Lifestyle
How We've Used Melamine Over the Years
Lifestyle
May 10, 2024
How We've Used Melamine Over the Years
We divvy out chores in my household, and honestly, the kids have loved to help from a young age. When Greta was 2 or 3 she started unloading the dishwasher, just because that's what she saw us doing. Now it's Polly's chore to set the table for dinner because our older two girls walk the […]
May 10, 2024
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Entertaining
6 Outdoor Entertaining Musts
Entertaining
May 9, 2024
6 Outdoor Entertaining Musts
We're ready to have people over in our backyard space now that it's so nice out in North Carolina, and it reminded me of the elements that I think really create that perfect outdoor setting for guests. Outdoor entertaining, to me, is really about making people feel comfortable and special. Here are a few things […]
May 9, 2024
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Design
Project Update: The Primary Bathroom Has a NEW Plan
Design
May 8, 2024
Project Update: The Primary Bathroom Has a NEW Plan
It's been over a year since we started designing our bathroom. We were working with a company for the cabinetry, and they came up with two different layouts. We selected one, tweaked it a bit and chose a lot of the finishes...annnnnd honestly we could never quite give the final "go ahead." This led to […]
May 8, 2024
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Design
Our Exterior Window Trim Color Reveal! (And the Whole Process of How We Finally Decided)
Design
May 5, 2024
Our Exterior Window Trim Color Reveal! (And the Whole Process of How We Finally Decided)
It’s been over a year in the making, but our exterior windows have been replaced and now painted!!! (The interior of the windows are black and the exterior we opted for paintable so we could paint them whatever color we wanted!) I have a slew of photos to show you, and I feel like the […]
May 5, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Cucumber Crunch Salad
Chris Cooks
May 5, 2024
Cucumber Crunch Salad
If you're in need of a side dish that comes together in about 10 minutes, this cucumber crunch salad is your dish. The flavor is on point and it always gets rave reviews. Plus it can be made and served in the same bowl, making clean-up a breeze. Serving Bowl | Serving Spoon Set This […]
May 5, 2024
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Sales
Curating All the Best Spring 2024 Way Day Sales
Sales
May 4, 2024
Curating All the Best Spring 2024 Way Day Sales
Full Kitchen Sources | Gold Barstools | Pot Filler | Workstation Sink | Faucet Today marks the start of Way Day, one of the best sale days of the year on Wayfair other than Black Friday! And the bonus? Everything ships free! I love seeing the prices drop on some items I've been eyeing (hello […]
May 4, 2024
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Design
Mood Board: Sunroom Furniture (Inspired by The Biltmore)
Design
May 3, 2024
Mood Board: Sunroom Furniture (Inspired by The Biltmore)
We visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville last month, and one of the first things that you see (that made me stop in my tracks) is the atrium. It's a grandiose space with curved wood beams and architectural elements overhead. It's lush with greenery and illuminated by the sun and rugged iron lanterns. It just […]
May 3, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Recipes You Can Make For Mom On Mother's Day | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
May 2, 2024
Recipes You Can Make For Mom On Mother's Day | Chris Cooks
This year for Mother's Day, I wanted to share with you some delicious dishes you can make for your mom, your wife, or any mother figure in your life to show some love and gratitude. Now, since I do 90% of the cooking in our house, Mother's Day is just a regular day of cooking, […]
May 2, 2024
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Decor
The Case for Armoires and Wardrobes
Decor
May 1, 2024
The Case for Armoires and Wardrobes
The alternative title to this blog post was "That's Armoir-e" to the tune of the Dean Martin song "That's Amore." What can I say? I just love them. Armoire | Pendant Light | Leaf Branch | Jules Lagoon/Brick Rug | Loafers Why I Love Armoires For years, built-ins have been the "gold standard" that people […]
May 1, 2024
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Design
Rounding Up My Favorite Moody Lanterns
Design
April 29, 2024
Rounding Up My Favorite Moody Lanterns
It's been three years since we moved into our home and one year since we did our exterior renovation, but there are still a few outside updates to make. One of those is replacing the front porch lights. They are so massive — I've never had such big lights!! They came with the house, and […]
April 29, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Golden Milk Ice Cream (Dairy-Free)
Chris Cooks
