DIY
Chris Cooks: Classic Marinara Sauce
DIY
October 14, 2018
Chris Cooks: Classic Marinara Sauce
I always have a few cups of this sauce in my freezer, because it can be used for dozens of quick, delicious dishes. And when you make the sauce yourself, you get to control the salt and sugar content, which equals more health to you. Equipment used: Cutting Board Knife Cast Iron Pot Wooden Spoon […]
October 14, 2018
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Cleaning & Organization
A Task a Day to Get Your House Completely Holiday Ready by Thanksgiving
Cleaning & Organization
October 13, 2018
A Task a Day to Get Your House Completely Holiday Ready by Thanksgiving
This post is sponsored by eBay Why isn't Fall cleaning more of a thing? There's so much emphasis around Spring Cleaning, but for me, the urgency, appreciation and desire for a deep cleaned house comes stronger in the fall. With all the holidays and house guests right around the corner, I love to buckle down […]
October 13, 2018
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: October 12, 2018
Casual Friday
October 12, 2018
Casual Friday: October 12, 2018
Hardware | Fruit bowl | Cutting boards | Glass canister | Equivalents Print | Acrylic Frame | Pumpkin Toffee Candle | Green bowls | Salt Cellar | Pots & Pans • Idaho got really cold this week--30s and 40s most days. Those first brisk days are always fun (ask me again in January--ooof), but when we were getting […]
October 12, 2018
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Projects
The Wood Floors at our Cabin
Projects
October 10, 2018
The Wood Floors at our Cabin
This week, our contractors finished installing the new wood floors on the main level of our cabin and it CHANGED EVERYTHING. We really debated and mulled over flooring options before landing on these. We wanted something rustic (because, hey, it's a cabin), but all the dark options felt TOO rustic and almost cliche. We went […]
October 10, 2018
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DIY
16 High-Impact DIY Projects Under $100 from our Archives
DIY
October 8, 2018
16 High-Impact DIY Projects Under $100 from our Archives
We've done thousands of DIY projects over the near decade we've been blogging. But some of our most favorite ones fall in the quick, cheap and easy. Here are 16 of our favorite easy, but high-impact DIY project that won't break the bank. Hanging Herb planters in the kitchen. 2. DIY Raised Feeding Station using […]
October 8, 2018
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Recipes
Chris Cooks: Pumpkin Chili
Recipes
October 7, 2018
Chris Cooks: Pumpkin Chili
It's October, and pumpkins are lining everyone's doorstep. The unfortunate thing is many of these pumpkins are thrown away after rotting in the cold, instead of realizing their full culinary potential. This chili doesn't just use pumpkin because it's that time of year and we put pumpkin in everything. The pumpkin adds so much creaminess […]
October 7, 2018
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Other Makeovers
Painting The Doors at the Cabin + A big Sneak Peek at the new BLACK Exterior
Other Makeovers
October 2, 2018
Painting The Doors at the Cabin + A big Sneak Peek at the new BLACK Exterior
This post is sponsored by HANDy Paint Over the last week, the exterior of our cabin has been getting a new, slick black paint job. We hired out that part of the painting to avoid getting up on the nearly vertical 25 ft. ladder and we found a crew that would do it all for […]
October 2, 2018
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Recipes
Chris Cooks: Sweet Potato Hash & Eggs
Recipes
September 30, 2018
Chris Cooks: Sweet Potato Hash & Eggs
This is one of the more requested breakfast dishes around here. I'm not a big fan of sweet breakfast foods, but this hash is more savory than sweet, with a comforting flavor. Some things I used: Cutting Board Knife Cast Iron Pan Wooden Spoon Mixing Bowls Bowls A filling and tasty breakfast that's good enough […]
September 30, 2018
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DIY
Weekend Sales! September 29, 2018
DIY
September 29, 2018
Weekend Sales! September 29, 2018
Crate&Barrel is having a Wustof sale. Some of our favorite knives that we have! Target save 30% on home office, media & entryway furniture Urban Outfitters save 20% on shoes AllModern planter sale + extra 15% off with code ACTFAST American Eagle 25% off with code HECKYES Bloomingdale's 25% off items labeled friends & family + […]
September 29, 2018
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Health & Beauty
Life Lately with Hashimoto's
Health & Beauty
September 28, 2018
Life Lately with Hashimoto's
I've struggled to know when or where or how to share that I've been struggling. Because I don't want this space to be about that. I want to talk about easy things like fall decor or picking an exterior paint color (okay, that's kind of hard), or even controversial things like faux plants. Ha! But […]
September 28, 2018
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DIY
How to Repair, Prep and Restain a Wood Deck
DIY
September 27, 2018
How to Repair, Prep and Restain a Wood Deck
This post is sponsored by Lowe's. Decks built using dimensional lumber are super affordable, but they can also take quite a beating. If you have a deck that is due for a new coat of stain or has fallen out of repair, like our friends', here are some tips for fixing, prepping and staining that […]
September 27, 2018
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Projects
Cabin Update - Exterior Stain & New Fireplaces
Projects
September 26, 2018
Cabin Update - Exterior Stain & New Fireplaces
Up to now, "progress" in the cabin has looked more like destruction. Lots of things needed to be ripped out and redone, as a lot of the previous updates weren't exactly up to code. Would you like an example? You'd like an example: That's one of the bigger ones. A huge no-no. This is the […]
September 26, 2018
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Art
A Gallery Wall of Favorite Toys for the Playroom (+ a Coupon Code to Mixtiles!)
