Decor
Olive Trees are the new Fiddle Leaf Fig
Decor
September 5, 2018
Olive Trees are the new Fiddle Leaf Fig
I've noticed more and more small-leaved trees trending in interiors. Olive Trees are the new fiddle leaf figs and I'm loving the significantly smaller leaves which feels so fresh! I don't think Fiddle Leafs are going anywhere but it's fun to see how these trees add a completely different vibe to a room. I love the olive […]
September 5, 2018
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DIY
Our 'Win The Weekend' Series is Live!
DIY
September 4, 2018
Our 'Win The Weekend' Series is Live!
Back in June, we flew to Des Moines, IA on two separate occasions for 5 days at a time to film a fun online DIY series with Better Homes & Gardens called Win the Weekend. The series shows easy projects you can tackle in just two days to make over a bedroom, living room, basement […]
September 4, 2018
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DIY
Chris Cooks: Sausage & Peppers
DIY
September 2, 2018
Chris Cooks: Sausage & Peppers
This is a dish that is good to have in your back pocket, because of how versatile it is. Rich flavors, but also amazingly light due to being mostly vegetables. Pair with pasta, polenta, rice, or just eat as-is. Watch the full video for this recipe. A simple dish that can be turned into a […]
September 2, 2018
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Lifestyle
A Master List of all the Labor Day Sales
Lifestyle
August 31, 2018
A Master List of all the Labor Day Sales
Happy Long Weekend!! We're taking a breather. Enjoying some fresh air and family and picking out new carpet for the loft at our A-frame! There are so. many. sales happening right now and every minute a new one lands in my inbox. I'll be sharing lots of favorites on my Stories over the weekend, but […]
August 31, 2018
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DIY
How to DIY a Built-In Electric Fireplace
DIY
August 30, 2018
How to DIY a Built-In Electric Fireplace
This project is part of a paid partnership with Lowe's. Most homes (just ours?) have that awkward corner or space that just doesn't seem to have much use, or don't decorate well. These areas often benefit most from custom, built-in elements, and with fall approaching fast, we decided to add a built-in electric fireplace to […]
August 30, 2018
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DIY
5 years of our Living Room
DIY
August 29, 2018
5 years of our Living Room
We are celebrating 5 years of living in and renovating and loving our home. It's hard to believe it's been 5 years, but then I think about all the milestones we've hit while living here (we brought home 2 babies!) and all the changes we've made and it's crazy we haven't lived here longer. Last night, we […]
August 29, 2018
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Projects
Fixing A Toilet That Wouldn't Flush (Without Tearing up the Entire Bathroom)
Projects
August 28, 2018
Fixing A Toilet That Wouldn't Flush (Without Tearing up the Entire Bathroom)
It's been just about a year since we finished the girls' bathroom (see all the afters right here!), but while we were tackling our own bathroom renovation, there was a solid month that we thought we were going to have to tear it up and start over. It was a dark time and if it […]
August 28, 2018
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DIY
A More Budget-Friendly Version of our Master Bathroom
DIY
August 27, 2018
A More Budget-Friendly Version of our Master Bathroom
A few weeks ago, we revealed all of the after pictures of our master bathroom and then a week later, we tallied up every last invoice and receipt and shared how much it actually cost. Since then, we have received countless messages and DMs requesting a "low version" of our bathroom (similar to what we did for […]
August 27, 2018
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Recipes
Chris Cooks: Thai Tomato & Basil Soup
Recipes
August 26, 2018
Chris Cooks: Thai Tomato & Basil Soup
Tomato basil soup is a classic, and always a staple around here when summer draws to a close. This version takes advantage of Thai ingredients that still work really well with the dish's traditional flavors. Watch how to make this soup. A classic, dressed up with Thai flavors that might just turn this soup into […]
August 26, 2018
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DIY
Weekend Sales
DIY
August 25, 2018
Weekend Sales
West Elm U-Shaped Storage Sectional $1,299 (was $2,497) Upholstered Ottoman $199 (was $499) 62" Buffet $358 (was $1,199) Slope Leather Swivel Office Chair $223 (was $449) Slope Upholstered Office Chair $173 (was $349) Leather Office Chair $300 (was $599) Outdoor 2-Piece Sectional $1,099 (was $2,198) Glass Faceted Chandelier $196 (was $394) 81" Leather Sofa $1,398 […]
