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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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Best Of
The Best Of September 2024
Best Of
October 3, 2024
The Best Of September 2024
Can you believe that September has already come and gone? This time of year is my absolute favorite and we've been busy finishing up house projects (the mudroom is officially checked off the 2024 project list!) and launching two new product lines! It was such a surreal moment to see our wallpaper designs on the shelves at Lowes […]
October 3, 2024
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Entertaining
12 Tips for How to Host and Make Your Guests Feel Completely at Ease
Entertaining
October 2, 2024
12 Tips for How to Host and Make Your Guests Feel Completely at Ease
I recently got a question from a commenter who asked me how I entertain at home to make guests feel at ease. This question came at a great time since fall can be a natural hosting season from watch parties (there's football...or The Bach) to Thanksgiving. The truth is — Chris and I really *enjoy* […]
October 2, 2024
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North Carolina Home
Our Exterior House Tour | Fall 2024
North Carolina Home
September 30, 2024
Our Exterior House Tour | Fall 2024
This year has been the (slightly unexpected) year of our exterior renovation! And, honestly, the house has never felt more us. Let me take you through a tour of what we've accomplished this year! All the renovations we've done to our "Modern Colonial" North Carolina home feel like they represent the elements that I loved […]
September 30, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Blackberry Campfire S’mores
Chris Cooks
September 29, 2024
Blackberry Campfire S’mores
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 you. We love Poppy & Pout because they're just […]
September 29, 2024
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Entertaining
The Top 12 Fall Scents for Your Pura Smart Diffuser - 2024
Entertaining
September 27, 2024
The Top 12 Fall Scents for Your Pura Smart Diffuser - 2024
Everyone gets excited to decorate for fall (same!) but an often overlooked element of decorating is how a home smells. Scent is such a powerful tool in making your home feel warm, welcoming, and seasonal. When I think about fall scents I definitely want some spicy or woodsy notes in there like cardamom, amber and […]
September 27, 2024
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