Product Tests
Blender Wars! Testing and Ranking 7 of the Best Blenders
Product Tests
September 22, 2022
Blender Wars! Testing and Ranking 7 of the Best Blenders
Welcome to Blender Wars!–Where we test 7 of the best blenders and tell you which one takes the cake (or blends the cake?). In our house, the blender is our most used kitchen appliance! We are daily smoothie drinkers and so we want a blender that's going to get the job done and hold up […]
September 22, 2022
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Renovations
An Overdue Outdoor Kitchen Update
Renovations
September 21, 2022
An Overdue Outdoor Kitchen Update
This outdoor kitchen has been a long time in the making! And we're still not done, but it's officially usable and in service. Chris's parents AND my sister Patti happened to be in town over the weekend and so we figured... Why not break in the outdoor kitchen and pool furniture and throw a pool […]
September 21, 2022
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Design
10 Ways to Mix and Match the CLJ x Loloi Rugs
Design
September 20, 2022
10 Ways to Mix and Match the CLJ x Loloi Rugs
With all the excitement around the launch of our new Loloi collections, so many of you asked if we were going to be doing another mix and match post! Well you're here! This is it. Humphrey Forest / Multi Rug | Vase | Fall Stems | Candle | Dining Table | Pendant | Chest | Lamp | Shade | Vase | Living Room Sources I have had the most fun playing […]
September 20, 2022
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North Carolina Home
The Pool Furniture in Our Backyard Vacation Oasis
North Carolina Home
September 19, 2022
The Pool Furniture in Our Backyard Vacation Oasis
This post is sponsored by Sunbrella. This little slice of backyard heaven has been a long time in the making, but it has actually come together at the perfect time. I had my moments of discouragement — when the backyard was a literal mud pit — and it was hard to believe this day would […]
September 19, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Honey Garlic Peas - 5 Minute Side
Chris Cooks
September 18, 2022
Honey Garlic Peas - 5 Minute Side
When I'm prepping for dinner, there's always that one thing I'm excited to make that gets almost all of my attention and time. The meal hinges around it, and so I really want to nail it. But what of the sides? Having a list of 5-minute side dishes has been so helpful, so I can […]
September 18, 2022
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Product Tests
Putting Kitchen Towels to the Test
Product Tests
September 15, 2022
Putting Kitchen Towels to the Test
Whenever Chris is doing anything in the kitchen, he's got a kitchen towel tossed over his shoulder. It's a little trick of the trade he's been doing ever since I can remember and it's purely practical. Chris is all about doing things effectively and efficiently, even down to wiping up messes. When he's cooking he […]
September 15, 2022
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All the New CLJxLoloi Rugs in Our Home
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September 14, 2022
All the New CLJxLoloi Rugs in Our Home
Thanks to all of you we had the most incredible rug launch day! The Chris, Francis, and Humphrey collections are the perfect additions to the other four rug collections we have with Loloi... For a total of 7 rug collections! I'm just so thrilled you all seem to love them as much as we do. […]
September 14, 2022
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Introducing Our Fall Rug Collections with Loloi: Chris, Francis, and Humphrey
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September 12, 2022
Introducing Our Fall Rug Collections with Loloi: Chris, Francis, and Humphrey
Happy rug launch day! It's been almost two years since we launched our first batch of rugs with Loloi and we've been working nonstop to continue to create rugs with Loloi! We couldn't be more excited to release three more rug collections with Loloi for our fall collection TODAY! In addition to the Jules, Rosemarie, […]
September 12, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Dairy-Free Golden Milk Recipe | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
September 11, 2022
Dairy-Free Golden Milk Recipe | Chris Cooks
I'm starting to feel it in the air, y'all. Fall is definitely creeping in and I love it so, so much. Of course one of the downsides is the rise of cold and flu (and covid) season, as well. Boo. That's where this Golden Milk recipe comes in. Pitcher | Dish Towel | Jar Glasses […]
September 11, 2022
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Decor
5 Simple Fall Decor Tips
Decor
September 8, 2022
5 Simple Fall Decor Tips
When it comes to seasonal home decor, I like to keep things fairly simple. My tips for making my home feel more cozy are simple enough to do in an afternoon (I did)! But most importantly, none of this is going to break the bank! In fact, I bet you can find most of this […]
September 8, 2022
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North Carolina Home
Take a Step into Our Outdoor Shower
