DIY
The MANY Projects on Deck for 2020
DIY
January 7, 2020
The MANY Projects on Deck for 2020
Over the break, we took time to just be in our house. It was the first time since moving in in June that we were alone in our home over several days and it felt incredible. It felt like home. Even amongst all of the drywall mud splattered on the covered floors and rearranged bedrooms […]
January 7, 2020
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Projects
2019 Project Report Card and a HUGE Progress report!
Projects
January 6, 2020
2019 Project Report Card and a HUGE Progress report!
Every year in January we post our renovation plans for the year, and looking back at 2019’s list (you can read the whole post here) it’s clear how unanticipated 2019 ended up being. On our list from January of this year was: For our previous home: Add wall treatment to the stairwell Add exterior lighting […]
January 6, 2020
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Inspiration
The 2019 Homebody Award Winners!!
Inspiration
December 31, 2019
The 2019 Homebody Award Winners!!
We had thousands of nominations roll in for our first ever Homebody Awards and we thought we'd close out the year announcing the winners this year (along with the two runners up in each category because, so many times, it was so close!). We know first-hand how much work goes into each of these projects […]
December 31, 2019
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Projects
A Check-In on Our Pre-Christmas Checklist + Will We Be Home For Christmas?
Projects
December 19, 2019
A Check-In on Our Pre-Christmas Checklist + Will We Be Home For Christmas?
Last month, November 13th, we laid out all the projects we had lined up to complete before Christmas in this post. At the time, we were making plans to move out for two weeks and group a lot of these tasks together to really expedite things. I didn't realize how much time had passed since […]
December 19, 2019
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Design
New Carpet in Greta's Room--At last!!!
Design
December 16, 2019
New Carpet in Greta's Room--At last!!!
When we moved in, Greta's room had the most dizzying carpet in a bold color--RED. We all struggled with it, including Greta and she was anxious to get new flooring in her room. We decided to keep carpet in the girls' rooms for now (we are laying wood floors everywhere else) since they are still […]
December 16, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Fast-Ship Gifts
Gift Guides!
December 14, 2019
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Fast-Ship Gifts
Our gift guides are complete (check out the full 2019 guide right here) but that doesn't mean your shopping is ... or my shopping is. So we scoured our gift guides for the best ideas with the fastest ship times and then added a few new ideas in for good measure. (I totally ordered number […]
December 14, 2019
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DIY
The First Annual HOMEBODY AWARDS--Call For Nominations!
DIY
December 13, 2019
The First Annual HOMEBODY AWARDS--Call For Nominations!
We're not the only ones that have had a busy year with home projects and this year, for the first time!, we thought it would be fun to recognize outstanding people sharing their extraordinary projects online in the first annual HOMEBODY AWARDS! We came up with 12 categories we'd love to highlight and we need […]
December 13, 2019
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Art
Original Art Under $500, $250, and $100
Art
December 12, 2019
Original Art Under $500, $250, and $100
I’m an art lover, and I've often said that hanging art in your home will give it more character and personality than just about anything else. And while I'm a print-lover, through and through, today I'm making a case for collecting original art. Original art is one of a kind. If you connect with a […]
December 12, 2019
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Gift Guides!
THE COMPLETE CLJ 2019 GIFT GUIDE
Gift Guides!
December 11, 2019
THE COMPLETE CLJ 2019 GIFT GUIDE
Over the last month, we have been slowly rolling out our gift guides, filled with original, practical, and beautiful things for everyone on our list. And now that it's crunch time (2 weeks until Christmas!) and there are last minute sales and free shipping promo codes galore--we thought it would be a good idea […]
December 11, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Homebodies
Gift Guides!
December 10, 2019
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Homebodies
Perhaps the easiest gift guide I've put together this year is this one--gifts for the homebody. Mostly because it's based on what I would get someone just like me. Or what I would love to receive as a home-loving person who relates more to JOMO a lot more than FOMO and loves nothing more than […]
December 10, 2019
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Inspiration
The Top Staircase Railing Inspiration Photos We're Using to Design Ours.
