Projects
The New (Tentative) Bathroom Layout
Projects
January 10, 2018
The New (Tentative) Bathroom Layout
We are diving into our master bathroom remodel and want to be completely transparent and share all the details as we go for a few reasons; first, a bunch of you have reached out saying that you're tackling a remodel, too, and are looking to us for some guidance. Second, it's actually a very overwhelming […]
January 10, 2018
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DIY
10 Free (or nearly free) Things You Can Do To Refresh Your Home Right Now.
DIY
January 9, 2018
10 Free (or nearly free) Things You Can Do To Refresh Your Home Right Now.
It's a new year and, if you're like me, as soon as all the holiday decor comes down and gets put away you feel an itch to clean, organize and refresh every inch of your house! But in my own rush to redo, I've learned it doesn't have to cost a dime! Here are 10 […]
January 9, 2018
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Lifestyle
Ep. 53: CLJ Q&A Character, Focal Points, Mini Renos and Wood!
Lifestyle
January 8, 2018
Ep. 53: CLJ Q&A Character, Focal Points, Mini Renos and Wood!
While our podcast usually airs every other Monday, this year, we are adding a special Q&A episode on the former off weeks--we're calling...waiting for it...CLJ Q&A! It rhymes. These episodes are shorter (we're shooting for under 30 minutes) and still have all the same fun and banter, but we answer YOUR questions! Although these are specific questions […]
January 8, 2018
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday + Our Favorite Games!
Casual Friday
January 5, 2018
Casual Friday + Our Favorite Games!
This year, my whole family was able to get together after Christmas, with sisters flying in from Mexico and Pittsburgh. We partied hard, filling every day with food, games, playing with the babies, bouncing from house to house to cabin, to the movies. In fact, I told Chris, it feels like we did everything over […]
January 5, 2018
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Decor
The Space Heater, Sound Machine and Video Monitor we use in Polly's Nursery
Decor
January 4, 2018
The Space Heater, Sound Machine and Video Monitor we use in Polly's Nursery
The three questions I seem to get over and over about our nursery are regarding the sound machine, video monitor and what space heater we recently added. So I figured it would be beneficial to put together a quick post outlining each so it can live permanently somewhere and not just in my instagram stories. […]
January 4, 2018
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Projects
2018 Reader Survey
Projects
January 4, 2018
2018 Reader Survey
It's that time again! We want to hear from you. We need to hear from you. These anonymous reader surveys (100% anonymous!) help us not only understand and get to know a little bit about who checks in here every day, but it also guides our content and sponsor decisions. If you wouldn't mind taking just a […]
January 4, 2018
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Projects
The Projects on Deck for 2018!
Projects
January 3, 2018
The Projects on Deck for 2018!
It's a shiny new year which means we have a fresh list of project dreams we'd like to complete. We love sharing these lists at the beginning of the year--for 7 years and counting now! Here's the first one we shared way back in 2011--to not only give you a peek into what you can […]
January 3, 2018
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Cleaning & Organization
How I Organized and Streamlined Our Cleaning Supplies, Once and For All.
Cleaning & Organization
January 2, 2018
How I Organized and Streamlined Our Cleaning Supplies, Once and For All.
This post is sponsored by Grove Collaborative--there's an exciting giveaway for ALL of our readers at the bottom of the post! It's a new year! A fresh start! And although we only have a handful of big projects left in our home (more on that later this week), this year, I want to work on […]
January 2, 2018
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DIY
12 Projects We Knocked Out in 2017
DIY
December 29, 2017
12 Projects We Knocked Out in 2017
1. The Guest Room. We finished our guest room first thing this year--and I love that we have been able to host so many guests this year. Whether for weeks at a time, or an overnight--it's been nice to send our family and friends to their own space where it's quiet. While I love this […]
December 29, 2017
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DIY
Painting Over Red
DIY
December 19, 2017
Painting Over Red
This post is sponsored by HANDy Paint Products. A few years ago, right before Christmas, I convinced my parents to buy the home right next to ours. It's honestly been a dream! We love having them so close, they love to be near their granddaughters and frequently, we love to show our appreciation for all […]
December 19, 2017
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DIY
Ep 52: How To Get a Free Roof, Plus Our 2017 Project Report Card
DIY
December 18, 2017
Ep 52: How To Get a Free Roof, Plus Our 2017 Project Report Card
Last time the ceiling in our basement was coming down, this time it's the entire roof! Well, kinda. We're starting off this episode with some cool things we've learned about insurance companies, roofing companies and how the stars can align to get you a new roof. Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Happening This Week: Getting […]
December 18, 2017
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Casual Friday
Casual Friday: December 15, 2017
Casual Friday
December 15, 2017
Casual Friday: December 15, 2017
Two weeks ago, I found my trusty handheld magnifying mirror (I got when I was 18!) cracked in the garbage. Our three year old said, it was broken so she threw it away--hmm! I didn't realize how often I used it until it wasn't there--like, every day. Almost at the same time Simple Human asked […]
December 15, 2017
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Inspiration
Named Best Renovation Blog by Domino Magazine!
