House Tours
One Year Later – Our Modern Colonial House Tour Video 2022
House Tours
May 19, 2022
One Year Later – Our Modern Colonial House Tour Video 2022
Pendants | Copper Bowls | Ceramic Bowls | Wood Bowls | White Canisters | Tagine | Glass Canisters | Wood Pedestal | Copper Kettle | Fluted Bowl | Faux Artichokes | Knobs Bed | Bench | Chandelier | Rug | Candle | Vase | Peonies | Floor Lamp | Floor Mirror Linen Sofa | Double Floor Lamp | Side Table | Vase | Tree Art […]
May 19, 2022
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product lines
Where We're Using Semihandmade Cabinets Next + A Giveaway
product lines
May 18, 2022
Where We're Using Semihandmade Cabinets Next + A Giveaway
Since announcing the CLJ Studio we're going to be moving our team to, we can't think of a better place to install a little kitchenette using our cabinet fronts with Semihandmade! Back in 2019 when we launched our collection with Semihandmade, they exclusively specialized in making quality cabinet fronts to fit on IKEA cabinet boxes. […]
May 18, 2022
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round up
A Ceiling Fan Show and Tell
round up
May 17, 2022
A Ceiling Fan Show and Tell
I've never been much of a "ceiling fan in the bedroom" type. I find white noise very irritating and since I wouldn't use the fan function, I don't usually hang them! That being said, a fan in a home gym is something I find to be totally necessary! When I was searching for a fan […]
May 17, 2022
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Projects
An Update on the Laundry Room and Bathroom, Plus Some Finishes!
Projects
May 16, 2022
An Update on the Laundry Room and Bathroom, Plus Some Finishes!
Remember when we pulled back the curtain to share a gantt chart of all the projects we have happening at the moment? Yeah there's a lot of irons in the fire. We of course are working on the laundry room and Greta's bathroom, but also the home gym, and me being me decided to do […]
May 16, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Sweet & Sour Shrimp (Grain & Gluten Free) | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
May 15, 2022
Sweet & Sour Shrimp (Grain & Gluten Free) | Chris Cooks
Asian food is tricky for a lot of food allergies, particularly grain & gluten. For example, sweet & sour sauce. Typically made with rice vinegar, thickened with corn starch, seasoned with soy sauce (which most often contains gluten). But with a few substitutions, this version hits all the highs without the dietary lows that can […]
May 15, 2022
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Sales
All The Best Weekend Sales! May 13, 2022
Sales
May 13, 2022
All The Best Weekend Sales! May 13, 2022
Sneakers | Bubble Light | Tree Print | Table Lamp | Dried Florals Abercrombie: 20% off all shorts! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Aerie: 40% off all swimsuits + free shipping and free returns JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view […]
May 13, 2022
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Fashion
My Favorite One Piece Swimsuits
Fashion
May 13, 2022
My Favorite One Piece Swimsuits
You may have seen on Instagram that we took our team on a trip last week and had the best time. Along with sandy toes and salty hair, I found myself sporting a couple of bathing suits a day!–a necessity when vacationing in the Caribbean. Between snorkeling, mud-bathing and zip-lining, I managed to snap a few photos […]
May 13, 2022
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Projects
An Overdue Backyard Update!
Projects
May 12, 2022
An Overdue Backyard Update!
Wow, wow, wow it's time for a major update in the yard! Now before you light me up and say you like the before better... in this state?–I'm with you. Demo started December 5th and we still have a couple more months of work to go, including hardscaping, landscaping and then years for everything to […]
May 12, 2022
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budget breakdown
Home Gym Budget Breakdown
budget breakdown
May 11, 2022
Home Gym Budget Breakdown
Our Bonneville peel & stick tile collection sold out in about 30 minutes... We are working on a restock IMMEDIATELY, which is looking like August! After you work for so long on something, you just hope that it is received well and you blew us away. I can't wait to see these in your spaces. […]
May 11, 2022
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Design
Brass Rails in the Kitchen
Design
May 10, 2022
Brass Rails in the Kitchen
From the very beginning, Stoffer Home Cabinetry designed our kitchen hutch, including these brass rail details that I've been drooling over (see the full plans here). This whole corner is definitely a whole moment within the kitchen and can't you see why? I love having a designated place to display our serving platters and copper […]
May 10, 2022
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DIY
Our New Product Line with FloorPops!!!
