Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Decor (or Lack thereof), THE denim jacket, Game Storage, Coronavirus Pressure, Swimming with Dolphins & MORE!
Casual Friday
March 20, 2020
Casual Friday: Decor (or Lack thereof), THE denim jacket, Game Storage, Coronavirus Pressure, Swimming with Dolphins & MORE!
Most of this week, I was terribly sick trying to adjust to new medication, but yesterday I woke up feeling so great so I took advantage and tackled a few spaces in our home. It's been nice and peaceful to move around in our house with just us this week. Chris started our closet (more […]
March 20, 2020
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Decor
A Big, Juicy Dining Room Update: What's New, What's Working, What's Not.
Decor
March 19, 2020
A Big, Juicy Dining Room Update: What's New, What's Working, What's Not.
Last week, we had a fun video shoot in our dining room with a large brand that will be coming out soon-ish (we’ll be sure to share when it does!) and against all odds, we were able to get the dining room in working order before then. So today I wanted to share a big update […]
March 19, 2020
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DIY
Behind-the-Scenes Reveal Video of our Lowe's Bedroom Makeover with The Makerista!
DIY
March 18, 2020
Behind-the-Scenes Reveal Video of our Lowe's Bedroom Makeover with The Makerista!
Two weeks ago, we shared the before and afters of the Lowe's bedroom makeover we did with The Makerista in Scottsdale, Arizona. But this week's behind-the-scenes video shows a lot more, including the powerful reveal to the homeowner, Cori. We're so grateful for this opportunity and experience. To the family for allowing us […]
March 18, 2020
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DIY
All about The New Wood Flooring throughout Our House!
DIY
March 17, 2020
All about The New Wood Flooring throughout Our House!
One of the biggest "Phase 1" improvements we made was updating the floors throughout the house. The girls' bedrooms were recarpetted; the dining room was tiled (the most beautiful checkerboard - still so in love); and everywhere else we installed Stuga's Ingrid flooring, a wide-plank, matte-finish, engineered white oak hard wood. The entry used to […]
March 17, 2020
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Recipes
How to Make An Amazing Poké Bowl
Recipes
March 15, 2020
How to Make An Amazing Poké Bowl
Poké is one of my favorite things, but being in landlocked Idaho means I don't have a lot of places to find it. So I make it! And maybe it tastes better because of that. Poké has historically been made with tuna, but now people are using all kinds of fish for it. My personal […]
March 15, 2020
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Coronavirus and Taking Care of Each Other + Deets on Our Big Shoot, Health, Whole 30 and more!
Casual Friday
March 13, 2020
Casual Friday: Coronavirus and Taking Care of Each Other + Deets on Our Big Shoot, Health, Whole 30 and more!
We're all exercising extreme caution around here in the wake of Coronavirus, disinfecting all of our surfaces and devices and staying home as much as we can. We know we're lucky to work from home, and we know so many of you don't. Our hearts are hurting for the too-many who are sick and for […]
March 13, 2020
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Decor
Chandelier In The Living Room, or nah?!
Decor
March 12, 2020
Chandelier In The Living Room, or nah?!
Now that a lot of the major renovations are nearly behind us on the main floor (nearly!), I am turning my attention to furnishings and decor. It's true--for the most part I haven't made ANY of those decisions yet because I was so preoccupied making major decisions. (Although we did get this skirted sofa from […]
March 12, 2020
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Design
All The Details of Our Large Arched Window From Pella
Design
March 11, 2020
All The Details of Our Large Arched Window From Pella
This Post is Sponsored by Pella Our large arch window has been the talk of the house pretty much since we bought the home last June. The shape of the original window inspired us in so many ways, but the style and the fireplace blocking the view of the back yard just didn't feel right […]
March 11, 2020
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Decor
Our New Canopy Bed--How it got here and why it's never leaving.
Decor
March 10, 2020
Our New Canopy Bed--How it got here and why it's never leaving.
When we were living in our first home in Utah 9 years ago, we have a photo of me laying on a canopy bed in a Crate & Barrel store, dreaming away. The reality was, a canopy bed wasn't going to work with our barely 8' ceilings and the same story applied in our last […]
March 10, 2020
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Design
Our New Bathroom Plans + Layout, and our trip to unforgettable Kohler, Wisconsin!
Design
March 9, 2020
Our New Bathroom Plans + Layout, and our trip to unforgettable Kohler, Wisconsin!