Inspiration
December 14, 2017
Named Best Renovation Blog by Domino Magazine!
A few weeks ago, we were named Best Renovation Blog by Domino Magazine!!! Thank you for everyone who nominated and voted for us. And especially for enduring all the rough pictures knowing there is always an after coming for the last 9 years! That’s at the core of what we do and what we love […]
December 14, 2017
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Design
My Favorite Photo & Video Editing Apps
Design
December 13, 2017
My Favorite Photo & Video Editing Apps
I preach it often--the best, most well-received photos across platforms are going to come from your actual camera. (I use this camera, and just upgraded to this lens (it's ridiculously good)--but used the stock lens that came with it and a 50 mm lens for YEARS and did just fine. This wireless SD card is also […]
December 13, 2017
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DIY
7 Christmas Storage Hacks + Video!
DIY
December 11, 2017
7 Christmas Storage Hacks + Video!
This post is sponsored by Lowe's. A few weeks ago, we had the fun opportunity to shop Lowe's Christmas decor (it's almost all 50% off now!) to put together a tree and decorations (that we later were able to donate to a family in need) for a Christmas Storage Hacks video using items you can […]
December 11, 2017
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Gift Guides!
The Complete 2017 CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 137 Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Gift Guides!
December 9, 2017
The Complete 2017 CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 137 Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Over the last few weeks, we have shared 9 gift guides consisting of over 137 gift ideas for everyone on your list! Whew! We create these gift guides out of our own shopping lists with people in our own lives in mind, so we have loved hearing the wonderful feedback on every gift guide--and hope […]
December 9, 2017
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Decor
CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 16 Gifts for the Home & Host
Decor
December 8, 2017
CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 16 Gifts for the Home & Host
Whether you're trying to think of a gift for your BFF or partner or sister who'd rather buy a pillow than a shirt (any day!!), or you're headed to a party and don't want to go empty handed, this list is perfect, with prices ranging from under $15 and up! 1. A marble fruit bowl she'd […]
December 8, 2017
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Decor
Christmas Around Our Home
Decor
December 6, 2017
Christmas Around Our Home
I love this time of year, but to be honest, sometimes it makes me feel claustrophobic in my own home. To the point where on December 26th I'm ready to take the decorations down--and I do! It's not too merry of me. I was sure there was another way. This year, I really focused on […]
December 6, 2017
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Decor
New Low Back, Modern Spindle Chairs for the Dining Room!
Decor
December 5, 2017
New Low Back, Modern Spindle Chairs for the Dining Room!
We got new dining chairs! We had our last beige eiffel chairs (I put a picture near the bottom of the post for you!) for three years and still loved them for how easy they are to wipe down, but were itching for a change. Over Thanksgiving, we hosted 30 Marcums and had to pull […]
December 5, 2017
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Lifestyle
Ep 51: Holiday Traditions, Bathroom Reno in a Week & We Have Water Damage!
Lifestyle
December 4, 2017
Ep 51: Holiday Traditions, Bathroom Reno in a Week & We Have Water Damage!
We just finished a week long bathroom renovation in the Pugmire's home, and it turned out super awesome. We talk about how that project came about, who foot the bill, and the purpose behind it. We also talk about some of the flack we received because of some of the design elements, and our thoughts […]
December 4, 2017
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