Recipes
Salmon with Lemon Pepper Sauce
Recipes
August 12, 2018
Salmon with Lemon Pepper Sauce
Lemon pepper salmon is a pretty common dish, though it usually refers to salmon sprinkled with a premade lemon pepper seasoning. Though I've had my share of that version, and don't mind it at all, this is the version I prefer. A perfectly cooked salmon portion, with a sauce of cream, roasted peppers, and lemon […]
August 12, 2018
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: August 10, 2018
Casual Friday
August 10, 2018
Casual Friday: August 10, 2018
This has been a roller-coaster week! First of all, thank you SO much for the overwhelming response to the CLJ Design Services we launched with Modsy yesterday! It's honestly such a dream come true and something we've been working for months on. To see so many of you just as excited has been so rewarding. […]
August 10, 2018
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Decor
Chris Loves Julia Design Services
Decor
August 9, 2018
Chris Loves Julia Design Services
Back in the day, I offered design services and made mood boards for the masses and as much as I loved it (it's one of my true passions!), each one took me about 12-15 hours and I could only take a handful of clients a month because of the time investment I wanted to put into […]
August 9, 2018
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DIY
Half Off the Handheld Vacuum I Can't Live Without
DIY
August 7, 2018
Half Off the Handheld Vacuum I Can't Live Without
This post is sponsored by eBay! It was during our long road trip to Lake Tahoe over the fourth of July, and all the car messes 3 little girls can make, and sitting on crumbs as I moved from chair to chair trying to keep everyone happy, that I announced, "As soon as we get […]
August 7, 2018
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Projects
Our Plans for the Cabin Basement
Projects
August 6, 2018
Our Plans for the Cabin Basement
Last week marked the real beginning of renovations up at the cabin. Even though we have brought up a few furniture piecesbrought up a few furniture pieces, and even built the reading nook in one of the bedrooms, it's still felt very much on hold because of the heating and cooling issues up there (and all […]
August 6, 2018
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Recipes
Keto Coconut Shrimp & Creole Cocktail Sauce
Recipes
August 5, 2018
Keto Coconut Shrimp & Creole Cocktail Sauce
Fun fact, coconut shrimp is delicious. Funner fact, it's super easy to make. And this keto version will help any keto'ers stay on track with their healthy fats, without having to miss out on any of the amazing flavor this dish is known for. A delicious island-inspired classic, with a little Southern flair. Keto-friendly and […]
August 5, 2018
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Lifestyle
Weekend Sales!! August 4, 2018
Lifestyle
August 4, 2018
Weekend Sales!! August 4, 2018
Serena & Lily : Huge Tent Sale 30-70 % off! (UPDATE! TAKE AN EXTRA 15% OFF THE PRICES BELOW WITH CODE ADD15) My picks: Reed Metal Pendant comes in brass, black, gray or white on sale for $69 (was $148)) Camden Pillow Cover on sale for $29 (was $88) Marrackech Rug on sale for $259 (was […]
August 4, 2018
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: August 3, 2018
Casual Friday
August 3, 2018
Casual Friday: August 3, 2018
The biggest thing that happened this week is our baby girl turned 1. The emotions hit me harder than I expected. The first birthday of our older two girls felt like a big celebration. A sigh of relief. We made it! We did it! She's alive! Polly's first birthday felt like a lump in my throat that […]
August 3, 2018
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Projects
How We DIYed Our Built-In Grill
Projects
August 2, 2018
How We DIYed Our Built-In Grill
This post has been a long time coming. Saber Grills sent us one of their 4-burner Elite grills two years ago. Shortly after it arrived, I hurt my back and the project was postponed. Winter rolled in and the grill, along with cabinets, drawers and doors, sat in our garage for months. Then last summer […]
August 2, 2018
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Decor
How I Make Our Bed
Decor
July 31, 2018
How I Make Our Bed
This post is sponsored by Linen Market: an eBay exclusive. There are three things that I do every morning that vastly improve the outcome of my day. First is go to the gym or work up a sweat--even if it's just 30 minutes! The second is get ready for the day. Working from home, I […]
July 31, 2018
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Lifestyle
Everything We Learned from Our Big Yard Sale
Lifestyle
July 30, 2018
Everything We Learned from Our Big Yard Sale
If you follow along on Instagram Stories, you probably saw that we had a huge yard sale this weekend. We haven't done one for probably five years (or more!), but we knew for the last couple months that it was coming. It was time. How do you know? Well for us, when we pulled out […]
July 30, 2018
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Recipes
Chris Cooks: Grilled Steak Tacos
Recipes
July 29, 2018
Chris Cooks: Grilled Steak Tacos
Steak tacos, but perhaps in a way you haven't had them before. This is a quick, veto-friendly meal (when using lettuce as opposed to tortillas) that will be perfect for dinner with family or friends. If you don't have a grill, try using a grill pan on your stove top instead. You'll be surprised at […]
July 29, 2018
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Idaho Rambler
The Reveal: Our Primary Bathroom is Finished!
