Design
Going Dark In A Windowless Bathroom Paid off!
Design
November 19, 2019
Going Dark In A Windowless Bathroom Paid off!
Ah, the magic of paint strikes again. Greta's bathroom has always had good bones--the classically tiled shower, wood dresser vanity with great curves. I even loved the beadboard. A couple months ago, we tiled the floor and gave everything a fresh coat of paint (Alabaster on top and painted the beadboard Revere Pewter). And then […]
November 19, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ HOLIDAY Gift Guide: Gifts under $20 for Anybody!
Gift Guides!
November 18, 2019
2019 CLJ HOLIDAY Gift Guide: Gifts under $20 for Anybody!
I don't know about you, but from now until Christmas, it seems like I need a gift under $20 for multiple occasions. Maybe it's a relative gift exchange or a white elephant (we have funny ideas for those here) or work party, a teacher or co-worker, neighbor, or a friend that you aren't surreeee if […]
November 18, 2019
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Chris Cooks
Amazing Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Stuffing (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free)
Chris Cooks
November 17, 2019
Amazing Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Stuffing (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free)
I'm just gonna put it out there that I make the best Thanksgiving dressing (stuffing) I've ever had. It's a cornbread dressing, and man it's good. But as we've added more and more diet restrictions to various members of our family, I've been trying to find a way to get all that same comfort and […]
November 17, 2019
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Gift Guides!
The Best Gifts We've Given in the Past
Gift Guides!
November 16, 2019
The Best Gifts We've Given in the Past
We are going to start rolling out our 2019 gift guides next week. We have more than ever and just like every year, I nod when I'm done in complete approval. We pride ourselves on fresh ideas for every price point when it comes to gifting and this year won't be any different. I […]
November 16, 2019
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Snakeskin sneakers, Sofa fabric, the new it rug, Joy Score Projects and more!
Casual Friday
November 15, 2019
Casual Friday: Snakeskin sneakers, Sofa fabric, the new it rug, Joy Score Projects and more!
Happy Friday! Chris and I made it home from our anniversary trip to New Orleans Wednesday afternoon after having the most incredible time. Chris served a mission for our church there 15 years ago and it was my first time so we really took it all in and experienced so much. I'll share more next […]
November 15, 2019
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Decor
Our Less Is More Entry Reveal!
Decor
November 14, 2019
Our Less Is More Entry Reveal!
This post is sponsored by Lulu & Georgia. They've extended Chris Loves Julia readers 15% off their purchases through the end of the year with code CLJ15. Woot! Our entry was not really on our radar this year, but when one of my favorite favorite online shops, Lulu & Georgia, reached out and asked if we could […]
November 14, 2019
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DIY
Our Pre-Christmas Project Checklist
DIY
November 13, 2019
Our Pre-Christmas Project Checklist
While Chris and I were stuck in the airport for endless hours yesterday (we're STILL not home), we started making a list of allthe projects that need to happen before Christmas. Need is a strong word, because Christmas is going to come regardless, but our contractors are very confident they will be done with everything within the […]
November 13, 2019
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Inspiration
What to Wear For Holiday Cards? Here's 4 Ideas!
Inspiration
November 12, 2019
What to Wear For Holiday Cards? Here's 4 Ideas!
Growing up, our mom made all the holiday cards we received part of our home’s Christmas decoration. Forget about just posting seasons greetings on the fridge, she needed more real estate than that. Mom would string cards all around the dining room and over door thresholds like garland. Our 6’4” tall Dad would brush […]
November 12, 2019
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday - It's Our Anniversary!
Casual Friday
November 8, 2019
Casual Friday - It's Our Anniversary!
Today is our 11th anniversary, and after several months of sickness, crazy deadlines, and living in a construction zone, we are taking a much needed break. We'll be jet-setting to New Orleans for a few days (Chris served a mission for our church there 15 years ago and it's his first time back since!) […]
November 8, 2019
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DIY
The Start of Our Office Renovation
DIY
November 7, 2019
The Start of Our Office Renovation
This post is sponsored by Modsy. Our office was a big selling-point for our house. It’s just off of the entryway, it has a door, and it has enough space to host our growing team as well as visits from partners and sponsors. Truthfully, this space came to the forefront of our minds when 20 […]
November 7, 2019
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Decor
Inspiration: Why do you think you need to put something in that vase?
Decor
November 5, 2019
Inspiration: Why do you think you need to put something in that vase?