August 25, 2018
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Decor
How I Find the Best Deals on eBay
Decor
August 24, 2018
How I Find the Best Deals on eBay
This post is sponsored by eBay. I've been finding the best things for our home on eBay lately for a steal, and I wanted to share a little bit about how I find them! Our most recent eBay purchase was this WORX all in one multi tool we have been using non-stop. It's a wheelbarrow, dolly, comes […]
August 24, 2018
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DIY
How to Epoxy a Garage Floor
DIY
August 23, 2018
How to Epoxy a Garage Floor
This post is part of a paid partnership with Lowe's. Our garage has been a bit neglected over the past few years. It has served as a catch-all for everything project related, with random clean times here and there where we were actually able to park our cars inside it. But now that we've finished almost […]
August 23, 2018
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DIY
Back To School | Home Style
DIY
August 21, 2018
Back To School | Home Style
Letterboards are all over Instagram (and yet somehow I didn't put them on this list!), so that can only mean one thing--the start of school is among us. It starts tomorrow for us and I rounded up a few things to motivate, organize and decorate your home for the season. (Back to school is totally […]
August 21, 2018
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Recipes
Chris Cooks: Seafood Bake with Avocado Butter Sauce
Recipes
August 19, 2018
Chris Cooks: Seafood Bake with Avocado Butter Sauce
If you're familiar with what a clam bake is, don't compare this to that. This is closer to a low country seafood boil, but is done with vegetables, wrapped in tin foil and baked in the oven. And yes, it's keto-friendly and super yummy. Though I use snow crab legs, you could use clams instead, […]
August 19, 2018
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Lifestyle
Weekend Sales
Lifestyle
August 18, 2018
Weekend Sales
Here are all the best sales of the weekend! You can use the arrows to the left and right of the products to see more of my favorites, or click through the linked text to see everything on sale! Hope you find something good! West Elm Up to 40% off Upholstery JavaScript is currently disabled […]
August 18, 2018
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: August 17, 2018
Casual Friday
August 17, 2018
Casual Friday: August 17, 2018
Last week, I added a few new save and splurge items to my skincare routine I wanted to share. A couple months ago, I tried Lancome's micellar water as a makeup remover/toner. It worked well, but it was also $40 and I didn't feel like it was that good. So when it ran out I was looking […]
August 17, 2018
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DIY
Adding a Fireplace to our bedroom?
DIY
August 16, 2018
Adding a Fireplace to our bedroom?
We don't show the other side of our room very often, mostly because we still haven't really figured it out. A couple years ago, we added a TV to the relatively small recessed wall section and despite what all of those studies say, WE LOVE HAVING A TV IN OUR ROOM! We don't have cable, but we […]
August 16, 2018
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Decor
A Great Small Space Table, Two Ways
Decor
August 15, 2018
A Great Small Space Table, Two Ways
This post is sponsored by World Market. They are having a big 30% off furniture sale with code FURN30. My picks are at the bottom of the post! We recently hired my nephew, Jordan, to be our full-time videographer! More and more of our sponsors are wanting video content and we wanted to amp up […]
August 15, 2018
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DIY
Before and After: Our Closet and the Ikea PAX Wardrobes That Made it
DIY
August 14, 2018
Before and After: Our Closet and the Ikea PAX Wardrobes That Made it
Our closet is installed, trimmed out and loaded up and I'm so excited to share all the after photos with you today. (Psst! There's a video tour inside the closet and every other drawer in the bathroom on CLJTV right here). While we went all out in our bathroom, as you may have read in […]
August 14, 2018
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Projects
How much did the bathroom renovation cost? A full budget breakdown.
Projects
August 13, 2018
How much did the bathroom renovation cost? A full budget breakdown.
A few weeks ago, we revealed our master bathroom makeover (check out the post here if you haven't already!). We just tallied up all the invoices and expenses for our bathroom renovation and we wanted to share a full budget breakdown with you today! Well, to be honest, I don't know if we "wanted" to, […]
August 13, 2018
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