Design
Tearing Up The Stairs
Inspiration
Tearing Up The Stairs
Well, the downstairs of our home is officially unliveable for the next couple weeks. Last night, we got all of the old carpet out in preparation for installing new baseboards before the new carpet gets in. We owe you a big update on everything else that has been happening down there--we've been busy with recessed lighting […]
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March 2, 2016
Design
A Source for Entry Door Shopping + Choosing Ours
Sourcing & Planning
A Source for Entry Door Shopping + Choosing Ours
In October, we got a new entry door hardware because our handle actually broke off. Chris fixed it no less than 3 times and it just kept falling off, which didn't make us feel very safe. Weird. But after we finally got a new slick modern black set from Schlage, I couldn't bear to put it […]
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February 24, 2016
Design
Ashley's Music Room Mood Board + E-Design is Back!
Mood Boards
Ashley's Music Room Mood Board + E-Design is Back!
In the past few months I've started taking on some e-design clients and a few local, in-home clients, too. It's a big reason why I've recently closed my Etsy shop and stopped freelancing for Houzz. I've really wanted to pursue helping others with their homes and it has been so fun connecting with other people […]
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February 23, 2016
Design
A Custom Sectional for Downstairs at an Attainable Price
Decor
A Custom Sectional for Downstairs at an Attainable Price
The sectional hunt for the playroom was a bit of a rollercoaster but it ended in such a happy place. None of it will make sense though without this extremely awful photo of our downstairs. Let's call this the before photo. I use this photo I dug up on my phone because you can see […]
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February 18, 2016
Design
Really Great Pillowcases & Shams (Hint: You can Skip the Duvet!)
Decor
Really Great Pillowcases & Shams (Hint: You can Skip the Duvet!)
We also get so many questions about our bedding. We recently added a large turkish pillow (from here) in the center and it brought everything together. But the real tip I can give about creating a similar look would be to look for interesting pillowcases or shams. While I love a simple white duvet and […]
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February 12, 2016
Design
A Family-Friendly Guide to Decorating
Decor
A Family-Friendly Guide to Decorating
When it comes to decorating, I often hear the term "baby-proofing" synonymous with putting everything away until the child is old enough to not break things. While I fully support locking cabinets full of cleaning supplies or plugging sockets for especially curious children, I don't believe your home has to change drastically when you welcome a […]
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February 4, 2016
Design
Bringing Wall-To-Wall Carpet Back
Inspiration
Bringing Wall-To-Wall Carpet Back
We have been ironing out details of our downstairs renovation over the past two weeks. Lowe's jumped on board to sponsor a lot of the big construction components we have planned and one of their corporate partners, Stainmaster carpet, was eager to work with us, too after hearing about our plans to carpet the whole […]
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January 29, 2016
Design
At Home With Chris Loves Julia
Decor
At Home With Chris Loves Julia
Our Joss & Main sale is live right here! It's been three years since our last Joss & Main sale and it has been so fun to work with them again over the past few months putting together a curated collection inspired by our home. If you haven't heard of Joss & Main, they are […]
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January 26, 2016
Design
15 Amazing Vintage Rugs Under $1000 For Sale Right Now
Decor
15 Amazing Vintage Rugs Under $1000 For Sale Right Now
After my post earlier this week about all of the rugs in our house, I had a lot of inquiries about vintage rugs that are for sale right now. One-of-a-kind rugs are just that, there's only one! So when you love it, snatch it up! Here are 15 for sale around the web right now […]
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January 14, 2016
Design
An Unexpected Source For Playroom Storage + A High/Low Option!
Cleaning & Organization
An Unexpected Source For Playroom Storage + A High/Low Option!
Rug | Pouf | Chairs | Table | Lights Not much has changed visually since the last playroom update. We moved the television up to our bedroom (bliss!): And we smashed that outdated mantle off of the fireplace. So now things are looking worse, as they tend to do with renovations. But! Behind the scenes, […]
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January 13, 2016
Design
All Of Our Rug Sources
Decor
All Of Our Rug Sources
I spend a lot of time answering source questions, especially "Where did you get that rug!?", so I thought I'd compile a post with direct links to where we got each and every rug (this is the kind of post that will be updated over time). The rug in our living room is the 10x14 […]
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January 12, 2016
Design
Our Home 2 years In: Video Tour!
Decor
Our Home 2 years In: Video Tour!
We love to do a video tour every so often so we can compare it to our last tour and see how far we've come, but it's also nice for you readers to get an idea of how everything flows together. I was surprised to look back and see we haven't done a video for […]
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January 4, 2016
Design
Pros and Cons of Open Concept Living
Design
Pros and Cons of Open Concept Living
I grew up in Pittsburgh in a very colonial style home where each room was its own room, and there were doorways--wide doorways, but doorways--leading into the living room and dining room and even the kitchen had its own doorway. It always felt charming and intimate to me, but I never knew anything else until […]
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December 14, 2015
Design
Living Room Update + Sources!
Decor
Living Room Update + Sources!
We've been making a few little updates around the house over the past couple months in preparation for two big, exciting things coming up in the beginning of next year. The spaces that were almost there, but not quite--like the living room--got a few finishing touches. Like, our first ever actual coffee table. And new pillows after […]
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December 11, 2015
Design
Christmas Around the House 2015
Decor
Christmas Around the House 2015
I'm not one that enjoys holiday decorations in every nook and cranny of the house. It makes me claustrophobic, and I find Christmas music does more for bringing cheer this time of year than anything. BUT! A few, thoughtful, festive decorations go a long way in making our home feel a little more merry. Here's […]
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December 8, 2015
Design
A Video Tour Inside Our Kitchen Cabinets
Design
A Video Tour Inside Our Kitchen Cabinets
Ever since we finished our kitchen a couple months ago, I have been surprised how many of you have requested to see inside all of the cabinets! It made me laugh at first, because I didn't realize that was a thing. But then I noticed our friends and family poking around when they would come […]
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December 3, 2015
Design
Tips For A Successful Kids' Table
Decor
Tips For A Successful Kids' Table
Entertaining and dinner parties are huge this time of year. We've been invited to a few adult-only gatherings and some big family affairs, too! Dinner parties at our place are usually kid-friendly since we have kids and most of our friends have kids, too. So when Wayfair asked me if I would put together some […]
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December 1, 2015
Design
Patio Zen
Decor
Patio Zen
This year has been a growing year for me. I have taken on a lot of extra freelancing and started to work for a big interior-inspiration website nearly full time. About half way through, I was so overjoyed with all of the opportunities but also feeling a little overwhelmed, too. My sister, Victoria, who still […]
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November 23, 2015
Design
A Gift Guide for The Home Lover + Giveaway!
Decor
A Gift Guide for The Home Lover + Giveaway!
We generally post gift guides closer to Black Friday, but when Lulu & Georgia asked if I would be interested in curating a gift guide for the Home Lover as a part of their 12 Days Of Giveaways, I jumped at the chance. It's taken Chris a few years to realize that the best gifts […]
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November 9, 2015
Design
The Evolution of The Entry + $500 to Minted
Art
The Evolution of The Entry + $500 to Minted
Our entry has evolved so much over the two years that we have lived here (check out the full evolution over on Instagram today! @chrislovesjulia), probably more than any other space, and with each tweak it gets functional for us and more beautiful, too. Most recently, we swapped out the mirror for a full length […]
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November 5, 2015
