Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Stripping a room to decorate another, my new A+ hair tool, the girls' office, a meme to send to everyone, and more!
Casual Friday
September 18, 2020
Casual Friday: Stripping a room to decorate another, my new A+ hair tool, the girls' office, a meme to send to everyone, and more!
I haven't shared the girls' office here since we painted all the trim (check out that post here!) But since then, the wallpaper has been installed, we hung wall sconces, their oversized pinboard that will soon be filled to the brim with their creations (I added this pennant to get them started) and we moved […]
September 18, 2020
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Decor
Our Dramatic Basement Family Room Makeover
Decor
September 17, 2020
Our Dramatic Basement Family Room Makeover
Last week, we got word that our sofa line with Interior Define was going to be on sale later this month and they would love new assets to promote the sale. Cue us frantically squeezing in a basement family room paint session to make it look its best. The truth is, we have been meaning […]
September 17, 2020
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Decor
The 3 options we're considering for above the fireplace
Decor
September 15, 2020
The 3 options we're considering for above the fireplace
I have been taking my time trying to decide what to put over the fireplace in the living room. It's has a very prominent place in our home and I didn't want to rush into throwing anything up there. So it has been bare for the better part of the year, and to be honest, […]
September 15, 2020
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Design
The Rooms You Probably Didn't Know Existed in our House
Design
September 14, 2020
The Rooms You Probably Didn't Know Existed in our House
Every once in awhile, I'm walking through the house on Instagram stories and I get a flood of DMs asking, "WAIT! WHAT WAS THAT ROOM?!" Or "What's behind that door?" Truth be told, there are a handful of spaces in our house that don't get as much camera time right now...or ever. Because we haven't […]
September 14, 2020
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Recipes
Grain & Dairy Free Peach Cobbler
Recipes
September 13, 2020
Grain & Dairy Free Peach Cobbler
Peaches are my favorite fruit. Hands down. And not in a "I'm saying it's my favorite because that's what this post is about" way. Literally - favorite fruit. And over the years I've fostered this love every fall by buying boxes of peaches, freezing them, and using them all within a month on making peach […]
September 13, 2020
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Decor
25 Housewarming Gift Ideas
Decor
September 9, 2020
25 Housewarming Gift Ideas
There are at least 6 people that I'm close to in my life that are moving or have recently bought a house (and I'm sure at least a dozen more that have in the last year!). Every time I scramble to find something to send them as a housewarming gift. Buying a house or renting […]
September 9, 2020
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DIY
Six Budget-Friendly Things That Completely Transformed Andi's Kitchen
DIY
September 8, 2020
Six Budget-Friendly Things That Completely Transformed Andi's Kitchen
Today we're excited to have our Visual Media Producer (and my sister!), Andi, share how she transformed her kitchen on a dime over the last few months! Take it away! We are coming up on one year living in our first house! And to be honest, it really feels like a non-stop year of arranging, […]
September 8, 2020
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Lifestyle
Labor Day Sales!
Lifestyle
September 5, 2020
Labor Day Sales!
Can you believe our closet reveal was almost two months ago?! Our chandelier is on sale for over $200 off! It was the perfect finishing touch. The velvet burgundy chair is on sale too! You can see the rest of our closet sources here. Now time for the grand list! We will be sharing some […]
September 5, 2020
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Design
Three Kid Room Designs We Get Asked About All The Time
Design
September 4, 2020
Three Kid Room Designs We Get Asked About All The Time
This post is sponsored by Walmart We've designed A LOT of kids' bedrooms over the years, but there are three types that we are repeatedly asked for advice on — a little boy's room (as a girl mom, it does slip my mind), a princess room (lots of requests for this one!) and a small bedroom. […]
September 4, 2020
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Projects
A Master List: What's Left to do on the Exterior??
Projects
September 3, 2020
A Master List: What's Left to do on the Exterior??
Several weeks ago, we gave our contractors a hard end-of-September deadline to get the exterior done. We have a large video shoot here at the beginning of October and realistically, it could start snowing at ANY moment here in Idaho and we want to make sure we're sealed up before the weather turns. Our goal […]
September 3, 2020
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Decor
The Top 21 Best Fall Candles!