A friend recently shared a styling conundrum: She’s started a collection of pretty vases and urns, but is not sure what to put in them. “Oh, why do you think you need to put something in them?” I asked her. It’s true — I love a faux stem. And I’m guilty of cutting seasonal branches […]
November 5, 2019
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DIY
Mood Board Monday: A $2500 Master Bedroom (We're Installing This Week!)
DIY
November 4, 2019
Mood Board Monday: A $2500 Master Bedroom (We're Installing This Week!)
This week, we're installing a master bedroom we designed in a model home for Clayton Homes. They're in the business of affordable, manufactured homes and they wanted us to show how luxurious it can feel--while still on a budget. So we took $2500 and designed a bedroom that feels like a million bucks. We'll be […]
November 4, 2019
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Trying To Find A Sanctuary in too Much Construction, We bought A Couch, Office Plans, Great Dome Lamps and More!
Casual Friday
November 1, 2019
Casual Friday: Trying To Find A Sanctuary in too Much Construction, We bought A Couch, Office Plans, Great Dome Lamps and More!
Happy November! What?! Was October the fastest month for anyone else? This week, we cleared out our bedroom again and right now, Chris and I are cuddled up in Faye's Queen size bed--which feels really significantly smaller than our King, I'm not going to lie--while she is currently sleeping in the extra bed in Greta's […]
November 1, 2019
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Entertaining
Happy Halloween 2019! It's A Monster Mash!
Entertaining
October 31, 2019
Happy Halloween 2019! It's A Monster Mash!
Happy Halloween!! After Greta enthusiastically declared she wanted to be Dracula for Halloween, we decided to all throw it back to classic monsters--Werewolf, Mummy, Frankenstein, Dracula and a Witch. (Can you believe this is my first time EVER being a witch for Halloween?!) As per tradition, we like to rummage through our closets to put […]
October 31, 2019
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DIY
10 Designers' Stories I just HAD to Screenshot
DIY
October 30, 2019
10 Designers' Stories I just HAD to Screenshot
Instagram stories are quickly becoming my favorite medium because it's so raw and real and usually uncut unpolished and filled with the middle of projects where I do a lot of my learning. And apparently find a lot of inspiration too. My screenshot folder is FILLED with Instagram story captures that I look back on […]
October 30, 2019
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DIY
Renter DIY: Adding Marble Contact Paper to Open Shelves
DIY
October 28, 2019
Renter DIY: Adding Marble Contact Paper to Open Shelves
My sister, Victoria, recently moved to Washington with her partner, Helen. As renters, they really wanted to make their apartment reflect them. They had a design question, and I suggested (what I thought was) an easy DIY. Here’s her story about applying marble contact paper to her open kitchen shelves. Have you ever tried? Our […]
October 28, 2019
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Recipes
Borscht with Braised Beef Short Ribs
Recipes
October 27, 2019
Borscht with Braised Beef Short Ribs
My family lived in Donetsk, Ukraine for a spell when I was a young. There are so many things from our time there that I remember so vividly, and borscht is among the top. Borscht in Ukraine is like chicken noodle soup in America. We ate it multiple times each week, and though every person […]
October 27, 2019
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Magic Leaves, Influencer Starter Pack, A Fun show to binge, Nixing Stone & More!
Casual Friday
October 25, 2019
Casual Friday: Magic Leaves, Influencer Starter Pack, A Fun show to binge, Nixing Stone & More!
Happy Friday! I think everyone in our home is finally feeling better (Chris had pneumonia, along with Greta, and Polly was on the verge--they got her on antibiotics before it got worse) so we're going to try to squeeze in a lot of our pre-halloween fall bucket list activities this weekend! We're taking our annual […]
October 25, 2019
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Art
Tips for putting together a gallery wall
Art
October 24, 2019
Tips for putting together a gallery wall
This post is sponsored by Artfully Walls We're in the middle of an office renovation right now (but it's so like me to jump right to hanging art). I was looking for a really large abstract seascape or landscape piece — I wasn’t sure for which wall. But, as you know, sometimes starting with the […]
October 24, 2019
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DIY
I Can't Pinpoint what's not working in Greta's Bathroom
DIY
October 23, 2019
I Can't Pinpoint what's not working in Greta's Bathroom
Well this is a post that I didn't really know how to write and definitely did expect to be writing, but I thought it was important to be transparent about this part of the process, too. I was going to do a reveal of Greta's bathroom a couple weeks ago, and then last week ... and then […]
October 23, 2019
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