North Carolina Home
September 7, 2022
Take a Step into Our Outdoor Shower
An outdoor shower was not on our radar AT ALL until our contractor asked if there’s going to be a shower in the pool bathroom (which will be replacing the downstairs laundry room). There’s only going to be enough room for either a stacked washer and dryer, or a shower, but not both. And so […]
September 7, 2022
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Mood Boards
The Hard Working Room in Your Home | Mudroom Mood Board
Mood Boards
September 6, 2022
The Hard Working Room in Your Home | Mudroom Mood Board
Every home needs to have a hard working utilitarian space to drop your things and go–a mudroom! Having a designated space that you're coming and going from every day is going to keep things at home running more smoothly! And that's what a mudroom is for. In addition to the dorm room mood board for […]
September 6, 2022
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Spotting Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Rugs in the Wild | pt. 3 (Plus an Announcement)
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September 5, 2022
Spotting Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Rugs in the Wild | pt. 3 (Plus an Announcement)
If you subscribe to our Love Letter then you already heard the good news! We have 3 new collections of Loloi rugs launching in our fall line coming out in a week! There are three collections a part of our fall launch and each of them add so much to our catalog with Loloi. For […]
September 5, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Dairy-Free Rosemary Salted Caramel Sauce | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
September 4, 2022
Dairy-Free Rosemary Salted Caramel Sauce | Chris Cooks
This is the one, folks. This is the recipe that changed it all for me. I have to be honest - as someone who loves to cook and experience every kind of food, once Jules and Greta developed their food allergies, there were times I would feel a little like my hands were tied behind […]
September 4, 2022
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Sales
The Best Labor Day Sales 2022 (and my picks from each!)
Sales
September 2, 2022
The Best Labor Day Sales 2022 (and my picks from each!)
Pool parties, burgers and Labor Day Sales are on the agenda for this long weekend. It's one of the biggest sales weekends of the year and I took some time to comb through some of the biggest sales to find what I deem worthy of add-to-cart. I'll be updating this list throughout the weekend as […]
September 2, 2022
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Best Of
Our Favorite Things | August 2022
Best Of
September 1, 2022
Our Favorite Things | August 2022
Our girls started school this last week and I've said it before, but this is my favorite time of year. I really thrive off of routine and it's just nice to get back into the groove of things. Fall is on the cusp, but we've just been soaking up as much time in the pool […]
September 1, 2022
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Projects
Project Punch List: What's Left On Our To-Do List
Projects
August 31, 2022
Project Punch List: What's Left On Our To-Do List
I recently made a declaration that I'm not starting any more home projects until our current projects get all wrapped up. There's so many moving parts at the moment and I'm feeling a bit frazzled with all the loose ends. And so! I came up with a list of all the things left on our […]
August 31, 2022
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North Carolina Home
Changes in the Front Entry: Black Balusters and Black Front Door
North Carolina Home
August 29, 2022
Changes in the Front Entry: Black Balusters and Black Front Door
We have a lot of stair railings in our house. We have the grand staircase in the front entry, a staircase leading up into the bonus room, a staircase in the home gym, and a staircase on the second floor leading up into the attic. Every staircase in our house has black painted balusters, except […]
August 29, 2022
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Chris Cooks
5 Minute Side - Carrot Slaw with Honey & Dill | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
August 28, 2022
5 Minute Side - Carrot Slaw with Honey & Dill | Chris Cooks
I've shared a few of my 5-minute side dishes in the past - dishes that require no cooking, come together in about 5 minutes with minimal ingredients you probably have on hand. This carrot slaw is another one, and really is quite special. Task Lamp | Wood Bowl | Serving Platters | Cutting Board | […]
August 28, 2022
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round up
Top 16 Best Fall Scents For Your Home
round up
August 25, 2022
Top 16 Best Fall Scents For Your Home
A couple of years ago we tested a bunch of fall candles and shared the Top 21 Best Fall Candles. We've been dying to do it again, but this time with a twist. In addition to candles, we tested Pura scents and reed diffusers because there's no wrong way to fill your home with yummy […]
August 25, 2022
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