Decor
September 1, 2020
The Top 21 Best Fall Candles!
Over the last few weeks we have taken on a very important task--smelling a lot of candles. There's no doubt that one of the best things about Fall are the scents and with so many out there and only a limited amount of weeks, (we're starting TODAY!) we didn't want anyone wasting any time with a sub-par […]
September 1, 2020
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DIY
Progress + Paint in the Girls' Office!
DIY
August 31, 2020
Progress + Paint in the Girls' Office!
In case you missed it, we're currently tackling the girls' office! Which, I suppose, is just a normal home office that you might find in other homes, but we have designated it for the girls' use for virtual learning and homework, etc. You can check out our plans and the mood board and lots of […]
August 31, 2020
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Recipes
5 Easy Dinner Dishes For Those Busy Nights
Recipes
August 30, 2020
5 Easy Dinner Dishes For Those Busy Nights
Our girls start school tomorrow, and whether you're home-schooling, the kids are actually in school, or a little of each, schedules will be tight and meal times can be stressful. So here are 5 dishes - mains, sides, and even a great dessert - cooked in foil packets or a dutch oven. They're all delicious, […]
August 30, 2020
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Lifestyle
Weekend Sales! August 29, 2020
Lifestyle
August 29, 2020
Weekend Sales! August 29, 2020
McGee & Co is having a 15% off sale with code VIPFALLREADY. I originally got this ladder for our bathroom, but I love it so much here I don't know that I am going to be able to move it. These ottomans and this table lamp have moved around quite a bit in our home. They are […]
August 29, 2020
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: A dining nook, propertee, burgundy fall shoes, home type by enneagram and more!
Casual Friday
August 28, 2020
Casual Friday: A dining nook, propertee, burgundy fall shoes, home type by enneagram and more!
Last week I mentioned that in some rooms, I'm getting to the layering phase. Where I hang things, and tweak things, and add textiles and elements that make it feel comfortable and home-like. Our dining room REALLY needs this touch and yesterday, it was fun to take a few minutes to shop our house and […]
August 28, 2020
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Projects
Plumbing, Electrical, Floor Prep - An Update on Bathroom Progress
Projects
August 27, 2020
Plumbing, Electrical, Floor Prep - An Update on Bathroom Progress
If it feels like we have 12 projects happening at the same time, that's not true. It's probably closer to 15. JK it's not that bad, but it sure feels like a whirlwind at times! And while things have been progressing in the playroom, homework room, and exterior, major happenings have been... uh... happening, I […]
August 27, 2020
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Design
Modern Cottage Wallpaper We Love
Design
August 25, 2020
Modern Cottage Wallpaper We Love
So far, we have hung wallpaper in 2 rooms in our home (the playroom and Greta's room) and there was already wallpaper hung in the powder room when we moved in. But over the next couple weeks, we'll also be installing wallpaper in the girls' office and our bathroom's water closet with plans to add […]
August 25, 2020
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DIY
Before & After: The Pugmire Living Room with Article!
DIY
August 24, 2020
Before & After: The Pugmire Living Room with Article!
Chris Loves Julia readers will get a $50 discount off a purchase of $200 or more at Article. (Offer is valid until September 30, 2020). Discount will be automatically applied at checkout and will work for orders in both Canada and the United States. When our friends, the Pugmires, moved into their house six years […]
August 24, 2020
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Recipes
Garlic, Lemon & Tahini Dressing
Recipes
August 23, 2020
Garlic, Lemon & Tahini Dressing
Whenever someone finds themselves diving into the world of food restrictions, one of the most disheartening realizations is how few condiment options there are. So we've developed a few simple, delicious options that are great to have on hand. This dressing is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and easily made vegan by using agave nectar instead […]
August 23, 2020
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Lifestyle
Weekend Sales! August 22, 2020
Lifestyle
August 22, 2020
Weekend Sales! August 22, 2020
Who remembers our entry in our last home?! You can see more on it here. These eucalyptus branches are one of the few items that made the move with us last year. They are currently sitting on our breakfast nook table and are such a classic staple. Plus! They are on sale for 20% off! The basket […]
August 22, 2020
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