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How to Display ANY Digital Art on Your Frame TV (and a few spectacular art options!)

Art

December 1, 2021

How to Display ANY Digital Art on Your Frame TV (and a few spectacular art options!)

This week we're really focusing on putting the family room back together and every step feels monumental. The space, which is above our garage and just up the back staircase from the kitchen, and at the end of the hall from the girls' bedrooms, has become the central location for our family to be together […]
December 1, 2021
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DIY

How We Made Our Hidden Door in the Bonus Room

Chris Loves Julia Hidden Door

DIY

November 30, 2021

How We Made Our Hidden Door in the Bonus Room

When Jules gets an idea in her head, it's not a matter of "if" so much as "when". So when she brought up the idea of making the extra door in our family room, that leads into the playroom, hidden, I knew I had to figure a way to make it happen. Though this was […]
November 30, 2021
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Sales

The Best Cyber Monday Sales (Updated Live)

Sales

November 29, 2021

The Best Cyber Monday Sales (Updated Live)

Cyber Monday sales are live! Most are even bigger than Black Friday. We'll be sharing some favorite deals on Instagram stories. And if you're looking for gift ideas, check out our Holiday Gift Guides!   Home Amazon: Black Friday Deals (Shop our storefront here!) Anthropologie: Extra 50% off sale! (The coziest gift.) Blinds.com: Up to 45% off + […]
November 29, 2021
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Gift Guides!

2021 Gift Guide: Gifts From Our Favorite Small Businesses

Gift Guides!

November 27, 2021

2021 Gift Guide: Gifts From Our Favorite Small Businesses

It's Small Business Saturday! A great day to get out and support and shop your favorite local small businesses!! Below, we've rounded up a few gift ideas from our favorites to gift and receive and some that are on our wishlist! 1. Linen Apron $42 An apron to use every day but to also make […]
November 27, 2021
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Sales

The Best Black Friday Deals 2021 (Updated Live)

Sales

November 24, 2021

The Best Black Friday Deals 2021 (Updated Live)

We are enjoying Thanksgiving with our family (and hope you are, too!). We have been making a master list of Black Friday sales all month and got a few exclusive deals just for you!! We will be updating this list as the deals become live--but as of now, this list should be live (along with […]
November 24, 2021
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Projects

Our New Marble And Soapstone Countertops in the Kitchen!

Chris Loves Julia Kitchen Countertops

Projects

November 24, 2021

Our New Marble And Soapstone Countertops in the Kitchen!

Yesterday was countertop install day (so basically Christmas) in our kitchen! We are so so happy with how the install went, and honestly, I feel like I can take a deep breath. When we were designing our kitchen with Stoffer Home, from the very beginning, it was designed with a mix of marble and soapstone. […]
November 24, 2021
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Gift Guides!

The Gifts you should definitely buy on eBay this year.

Gift Guides!

November 23, 2021

The Gifts you should definitely buy on eBay this year.

Not only do I search for every small appliance, gadget, and electronic on eBay before I buy it, but I also always have things in my eBay cart. THIS is the week to check out on the cart because everything is on sale. I have them bookmarked for all of my Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and […]
November 23, 2021
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DIY

6 Tiny Tweaks to make around your home.

DIY

November 22, 2021

6 Tiny Tweaks to make around your home.

I share a lot of home projects and design here on the blog, but sometimes all you need to upgrade your home is just a few tiny tweaks. These are just little changes that I've made over the year and have made a world of difference! The best thing about these tweaks is that they're […]
November 22, 2021
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Health & Beauty

My Current Makeup!

Health & Beauty

November 20, 2021

My Current Makeup!

I get asked almost every day about an item of makeup I'm wearing. I'm definitely a creature of habit and wear the same thing nearly EVERY DAY, day or night. It's shifted a little bit since the last time I shared back in 2019, so I figured it was time for an update. Here's what […]
November 20, 2021
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Casual Friday

Casual Friday: Beauty in Our Big Seashell Bathtub

Casual Friday

November 19, 2021

Casual Friday: Beauty in Our Big Seashell Bathtub

This week has been a whirlwind of excitement surrounding our Polly rug launch with Loloi! We're so proud of these rugs, and it makes our hearts so happy to see you unrolling them in your homes already! This is just one of the incredibly rewarding parts of the job–designing and collaborating with creatives, and seeing […]
November 19, 2021
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Design

Creating a Home Palette from Paint Colors at the MET!

