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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DIY
Weekend Sales! February 22, 2020
DIY
February 22, 2020
Weekend Sales! February 22, 2020
Remember this model home bedroom makeover we did in just two days?! These nightstands are on sale, plus an extra 15% off with code SAVE15. Rounded up some picks from the sales! AllModern: Best of Modern JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Boutique Rugs 60% off […]
February 22, 2020
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Beams, Leanne Ford, Paranormal Activity, Beauty Counter & More!
Casual Friday
February 21, 2020
Casual Friday: Beams, Leanne Ford, Paranormal Activity, Beauty Counter & More!
It's been the most productive week around the house. With less than 3 weeks until the video shoot, it seems like everything is so close and every day we're seeing more and more progress. The latter half of this week Demo Dave (seen above) and Finisher Dave started installing the beams in the dining room. (Side note: […]
February 21, 2020
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DIY
10 Tips to Start Loving Your Home Right Now
DIY
February 20, 2020
10 Tips to Start Loving Your Home Right Now
This month, I quietly celebrated 11 years of blogging. As part of that, last week, we watched the very first home tour video I ever did for this blog. It was of our first basement apartment that we were renting. The one we brought Greta home to and where I started the blog. Andi filmed […]
February 20, 2020
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Lifestyle
Lessons Learned from 6 Months of Photographing Interiors
Lifestyle
February 17, 2020
Lessons Learned from 6 Months of Photographing Interiors
This is a guest post by Andrea Ahedo, our Visual Media Producer/Head Photographer. See her bio at the end of the post. "I want to re-shoot the kitchen." Julia raised her eyebrows with a smile and said, "Okay!" I started working for Chris Loves Julia during a jam-packed-big-deal week. We were filming and photographing a […]
February 17, 2020
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Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks: Knife Skills
Chris Cooks
February 16, 2020
Chris Cooks: Knife Skills
Ok y'all, no recipe today, but I wanted to share something that will be helpful, no matter what you're cooking - knife skills! Now let me preface this by saying, the way I cut is not THE way to cut. I don't believe there is such thing as "the" way. But I use my knives […]
February 16, 2020
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DIY
President's Day Sales!
DIY
February 15, 2020
President's Day Sales!
So many sales going on this weekend for President's Day. Rounded up all of the best, including our SMEG toaster and favorite knife (it is almost $100 off!!) and while you're at it, the faux basil drop-ins are 20% off! This spot in our last home's kitchen is still one of my favorites. Abercrombie: Sale […]
February 15, 2020
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday : A Kitchen hardware lesson, Greta is 10, My Travel Outfit, The Weird Thing I want for our House & More
Casual Friday
February 14, 2020
Casual Friday : A Kitchen hardware lesson, Greta is 10, My Travel Outfit, The Weird Thing I want for our House & More
This kitchen from Neal Beckstedt stopped me in my tracks this week. The warm peachy cabinets mixed with two different countertops (!!!) and the black and brass touches all made me weak in my knees. And then I started looking at the cabinet hardware--so striking! You know what it's not, but kind of looks like? […]
February 14, 2020
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DIY
Our Master Closet Inspiration: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue...
DIY
February 13, 2020
Our Master Closet Inspiration: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue...
We are gearing up to tackle our new master closet and the excitement level is at 100. One of the last projects we did at our last house was our closet, and even though it was not much larger than our current closet, it was larger and it was organized and it was a joy […]
February 13, 2020
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DIY
A Dark Beadboard Accent Wall in the office!
DIY
February 12, 2020
A Dark Beadboard Accent Wall in the office!
Last weekend, we knocked out the feature wall in our office and I'm so excited to share how it turned out! We actually dreamed up this idea all the way back in November (see the original mockup right here) , but like all good ideas, it has shifted and tweaked and changed into something we […]
February 12, 2020
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Decor
Nightstands For Every Budget
Decor
February 11, 2020
Nightstands For Every Budget
I remember going YEARS without a nightstand. It felt like maybe we didn't need one, or the tiny stool or chair was working fine, or even more so--a big expense because we needed two! Then I came across a vintage pair on Marketplace for $25--for two!! They served us so well for many years before […]
February 11, 2020
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