Renovations
Does a bedroom have to have a closet?
Renovations
June 21, 2023
Does a bedroom have to have a closet?
We recently removed the closet in our daughter Faye's bedroom and revealed that we don't plan to build a new one. The amount of DMs I received informing me of bedrooms requiring closets was through the roof! So I figured we should clear the air once and for all by answering the tale old question, […]
June 21, 2023
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Other Makeovers
The Reveal of The Finished CLJ Studio
Other Makeovers
June 20, 2023
The Reveal of The Finished CLJ Studio
Originally when we bought our house in North Carolina, we fell in love with it for so many reasons, one of them being the fact that it had a great room with a separate entrance–perfect for our team to work out of! We did so blissfully before being notified by our town that we can't […]
June 20, 2023
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Chris Cooks
10 Grilling Recipes You Have to Try | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
June 18, 2023
10 Grilling Recipes You Have to Try | Chris Cooks
Over the years, grilling has evolved from a hobby to a lifestyle. I spend as much time as I can on the grill, and with our new outdoor kitchen, I've been taking my grilling skills to the next level. If you don't know where to start with grilling, or maybe you want to improve the […]
June 18, 2023
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Fashion
Cute Summer Sandals To Dress Up and Down
Fashion
June 16, 2023
Cute Summer Sandals To Dress Up and Down
One thing I've learned from living in North Carolina is how few sandals I owned and wore when we lived in Idaho! And while I feel the most productive in my sneakers, I love being able to slide my feet into something more breathable with the hot weather. I especially love having summer sandals that […]
June 16, 2023
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Other Makeovers
Budget Breakdown: How Much Does a Nursery Makeover Cost?
Other Makeovers
June 15, 2023
Budget Breakdown: How Much Does a Nursery Makeover Cost?
We recently wrapped up sweet baby Freddy's Nursery in Idaho, and we're currently in the middle of Faye's bedroom renovation, and I'm so excited about what's coming next ;). After we finish a project, we like to do a budget breakdown and share exactly how much money was spent. Although so much can be done […]
June 15, 2023
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Renovations
Revealing Faye's New Traditional Wallpaper and What's Next
Renovations
June 14, 2023
Revealing Faye's New Traditional Wallpaper and What's Next
To catch you up, we're currently in the process of renovating our daughter Faye's room. She's nine, and she's pretty interested in design, so I've been including her in some of the decision-making. Well, I presented her with 28 wallpaper samples (all selected by me), and after much contemplation from her, and a little back […]
June 14, 2023
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Other Makeovers
Freddy's Baby Boy Nursery Reveal
Other Makeovers
June 12, 2023
Freddy's Baby Boy Nursery Reveal
I've been sitting on the edge of my seat, anxiously waiting to share the finished reveal of Freddy's baby boy nursery! And well, between two separate trips across the country to Idaho, we finally did it. Chris and I have been friends with the Fullmers since way back when we lived in our Rexburg house, […]
June 12, 2023
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Chris Cooks
10 Essential Grilling Tools
Chris Cooks
June 11, 2023
10 Essential Grilling Tools
Since completing the outdoor kitchen, I've been enjoying every second I can get in front of the grill(s). I've also added a few grilling tools to my collection, and I've narrowed down a list of the essential grilling tools for all my fellow hobbyist grillers out there. Whether you're just beginning your grilling journey and […]
June 11, 2023
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Lifestyle
The Best Family Games To Pack For a Trip
Lifestyle
June 9, 2023
The Best Family Games To Pack For a Trip
Over Memorial Day weekend, we rented a beach house with family, and although we would have loved to spend our days soaking up the sun on the sandy beach, the rainy weather kept us inside. Luckily, we packed some of our favorite games, which kept us more than occupied. We're big game people, and over […]
June 9, 2023
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DIY
How to Install Mural Wallpaper
DIY
June 8, 2023
How to Install Mural Wallpaper
This last week Chris and I spent some time in Idaho with family, but we also made a pit stop to see our dear friends in Rexburg, Idaho, and finish their nursery that we started. You might remember from this mood board that we planned to install the peel-and-stick mural wallpaper from our new Pottery […]
June 8, 2023
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Art
Large Art: When to Hang It And Where to Buy It
Art
June 7, 2023
Large Art: When to Hang It And Where to Buy It
Art can transform a room, adding personality, depth, color, character, and more! Equally important to what you hang in your home is the size of what you hang. Gallery walls have been all the rage for some time, and while I love a gallery wall moment, I think it's nice to switch up how we […]
June 7, 2023
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Design
5 Tips for Styling Bookshelves
Design
June 5, 2023
5 Tips for Styling Bookshelves
The addition of the bookshelves in the study was born out of a necessity for office-like storage, but I'll admit, I've been daydreaming of styling them with decor pieces since we planned for them. With the completion of the study, I had a shelf-styling party, and since it's one of the frequently asked questions I […]
June 5, 2023
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Chris Cooks
Panzanella Potato Salad - Grain & Dairy Free
Chris Cooks
June 4, 2023
Panzanella Potato Salad - Grain & Dairy Free
I took an International Foods course in college where each week we would make a big feast of foods from a different region of the world. It was the biggest face-roll course I've ever taken (ie, could not have been easier and more enjoyable) and many of the dishes I learned to make are still […]
June 4, 2023
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Gift Guides!
The Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide
Gift Guides!
June 2, 2023
The Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide
Last Father's Day, Chris was daydreaming about being able to spend the day doing exactly what he loves doing in his future outdoor kitchen. Well, this year, I think he's pretty excited to make that vision come true. Shop Father's Day Gift Ideas We came up with a selection of thoughtful Father's Day gifts that […]
June 2, 2023
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DIY
How to Hang String Lights
DIY
June 1, 2023
How to Hang String Lights
Over the weekend, Chris and I hung some string lights in our backyard, and we wanted to give you a proper tutorial on how we did it! We have plenty of ground lighting, but we really needed some overhead illumination for these upcoming summer nights, and string lights are the perfect solution. Here are 10 […]
June 1, 2023
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Best Of
A Recap of May + Some Favorites From the Month
Best Of
May 31, 2023
A Recap of May + Some Favorites From the Month
We started this month off with the greatly anticipated launch of our Pottery Barn Kids collection, which felt so monumental, and we're grateful you could all be a part of it. I'm so excited to include some selections from the collection in Faye's room, and although we shared three layout options for her room, we're […]
May 31, 2023
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North Carolina Home
Put a Fork in it: The Study is Officially Finished!
North Carolina Home
May 30, 2023
Put a Fork in it: The Study is Officially Finished!
Only two weeks have passed since I wrote this cautionary tale on using high-gloss paint. Which means just two weeks ago, I was in total agony, feeling defeated with the vision I had for the study. The study and I have been on quite the rollercoaster, but I'm beyond pleased and utterly relieved to say […]
May 30, 2023
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Chris Cooks
How to Make the Tastiest Smash Burgers on a Teppanyaki Flat Top Grill | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
May 28, 2023
How to Make the Tastiest Smash Burgers on a Teppanyaki Flat Top Grill | Chris Cooks
Once upon a time, I made an ebook called "Chris Loves Burgers" because it's true – I do! You can find a link for it, along with 3 of my favorite burger recipes, in this post here, but one thing the eBook fails to have a recipe for is smash burgers. The smash burger is […]
May 28, 2023
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Product Tests
The Ultimate Test: Finding the Best Nugget Ice Maker
Product Tests
May 25, 2023
The Ultimate Test: Finding the Best Nugget Ice Maker
During all three of my pregnancies, I would drive to Sonic and purchase their perfectly-sized, crunchy ice because I had to have it! Whether you prefer to call them pebble ice, nugget ice, or even the infamous "sonic ice," there's something so satisfying about those crunchy little ice pellets. In our quest to satisfy the […]
May 25, 2023
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North Carolina Home
Our Complete Exterior Renovation: The Final Reveal and Cost Breakdown
North Carolina Home
May 24, 2023
Our Complete Exterior Renovation: The Final Reveal and Cost Breakdown
In the past two homes we've lived in, we prioritized renovating the inside of the house before the outside. So when we made the move to North Carolina, where the outdoor living is outstandingly better than Idaho, we wanted to focus on the outside first. And I'm so glad we did it right from the […]
May 24, 2023
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