic, dramatic Halloween, but this year, you may notice that I didn’t really decorate for Halloween at all. I stuck more with fall-themed decor as opposed to Halloween, because I could feel my energy running thin. Just a reminder: You don't have to do it all! Decorating for fall […]
October 9, 2024
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Sales

The Best Prime Day Deals by Category (2024)

Sales

October 7, 2024

The Best Prime Day Deals by Category (2024)

Happy Amazon Prime Big Deals Day! Forget endlessly scrolling through Amazon – we've got your back. We'll be dishing out the best Prime Day finds in real-time, from the must-have gadgets we use every day to the home decor pieces we've been obsessing over. Over the next few days, we'll share the most up-to-date finds […]
October 7, 2024
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House Tours

Our Modern Colonial House Tour Video - Fall 2024

House Tours

October 7, 2024

Our Modern Colonial House Tour Video - Fall 2024

There's nothing like kicking off fall with a new house tour! I love making these videos. They feel like a bookmark in time, capturing the mood and the feeling of our home in the season of life we're in now. I have some newly redone spaces to share (the mudroom! Greta's bedroom! The landing! The […]
October 7, 2024
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Chris Cooks

Spiced Peach Crumble (Grain Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

Chris Cooks

October 6, 2024

Spiced Peach Crumble (Grain Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

Shop CLJ x Poppy & Pout Lip Balm Trio I'm even more excited to share today's recipe with you because it's more than just a dessert—it inspired a lip balm flavor! That's right, we just launched a collaboration with our friends at Poppy & Pout based on three fall desserts that I developed just for […]
October 6, 2024
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Decor

My Top Curated Home Picks on Sale for Way Day 2024

Decor

October 5, 2024

My Top Curated Home Picks on Sale for Way Day 2024

This post is sponsored by Wayfair I want to talk about small upgrades with major impact — and how many of them I've sourced at Wayfair. I'm talking kitchen stools... I'm talking Polly's nightstand... I'm talking the upstairs armoire! And of course we can't forget about our CLJ x Loloi rugs. Wayfair is my go-to […]
October 5, 2024
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Design

A Moody Modern Traditional Dining Room Mood Board

Design

October 4, 2024

A Moody Modern Traditional Dining Room Mood Board

It's been a few weeks since we launched our wallpaper collection with Lowe's and we've been loving seeing how you're using them in your homes. The moody green trim in this bedroom makeover... my heart! View this post on Instagram A post shared by chelsea cumiford | affordable home design (@chelsgc) I've also been having […]
October 4, 2024
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