Art
September 25, 2018
A Gallery Wall of Favorite Toys for the Playroom (+ a Coupon Code to Mixtiles!)
This post is sponsored by Mixtiles. There's a special offer for ALL of our readers at the bottom of the post. There has always been a blank wall in the corner of the playroom that I've been meaning to tackle, but just kind of waiting for inspiration to strike. And then last week, I thought, what if […]
September 25, 2018
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DIY
How to Patch Holes in Drywall, Large and Small
DIY
September 24, 2018
How to Patch Holes in Drywall, Large and Small
I hear from a lot of people that have a major fear of putting a hole in their walls. Don't let a hole keep you from hanging art or curtains or mirrors or anything else! And at the same time, don't let a large hole dictate where something hangs just because you aren't sure how […]
September 24, 2018
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Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks: Moroccan Chicken & Rice
Chris Cooks
September 23, 2018
Chris Cooks: Moroccan Chicken & Rice
If you're ever around Julia when I tell her this is what we're having for dinner, without exception you will hear her say, "That is my absolute favorite thing you make." The flavor is rich and warm and perfect for cooler weather (or anytime, really), and it's just a comforting meal. Paired with cardamom-scented rice, […]
September 23, 2018
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Lifestyle
Weekend Sales! September 22, 2018
Lifestyle
September 22, 2018
Weekend Sales! September 22, 2018
Our bed is 20% off with code FRIENDS. Target up to 25% off home items + an extra 15% off furniture with code FALL15 JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Wayfair 5-day price drops up to 70% off Urban Outfitters up to 40% off bedding, print shop, tapestries + […]
September 22, 2018
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: September 21, 2018
Casual Friday
September 21, 2018
Casual Friday: September 21, 2018
So much progress was made on the cabin this week! I'm actually having trouble sleeping because so much is happening at one time and being not right in the middle of it is both very exciting and also a little nerve-wrecking. The main fireplace is completely framed in, the HVAC is done and the floors […]
September 21, 2018
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Decor
Our Samsung Frame TV - An Unsolicited Review
Decor
September 20, 2018
Our Samsung Frame TV - An Unsolicited Review
Last month we used the awkward nook in our bedroom to add an electric fireplace. We've loved the new vibe, but also knew that we wanted a TV above it, as well. We've actually had a TV in this little corner for the past couple years, but with such an improvement in that space, we […]
September 20, 2018
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Design
Our Annual House Video Tour 2018
Design
September 19, 2018
Our Annual House Video Tour 2018
Every year, we film a house tour video (usually in the fall) to capture our home in that moment of time. Last year, neither our bathroom or closet was done, our bedroom was still dark, our playset was unpainted, our desk in the office was still super tall, our outdoor kitchen didn't exist, our reading […]
September 19, 2018
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DIY
How to DIY an Art Ledge
DIY
September 18, 2018
How to DIY an Art Ledge
This post is in partnership with MINWAX®. Ever since we made the art ledge in our living room four years ago, we've loved seeing them pop up in so many of your homes. They are such a functional way to display art, but finding one that is the perfect size for that wall in your […]
September 18, 2018
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