DIY
Painting the Inside of Exterior Doors Black is Practically Magic & Our New Living Room Rug at the Cabin!
DIY
February 7, 2019
Painting the Inside of Exterior Doors Black is Practically Magic & Our New Living Room Rug at the Cabin!
When the painters were painting the interior of the cabin, they asked if they should just paint the doors white orrrr? And I said not to worry about the doors or sidelights or accompanying trim because I'll paint them black afterward. The look on their faces! Haha. But just like when I painted the doors […]
February 7, 2019
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Art
The Plans for The Lake Room at the A-frame
Art
February 6, 2019
The Plans for The Lake Room at the A-frame
This post is sponsored by Artfully Walls Our a-frame has undergone a lot of big changes over the last few months but perhaps the one we're most excited about is the addition of an entire bedroom/bathroom downstairs. Not only can we sleep additional people, but this one large open space seems to have a lot […]
February 6, 2019
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Design
2019 Reader Survey
Design
February 5, 2019
2019 Reader Survey
It’s that time again! We want to hear from you. We need to hear from you. These anonymous reader surveys (100% anonymous!) help us not only understand and get to know a little bit about who checks in here every day, but it also guides our content and sponsor decisions. If you wouldn’t mind taking just a […]
February 5, 2019
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Gift Guides!
Valentine's Gift Guide under $30!
Gift Guides!
February 4, 2019
Valentine's Gift Guide under $30!
Chris and I generally forego big Valentine's Day gifts all together, and instead plan a night out and often exchange cards. But I whole-heartedly believe Valentine's day is a day to celebrate any relationship you value--even with yourself. I remember growing up, my parents got each of us girls a sweet, sentimental gift for Valentine's […]
February 4, 2019
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Recipes
How to Perfectly Cook a Steak
Recipes
February 3, 2019
How to Perfectly Cook a Steak
Did you know that most of the nice steak houses don't grill their steaks? It's all about a perfect sear in a hot, heavy-bottomed skillet; using only a few seasonings and herbs to build the perfect flavor. Whether you want to host a dinner for friends, have a quiet evening for two, or are just […]
February 3, 2019
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday | Best of January + Video!
Casual Friday
February 1, 2019
Casual Friday | Best of January + Video!
Happy February! I am recovering from the flu that has hit our town hard. Half of the schools closed, not due to snow like the rest of the country (although we have plenty of that, too) but due to a big flu outbreak. Our family almost escaped without getting hit, but this week Polly and […]
February 1, 2019
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Lifestyle
On the Hunt for our Forever House
Lifestyle
January 29, 2019
On the Hunt for our Forever House
Two years ago, there was a house for sale that we lovingly referred to as "dream house." It's on a large lot of mature trees with lots of windows and interesting architecture--all a rarity for our neck of the woods. It didn't look like...an Idaho house. At the time we weren't in a position to […]
January 29, 2019
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Chris Cooks
3 Amazing Recipes for (Unfried) Chicken Wings
Chris Cooks
January 28, 2019
3 Amazing Recipes for (Unfried) Chicken Wings
We've been compensated by QVC for this post Jules loves creating a comfortable place for people to gather, and I love feeding those people once they've gathered. I also love adjusting classic, traditionally heavy party foods to be a little more healthy without people feeling like they're being cheated out of enjoyment. QVC has all […]
January 28, 2019
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday & My Everyday Makeup (Updated!)
Casual Friday
January 25, 2019
Casual Friday & My Everyday Makeup (Updated!)
We are headed to Las Vegas Market tomorrow!!! We'll be launching our cabinet line with Semihandmade! We'll be at their booth all day on Sunday (pavilion 2 booth 8004) and speaking and answering questions on a panel at 4pm (pavilion 1, number 1 seminar room). If you're around, we'd love for you to stop by! […]
January 25, 2019
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Lifestyle
How To Become a Successful Influencer, Part 1
Lifestyle
January 22, 2019
How To Become a Successful Influencer, Part 1
We are coming up on our 10 year anniversary of blogging in a couple weeks and while I didn't start this blog with any intention of it becoming a paid gig, let alone a full time job for both Chris and I, it has become just that. A full blown career that has become rather […]
January 22, 2019
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Decor
Do You Have Salt Lamps in your Home? (We can't get enough!)
