Lifestyle
Meet Cricket!
Lifestyle
December 15, 2022
Meet Cricket!
Last week, it's safe to say our lives and home improved 100-fold when we brought a puppy into our home. Meet Cricket. Isn't she the cutest?? She reminds us so much of Willow but definitely has her own look and personality. She's a multi-generational "mini-Bernese," which is to say, both of her parents are also […]
December 15, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts 2022!
Gift Guides!
December 14, 2022
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts 2022!
Over the weekend, I went through my gift list for the girls, family, friends, and neighbors... (the list keeps going), and I made a new list of all the things I still need to get! Shipping times can be risky this late in the game, but I found a bunch of things that are likely […]
December 14, 2022
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North Carolina Home
2022 Home Project Report Card
North Carolina Home
December 12, 2022
2022 Home Project Report Card
At the beginning of each year, Chris and I set out to make a list of all the projects we hope to do in the year. And at the end of each year, we revisit the list and grade how well we've done! It's always fun to see which goals we totally conquered and which […]
December 12, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Caramelized Onion Frittata - Make-Ahead Breakfast | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
December 11, 2022
Caramelized Onion Frittata - Make-Ahead Breakfast | Chris Cooks
Christmas morning is always a blur at our house, and adding a holiday-worthy breakfast into the mix is a bit much. To keep it simple, every year I prep a frittata on the 23rd then just add eggs and bake Christmas morning. Ruffle Bakeware | Striped Dish Towel | Gold Flatware Frittata options are endless, […]
December 11, 2022
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Renovations
Removing a Staircase Connecting the Bunk Room to the Home Gym
Renovations
December 9, 2022
Removing a Staircase Connecting the Bunk Room to the Home Gym
This is something we've never ever done before and something we didn't even plan to do! But as we were talking through our hopes and dreams for the bunk room, Chris brought up removing the staircase entirely, and suddenly everything clicked! Pendants The entrance into the bunk room/play room is through a breezeway from the […]
December 9, 2022
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product lines
Ending our Licensing Agreement with Interior Define
product lines
December 8, 2022
Ending our Licensing Agreement with Interior Define
When we decided to make Chris Loves Julia a business, we knew we wanted to make a positive impact in the lives and homes of those who choose to follow us. This not only applies to the content we create and share, but the companies we work with. After careful review and consideration, we have […]
December 8, 2022
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Entertaining
4 Tips for Making a Cozy "Pop-Up" Temporary Guest Room
Entertaining
December 6, 2022
4 Tips for Making a Cozy "Pop-Up" Temporary Guest Room
Recently, my four best friends flew to North Carolina for my birthday, and I set up a little “blow-up” sleepover room so that we could have a good old-fashioned slumber party. I shared a little bit about this sleepover room when I tested and ranked the best air mattresses on Amazon, and so many of […]
December 6, 2022
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Holiday
Christmas Around Our Home 2022
Holiday
December 5, 2022
Christmas Around Our Home 2022
This year, I really wanted to keep our Christmas decorations very classic and traditional! I didn't change too much from the year before but just spruced and added even more of what we already had. We planned a fun team day where we all came to the house, pulled out all the Christmas decorations, and […]
December 5, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Swedish Meatballs (Free of Gluten, Grain & Dairy) | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
December 4, 2022
Swedish Meatballs (Free of Gluten, Grain & Dairy) | Chris Cooks
The first time I made this for my family, my daughter asked, "What's the difference between Swedish meatballs and Italian meatballs?" I thought for a few seconds and said, "Italian meatballs taste like summer, and Swedish meatballs taste like winter." Le Creuset Dutch Oven | Silverware | Wooden Spoon Obviously this is a gross generalization. […]
December 4, 2022
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DIY
DIY Gingerbread House (Faux)
DIY
December 2, 2022
DIY Gingerbread House (Faux)
I found this jaw-droppingly beautiful gingerbread house on Amazon (pictured below on the top shelf), and I paid a pretty penny for it! It's been a while since I've had my hand at crafting, but I thought some white hot glue sticks and a paper mache house might be able to replicate it! On Thanksgiving […]
December 2, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide | Favorite Things Under $35
Gift Guides!