This post is sponsored by Kohler The plan is to start our master bathroom renovation in April. And if it seems like we're jumping from our closet to our bathroom and back again, we are. Right now, our closet is in the master bathroom so over the next few weeks we'll be building the closet out in […]
March 9, 2020
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Recipes
Braised Brussels Sprouts - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free
Recipes
March 8, 2020
Braised Brussels Sprouts - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free
Brussels Sprouts are having a major moment right now, and it makes a lot of sense. They're a robust, nutrient-dense green and are in season pretty much all winter. But even still, they can turn up noses at times due to their natural bitterness. There are a few tricks to cutting down on the bitterness […]
March 8, 2020
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DIY
Weekend Sales! March 7, 2020
DIY
March 7, 2020
Weekend Sales! March 7, 2020
I love to pair curtains with a good roman shade. Our master bedroom in our last house is the perfect example of how much of a difference it can make in a room. These bamboo ones are such a great deal! Abercrombie: Sale up to 40% off + BOGO 50% off jeans + 25% off […]
March 7, 2020
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Art
Casual Friday: Art, Dinnerware, Versatile Spring Sneakers, Easter Dresses, Resort Discounts & More!
Art
March 6, 2020
Casual Friday: Art, Dinnerware, Versatile Spring Sneakers, Easter Dresses, Resort Discounts & More!
Things are getting serious around here. Seriously close! Every day so much happens that I could just sit and watch it all go down, completely entertained. Painting and Stair railings and beams and window and uncovering the floors! It's all coming together. Some things are coming together just the way I imagined they would. Some […]
March 6, 2020
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Design
Before & After: A Mid-Century Bedroom Makeover with Lowe's!
Design
March 5, 2020
Before & After: A Mid-Century Bedroom Makeover with Lowe's!
This post is sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement. *Whew* What a makeover! What a room! What wonderful people! What a great team! But, I'm getting ahead of myself :) In January, we put the call out: Win a bedroom makeover with CLJ and The Makerista! I have been a fan of Gwen's for years, and […]
March 5, 2020
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Projects
A Fireplace Update - It's so close to being done!
Projects
March 3, 2020
A Fireplace Update - It's so close to being done!
Next week we have a big shoot happening, in our dining room, with 20+ people. We're definitely nervous but so much progress is happening every day now, I really think we're gonna make it! And perhaps the trickiest part of this entire renovation has been the fireplace. As a reminder, the above wall used to look […]
March 3, 2020
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Recipes
Ham & Leek Soup - Allergy-friendly, Dairy Free, Grain/Gluten Free, No Added Thickeners
Recipes
March 1, 2020
Ham & Leek Soup - Allergy-friendly, Dairy Free, Grain/Gluten Free, No Added Thickeners
Even though winter is winding down for some of you, we all still have chilly and dreary days standing between us and summer. So let's make some soup and stay in today. This is an amazing soup - it's refined, full of flavor, and a great option for many types of food allergies. Slow cooked […]
March 1, 2020
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DIY
Weekend Sales! February 29, 2020
DIY
February 29, 2020
Weekend Sales! February 29, 2020
Our olive tree is 20% off + free shipping with code REFRESH. This is one of the few home pieces that came with us through the move. It really finishes off any room. American Eagle: 30% off Friends & Family Sale JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. […]
February 29, 2020
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Casual Friday
Casual Saturday: Best of February
Casual Friday
February 28, 2020
Casual Saturday: Best of February
February flashed before my eyes. We were in San Diego, Kohler, Wisconsin, Scottsdale, Arizona. We tackled so many projects and flushed out designs, made progress on our home and celebrated Greta's birthday. There were ups and downs and missteps and successes and the days passed. No, they flew by! A little too fast for my […]
February 28, 2020
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DIY
How to Run TV Cables Through a Wall (so they're hidden)
DIY
February 26, 2020
How to Run TV Cables Through a Wall (so they're hidden)
There are all kinds of options for hiding the wires of your television, each with their strengths and weaknesses. But when you know your television will be on a specific wall for the long term, why not actually hide them inside the wall? Adding cable access brush plates to your wall is easy to do and […]
February 26, 2020
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Recipes
Bee Sting Chicken Wings
Recipes
February 23, 2020
Bee Sting Chicken Wings
For me, when I'm trying to eat a little better, snacking is the toughest part. Because snacking itself isn't bad, and helps curb hunger between meals and can aid in preventing over-eating when meal time comes. Unfortunately, so many foods we think of as "snacks" are packed with carbs and additives that actually increase appetite and […]
February 23, 2020
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