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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DIY
"Why Is This Taking So Long?": An Update on our Renovation + A Hard Deadline
DIY
February 10, 2020
"Why Is This Taking So Long?": An Update on our Renovation + A Hard Deadline
When last Friday afternoon rolled around, I had a lump in my throat. Looking around, there wasn't a lot of visual progress made in the house last week despite workers being on site every day. And being on month 7 of this (and 2 months over schedule), it's not all rainbows of positivity. That being […]
February 10, 2020
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Recipes
Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice (Vegan, Grain-Free)
Recipes
February 9, 2020
Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice (Vegan, Grain-Free)
The best allergy-friendly meal is one that doesn't taste like it's being restricted. As a non-vegan with vegan and vegetarian friends, it's important to me that, when they come over for dinner, we all enjoy our meal together. When everyone eats the same thing and loves it equally, regardless of their diet, that's a win. This […]
February 9, 2020
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DIY
Weekend Sales! February 7, 2020
DIY
February 7, 2020
Weekend Sales! February 7, 2020
Our Frame TV is on sale! We are forever obsessed. The 65" is the same price that the 55" is. You can buy it here. Abercrombie: 50% off jeans JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Banana Republic: Extra 40% off sale styles applied at checkout JavaScript […]
February 7, 2020
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday : Kids and Renovating & More
Casual Friday
February 7, 2020
Casual Friday : Kids and Renovating & More
We get asked often if our girls are interested or involved in what we do and the answer has always been, "not really." They have their personal passions that we nurture and don't force design, renovating or home decor interests in their direction. But Polly. Polly, our sweet 2 and a half year old has […]
February 7, 2020
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Decor
What are your favorite (healthy) snacks?!
Decor
February 6, 2020
What are your favorite (healthy) snacks?!
(Full disclosure: I'm writing this at 2 p.m., and it's snacktime...) I haven't been the best at showing progress in the office much because we have SO MUCH shuffling to do in here, but I recently shared a story where we were stocking some snacks and drinks in our new SMEG fridge (we got the […]
February 6, 2020
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DIY
How To: DIY Canvas Floater Frame
DIY
February 5, 2020
How To: DIY Canvas Floater Frame
Our oldest daughter, Greta (10 this month!) has a real passion for horses. She's taking riding lessons and learning so much that I have a feeling our pasture in the backyard won't be empty for too long. So when it came time to choose art for her room, horses were a natural choice. I went […]
February 5, 2020
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Gift Guides!
Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2020
Gift Guides!
February 3, 2020
Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2020
1. Little Book of Us: $9 The collection of quotes here is cute, but what's even better are the little practical exercises that will bring you closer together. Like, "hang something in your home that symbolizes your relationship." Love! 2. I’ll Be There For You: $14 Perfect for your Ross, or Chandler or your Galentine […]
February 3, 2020
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DIY
Eggs & Asparagus
DIY
February 2, 2020
Eggs & Asparagus
Traditional American breakfast is a bit sticky for me. On the one hand, I love me some bacon, eggs, hash browns, and pancakes. Other the other hand, feeling like you need a nap at 10am isn't the best way to stay productive through your day. I've found that, if I'm going to eat breakfast, small […]
February 2, 2020
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DIY
Weekend Sales! January 31, 2020
DIY
January 31, 2020
Weekend Sales! January 31, 2020
These beds are some of my favorites. We used them in our cabin and they are 45% off right now! AllModern: Save up to 65% JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Bohme: Take an additional 50% off clearance JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to […]
January 31, 2020
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DIY
How to: DIY Over-Grouted Stone Fireplace! (For Under $200!)
DIY
January 30, 2020
How to: DIY Over-Grouted Stone Fireplace! (For Under $200!)
This post is sponsored by Lowe's. Our bedroom has undergone a lot of changes in the last six months, but I think our fireplace has gone through the most changes. We initially thought about tearing it out completely and re-doing it in a far simpler fashion, but against all odds--I'm attached to it. It's real […]
January 30, 2020
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