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Painting 101: Answering All the Painting Questions we get asked most!

DIY

March 14, 2022

Painting 101: Answering All the Painting Questions we get asked most!

The painting questions have been rolling in since we revealed our painted bedroom! When do you spray, vs roll? When do you hire out a painting job? Things like that, so we thought we could maybe address it all here as a reference! Also included are our go-to painting products we've been using for years! […]
March 14, 2022
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Chris Cooks

Stir-fry Shaved Asparagus | Chris Cooks

Stir-fry Shaved Asparagus | Chris Loves Julia

Chris Cooks

March 13, 2022

Stir-fry Shaved Asparagus | Chris Cooks

I've been trying to get creative with how I cook my vegetables, so that I want to eat more vegetables. Hence the shaved asparagus! Not everyone is a fan of asparagus, but if you haven't tried them in this noodle-like form you might really like them! I prepared them with some of my favorite asian-inspired […]
March 13, 2022
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Sales

Weekend Sales

Sales

March 11, 2022

Weekend Sales

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March 11, 2022
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DIY

We Painted our Bedroom Dark Brown and couldn't love it more.

DIY

March 11, 2022

We Painted our Bedroom Dark Brown and couldn't love it more.

I haven't been this excited to share photos with you in a while. I've been itching to paint our bedroom a rich, dark brown and after a rollercoaster of decision paralysis (you can see all the options we were considering here), we settled on one that feels so right. Our bedroom has been light and […]
March 11, 2022
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Design

Our Custom Gliding Ladder in the Kitchen

Design

March 10, 2022

Our Custom Gliding Ladder in the Kitchen

We're rolling out the big guns today and sharing the detail on the wood ladder in the kitchen! As a child I had dreams of having a gliding ladder ever since watching Beauty and the Beast (cliche and I own that). However, I don't think there is anything more charming than a rolling ladder in […]
March 10, 2022
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Design

A Few Favorite Faux Spring Stems

Design

March 9, 2022

A Few Favorite Faux Spring Stems

I don't typically decorate my home according to the seasons. Not in a literal way, but I do like to swap out a few decor staples seasonally to keep things looking fresh. Bringing in spring stems is one of the easiest ways to subtly decorate for the season! Honestly, it can be as easy as […]
March 9, 2022
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Projects

A Gantt Chart Of All The Projects + Product lines we are working on right now!

Projects

March 8, 2022

A Gantt Chart Of All The Projects + Product lines we are working on right now!

It might seem like we're bouncing from project to project sometimes, but the truth is there is so much MORE happening behind the scenes that we don't share day to day. Haha! I thought today it would be fun to peel back the curtain and share a look at our workflow and what projects (and […]
March 8, 2022
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DIY

How We Measured and Installed Custom Box Trim in our Bedroom

DIY

March 7, 2022

How We Measured and Installed Custom Box Trim in our Bedroom

Three years ago Chris and I stayed in the Maison De La Luz in New Orleans as an Anniversary getaway. I was so inspired with that hotel that it's been in my head ever since. I know when it came to our bedroom I wanted to create a space that feels romantic and charming, and […]
March 7, 2022
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Chris Cooks

Ranking all the Magic Spoon Flavors + Key Lime Protein Bites | Chris Cooks

Key Lime Protein Balls | Chris Loves Julia

Chris Cooks

March 6, 2022

Ranking all the Magic Spoon Flavors + Key Lime Protein Bites | Chris Cooks

This post is sponsored by Magic Spoon To all those not willing to compromise flavor when it comes to nutrition, this post is for you. I hear you, I see you, I am you. Recently I heard of Magic Spoon and was curious if it was worth all the hype so I had to try […]
March 6, 2022
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Sales

Weekend Sales

Sales

March 4, 2022

Weekend Sales

Wallpaper | Merci Sign | Chair | Always Pan | Frames | Adirondack Chair | Swimsuit   Anthropologie: 20% off wall art, frames & wallpaper! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.   CB2: Up to 60% off sale! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to […]
March 4, 2022
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Casual Friday

My 8 Favorite Jeans

Casual Friday

March 4, 2022

My 8 Favorite Jeans

When I'm getting ready for the day I tend to choose my jeans before choosing the rest of my outfit! I've been collecting jeans for years and I have always loved the ease and durability and classic look of denim (and denim on denim for that matter). And to be honest, I'm more comfortable in […]
March 4, 2022
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DIY

We added Beadboard to our Bedroom Ceiling! (Here's how!)

DIY

March 3, 2022

We added Beadboard to our Bedroom Ceiling! (Here's how!)

Back in 2019, I wrote a post call Look Up, Ceilings Matter. It was filled with inspiration and thoughts on how I wanted to stop neglecting our ceilings and really start incorporating them into my design plans for our spaces. Since then, we've wallpapered ceilings and painted them and planked them and added beams. And just […]
March 3, 2022
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Design

A (temporary but very cute and easy!) Skirted Cabinet in the kitchen

Design

March 2, 2022

A (temporary but very cute and easy!) Skirted Cabinet in the kitchen

It wasn't until we had company coming for Christmas that I realized what an eye-sore the space in-between the sink and the ice machine is. It's meant for two refrigerator drawers, which were supposed to arriving at the end of June, but we were just updated won't be here until the end of August. (All […]
March 2, 2022
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Design

A Budget Breakdown + Look For Less in the Study

Design

March 1, 2022

A Budget Breakdown + Look For Less in the Study

Whenever we finish up a project, we get a lot of questions surrounding the budget. "How much did this cost" is coming through in my DM's and I get it! I get reluctant to share only because I realize everybody is working within different budgets and I want what we do to always feel inspiring […]
March 1, 2022
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Design

Answering Your Burning Bonus Room, Playroom, Rec Room Questions

Design

February 28, 2022

Answering Your Burning Bonus Room, Playroom, Rec Room Questions

We've been getting a lot of questions about the bonus room recently, like how we're liking the space, and now that we're no longer using the home office, how is that space going to be different than the bonus room?? Let's get into it! The Bonus Room Charly Sectional | Rug | Sling Chairs | Floor Lamp […]
February 28, 2022
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Chris Cooks

Cottage (Shepherd's) Pie - Grain, Gluten & Dairy-Free | Chris Cooks

Cottage (Shepherd's) Pie | 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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