Cleaning & Organization
4 Outdoor Storage Solutions That Aren't Eyesores
Cleaning & Organization
June 7, 2024
4 Outdoor Storage Solutions That Aren't Eyesores
It's no secret I love staying organized. I have to have things go back where they belong, or it drives me crazy! And while it can be easy to keep clutter at bay with cabinets, closets, and armoires inside, the outdoors is a different story. For instance, I need a place to keep our pool […]
June 7, 2024
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Lifestyle
Kids' Luggage Round-Up + My Travel Hack
Lifestyle
June 6, 2024
Kids' Luggage Round-Up + My Travel Hack
When your kids are the age where you still pack for them, getting the luggage right is usually a matter of three things: durability, design, and style. You want the luggage to be strong enough to withstand travel conditions. You want a design that's appropriate for their age/needs. And the kids usually want something that […]
June 6, 2024
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Lifestyle
An Overnight Work Trip (and What I Packed)
Lifestyle
June 5, 2024
An Overnight Work Trip (and What I Packed)
I'm headed to Pennsylvania on an overnight work trip for a really exciting project (stay tuned for more details soon...), and feel like I finally found my travel look! It can be a struggle to pack for such a short trip, especially when you'll be in a colder airport and then back in the warmth […]
June 5, 2024
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Chris Cooks
The 3 Types of Olive Oil You Need in Your Pantry
Chris Cooks
June 5, 2024
The 3 Types of Olive Oil You Need in Your Pantry
Raise your hand if you keep one bottle of olive oil on hand and you use that one bottle for all of your olive oil needs. That's how many of us start out, me and Jules included. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, you shouldn't miss the opportunity to explore the nuances of olive […]
June 5, 2024
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Design
Ivy League: Our History with Climbing Vines
Design
June 3, 2024
Ivy League: Our History with Climbing Vines
Some things are just certain in life. And one of those is that I will always want more ivy. We inherited ivy with our house, and it has been pretty hardy overall. Ivy grows vigorously and has tendrils that grip onto surfaces like brick in such a beautifully dramatic way. But there are some things […]
June 3, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Italian Summer Pasta Salad (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)
Chris Cooks
June 2, 2024
Italian Summer Pasta Salad (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)
This recipe is a mixture of several pasta salads I grew up eating. It has an Italian flavor profile with lots of basil, tomatoes, Italian sausage and figs, but I add more texture and color with plenty of vegetables, some grilled, some raw. They're all chopped up to make a fresh salad that's an amazing […]
June 2, 2024
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Gift Guides!
Father's Day Gift Guide 2024
Gift Guides!
May 31, 2024
Father's Day Gift Guide 2024
A couple of years ago for Father's Day I got Chris something I knew he'd never get himself. I got him a barbecue cookbook, and inside were tickets to Barbecue University, a 3-day class at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina. Suffice to say he had the best time. But he wouldn't have done it without […]
May 31, 2024
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Lifestyle
Throwing an Outdoor Movie Night + My Ultimate Summer Family Flick List
Lifestyle
May 30, 2024
Throwing an Outdoor Movie Night + My Ultimate Summer Family Flick List
One thing I've been looking forward to ever since we put in a pool in the backyard is an outdoor movie night. It's like the ultimate summer experience, right?! Well this is the year we finally made it happen! We got a projector, a screen, our trusty pool floats, some glowing lights, and some floating […]
May 30, 2024
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Lifestyle
You Have a Grill, What's Next?
Lifestyle
May 29, 2024
You Have a Grill, What's Next?
