Casual Friday
Maybe She's Born With it, Maybe it's Self Tanner (My Self Tanning Routine)
Casual Friday
April 8, 2022
Maybe She's Born With it, Maybe it's Self Tanner (My Self Tanning Routine)
At this point, it's no secret that I'm a self proclaimed, self tanner. I can't help it! I love a warm glowy look on my naturally pale-ish pink skin. It's just my personal preference and when I'm bronzed, I feel a little more confident. Long gone are the tanning bed days (I'm seriously side-eyeing my […]
April 8, 2022
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Design
Inspiration For The Upstairs Laundry Room
Design
April 7, 2022
Inspiration For The Upstairs Laundry Room
One of our biggest projects this year is building out an upstairs laundry room using borrowed space from the playroom. Chris and I have been drawing up and re-drawing floor plans and elevations that I can't wait to share. The biggest hurdle we're designing around is this great, big window which is a blessing and […]
April 7, 2022
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Renovations
Introducing the Layout of the New Laundry Room, Bunk Room, and Bathroom
Renovations
April 6, 2022
Introducing the Layout of the New Laundry Room, Bunk Room, and Bathroom
Our current laundry room is not the most functional in its location or size. When we walked through the house before buying, it was the one thing that I struggled with, especially coming from a house with a second story laundry room with double the machines--we were spoiled! Here, the laundry room is small and […]
April 6, 2022
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Product Tests
Ranking the Top 7 Duvet Inserts on Amazon
Product Tests
April 5, 2022
Ranking the Top 7 Duvet Inserts on Amazon
After testing pillow inserts, we had so many requests to try duvet inserts next and I know exactly why! It can be so disappointing to spend so much money on an insert, only to have it literally fall flat. I personally think the fuller and fluffier, the better, but I also like a little bit […]
April 5, 2022
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Renovations
Tips for DIY-ing or Renovating With Your Partner, Even if They're Skeptical
Renovations
April 4, 2022
Tips for DIY-ing or Renovating With Your Partner, Even if They're Skeptical
Chris and I have been renovating our homes, side by side for the last 13 years. We’re currently on our 4th home and not only are we still alive, but we love each other more today! Of course there's been bumps along the way, but here's a few things we've learned about renovating or doing […]
April 4, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
April 3, 2022
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs | Chris Cooks
Deviled eggs–you either love 'em or hate 'em. I'd say I'm in the "for" category, emphatically - especially with these babies. Smoked salmon and egg is a great pair, and with all the other flavors, it balances perfectly and will really surprise and delight anyone you make them for. Vase | Pendant | Table | […]
April 3, 2022
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Sales
Weekend Sales
Sales
April 1, 2022
Weekend Sales
Tee | Necklace | Sconce | Bar Stool | Sneakers | Pebble Ice Maker Aerie: 40% off leggings, tees, and sports bras! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Amazon: Shop our Amazon storefront here! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this […]
April 1, 2022
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Best Of
My March Favorites
Best Of
April 1, 2022
My March Favorites
Vase | Stems | Checkered Board | Honey Pot March flew by. Here, in North Carolina, we're all adjusting to allergies and cleaning pollen off of our cars (like fluorescent green tennis ball dust). But the trees are budding, and that always makes me feel hopeful. We're reveling in this weather, taking to the […]
April 1, 2022
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Cleaning & Organization
My Top 16 Pura Scents For Spring!
Cleaning & Organization
March 31, 2022
My Top 16 Pura Scents For Spring!
Reading this back, I realized this might sound like a sponsored post, so to be clear--IT'S NOT! My sister, Andi, turned me onto Pura in our last house. I bought two devices to prep our home to sell, because it's true what they say, smells can leave a lasting impression. Honestly, I wasn't immediately sold. I […]
March 31, 2022
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Design
Spotting Our Loloi Rugs in the Wild: Part 2
Design
March 30, 2022
Spotting Our Loloi Rugs in the Wild: Part 2
In case you didn't know, we have four rug lines with Loloi! And the most gratifying and rewarding parts of that is seeing so many of you roll out our rugs in your homes. And although we wish we could invite ourselves over to all of your homes to see each one in action, we […]
March 30, 2022
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Design
The New Entryway Chandelier Makes an Entrance
Design
March 29, 2022
The New Entryway Chandelier Makes an Entrance
The chandelier that's currently in the living room, we actually brought with us in the move. We originally bought it for out last living room but ultimately decided to go without a chandelier for that space. I was so excited to finally hang it! I love the black and brass look with the linen-like shades […]
March 29, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Easter Basket Ideas for Little and Big Kids
Gift Guides!
