Design
Our Christmas Kitchen
Decor
Our Christmas Kitchen
This post is sponsored by West Elm Our kitchen is truly the heart of our home and so I always find myself wanting to add a touch of holiday decor in there--sometimes even first! It feels easier to deck a window rather than a whole tree (although we promised the girls we'd do that this […]
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November 21, 2018
Design
The Cabin Kitchen Plans & Mood Board
DIY
The Cabin Kitchen Plans & Mood Board
This post has been a long time in the making and a long time coming and for me, at least, it was worth the wait and the patience for that--this is it--feeling. With every project we tackle, I start with what I know and then add to it until it feels right and then it usually […]
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November 20, 2018
Design
New Carpet in the Cabin Loft!
Decor
New Carpet in the Cabin Loft!
This post is sponsored by Lowe's. Friday, Chris and I spent the day up at the cabin working on the kitchen and the loft. It was the first time in months that we were there working with no contractors present. It was rejuvenating and motivating and the fact that we're seeing so much progress is making […]
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November 19, 2018
Design
Fun Games to Play over the Holidays
Inspiration
Fun Games to Play over the Holidays
Are you a game person/people? We have friends over almost weekly to eat, chat and play games and it's become one of our favorite, very chill, traditions. But over the Holidays, it seems like everybody becomes game people--and isn't that fun!? Here are a few of our favorites: Monopoly Deal --probably 100x more fun than regular Monopoly Skip-Bo […]
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November 15, 2018
Design
Finding the Perfect Lamp for the Living Room and FINALLY Tackling the Honey Oak Game Cupboard at the Bottom of the Stairs.
Decor
Finding the Perfect Lamp for the Living Room and FINALLY Tackling the Honey Oak Game Cupboard at the Bottom of the Stairs.
This post is sponsored by Rejuvenation We are hosting a Friendsgiving this weekend and a bunch of family for Christmas next month and while I'm overall pleased, content, comfortable, happy (!!) with the state of our home now, finally, after 5 years of renovating--there were a couple small things that I wanted to add/do before […]
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November 14, 2018
Design
The Big 40% off World Market Furniture Sale! + My Holiday Picks
Lifestyle
The Big 40% off World Market Furniture Sale! + My Holiday Picks
This post is sponsored by World Market World Market is having their big 40% off furniture sale with code FURNDEAL--and the prices are insane! Sofas, dining tables and sectionals for less than $500! My favorite leather chair (pictured below!) is just $259--normally $429. If you've been eyeing something, now is definitely the time to pounce. […]
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November 5, 2018
Design
October Favorites
Decor
October Favorites
Happy November! I've seen so many of my favorites looking back on the past month and sharing their top ___ favorite finds/things and I thought I'd jump on board. October was full of pumpkin patches and strict dieting (#hashimoto's oy!), but also some pretty incredible finds and family moments. Here are my top 13 October […]
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November 2, 2018
Design
First Look at our Cabinet Line with Semihandmade! (Plus, Which one We'll Be Using in our Cabin Kitchen)
Design
First Look at our Cabinet Line with Semihandmade! (Plus, Which one We'll Be Using in our Cabin Kitchen)
Today is a very exciting day for us. I briefly mentioned back in this post about all the major finishes in the cabin, that we had been working on our own cabinet line with Semihandmade for over a year now. We were hoping to launch this fall, but we have decided to push it to […]
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October 22, 2018
Design
The One Surprising Thing We Would Change about our Bathroom
Design
The One Surprising Thing We Would Change about our Bathroom
We've been using our newly remodeled master bathroom for 5 months now and it still feels like a dream. Almost every day, either Chris or I comment on how wonderful, beautiful, functional or worth it it was. All the painstaking planning really paid off. Even still, we often get asked (mostly by others gearing up for their […]
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October 16, 2018
Design
A Gallery Wall of Favorite Toys for the Playroom (+ a Coupon Code to Mixtiles!)
Art
A Gallery Wall of Favorite Toys for the Playroom (+ a Coupon Code to Mixtiles!)
This post is sponsored by Mixtiles. There's a special offer for ALL of our readers at the bottom of the post. There has always been a blank wall in the corner of the playroom that I've been meaning to tackle, but just kind of waiting for inspiration to strike. And then last week, I thought, what if […]
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September 25, 2018
Design
Our Samsung Frame TV - An Unsolicited Review
Decor
Our Samsung Frame TV - An Unsolicited Review
Last month we used the awkward nook in our bedroom to add an electric fireplace. We've loved the new vibe, but also knew that we wanted a TV above it, as well. We've actually had a TV in this little corner for the past couple years, but with such an improvement in that space, we […]
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September 20, 2018
Design
Our Annual House Video Tour 2018
Design
Our Annual House Video Tour 2018
Every year, we film a house tour video (usually in the fall) to capture our home in that moment of time. Last year, neither our bathroom or closet was done, our bedroom was still dark, our playset was unpainted, our desk in the office was still super tall, our outdoor kitchen didn't exist, our reading […]
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September 19, 2018
Design
My 5 Simple Rules for Fall Decorating Under $30
Decor
My 5 Simple Rules for Fall Decorating Under $30
(Our back deck from last October, right here). This weekend, I started getting our home dressed for the upcoming season. Fall kicks off officially this week and while I'm not a big seasonal decorator, there are 5 little things I like to do that help it reflect the changing of the seasons. Just like I […]
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September 17, 2018
Design
Do You Have a Bath Mat? + A few favorites
Decor
Do You Have a Bath Mat? + A few favorites
When we finished our bathroom a couple months ago, I couldn't believe how many people asked about a bath mat! To be completely honest, we'd either throw down a towel before stepping out of the shower or just dry our feet and step out one foot at a time. But recently, instead of continuously going […]
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September 11, 2018
Design
All the Major Finishes in the A-frame Renovation
Projects
All the Major Finishes in the A-frame Renovation
Big renovations started on our A-frame at the beginning of August and by the end of September, I think/hope all the major players will be in place. It's going to be another busy month up there but I thought I would give you a big update on everything that has been done and will be done […]
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September 10, 2018
Design
Our Charly Sofa is on Sale!
Decor
Our Charly Sofa is on Sale!
Once a year, every September, Interior Define has their annual 15% off sale and it's happening right now! It includes everything on their site, but of course we're most excited that the Charly line we designed with them is discounted until September 20th. We have the 91" sofa in Rain, but the length is completely […]
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September 6, 2018
Design
Olive Trees are the new Fiddle Leaf Fig
Decor
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 […]
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September 5, 2018
Design
How I Find the Best Deals on eBay
Decor
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 […]
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August 24, 2018
Design
A Great Small Space Table, Two Ways
Decor
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 […]
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August 15, 2018
Design
Chris Loves Julia Design Services
Decor
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 […]
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August 9, 2018
