DIY
If I Were Living in a Dorm in 2022 | Dorm Room Mood Board
DIY
August 23, 2022
If I Were Living in a Dorm in 2022 | Dorm Room Mood Board
I never lived in a dorm, but I did share an apartment with a gaggle of girls while I was in college. Even back then, I took special care to make my bedroom feel like me. I remember spending my paycheck as a waitress on a matching dishware set and sheets and things to make […]
August 23, 2022
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DIY
DIY: Mirrored Tile Backsplash in Our Appliance Garage
DIY
August 22, 2022
DIY: Mirrored Tile Backsplash in Our Appliance Garage
We've been living with our appliance garage for over 7 months–7 magical months! This is the thing in our kitchen that blows everyone's minds whenever we show it on Instagram and for good reason! At first glance, it's a paneled backsplash. But lift the handle up and reveal a garage that houses all of our […]
August 22, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Gluten Free Meatloaf (Also Grain, Dairy & Egg Free) | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
August 21, 2022
Gluten Free Meatloaf (Also Grain, Dairy & Egg Free) | Chris Cooks
Meatloaf is classically made with breadcrumbs (or milk-soaked bread if you're a bit extra), eggs, and often grated hard cheese of some kind. And when food allergies pop up, it can start to feel like you'll never enjoy the classics again. And while we still wait and hope for suitable replacements for some things (lookin' […]
August 21, 2022
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Decor
Design Tip! Plug in a Kitchen Countertop Lamp
Decor
August 18, 2022
Design Tip! Plug in a Kitchen Countertop Lamp
A few years back, I bought a thrifted lamp and I had the idea to use it on my kitchen countertops. I don't know exactly how it came to be, and it wasn't necessarily something I've seen before, but it felt right. In the evening, I love turning off the overhead lights and turning on […]
August 18, 2022
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Design
Comparing 10 Popular Countertop Materials
Design
August 17, 2022
Comparing 10 Popular Countertop Materials
We're making headway in the laundry room! The tile was laid, the cabinets are in, the wallpaper is up, and the light fixtures have been installed. The next thing to be done, (and the reason we're at a standstill) is install the countertops. I have been neck deep in countertop materials and so I thought […]
August 17, 2022
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DIY
DIY Outdoor Kitchen Paneling
DIY
August 15, 2022
DIY Outdoor Kitchen Paneling
This past Christmas I surprised Chris with a trip to Barbecue University where he was able to learn and grill from top professionals and try out all of the best grills on the market. He had the most fun, but he also got to take all sorts of grills for a test run and try […]
August 15, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Roasted Vegetable & Turkey Breakfast Hash | Meal Prep
Chris Cooks
August 14, 2022
Roasted Vegetable & Turkey Breakfast Hash | Meal Prep
For Jules and me, most mornings we see each other mostly in passing as she gets home for the gym and I'm rushing out to drop off our daughters. But whether or not you have kids starting school, we could all use a little more time in our mornings and this roasted vegetable breakfast hash […]
August 14, 2022
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Lifestyle
We tested 8 rug pads--here's our favorite!
Lifestyle
August 11, 2022
We tested 8 rug pads--here's our favorite!