April 28, 2024
Golden Milk Ice Cream (Dairy-Free)
The health benefits of spices are nothing new, but I do love researching facts about them. For instance, recent research on turmeric has shown that one compound is associated with anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antioxidant properties. I've shared my golden milk recipe, which is of course based on the traditional Indian beverage that's been around for […]
April 28, 2024
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Fashion
A Sunny Outlook: The Best Sunglasses for Spring
Fashion
April 27, 2024
A Sunny Outlook: The Best Sunglasses for Spring
The other day, I was talking to Chris about what I've learned about sunglasses over the years. I have a prominent nose with a hump, and I was today years old when I realized that I don't like my glasses to fit above the hump on my nose. So a low-bridge fit is best for […]
April 27, 2024
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House Tours
Our Spring 2024 House Tour in Photos
House Tours
April 26, 2024
Our Spring 2024 House Tour in Photos
You know you're in April when every week I try to schedule our house tour to be filmed, we get clouds and showers. Plus, our contractors decided to start installing the windows on the same week we wanted to photograph, so we literally were working around ladders. (All the behind-the-scenes drama that you don't see!) […]
April 26, 2024
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House Tours
Our Spring 2024 House Tour Video!
House Tours
April 25, 2024
Our Spring 2024 House Tour Video!
It's always so much fun to do a house tour video for you to see things you may not catch when looking at photos. It feels like hosting a bunch of friends over to see what you've done to the place — without the clean-up afterwards....only lots and lots beforehand. As much as this house […]
April 25, 2024
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Gift Guides!
Mother's Day Gift Guide 2024
Gift Guides!
April 24, 2024
Mother's Day Gift Guide 2024
The way I love to express my adoration most is through gift giving. When I'm reminded of someone when I see something, I can't help but get it and sometimes I can't even wait for a special occasion. So to say, putting together gift guides — especially for Mother's Day — is an act of […]
April 24, 2024
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Design
Revealing Our New Black Interior Windows
Design
April 22, 2024
Revealing Our New Black Interior Windows
Even when we moved into our home three years ago we knew we would have to replace our windows. The seals had been broken on some of them, and they were fogging up. It took us a while to get to that project on our list (plus we knew we had to budget for it), […]
April 22, 2024
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Chris Cooks
Best Hot Sauces 2024: Reviews & Recommendations
Chris Cooks
April 21, 2024
Best Hot Sauces 2024: Reviews & Recommendations
Over the years I've talked about my love for hot sauces, which has raised some questions about which ones I use, when I use them, etc. So today I'm bringing the heat with the best hot sauces of 2024. I'll start with some of the most popular hot sauces that people know and love, and […]
April 21, 2024
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Fashion
My Honest Review of Activewear from Girlfriend Collective, Adanola, Alo and more
Fashion
April 20, 2024
My Honest Review of Activewear from Girlfriend Collective, Adanola, Alo and more
Beyond Yoga Shorts | Beyond Yoga Tank | Nike Socks | New Balance 9060 | Nike Free Metcon 5 I always want to be up on what's new. I want to be sure I'm recommending things that are fresh, but also the best. And there's definitely different brands for different people. The algorithms must be […]
April 20, 2024
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round up
My Outdoor Planter Round-Up (And Why We Don't Have a Garden)
round up
April 19, 2024
My Outdoor Planter Round-Up (And Why We Don't Have a Garden)
I am really inspired by a mix-and-match approach when it comes to outdoor planters. I don't want all of my furniture in one room to match; I want it to look collected. I feel the same way about collecting pieces outside. Mixing and matching outdoor planter materials can make for beautiful arrangements. Shop This Corner […]
April 19, 2024
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Design
"The Jewelry on Your Cabinets": How to Choose Hardware Styles
Design
April 18, 2024
"The Jewelry on Your Cabinets": How to Choose Hardware Styles
In our past homes, I've always mixed knobs and pulls on hardware whether it comes to a kitchen or a bathroom. But then when we remodeled our kitchen with Jean Stoffer, she used four different types of hardware! It really opened up my mind to the beauty of breaking the mold, giving each cabinet set […]
April 18, 2024
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