Design
Essential Decor: Decorative Vases
Decor
Essential Decor: Decorative Vases
There was a time when I would use the smallest grocery store vases that came with the grocery store bouquets. You know what I'm talking about–the clear glass ones you hold onto for too long, but they really just collect dust. It wasn't until I upgraded my vases that I realized these are more than […]
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February 23, 2023
Design
3 Ways to Style Your Nightstand
Design
3 Ways to Style Your Nightstand
There was a time when we didn't even have a nightstand. We were young and in love, and a nightstand seemed far from necessary. (Really, we were stretching our dollars and making do with a little bedside stool, but wow, was it an upgrade when we finally scored two nightstands for the price of $25!) […]
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February 2, 2023
Design
5 Tips to Transition From Winter Decor to Spring Decor
Decor
5 Tips to Transition From Winter Decor to Spring Decor
"Silver-white winters that melt into springs; these are a few of my favorite things!" There couldn't be a more perfect way to describe what I'm feeling right now (besides the snow part). Everything about this season we're in feels fresh but also like limbo! I'm still very much in the design phase of our 2023 […]
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January 12, 2023
Design
10 Home Design Trends I'm Grasping onto in 2023
Design
10 Home Design Trends I'm Grasping onto in 2023
Forecasting home design trends is a tricky business (for me) because I never want "trends" to be the focus of what we do at CLJ. Above all, we really value individuality and uniqueness and hope to inspire all of you to LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE, regardless of the trends that come and go. With all […]
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January 9, 2023
Design
Make Tile the Focal Point In Your Home!
Mood Boards
Make Tile the Focal Point In Your Home!
With the recent reveal of Greta's bathroom, the obvious star of the show is the tile. That bathroom is dressed in gorgeous tile head-to-toe (our most intricate tiled space to date)! Oftentimes, I think tile is mistakenly seen as the supporting actor, but I always consider it to be the lead character. The tile you […]
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November 17, 2022
Design
When to Use an Ottoman | Design Tip!
Design
When to Use an Ottoman | Design Tip!
One of the most asked-for furniture links in our house is the ottoman in our bonus room! I don't blame you one bit because it's one of my very favorite pieces. We got it years ago for our basement family room, and even still, it's such a beautiful, functional piece of furniture! The bummer part […]
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November 11, 2022
Design
Paint Sheen Guide
Design
Paint Sheen Guide
Whenever we do a painting project, the follow-up questions we get are, "what color is that?" and "what paint sheen is that?" I'll geek out on paint colors and color theory another day, but today it's all about paint sheen. Selecting a paint sheen is just as important as selecting the color because it can […]
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October 5, 2022
Design
Everything we did, ate and saw in London
Design
Everything we did, ate and saw in London
Last week, Chris and I had the incredible opportunity to travel to London for work. We were invited by Williams Sonoma and William Morris and Co to preview their newest collaboration and the inspiration behind it. It was my first time in London and although it was a quick trip, they brought us all over […]
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September 27, 2022
Design
10 Ways to Mix and Match the CLJ x Loloi Rugs
Design
10 Ways to Mix and Match the CLJ x Loloi Rugs
With all the excitement around the launch of our new Loloi collections, so many of you asked if we were going to be doing another mix and match post! Well you're here! This is it. Humphrey Forest / Multi Rug | Vase | Fall Stems | Candle | Dining Table | Pendant | Chest | Lamp | Shade | Vase | Living Room Sources I have had the most fun playing […]
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September 20, 2022
Design
5 Simple Fall Decor Tips
Decor
5 Simple Fall Decor Tips
When it comes to seasonal home decor, I like to keep things fairly simple. My tips for making my home feel more cozy are simple enough to do in an afternoon (I did)! But most importantly, none of this is going to break the bank! In fact, I bet you can find most of this […]
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September 8, 2022
Design
The Hard Working Room in Your Home | Mudroom Mood Board
Mood Boards
The Hard Working Room in Your Home | Mudroom Mood Board
Every home needs to have a hard working utilitarian space to drop your things and go–a mudroom! Having a designated space that you're coming and going from every day is going to keep things at home running more smoothly! And that's what a mudroom is for. In addition to the dorm room mood board for […]
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September 6, 2022
Design
Design Tip! Plug in a Kitchen Countertop Lamp
Decor
Design Tip! Plug in a Kitchen Countertop Lamp
A few years back, I bought a thrifted lamp and I had the idea to use it on my kitchen countertops. I don't know exactly how it came to be, and it wasn't necessarily something I've seen before, but it felt right. In the evening, I love turning off the overhead lights and turning on […]
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August 18, 2022
Design
Comparing 10 Popular Countertop Materials
Design
Comparing 10 Popular Countertop Materials
We're making headway in the laundry room! The tile was laid, the cabinets are in, the wallpaper is up, and the light fixtures have been installed. The next thing to be done, (and the reason we're at a standstill) is install the countertops. I have been neck deep in countertop materials and so I thought […]
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August 17, 2022
Design
All of the Different Wallpaper I have Used
Design
All of the Different Wallpaper I have Used
In case you missed the announcement in our Love Letter, the wallpaper is officially installed in the laundry room, and I could not be ANY MORE IN LOVE! My ultimate goal for the laundry room was to create a space that is fresh, clean, bright, and a little utilitarian (the straight-laid tile floors definitely bring that). With […]
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August 1, 2022
Design
A Full Guide on Picture Lights + A Round-Up
Decor
A Full Guide on Picture Lights + A Round-Up
It is no secret I love the classic and elegant look a picture light can bring to a space. Remember when Chris hung one up in our living room this past winter? I do love to be a rebel and think outside the box, like using a picture light in our kitchen's built-in. However, the most recent […]
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July 27, 2022
Design
Changing the Function of a Room
Inspiration
Changing the Function of a Room
Recently, I came across an image of a beautiful room, engulfed in a mural, much like the study--but it was a formal dining room. It was so beautiful and I momentarily thought OUR STUDY COULD BE A FORMAL DINING ROOM. But, then I came back down to reality and the truth of the matter is--in […]
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July 20, 2022
Design
The Tile is in the Laundry Room!
DIY
The Tile is in the Laundry Room!
This project is sponsored by Lowe's. The tile is officially laid in the laundry room and I'm so in love! Let's see it from one more angle because why not? Floors this beautiful deserve to be shown off! Look at how much difference a checkered tiled floor can make! This new flooring is giving the […]
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June 27, 2022
Design
Evolution of the Dining Room
Design
Evolution of the Dining Room
If you subscribe to our Love Letter then last week you saw the newest update to the dining room that includes a one-of-a-kind Loloi vintage rug. When I originally unrolled that rug I knew it needed to go somewhere special and that the right place would eventually come to my mind. Pretty quickly I started […]
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June 21, 2022
Design
The Upstairs Bathroom Mood Board
Design
The Upstairs Bathroom Mood Board
I've been calling this Greta's bathroom, but it's not solely her bathroom really. Yes it's the one across from her room and she uses it the most, but it's also the main bathroom we use whenever we're hanging out upstairs (which is frequent). Therefore, I wanted it to feel feminine, but also classic and clean […]
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May 31, 2022
Design
Brass Rails in the Kitchen
Design
Brass Rails in the Kitchen
From the very beginning, Stoffer Home Cabinetry designed our kitchen hutch, including these brass rail details that I've been drooling over (see the full plans here). This whole corner is definitely a whole moment within the kitchen and can't you see why? I love having a designated place to display our serving platters and copper […]
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May 10, 2022