Inspiration
December 9, 2019
The Top Staircase Railing Inspiration Photos We're Using to Design Ours.
Our staircase railing was not on our list of projects to tackle right now but because we're doing our floors, which involve the wood on our staircases, we also need to address the railings and fast. Because once they take off our existing railings to lay the new floors, it's not a safe place for […]
December 9, 2019
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Design
A Few of My Favorite Things 2019
Design
December 6, 2019
A Few of My Favorite Things 2019
There was a good portion of this year where I couldn't light a candle due to a little bit of PTSD from the cabin fire in February. Not that a candle caused the fire, just that I was so worried one would cause another fire. I am happy to say I have cautiously been able to move […]
December 6, 2019
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DIY
Our Secret to Working through Loud Construction Noise for 5 Months and Counting
DIY
December 5, 2019
Our Secret to Working through Loud Construction Noise for 5 Months and Counting
This post is sponsored by 3M™ WorkTunes™ Connect Hearing Protector We shared some office progress a couple weeks ago, but every day, we work on it a little more. Hang lights! Hang a picture. Hang a TV. Load up the storage. Rearrange the storage. We're getting hardwood floors put in here over the next couple weeks, […]
December 5, 2019
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Renovations
Answering all of your burning questions about our Renovation.
Renovations
December 3, 2019
Answering all of your burning questions about our Renovation.
What was the total cost? Can we see real numbers? How close have you stayed within budget? I can't share the total cost, because we aren't finished yet. But I'm happy to share a few insights around this subject. Before you begin a renovation project, it's essential to sit down and make a budget. This is […]
December 3, 2019
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DIY
We're Moving Out Today
DIY
December 2, 2019
We're Moving Out Today
Our family is moving into a hotel for a couple weeks starting today. (Willow is coming, too!) We looked at Airbnbs, month to month rentals and a hotel that allows pets seemed to be the biggest bang for our buck this time. We were lucky enough to find one closeby that had two adjoining rooms […]
December 2, 2019
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Chris Cooks
Dairy Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Corn (Also Gluten Free, Vegan)
Chris Cooks
December 1, 2019
Dairy Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Corn (Also Gluten Free, Vegan)
Early in our marriage, I would make caramel corn every week or two. It started off pretty simple and straight forward, but I wanted to switch things up so I started experimenting. I landed on a combination of chocolate and peanut butter in the caramel, plus a mix of Chex and popcorn, finished with nuts, […]
December 1, 2019
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Gift Guides!
12 Things You Should Buy on eBay
Gift Guides!
November 30, 2019
12 Things You Should Buy on eBay
This post is sponsored by eBay. “Have you checked eBay?” Chris and I say this all the time before we make major purchases, and this time of year we realize A LOT OF PEOPLE are making major purchases. So this weekend, while you're scouting sales we can't remind you enough--check eBay! Last year we bought […]
November 30, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids
Gift Guides!
November 29, 2019
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids
We are starting into an interesting chapter of our lives where our oldest is becoming less interested in the toy aisle and asked for a water bottle and a video camera for Christmas (what?!). Our youngest is most happy with books and simple toys and our five year old will take one of everything, please! […]
November 29, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Empty-Nesters
Gift Guides!
November 28, 2019
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Empty-Nesters
Ah, Empty-Nesters. Mom and Dad. Grandma and Grandpa. They're famously tough to shop for, and yet — it seems they need so many new things! (How old is dad's robe? When's the last time mom updated her luggage?) Show them all of the love this Christmas with gifts that will make them feel so seen […]
November 28, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Entertainer
Gift Guides!
November 27, 2019
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Entertainer
We love to have people over. We have sort of an open-door policy when it comes to dinner time. But we still marvel at friends and family members who are *perfect* hosts and hostesses. You know the type: Their home is seemingly always clean, their table is set to the nines, and their menu is […]
November 27, 2019
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