Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her
Gift Guides!
November 26, 2019
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her
1. High-rise flannel pajamas, but make it fashion. These. Are. It. Put together. Comfortable. Perfect for a girls overnight or a lounge-y saturday (or Tuesday!). Got them and plan on staying in my pajamas a little longer with no guilt. $98 2. Mila Vase One thing I realized this year is that there is no one […]
November 26, 2019
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Design
A Big Dining Room Update!
Design
November 25, 2019
A Big Dining Room Update!
Our new large dining room is completely boarded up and dark, so I don't have a lot of photos of the actual space right now, but the insulation is scheduled to be sprayed this Friday, which means the electrical WILL be done by then. (I love a good hard deadline). The electrical has been turned […]
November 25, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For The Home Cook (that aren't an Instant Pot)
Gift Guides!
November 24, 2019
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For The Home Cook (that aren't an Instant Pot)
"Oh snap, did Chris just throw shade at the Instant Pot?!" Little bit. Really I don't care how people choose to cook their food, so long as it's safe (which the Instant Pot is, as far as I know). But man alive, can we stop putting them on gift guides for people who love to […]
November 24, 2019
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Recipes
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet - All the Recipes, Videos, and Timelines You Need to Totally Nail Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Recipes
November 24, 2019
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet - All the Recipes, Videos, and Timelines You Need to Totally Nail Your Thanksgiving Dinner
You're going to want to save this post, because there's some good stuff here. The great thing about the Internet (and also why it sucks) is that it never forgets. I'm saying it's great right now, because I can pull together all the posts I've done over the years for Thanksgiving, and put them right […]
November 24, 2019
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Lifestyle
A Master List of the Pre-Black Friday Weekend Sales Happening Right Now!!
Lifestyle
November 22, 2019
A Master List of the Pre-Black Friday Weekend Sales Happening Right Now!!
Table | Chairs | Tray | Trees | Candle | Light With Thanksgiving being a week later this week, a LOT of businesses are doing their biggest sales this weekend! Here's a few you may not want to miss. Abercrombie: 50% off select styles Amazon: Black Friday Countdown Anthropologie: 50% off select clothing, […]
November 22, 2019
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Selling the Cabin plot & More
Casual Friday
November 22, 2019
Casual Friday: Selling the Cabin plot & More
This week, 9 months after the fire at our cabin, the plot finished getting cleared of all the debris. The investigation took MONTHS and in the end they declared the cause undetermined, which was heart-wrenching. It's a weird thing being attached to something that no longer exists. Wanting to be somewhere that isn’t possible. We […]
November 22, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Book Lovers
Gift Guides!
November 21, 2019
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Book Lovers
We love to give five gifts to our girls for Christmas each year — something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read, and something to encourage their natural talents. To help check off the "something to read," I invited my friend, Meagan (who I've known for 10 years!), to round up […]
November 21, 2019
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DIY
A Two-Day Bedroom + Bathroom Makeover
DIY
November 21, 2019
A Two-Day Bedroom + Bathroom Makeover
This post is sponsored by Clayton Homes. We love a good, fast makeover project. Throw in a small budget, and I’m practically in heaven. A couple of weeks ago, we had the fun opportunity to decorate a master bedroom and bathroom at a Clayton home located in beautiful Tetonia, about an hour and fifteen minutes […]
November 21, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 Chris Loves Julia Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Board Games to play and gift this year!
Gift Guides!
November 20, 2019
2019 Chris Loves Julia Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Board Games to play and gift this year!
It's time to come clean. Nearly every game that we have played, loved and recommended to you, has first been recommended to us by my brother-in-law, David. They hosts fun game nights where there are COURSES of games. An appetizer to warm you up, an entree that might be a longer, more intense game, and a […]
November 20, 2019
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Gift Guides!
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Him
Gift Guides!
November 20, 2019
2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Him
Chris here. It's time to buy a gift for that guy. You know the one. The one who shrugs his shoulders whenever you ask what he wants for Christmas, and says something helpful like, "I can't really think of anything." My wife knows that guy all too well, because I am that guy! But never […]
November 20, 2019
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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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