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 […]
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. […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
1. Meta Puzzle $38 A puzzle of doing a puzzle :) This one is sure to garner lots of cheerful jeers and serious teamwork on the next snow day. Put the Crockpot on, and clear the table — we're doing a puzzle! 2. Snowman Kit $13 Your favorite family will have everything they need to […]
1. Wooden Nutcracker $42 Mom and Dad usually go classic with their Christmas decor, and this little guy is so chic and cool and that it will be the centerpiece of their collection. 2. Quilted Chore Slippers (similar) $59 These are great for going out to the mailbox or the woodpile — or even a […]
1. Razor Go Cart $452 These carts have double the speed capabilities as the kids one--and fit for larger bodies. You might even take it for a spin Christmas morning. 2. Smiley Patch Beanie $40 The happiest beanie that comes in a variety of colors and can sit perfectly above their ears, exactly where they […]
1. Sherpa Vest $36 This teddy sherpa vest zips up easy for little ones on the go. It has a smooth cotton jersey lining that won't irritate skin, and it washes like a hero so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. 2. Wooden Activity Table $9 An activity table that's beautiful and fun […]
1. Bear Shearling Backpack (similar) $16 They've got a lot to carry! After you've ditched the diaper bag, get your kids something cute (and cuddly!) to tote around their own water, snacks, and coloring books. 2. Village Play Mat $76 They're already in their own little world. This mat is a perfect play land for […]
1. Hue Carry-On Luggage $225 If she hasn't already, she's definitely ready to travel again and this carry on seems downright dreamy. The very front unzips for laptop storage!? You mean I...she doesn't have to carry it around on her shoulder through the airport anymore. Yes please! (The inside looks equally as luxe.) Ready for […]
Jules tells me all the time that I'm hard to shop for, and that men in general can be a bit puzzling when it comes time to get them a gift. But I really think that's because we overthink it. From talking with other men, and from being one myself for a long time, I […]
Happy Halloween Weekend!!! This year, our family decided to dress as ET, mostly because Polly looks so much like Gertie, Greta just got a new bike and we had almost everything for the costumes. Faye as ET has us all laughing so hard. She stayed in character the whole time and her face makeup […]
Polly's wallpaper was installed over the last couple days and I'm so excited to share photos today, along with a few other favorites right now! I first fell for this paper just a couple months ago, and I knew it would be so perfect for her space. I shared a sneak peak of the wallpaper […]
This post is sponsored by Daily Harvest. Get up to $40 off your first box with code CHRISLOVESJULIA. There are a lot of obvious annoyances with renovation - the dust, the noise, the feeling of being "unsettled." The hope is that it's all worth it in the end, and so far that's proven true for […]
It's been 2 weeks since I shared all the lighting I chose for the bonus room, and we have made so much progress in that space since then. We started with installing the paneling, but rerouted when we decided to install a transom above the door. A follower suggested we put in a pocket door […]
Find sources here! 1. Purple Pillow Chris's birthday was a couple weeks ago and he is constantly fighting with his pillows. Stacking. Unstacking. I saw that this one had so many amazing reviews and I ordered it for him for his birthday. And honestly, it hasn't stopped talking about it. "It's the greatest--especially for side […]
Earlier this week, we got an update that our Stoffer Home Cabinetry will be delivered next Wednesday! (The 27th). Our contractor told us that the install will be about a week and then we will be templating for countertops right after. Even though our appliances are backordered, having cabinetry and a countertop and LIGHTS and […]
Okay, I know it's not even Halloween yet, but if you're in the market for a Christmas tree this year, then NOW is the time to order. That is if you plan to have it up and decorated in time for Christmas! Shipping is crazy right now, and most of these are set to arrive […]
Over the weekend Brooke (our social media manager) and I went to the Parade of Homes in the Raleigh area and it was so fun to get a feel of how other people in our new area are living and living large! The purpose of the parade is so that home builders and designers can […]
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