DIY
May 9, 2022
Our New Product Line with FloorPops!!!
Today's a big day! It's FloorPops launch day! We've been hard at work for over a year to bring to you this collection of peel and stick floor tile that we laid in our home gym, and they're officially available for sale RIGHT HERE! (officially available for purchase at 10 est) Inspired by the checkered […]
May 9, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Coconut Mango Breakfast Tart (grain, gluten, egg, & dairy free) | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
May 8, 2022
Coconut Mango Breakfast Tart (grain, gluten, egg, & dairy free) | Chris Cooks
I recently had the honor of showing my parents around this new place we call home and it was a delight. Also a delight was making this coconut mango breakfast tart for my mom. Happy Mother's Day Mom! Patting myself on the back here, but this tart checks all the boxes of light, creamy, tart, […]
May 8, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Vegetable Coconut Curry | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
May 1, 2022
Vegetable Coconut Curry | Chris Cooks
Curry is one of those comfort dishes I get a hankering for and this vegetable coconut curry is no exception. Packed with vegetables and rich, aromatic spices, vegetable curry satisfies without leaving me feeling blah. If you know, you know. The balance of coconut is what brings the curry home! It's delicious as is, but […]
May 1, 2022
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Best Of
Best of April
Best Of
April 29, 2022
Best of April
I think I forgot how green North Carolina can get, but it's GREEN and spring is in full swing. In addition, I think (hope) we're coming out of the worst of Pollen season, just in time for my parents and Chris's parents to come stay with us. Our daughter is getting baptized this weekend and […]
April 29, 2022
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North Carolina Home
Reveal: Our Home Gym is finished!!
North Carolina Home
April 28, 2022
Reveal: Our Home Gym is finished!!
We've been transforming our home gym over the last couple of weeks, and I finally get to share what we've had up our sleeves (although if you're subscribed to Love Letter or follow me on Instagram you already know)! We've never really had a dedicated home gym space before. (Okay, I guess that's not entirely […]
April 28, 2022
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Sales
5 Things to Keep an Eye Out For on Way Day
Sales
April 27, 2022
5 Things to Keep an Eye Out For on Way Day
Way Day is Wayfair's biggest sale of the year! Above all, Wayfair is known for having EVERY STYLE UNDER THE SUN so I combed through to find all the best deals, including five things to keep an eye out for. One time we actually wrote a blog post called, "What Your Favorite Home Store Says […]
April 27, 2022
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North Carolina Home
Reveal: Guest House Refresh
North Carolina Home
April 26, 2022
Reveal: Guest House Refresh
This post is sponsored by Brooklinen. We've had back to back visitors over the last couple months and I realized we have got to give this guest house a bit of love! The boutique bed of my dreams arrived a few weeks ago (9 months after ordering), and after this little refresh, the bed is […]
April 26, 2022
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DIY
Painting Windows Using a Mask and Peel
DIY
April 25, 2022
Painting Windows Using a Mask and Peel
I know we're already juggling so many projects right now but with my parents visiting and Chris's parents visiting immediately after, we've been spending a bit of time in the guest house. Not doing anything crazy but the new bed arrived just a couple weeks ago and we are updating the windows. Seems like we've […]
April 25, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Grilled Thai Beef Salad (Weeping Tiger Salad) | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
April 24, 2022
Grilled Thai Beef Salad (Weeping Tiger Salad) | Chris Cooks
Every food blogger starts their post with "This is my favorite XYZ." Well, guess what. This actually is my favorite salad. Of all time. 2nd place isn't even close. The flavor of this Thai beef salad is unmatched and perfectly balanced without adding any cooking oils. Vase | Peach Stems | Bay Leaf Branch | Bowls […]
April 24, 2022
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Renovations
Love Letter Through the Years
Renovations
April 23, 2022
Love Letter Through the Years
For the last 2-1/2 years we've been sharing sneak peaks, deep thoughts, personal stories, and honest truths every Thursday night through email. We call it our Love Letter and it's exclusive, although anyone can sign up to receive it! I've been sifting through the archives and I almost can't believe some of the memories and […]
April 23, 2022
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