November 30, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide | Favorite Things Under $35
Have you ever been to a favorite things party? I have to explain it so you can try it with your neighbors, friends, or family this Holiday season (or whenever you feel like it)! First, gather up a group, and have everybody bring two of their favorite thing (not two different favorite things, but two […]
November 30, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Giving Tuesday: The Gifts that Give Back 2022
Gift Guides!
November 29, 2022
Giving Tuesday: The Gifts that Give Back 2022
Giving gifts can be fun, but it can also make a meaningful impact in more than one way. For Giving Tuesday, we wanted to share some shops and products that "give back" to a good cause when you make a purchase! It's the perfect time of year to make a difference in the world and […]
November 29, 2022
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Sales
The Best Cyber Monday Sales
Sales
November 28, 2022
The Best Cyber Monday Sales
These Cyber Monday sales are even better than Black Friday! Sharing some of our favorite finds. Be sure to check out our Holiday Gift Guides too--most things are on sale! Home Amazon: Cyber Monday Deals (Shop our storefront here!) Anthropologie: Up to 50% off! (Coziest gift for the holidays.) Blinds.com: Up to 50% off + extra 5% off (We […]
November 28, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide | Small Business Saturday
Gift Guides!
November 26, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide | Small Business Saturday
It's Small Business Saturday! After a wild Black Friday yesterday, we wanted to give highlight some of our favorite small businesses with some gift ideas for your friends, your kids, or even yourself! 1. Ceramic Serving Platter $84 There could not be a cuter, handmade serving platter! The edging is so charming, and this would […]
November 26, 2022
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Sales
The Best Black Friday Sales
Sales
November 25, 2022
The Best Black Friday Sales
So many of our favorite shop's Black Friday sales have already begun! We will continue to update this list, so check back in. Most things on our Holiday Gift Guides are on sale, too, if you're doing some Christmas shopping. Home Jules Lagoon/Brick Runner: Our Jules Lagoon/Brick runner is $78 (was $169) I know I […]
November 25, 2022
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Product Tests
Finding The Best Air Mattress!
Product Tests
November 23, 2022
Finding The Best Air Mattress!
This time of year, everybody seems to be hosting family and friends, and I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be complicated! There's nothing wrong with blowing up some air mattresses for a "pop-up" guest space. That being said, I know we've all had not-so-great air mattress experiences, so I wanted to do […]
November 23, 2022
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North Carolina Home
The Dining Room Wallpaper is in!
North Carolina Home
November 21, 2022
The Dining Room Wallpaper is in!
You all know I've been tempted to wallpaper the dining room for a while now... and we finally did! Wallpaper | Rug | Table | Pendant | Stems It's even better than I imagined it would be! Ever since we added the cased opening to make it feel more enclosed, I've been tempted to wallpaper it. At […]
November 21, 2022
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Mood Boards
Make Tile the Focal Point In Your Home!
Mood Boards
November 17, 2022
Make Tile the Focal Point In Your Home!
With the recent reveal of Greta's bathroom, the obvious star of the show is the tile. That bathroom is dressed in gorgeous tile head-to-toe (our most intricate tiled space to date)! Oftentimes, I think tile is mistakenly seen as the supporting actor, but I always consider it to be the lead character. The tile you […]
November 17, 2022
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round up
Introducing the Exclusive Black Pura Device + The Best Pura Scents for Winter!
round up
November 15, 2022
Introducing the Exclusive Black Pura Device + The Best Pura Scents for Winter!
If you hadn't heard, Pura is a smart fragrance diffuser with interchangeable fragrances, all controllable from an app. My favorite features are that each device holds two different fragrances, you can set each on its own schedule, AND you get to select the fragrance intensity! It’s pretty easy to set up, and then it’s kind […]
November 15, 2022
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North Carolina Home
Reveal!!: Greta's Bathroom Renovation is Finished!
North Carolina Home
November 14, 2022
Reveal!!: Greta's Bathroom Renovation is Finished!
When I looked back at when we introduced our plans to renovate both the laundry room and Greta's bathroom, I realized that was 7 months ago! I can't believe how much time has passed! This bathroom and the still-unfinished laundry room (more on that another day) actually inspired the "10 Things That Can Derail a […]
November 14, 2022
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