Decor
January 22, 2019
Do You Have Salt Lamps in your Home? (We can't get enough!)
This post is sponsored by Walmart Are you on the salt lamp train? Admittedly, at first I thought, "are these the new lava lamps...orrrr?" And then Chris reminded me that he switched to cooking with only Himalayan salt years ago due to all the benefits. So, I'm here today to shout from the rooftops that, okay, […]
January 22, 2019
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Decor
6 Years of Our Reading Room
Decor
January 21, 2019
6 Years of Our Reading Room
<a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/11577553/?claim=rg9w3qf3pnv">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> Last year, I shared an evolution over the years of our living room and then a few weeks ago, I found some old (low quality--sorry!) photos of our home before we bought it and I have been having so much fun walking down memory lane. You know how everyone […]
January 21, 2019
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Recipes
Thai White Fish Curry
Recipes
January 20, 2019
Thai White Fish Curry
A quick, light, delicious Thai coconut curry you can whip up in less than 30 minutes. We eat ours with riced cauliflower, but steamed jasmine rice is another great option as well. Easy to make, lots of flavor, and comforting. This dish can be completed, start to finish, in less than 30 minutes and will […]
January 20, 2019
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Projects
A BIG Semihandmade X Chris Loves Julia Cabinet Collection Giveaway!!!
Projects
January 18, 2019
A BIG Semihandmade X Chris Loves Julia Cabinet Collection Giveaway!!!
Our cabinet line with Semihandmade launches in 10 days! It's been over a year in the making and now it's almost here and we can't wait. To celebrate, we've decided to do a couple big giveaways leading up to the January 28th launch! To enter, CLICK HERE to enter your name and email address and follow […]
January 18, 2019
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DIY
The 8 Projects We're Going to do in 2019
DIY
January 17, 2019
The 8 Projects We're Going to do in 2019
At the beginning of every year, we love to lay out our project goals, things we're aiming to check off! At the end of the year, we look back and see how we did (you can see last year's report card right here). This is already shaping up to be a busy year, which is […]
January 17, 2019
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Decor
All the Faux Plants all over our Home
Decor
January 16, 2019
All the Faux Plants all over our Home
It's like this--we have a lot of faux plants around here. Nothing gives me greater joy than a real bunch of freshly cut branches or a small potted plant, but the truth is I'm not the best at keeping them alive. And with a bunch of little kids and a dog--extra dirt sounds like more […]
January 16, 2019
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DIY
How We Deal With the Snowy Idaho Winter
DIY
January 15, 2019
How We Deal With the Snowy Idaho Winter
This post is sponsored by Troy-Bilt. We have a lot of questions come in from readers. Mostly about home stuff and projects, which is expected. But Jules and I have also noticed a growing interest in our lives as Idahoans. That's also understandable, since Idaho is a bit of a mystery state; only passively remembered when […]
January 15, 2019
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Projects
For Your Little Homebody
Projects
January 15, 2019
For Your Little Homebody
Little Propertees are here! Ever since we launched Propertee, there has been a call for a kids line, and as a homebody from a very young age, nothing warmed my heart more. Now our most popular tee, Homebody, is available in black and white from newborn onesies (the most homebody of us all, am I […]
January 15, 2019
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Decor
The New Cabin Chandeliers + What's Working and What's Not!
Decor
January 14, 2019
The New Cabin Chandeliers + What's Working and What's Not!
Just when everyone was getting used to the bladeless ceiling fans, we go and upgrade them. Previously, there were two ceiling fans here--the blades were removed for painting and we never put them back up because we had already ordered two of these large, round 12 light chandeliers for the main area at the a-frame. […]
January 14, 2019
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Chris Cooks
Healthy Nachos (grain, soy & dairy free)
Chris Cooks
January 13, 2019
Healthy Nachos (grain, soy & dairy free)
Though Jules can't eat grain, soy or dairy, that doesn't mean we can't all still enjoy a plate of nachos together! This is a great version that is friendly for many restricted diets, but good enough that the whole family (even the kids) will love it. A healthier take on nachos when you're craving the […]
January 13, 2019
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