Design

November 18, 2021

Creating a Home Palette from Paint Colors at the MET!

I'm not saying I want my house to feel like a museum–I'm just saying I wouldn't mind having every paint color from The Met in my house. I'm specifically thinking of their European Gallery, which was re-painted a few years ago with Farrow & Ball paint colors. I thought it would be fun to guess […]
November 18, 2021
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Design

How our Living Room has evolved in just 4 months.

Design

November 17, 2021

How our Living Room has evolved in just 4 months.

In our last home, we shared how our living room evolved over the years and I expect this one to do the same. Although, it has taken a few months to even get this room to a starting point! This living room has seen one, two, and now three layouts since moving in. Besides recently […]
November 17, 2021
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Design

11 Ways to Mix and Match our Loloi Rug Lines

Design

November 16, 2021

11 Ways to Mix and Match our Loloi Rug Lines

Yesterday was the launch of our new Polly rug collection with Loloi! The support has been overwhelming and we're so excited to finally share this labor of love with you all. The collection was inspired from a need in the market--something to mix and match with vintage rugs, or vintage-inspired rugs like our first collections […]
November 16, 2021
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Design

Introducing, The Polly Collection: Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Take 2 is live!!

Design

November 15, 2021

Introducing, The Polly Collection: Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Take 2 is live!!

It's been one year since we launched our first three rug collections with Loloi... And we're thrilled to introduce you to Polly – our new rug AND pillow collection. Inspired, of course, by our youngest daughter Polly. These rugs can be youthful or mature. They are staple geometrics in all the best neutrals. When it comes […]
November 15, 2021
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Decor

Casual Friday: Our New Rug Collection is coming!

Decor

November 12, 2021

Casual Friday: Our New Rug Collection is coming!

It's been one year and six days since we launched our first 3 rug collections with Loloi–Jules, Alice, and Rosemarie. And about 365 days since we started on our newest collection coming out on Monday!! (ahhh!!!)) I've been dropping hints here and there because keeping this secret to myself has been too much to bare! […]
November 12, 2021
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Sourcing & Planning

Wrapping Paper & Ribbon – A Few of My Favorite Things

Sourcing & Planning

November 11, 2021

Wrapping Paper & Ribbon – A Few of My Favorite Things

I think there's something magical about taking the time to make the presents feel unique and intentional and just as thoughtful on the outside as what they are unwrapping. There were many many years where I didn't put as much thought into wrapping gifts. I'd grab whatever paper we had and scribble a name with […]
November 11, 2021
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Design

Cabinet Overlays 101

Design

November 10, 2021

Cabinet Overlays 101

It's been an exciting week in the kitchen with the installation of our lower cabinet frames. Our countertops got templated yesterday and once they are installed, the rest of the cabinets will be placed. So, while I've got cabinets on the mind, I thought it would be a good time to break down some cabinet […]
November 10, 2021
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Design

Our REVISED Backyard Landscape Plans

Design

November 9, 2021

Our REVISED Backyard Landscape Plans

Chris and I have been busy finalizing the plans for our backyard landscaping, including our pool! The plan is to do the pool and other updates over the winter months and have it usable by next summer. A few months back we compared the pros and cons of hiring a local landscape designer vs. working […]
November 9, 2021
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DIY

Installing Our Pocket Door & Transom Window

Chris Loves Julia - Transom Window

DIY

November 8, 2021

Installing Our Pocket Door & Transom Window

Before removing or altering any walls in your home, please be sure to consult with a licensed structural engineer and, if required, obtain the proper permit from your city.  When we made the decision to add a transom window above the door between our family room and the girls' bedrooms, we kept our fingers crossed […]
November 8, 2021
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Gift Guides!

The Complete 2021 Chris Loves Julia Holiday Gift Guide

Gift Guides!

November 6, 2021

The Complete 2021 Chris Loves Julia Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Holidays!  I'm sure you've heard, or maybe have even experienced, lead times and shipping times are all experiencing major delays and it's extended to every industry. To help us stay on top of our holiday shopping, and you too!, we've released all of our gift guides for the holiday season! Each guide is thoughtfully […]
November 6, 2021
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