Outdoor Kitchen Sources Chris here. As you probably know by now, I love cooking outside. It's my happy place. Like most people I started with a grill — which is kind of the baseline outdoor cooking tool for any homeowner or renter. A grill is a great investment for its versatility and ease of use. […]
May 29, 2024
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Design
Not-to-Miss Memorial Day Sales 2024
Design
May 27, 2024
Not-to-Miss Memorial Day Sales 2024
Memorial Day weekend is a great time to save big on furniture, appliances, rugs, and more, and we want to help you find the best deals! We've curated this list of our favorite retailers (and some big-ticket items with deep discounts) that you won't want to miss. Check back throughout the weekend as we update […]
May 27, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Best Hot Dog Toppings - The Ultimate Hot Dog Bar
Chris Cooks
May 26, 2024
Best Hot Dog Toppings - The Ultimate Hot Dog Bar
For someone who loves to cook things from scratch, you might be surprised to learn that hot dogs are my favorite food. There, I said it. And I stand by it. What really makes hot dogs fun are the toppings you can add to them - endless combinations, and a great way to serve a […]
May 26, 2024
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Entertaining
My 15-Minute Speed Cleaning I Do Before Guests Arrive
Entertaining
May 23, 2024
My 15-Minute Speed Cleaning I Do Before Guests Arrive
There's something so satisfying about a rapid fire clean-up round. If someone is coming over in less than 20 minutes, I've got a formula for speed cleaning that helps me feel like my space is welcoming, yet I'm not going to be hustling at the last minute. (Generally, I'm only focusing on the first floor […]
May 23, 2024
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Gift Guides!
The Best Birthday Gifts for Kids Ages 1-18
Gift Guides!
May 22, 2024
The Best Birthday Gifts for Kids Ages 1-18
I've had the idea for this post for — I'm not kidding — four years. I just wished there was a place that you could go when you needed a gift for a child of any age and get a recommendation. I don't want a hundred recommendations, I just want just a few really good […]
May 22, 2024
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Design
Brown Paint Colors I'm Loving for Interiors
Design
May 20, 2024
Brown Paint Colors I'm Loving for Interiors
There was a 10-year-period where everyone (including me) was doing black or almost-black rooms or walls. These days, we want something moody and romantic, but we want warmth back in our lives. We want the "grown-up" version of that look. If you are craving a rich, moody paint color that's a warm, inviting neutral, then […]
May 20, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Rotisserie-Smoked Leg of Lamb
Chris Cooks
May 19, 2024
Rotisserie-Smoked Leg of Lamb
Leg of lamb is such a dramatic dish. And if you're going to cook one, slow-roasted on a rotisserie in a smoke-filled grill chamber is about as good as it gets. There's just something about the way the smoke of a grill coaxes out so much flavor from lamb...it's incredible. I wanted to create a […]
May 19, 2024
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Lifestyle
The 3 Most Amazing Resorts We've Ever Been To
Lifestyle
May 17, 2024
The 3 Most Amazing Resorts We've Ever Been To
This post is not sponsored in any way. We paid full price and sought out all of these trips. All opinions and experiences are my own. I don't usually do travel posts because I'm such a homebody, but every now and then, we have an occasion worth celebrating that calls for a big trip. Most […]
May 17, 2024
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Cleaning & Organization
How to Spring Clean the Backyard with Just 5 Tools
Cleaning & Organization
May 16, 2024
How to Spring Clean the Backyard with Just 5 Tools
This post is sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement You know those projects that sort of linger in the background until someone is coming over? Like for instance, we knew we were going to eventually clean our outdoor patio furniture and prep the backyard for pool season. But it wasn't until we had a date on the […]
May 16, 2024
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Design
3 Things I Would Change About Our Outdoor Kitchen
Design
May 15, 2024
3 Things I Would Change About Our Outdoor Kitchen
Cooking has always been one of my favorite things to do for my family. And what makes cooking even more fun? When you're cooking outside. That's why when we designed our outdoor kitchen, I wanted it to be a place where I could create the most tasty meals using all of my favorite tools and […]
May 15, 2024
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Design
Unveiling Our Future Room Renovation Plans
Design
May 13, 2024
Unveiling Our Future Room Renovation Plans
It's hard to believe we're three years into designing our moody modern traditional home. Sometimes people will ask me, "What are you gonna do when you're done?" I can't think about that yet — I'm not even close! While I feel great about so many rooms in the house, some are still on the "to […]
May 13, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Smash Burger Tacos - The Best Way to Eat a Gluten-Free Burger
Chris Cooks
May 12, 2024
Smash Burger Tacos - The Best Way to Eat a Gluten-Free Burger
This is a great mash-up of two of my favorite things: burgers and tacos. It's also one of my favorite ways to serve burgers in my house, since Jules has food restrictions, and I'm just not a fan of gluten-free buns (convince me otherwise!). So that's why if I'm serving burgers to my family, this […]
May 12, 2024
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