Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

Casual Friday

Casual Friday: Buying Furnishings that Work in Every Room, House Problems by year, My Lash Secrets, A fun new game and MORE!

June 19, 2020


Have you ever even seen our "music room"?! Maybe not. Probably not because up until yesterday the electricity hasn't worked in the room. We were finally able to have an electrician come back to look at the wiring and get it working and I feel like I'm seeing the space for the first time! This space is directly under our new closet. It was the former owner's formal dining room and used to have a soaring, double-story ceiling. Now it has a 9' ceiling and is a sort of center/walk through room in between the entry and living room through one arch and dining room through the other and I have visions of making it a beautiful little jewel box of a room. With paneling and a bold color on the walls that I think will be a nice break from the white and neutral trim in the adjacent spaces.

I'm dying to paint this room--seriously, give me an hour!--but we have a few other projects to finish up first. Until then, it's become a collection of a few furnishings and decor from other areas of the house. The sconces that didn't work in the dining room. The knock-off Eames chair that was in our office (and our living room at one time). The shearling stool that I've moved around all. over! Art that I haven't hung leaned against the wall...but now I strangely love the look. One of my favorite things is not only rearranging furniture and decor within a room but trying it in different spaces in the house! It really keeps things fresh and fun for me. My advice is to stick to your distinct style and color palette so almost everything you bring into your home can work in multiple areas--which can be a great thing for "shopping the house" but can be a bad thing, when you end up robbing an entire room to furnish another. *cue nervous laughter.*

Other fun things this week!

An age-related homes problems chart that's worth taking a look at. And hey, we can vouch for the stucco problems from the 90s. Eeks. 

5 things that aren't allyship (and what you can do instead)

• Have you played Speechless? We recently played with a small group of friends and we were all dying laughing. It's like the best version of charades you've ever played. Every man for

Do you believe that people are doing their best?

• I have been getting a lot of questions about my lashes again lately. Still using (and loving) this eyelash serum--I think I'm on month 8 of the same tube!--and this mascara forever and ever.

• Biker shorts are definitely one of those trends that I thought I would definitely pass on. And yet, I just ordered these.

10 health resolutions to make this summer

• Have you seen Jeffrey Dungan's book, The Nature of Home: Creating Timeless Houses!? He sent us a signed copy after we chatted about our exterior and I have never consumed a coffee table book so much over the last 2 weeks. It's eye-candy to the extreme!

This instagram account puts a smile on my face every day. Like, EVERY day.

 

 

filed under: 
— Hide Comments
+ ShowComments
What do you think?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Any other links to the Eames inspired chair? It doesn’t look like the link works anymore! Thanks in advance!!

  2. You mentioned paneling — we are considered doing this in our “jewel box” room — but, didn’t know if it was acceptable to do in only one room?? Any thoughts on guidelines to follow?

  3. We have a real Eames chair from the 1980’s. We did not know what it was...we just thought it was a nice chair. My husband got it from a man he helped take care of. I saw it in one of your Instagram posts and thought it was cool that we have that same chair. So I looked it up...Yikes!! Didn’t realize how much they are worth!!

  4. I clicked on the link for your lash serum, but i couldn’t find what you use. Only a brow serum. Is there a better link to use? Thanks.

  5. How do you like the knock-off Eames chair? I've always loved that chair but a real one isn't in our budget and I worry about the quality of the knock-offs, especially since those aren't cheap either!

What We're

Loving

Right Now

What We're

Loving

Right Now

Looking for our favorite things? A place to shop our home room by room, or just catch up on what Julia's wearing / loving right now? Browse the CLJ shop
Shop All

Love Stories

Love Where You Live

In an industry that often feels designed to make you discontent, we want this to be place you come for inspiration, ideas, and encouragement to make the space you're already in feel like home.
Read All Posts
let's break this thing up

BROWSE BY CATEGORY

01

Portfolio

Befores, afters, mood boards, plans, failures, wins. We’ve done a lot of projects, and they’re all here.
read more
02

Projects

We have a long-standing relationship with DIY, and love rolling our sleeves up and making it happen.
read more
03

Design

Even when you don’t want to rip down a wall, you can make that space in your home better. Right now.
read more
hello world!

looking for inspiration?

Beautifully wrapped traditional presents stacked in a doorway
Gift Guides!

Holiday Gift Guides for Everyone in Your Life {2024}

Remember the thrill of unwrapping a gift that felt just right? Let's bring that magic back this holiday season!! Our curated gift guides for 2024 are filled with thoughtful picks that will make your loved ones feel special. That's what it's all about, after all. Whether you're shopping for your main guy, your clutch coworker, […]
Modern traditional kitchen with marble island and gold barstools
round up

The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Holiday Hosting

This post is sponsored by Wayfair. By the time Cyber Monday rolls around, I've usually grabbed the Christmas gifts I plan to buy for others and have moved on to home decor (my other favorite thing to shop for). My head is spinning with ideas on what my home needs for holiday parties on the […]
Sales

The Best Black Friday + Cyber Monday Deals in 2024

We collected all of the best deals of the holiday season—from tech to home decor—in one place for easy reference. Whether you want the lowest price on one of the best gifts of the year or you have a furniture item in your cart waiting for a discount, we’ve rounded up our recommendations. We're also […]
A white dish of peppermint brownies next to a red & white tea towel
Chris Cooks

Holiday Peppermint Brownies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Baking Dish | Striped Dish Towel (similar) I have a few recipes that are perfect for the holidays, and this is one of them. I make a really delicious brownie that can be made gluten-free and dairy-free, but you won't even know it's missing those elements when the peppermint flavor hits. It's really simple, and […]
Learn With Us
Want to do what we do? Get the tools, mentorship, and training to be a Good Influencer professionally.
Learn More
Looking for Something?

SEARCH THE BLOG

We've been doing this since 2009 and we've posted a whopping 24145+ blog posts and counting. You might need a little help searching, huh?

Can We Send You Our Love Letter?

Another way for us to stay in touch! Joining our weekly newsletter gives you access to exclusive content, never-before-seen photos, your questions answered, and our favorite DIYs. Sign up below!

hello world!
Follow Along on Instagram
Welcome to our online community where we've posted home, DIY, style, renovations, and family since '09. Renovating our #cljmoderncottage in Idaho and headed for new adventures in Raleigh, NC. #cljfam #cljtransformations
© 2024 Chris Loves Julia, LLC
PRIVACY POLICYTERMS & CONDITIONSAFFILIATE DISCLAIMERSITE CREDITCOMMUNITY GUIDELINES