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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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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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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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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DIY
How to Put on a Duvet Cover In Under 3 Minutes (Without crawling inside!) So EASY!
DIY
January 29, 2020
How to Put on a Duvet Cover In Under 3 Minutes (Without crawling inside!) So EASY!
This post was created from a real life moment. We were getting our room ready to shoot an update last week and I asked Andi, our Visual Media Producer, to give me a hand putting the duvet cover on. To which she said, "Tell me I don't have to crawl inside. I ALWAYS crawl inside of mine." […]
January 29, 2020
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Design
A Casual Traditional, Serene and Earthy Bedroom Moodboard (in Arizona!)
Design
January 28, 2020
A Casual Traditional, Serene and Earthy Bedroom Moodboard (in Arizona!)
This post is sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement. A few weeks ago, we teamed up with The Makerista (Gwen! I love her!) and Lowe's Home Improvement to find a bedroom in the country in need of some TLC and a family that could use some respite. We had hundreds of bedrooms flood in and we […]
January 28, 2020
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Decor
Andi's Art Ledges (& Tips for Displaying Family Photos!)
Decor
January 27, 2020
Andi's Art Ledges (& Tips for Displaying Family Photos!)
Julia came with me to see the house that had made my heart flutter when I saw it on Zillow just the evening before. We walked into the door and this was our view. Except...of course it was empty and one wall was painted an "accent" sage green. (That was painted within three days of […]
January 27, 2020
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Recipes
Grapefruit with Avocado Cream (grain free, vegan dessert)
Recipes
January 26, 2020
Grapefruit with Avocado Cream (grain free, vegan dessert)
Desserts are not typically my thing. I feel like they're usually a little too heavy and just leave you feeling tired and gross after having eaten a big meal. But I like to have a few light finishers I can whip up quickly for those times where I'm feeling like the meal could use some […]
January 26, 2020
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Weekend Sales! January 24, 2020
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January 24, 2020
Weekend Sales! January 24, 2020
These faux petal leaf branches are on sale for 25% off and this cabinet is 20% off! Abercrombie: Buy one get one 50% off entire store + 25% off $125 purchase with code 14994 JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Anthropologie: Extra 50% off sale items, […]
January 24, 2020
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: My (Updated) Make-up and Skincare Routine
Casual Friday
January 24, 2020
Casual Friday: My (Updated) Make-up and Skincare Routine
It’s been awhile since I updated you one my daily skincare/makeup routine so I thought today’s Casual Friday post would be a great time to chat about that! You know when you’re an adult when your skincare regimen starts taking longer than your makeup routine, but here we are. Welcome to 34, Julia. I didn’t […]
January 24, 2020
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Decor
A Few Rules For Bedside Lamps (and what ACTUALLY made the biggest difference in our Pantry Makeover)
Decor
January 23, 2020
A Few Rules For Bedside Lamps (and what ACTUALLY made the biggest difference in our Pantry Makeover)
This post is sponsored by Troy Lighting. Last week, after 2.5 months of sleeping in our daughter's room while our room was under construction, we moved back in! Our room still has a ways to go and (ie. our bed frame still hasn't arrived), but the key players are here and man, it feels good […]
January 23, 2020
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Design
What's Modern Cottage Style Anyway?
Design
January 22, 2020
What's Modern Cottage Style Anyway?
In 2013, "Fixer Upper" first aired, and over the last seven years we've learned what a "modern farmhouse" looks like. Even city dwellers, small spacers, no yarders, and definitely folks without cows or chickens adopted Chip and Joanna's iconic style. They defined the genre. They also inspired all of us to forge our own path […]
January 22, 2020
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Decor
Hallway Inspiration + Ceiling Lights We're Crushing On.
Decor
January 21, 2020
Hallway Inspiration + Ceiling Lights We're Crushing On.
One of the projects we're focusing on this year (as outlined in this post) is the hallways. Often forgotten about, and yet, passed through all. the. time. We have two significant hallways (upstairs and downstair) we want to make some intentional design decisions about and I always gather inspiration first. The thing I realized makes […]
January 21, 2020
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DIY
All the Details About the Stone Checkerboard Floors In The Dining Room--They're Finished!
DIY
January 20, 2020
All the Details About the Stone Checkerboard Floors In The Dining Room--They're Finished!
The dining room floors are done and we're in love! We went with a checkerboard pattern on a diagonal using a more natural-looking stone (as opposed to a stark black and white), but they're actually matte porcelain tile from Bedrosians! They are oozing with character and feel warm and bonus, are super durable. We originally […]
January 20, 2020
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