Idaho Rambler
July 25, 2018
The Reveal: Our Primary Bathroom is Finished!
We've been dreaming of this day since we moved into our home 5 years ago. Our bathroom was the very last project we completed and it feels amazing to be done! While we have been anxiously waiting and saving to tackle this space for years, we've been putting plans in motion since last October and […]
July 25, 2018
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Chris Cooks
Have You Ever Been Part of a Progressive Dinner?
Chris Cooks
July 20, 2018
Have You Ever Been Part of a Progressive Dinner?
Be sure to check out the great offer below from Blue Apron, who has sponsored this post. We love hosting dinner parties, but even when you switch up the menu every time it can often feel like the same ol' same. If you're ever in that boat and looking to shake things up, try a […]
July 20, 2018
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Lifestyle
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks
Lifestyle
July 19, 2018
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has been going on for card holders for a little while, but public access opens Friday, the 20th! Over the past week, I've gone through almost the whole sale and picked out all my favorite pieces and the best sales in anticipation. This shower curtain looks a lot like the one […]
July 19, 2018
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DIY
Installing our IKEA Pax Wardrobes (plus, Tips for Planning and Shopping for Pax!)
DIY
July 18, 2018
Installing our IKEA Pax Wardrobes (plus, Tips for Planning and Shopping for Pax!)
The last time we talked about our closet, we showed you our plans to install IKEA's Pax system. We used their planner online--which is a lifesaver for so many reasons, but the best part is you can change your mind and change it all around. After our initial plans, we took some of your feedback […]
July 18, 2018
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Lifestyle
Amazon Prime Day 2018 | The Best Picks
Lifestyle
July 16, 2018
Amazon Prime Day 2018 | The Best Picks
It's Amazon Prime Day! The sale officially starts at 3pm ET (noon pacific) today and goes for 36 hours, and will feature so many deals (I heard more than a million!) but the truth is not all of them are actually great deals--so we'll be scouting out the sale and sharing our favorites as updates to this post, […]
July 16, 2018
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DIY
How To Make your Grout Look New in an Afternoon for $10
DIY
July 12, 2018
How To Make your Grout Look New in an Afternoon for $10
This post is sponsored by Lowe's. We've partnered with them to share how-to's, from easy to elaborate. This one is an easy one! In preparation for summer guests, some of our friends were talking about replacing their tile in one of their bathrooms, because it looked "so dingy". When we looked at it, we realized, […]
July 12, 2018
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DIY
Our Moody A-frame Bedroom with Cozy Layers
DIY
July 10, 2018
Our Moody A-frame Bedroom with Cozy Layers
We have lots of family coming in from out of town this month, so before Chris and I skip town ourselves tomorrow (we were invited to America's Mart in Atlanta!--will anyone else be there?), we spent yesterday finishing up the main floor bedroom at our cabin (that we actually only half painted and threw a […]
July 10, 2018
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Inspiration
What Will Be the Design Style of our A-frame?
Inspiration
July 9, 2018
What Will Be the Design Style of our A-frame?
We hear all the time, "I can't wait to see what the design style will be in your cabin!" Which seriously warms my heart. While we have been enjoying our cabin and even tackled a couple small projects there (check out the reading nook here!), the big demo starts July 30th! A lot of our […]
July 9, 2018
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