Chris Cooks
Cottage (Shepherd's) Pie - Grain, Gluten & Dairy-Free | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
February 27, 2022
Cottage (Shepherd's) Pie - Grain, Gluten & Dairy-Free | Chris Cooks
Let me tell you, this is not the shepherd's pie you grew up with. Technically it's actually a cottage pie since it's made with ground beef rather than lamb (I also added pork sausage but we'll get to that). All I'm saying is that if you're looking for a cottage pie, reinvented with elevated flavors, […]
February 27, 2022
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Casual Friday
My February Favorites
Casual Friday
February 25, 2022
My February Favorites
It was exactly a year ago when Chris and I flew to North Carolina for the first time to go house hunting. We made the decision to move in the middle of a long winter and there were a lot of unknowns at the time. It's a year I would never want to live through […]
February 25, 2022
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North Carolina Home
An Overdue Update on Greta's Preteen Bedroom
North Carolina Home
February 24, 2022
An Overdue Update on Greta's Preteen Bedroom
Last week we shared a sneak of Greta's room in our weekly Love Letter and it's really about time it made a blog appearance! Greta’s room is probably the most under-reported room in our house. Back in November we painted it (Romance by Sherwin Williams) and I shared it on Instagram, but never on the […]
February 24, 2022
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Design
Why I Buy Things Secondhand
Design
February 23, 2022
Why I Buy Things Secondhand
Thrifting is a really fun activity that a lot of people have been doing for a long time, and a lot more people have been doing for a short time. (Especially since it’s the only thing in stock right now—ha!) People are catching on that there are great secondhand things to find and buy! Where […]
February 23, 2022
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Design
Pool Progress + The Pool Mood Board
Design
February 22, 2022
Pool Progress + The Pool Mood Board
It has been a little bit since we've shared an update on the backyard, and we have major pool progress to report! When they promised a pool by summer, they really meant it, and I'm so ready for that. I didn't know exactly what to expect with a pool install but I've been very much […]
February 22, 2022
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North Carolina Home
The Transformation of the Study (and What Still Needs Tweaking)
North Carolina Home
February 21, 2022
The Transformation of the Study (and What Still Needs Tweaking)
There are so many spaces that evolve as you live in your home. Some spaces you know are going to evolve, like a child's room or a playroom, and some spaces unexpectedly evolve. With the home office is transitioning to a game room, it became necessary for the music room to function as both a music […]
February 21, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Glass Noodles with Chili Crisp & Mushrooms | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
February 20, 2022
Glass Noodles with Chili Crisp & Mushrooms | Chris Cooks
Last week I shared a recipe for my chipotle chickpea crunch, a kickin' condiment I've been putting on everything these days. So good. I wanted to share one of the several thousand ways it can be used, paired with an ingredient some people aren't big fans of–mushrooms. Mixing Bowl | Tongs | Knife | Pot […]
February 20, 2022
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Sales
The Best Presidents' Day Sales
Sales
February 18, 2022
The Best Presidents' Day Sales
Who doesn't love a good weekend sale? I've searched far and wide for the best Presidents' Day deals and I'm dropping them here because sharing is caring. Obviously a big highlight is our Loloi collections, including rugs and pillows. They're all on sale this weekend! Check them out along with all my other favorite places […]
February 18, 2022
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Casual Friday
My Capsule Workout Wardrobe
Casual Friday
February 18, 2022
My Capsule Workout Wardrobe
You know what motivates me to work out--besides the knowledge I'll be in a better mental state after?–Workout clothes. I know it's silly but I just love pulling on my favorite pair of leggings and immediately feeling a pulse of energy run through me. It's just how I am! I'm also the kind of person […]
February 18, 2022
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Design
The Hardest Thing to Buy Online, imo
Design
February 17, 2022
The Hardest Thing to Buy Online, imo
I don't know about you but the hardest thing for me to buy online is mirrors. Hear me out! Images of mirrors online just look like shapes–rectangles, circles, ovals, even organic shaped mirrors could be any size and it's hard to determine the scale! Dimensions, dimensions, dimensions! Sometime's they're not listed with the images and […]
February 17, 2022
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Design
Our Pantry Doors are in!
Design
February 16, 2022
Our Pantry Doors are in!
