Projects
Our New Marble And Soapstone Countertops in the Kitchen!
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
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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Gift Guides!
2021 Gift Guide: Experiences to Gift
Gift Guides!
November 6, 2021
2021 Gift Guide: Experiences to Gift
1. Outstanding in the Field $365 Experience dinner in a field, in a vineyard, on a beach, in a meadow, on a fishing dock, or a city street. It's one long table, one epic vista, and the meal of a lifetime. Check out upcoming event dates in Palm Beach, Florida and Tulum, Mexico. 2. Create […]
November 6, 2021
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Gift Guides!
2021 Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
Gift Guides!
November 6, 2021
2021 Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
1. Slinky $9 No matter how old you are, you want to watch this thing slink down the stairs on repeat on Christmas morning. 2. AirTag Leather Key Ring $35 AirTag easily keeps track of your keys, purse — whatever you need to find readily. This is a fancy upgrade to tag anything with. 3. […]
November 6, 2021
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Gift Guides!
2021 Gift Guide: My Favorite Coffee Table Books to Gift
Gift Guides!
November 5, 2021
2021 Gift Guide: My Favorite Coffee Table Books to Gift
1. British Designers At Home $38 This book had me with those checkerboard floors :) The British have a charm and a heritage in their design that I aspire to be. Every thing looks so lived in. Every garden looks secret and magical. I want to live on every page. 2. Vanity Fair 100 Years: […]
November 5, 2021
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Gift Guides!
2021 Gift Guide: The best Games to Gift and Play at the Holidays
Gift Guides!
November 5, 2021
2021 Gift Guide: The best Games to Gift and Play at the Holidays
1. Wavelength $34 (2-12 players) The telepathic party game that we can't get enough of! Two teams take turns trying to read each other's minds, with a lot of "talking it out" and high-fiving all around. It's the game that brings out all the interesting conversations you wish you can have at your party. It's […]
November 5, 2021
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Gift Guides!
2021 Gift Guide: For The Home
Gift Guides!
November 4, 2021
2021 Gift Guide: For The Home
1. Brass Salt Mill $102 A kitchen essential the doubles as decor is a great gift for any home lover. They'll put this on the counter, like a sculpture, next to the stovetop and think of you every time they season (and every time they receive a compliment!). 2. Clay Footed Bowl $39 This bowl […]
November 4, 2021
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