March 28, 2022
Easter Basket Ideas for Little and Big Kids
Growing up, my mom would always put a fresh set of tights in our Easter baskets, along with some candy–chocolate for my sisters and fruity candy for me since I never liked chocolate. All these years later and it still feels special and that's what I hope our holidays and traditions feel like to our […]
March 28, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Grilled Carrots with Orange Tomato Glaze | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
March 27, 2022
Grilled Carrots with Orange Tomato Glaze | Chris Cooks
Easter is just around the corner and I've been testing out different recipes for our Easter dinner menu. These grilled carrots are the star side dish, appropriately so. But let's be honest, I would eat these as a side any day. Gingham Napkin | Porcelain Bunny | Pepper Mill | Faux Artichokes | Marble Bowl […]
March 27, 2022
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Sales
Weekend Sales
Sales
March 25, 2022
Weekend Sales
Straw Hat | Facial Steamer | Ninja CREAMi | Blanket | Bocce Ball | Fig Tree | Baking Sheet Amazon: Shop our Amazon storefront here! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. eBay: So many amazing Certified Refurbished deals JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate […]
March 25, 2022
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Casual Friday
10 AMAZING Sunglasses Under $40
Casual Friday
March 25, 2022
10 AMAZING Sunglasses Under $40
To me, sunglasses are not unlike chapstick–you need a pair handy wherever you go! I like to have a pair in my car, Chris's truck, my purse, my other purse... One thing I just bought from Amazon was this sunglasses clip for the visor in my car. So handy to have! I do have a […]
March 25, 2022
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Design
Hanging Fine Art in the Kitchen
Design
March 24, 2022
Hanging Fine Art in the Kitchen
I'm so grateful that things found in a kitchen can be so function and beautiful--whether you're using objects like copper pots and pans, wooden boards, bowls of fruit, or plates on display. A crock of wood spatulas. Mortar and pestles. Even every day dishes on display warm a kitchen. I even love the idea of […]
March 24, 2022
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Renovations
Solving Andi's Awkward Living Room Dilemma
Renovations
March 23, 2022
Solving Andi's Awkward Living Room Dilemma
This post is sponsored by Kirkland's. Use my code “CLJ15” to get 15% off regular priced items now until 4/13. My sister Andrea (also our Visual Media Producer) had a really tricky living room in an open-concept floor plan that she wanted help with. I'm talking about a corner fireplace, too high TV, and a […]
March 23, 2022
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Design
Who Wore it Best: Sisterhood of the Traveling Furnishings.
Design
March 22, 2022
Who Wore it Best: Sisterhood of the Traveling Furnishings.
As we're settling more into our home, I've been noticing that some of the furniture we brought with us in the move is fitting pretty seamlessly in this home. I'm talking to you beautiful blue bonus room! Other furniture? not so much. Even still, it's been a fun thing to see how many pieces are […]
March 22, 2022
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Product Tests
We Tested the Top 5 Amazon Pillow Inserts--Here's my favorite!
Product Tests
March 21, 2022
We Tested the Top 5 Amazon Pillow Inserts--Here's my favorite!
If your throw pillows are looking a bit flat and sad, it's likely your pillow insert isn't ideal. If you can (most covers unzip!) swapping out the insert can drastically improve the look of your throw pillow--but not every insert is created equal. I've bought many a pillow insert, and have discovered that it can […]
March 21, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Mango, Citrus & Coconut Smoothie | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
March 20, 2022
Mango, Citrus & Coconut Smoothie | Chris Cooks
I'm not typically a smoothie guy. I prefer to eat my calories rather than drink them, but not with this mango smoothie. I was wanting something a bit sweeter, a bit tangier, so I whipped up this mango, citrus & coconut smoothie to curb the craving! There's also just a hint of ginger, but it's […]
March 20, 2022
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