Every step we finish with this kitchen renovation feels worthy of a celebration and the pantry is just about finished with the addition of the doors in the last couple weeks. I love how the wood-tones, the brass handles, the peekaboo glass all add so much charm to our kitchen. I know some of you […]
February 16, 2022
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Sourcing & Planning
When I Buy the "Dupe"!
Sourcing & Planning
February 15, 2022
When I Buy the "Dupe"!
In the study mood board, I showed the desk that I plan to sit at when I work from home (check out this post if you didn't catch the news), and it's here! It's from Restoration Hardware and it's originally $2075, but on clearance for $1162. Before making a purchase like this, I always hunt […]
February 15, 2022
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Decor
Faye's New Bed, (Plus, A Scalloped Bed Round-Up!)
Decor
February 14, 2022
Faye's New Bed, (Plus, A Scalloped Bed Round-Up!)
Rug | Bed | Rabbit Table Lamp | Sheets | Canopy Faye got a new canopy over her bed for Christmas, which pushed us in the direction of a new bed for her room. We all LOVED her 4 poster bed, but her room here is a lot smaller than her last room and the […]
February 14, 2022
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Chris Cooks
My Chili Crisp Recipe, aka Chipotle Chickpea Crunch| Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
February 13, 2022
My Chili Crisp Recipe, aka Chipotle Chickpea Crunch| Chris Cooks
Chili Crisp is having a huge moment right now. If you're unfamiliar, chili crisp is a condiment made of chilis, oil, usually garlic and a variety of things depending on who's making it. It's rich, deep, and seriously addictive. Lantern Pendant | Dining Table | Plates | Flatware | Art | Cloth Napkin I love chili crisp. […]
February 13, 2022
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Casual Friday
A Few of Our Favorite Couples and Their Favorite Couple Games
Casual Friday
February 11, 2022
A Few of Our Favorite Couples and Their Favorite Couple Games
On our very first date, we were in college and Chris picked me up and we went to the grocery store to get ingredients to make dinner together. He made a spicy chicken alfredo. Afterward, he melted a bunch of caramels and we dipped apples and played Scrabble and had so much laughing and getting […]
February 11, 2022
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Projects
How do You Find a Contractor??
Projects
February 10, 2022
How do You Find a Contractor??
We get this questions all the time--How do you find a contractor?? Finding a good contractor these days can be a bit like finding a needle in a haystack – at times, hopeless. All the good contractors are booked for month, if not the year, which can leave you feeling like it's worth taking a […]
February 10, 2022
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Design
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink: All of the plumbing fixtures we have in our kitchen
Design
February 9, 2022
Everything AND the Kitchen Sink: All of the plumbing fixtures we have in our kitchen
This post is sponsored by Kohler In working with Stoffer to design our dream kitchen, they were so considerate of exactly how we would be using the kitchen. For years, Chris and I debated about putting a sink in the island--even back when we were planning on renovating the kitchen in our last house. We […]
February 9, 2022
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Design
A Bubble Light Love Story + A Round-Up
Design
February 8, 2022
A Bubble Light Love Story + A Round-Up
I've been in a love affair with bubble lights for a few years (ever since I chose one for Faye's room). I love putting a bubble light in a space that could benefit from some whimsy. This one, I originally picked out for our dining room, but as soon as I found the mural for […]
February 8, 2022
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Lifestyle
A Few Things You'll Always Find in our Pantry
Lifestyle
February 7, 2022
A Few Things You'll Always Find in our Pantry
OXO Containers | Tiered Stand | Spice Jars | Wood Baskets | Glass Canisters | Wood Turntable The pantry has been getting some love on Instagram, both on the outside and inside! Along with all of the excitement, I've been getting a lot of questions about what foods we keep in our pantry, so I thought it […]
February 7, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Roasted Beets You'll Wanna Eats | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
February 6, 2022
Roasted Beets You'll Wanna Eats | Chris Cooks
You probably won’t make this dish. It has beets in it, so why would you make this dish? Your mom used to make you eat beets, straight from the can, mushy and bright red. So, beets are gross. Right? Fluted Bowl | Ginger Jar | Honey Pot | Glass Carafe You probably won’t make this dish, […]
February 6, 2022
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