I learned many years ago, when we purchased our very first wall-to-wall carpet in our first home in Utah, that the comfort level you experience is not solely in the carpet you buy. It's actually more dependent on the carpet pad underneath. One time we splurged on a 10 pound memory foam pad to go […]
August 11, 2022
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updates
Our Backyard Exterior Lighting
updates
August 10, 2022
Our Backyard Exterior Lighting
Our new exterior lights got installed in the backyard, and I'd like to say that while the backyard ambiance is coming together quite beautifully, even with our newly installed lights it still feels kind of dark. I’m not sure we even have enough light in the backyard to have a party. (Check out our past […]
August 10, 2022
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updates
Our New Entry Wall Sconces
updates
August 8, 2022
Our New Entry Wall Sconces
Lately, I have been craving less on our walls. It's part of the reason I added so much trim molding to our bedroom which not only looks great but is interesting enough that we don't need much else. Or the mural in the study. And the paneling in the family room. Adding interest to the […]
August 8, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Quick Garden Chicken Salad with Spicy Thousand Island | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
August 7, 2022
Quick Garden Chicken Salad with Spicy Thousand Island | Chris Cooks
Salad is typically my least favorite way to consume vegetables, but there are some flavor combos that are so good, it feels like treating yourself even when the ingredient list seems ho-hum. This salad is about halfway to my mother's "taco salad," stopping shy of crunched up corn chips and a handful of delicious though […]
August 7, 2022
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round up
Back to School Home Style
round up
August 4, 2022
Back to School Home Style
When the kids go back to school, it's a vibe, is what I'm saying. The house just feels different. Things are more organized. Our daily routines become more structured. And that initial back-to-school time just feels so wholesome. Do you know what I mean? F&B Stiffkey Blue | Lockers | Basket | Rug | Leather […]
August 4, 2022
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Lifestyle
Living With Peace of Mind
Lifestyle
August 3, 2022
Living With Peace of Mind
*This post is sponsored by ADT We lived in small towns most of our marriage. Places where you never really thought about getting a security system because everyone knew everyone. Wallpaper But as many readers know, in February 2019, we were coming to the end of a cabin renovation, and it tragically caught fire and burned down one […]
August 3, 2022
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Design
All of the Different Wallpaper I have Used
Design
August 1, 2022
All of the Different Wallpaper I have Used
In case you missed the announcement in our Love Letter, the wallpaper is officially installed in the laundry room, and I could not be ANY MORE IN LOVE! My ultimate goal for the laundry room was to create a space that is fresh, clean, bright, and a little utilitarian (the straight-laid tile floors definitely bring that). With […]
August 1, 2022
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Three 5-Minute Side Dishes | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
July 31, 2022
Three 5-Minute Side Dishes | Chris Cooks
Last week on Instagram, I mentioned how I thought it was important that everyone have a handful of side dishes that took 5 minutes and only a handful of ingredients to throw together, and required no cooking. Things that could just be thrown together at a moment's notice. I also mentioned that I have about […]
July 31, 2022
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Best Of
Best of July
Best Of
July 29, 2022
Best of July
With the end of summer quickly approaching, this month there were two major themes around here. Namely, the backyard finally wrapping up and the upstairs bathroom slowly getting pulled together. Just so we're on the same page - lets get all caught up on the most recent updates this month. Tile on Tile: An Upstairs […]
July 29, 2022
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round up
The start of our container garden and All the Best Planters
round up
July 28, 2022
The start of our container garden and All the Best Planters
Planters | Faux Boxwood Topiary | Metal Lanterns | Pillar Candles You will never regret buying substantial outdoor planters, end of discussion. Our front steps have these concrete planters, and I love having that touch of modern as the first impression of our home. They also compliment the faux topiaries that I am so obsessed […]
July 28, 2022
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Decor
A Full Guide on Picture Lights + A Round-Up
Decor
July 27, 2022
A Full Guide on Picture Lights + A Round-Up
It is no secret I love the classic and elegant look a picture light can bring to a space. Remember when Chris hung one up in our living room this past winter? I do love to be a rebel and think outside the box, like using a picture light in our kitchen's built-in. However, the most recent […]
July 27, 2022
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Projects
The Backyard Pool Installation
Projects
July 25, 2022
The Backyard Pool Installation
I think we got more questions about our backyard underground pool and the installation process than we have gotten on anything else - ever. And that's saying something! I get it, the pool has been the most exciting topic around here, too, and we have all been anxiously awaiting the day it was finished. So, […]
July 25, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Low Country Seafood Boil | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
July 24, 2022
Low Country Seafood Boil | Chris Cooks
Shrimp boils are one of the easiest and tastiest ways to feed a group of people! It's a fun social meal that cleans up in minutes. I do love an all-around win-win. 😎 When hosting a shrimp boil, the key is to stagger when you add things - timing is everything. Now let's get into it, […]
July 24, 2022
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