Projects
Our Plans for the Cabin Basement
Last week marked the real beginning of renovations up at the cabin. Even though we have brought up a few furniture piecesbrought up a few furniture pieces, and even built the reading nook in one of the bedrooms, it's still felt very much on hold because of the heating and cooling issues up there (and all […]
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August 6, 2018
Sourcing & Planning
18 Incredible Lighting Sources on Etsy
Surprise! Etsy is an incredible source for...lighting? It's true. When I posted on Friday about a source on Etsy a friend and I came across for her bathroom lighting, so many of you asked for more. And hey, we aim to please around here. Not only are these lights, generally, hand-made from real people or […]
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February 27, 2018
Art
Ep 55: CLJ Q&A - Over-Improving Your Home, Choosing Art, Painted Stripes, Two-Story Living Spaces
Art
Ep 55: CLJ Q&A - Over-Improving Your Home, Choosing Art, Painted Stripes, Two-Story Living Spaces
We've added a Q&A episode on our previous "off" weeks, so there's a new podcast for ya every Monday! 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 that come from real listeners, they are […]
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January 22, 2018
Casual Friday
Casual Friday + Our Hanging Chairs
School's out, the warm weather has finally arrived and we're soaking up every second over here. This also means we have a lot of outdoor projects and posts coming up including building a big front porch swing, an outdoor kitchen, adding a play set to our yard (more on that in a minute), a look at the […]
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June 2, 2017
Sourcing & Planning
The BIG Plans for Faye's Nursery
I made the large letter art for Faye's nursery (easiest, cheap tutorial right here) shortly before she was born and it's been such a defining part of her room. But this weekend, we took it down to make room for something new... EEeee! We're spilling a few more details including how long it took us this time, how […]
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February 6, 2017
Inspiration
How to Find Product Sources on Pinterest
I shared this cool trick I discovered on Pinterest on my Instagram story, but since those disappear after 24 hours, and have had a few questions about it, I decided to share it here, too. So many times, our favorite inspiring spaces on Pinterest, are full of droll-worthy products and pieces that really make the space and […]
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October 10, 2016
Sourcing & Planning
A Really Good, Modern Exterior Fixture for under $20
Well, we haven't painted the brick yet, but this week, we did make a tiny (both in price and in size) update that made the front of our home a little more visually appealing. The light that's just about over my head in the photo above used to be an outdated brass number (see below) that is […]
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August 31, 2016
Inspiration
On Open Concept Living + Multi-Purpose Spaces
Hope you're having a good Memorial Day! We have a day of yard work ahead of us followed by a big BBQ with some friends--our first one on our deck! Whatever you're doing today: paying respects to loved ones who've passed, yard work, a road trip to some dreamy cabin, a day at the lake--we […]
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May 30, 2016
Inspiration
Finding Your Home Style
How would you describe your home style? What about your personal style? Are the two related? The fourth episode of The Chris Loves Julia Podcast is live (links for listening at the end of the post!) and we tackle this question we get all the time in a way that only three best friends (when two […]
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May 23, 2016
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
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
Sourcing & Planning
An Exterior Light Facelift
Although there's so much going on inside, we try to spend time every week making sure our exterior stays maintained. We actually have some rather large plans for our backyard space, but that will have to wait until next year. Nowadays, we're just happy to keep the lawn mowed and the flower beds weed-free, but […]
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August 5, 2015
Sourcing & Planning
Insert Hammock Here
There's a little grove of four trees on the north side of our yard that was inhabited by an old fire pit for who knows how long. We knew we wanted to tear that thing out--although we'd love to add a firepit elsewhere on our property, the idea of a fire in the middle of […]
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July 14, 2014
Sourcing & Planning
Wood Dipped Bench + $100 Giveaway!
We got this bench a while ago, and refinished it beautifully and it sat in our last home just fine. And then we moved here and somehow it got put outside one day and then it just stayed there day after day until it looked like this: So sad. The funny thing is, as worn […]
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July 1, 2014
Sourcing & Planning
Fencing: How much does it cost?!?
We have been busy the past couple weeks nailing down a lot of details pertaining to the upcoming fencing project for our yard and we have learned so much. Fence jargon--it exists! Our search to find something similar to our inspiration photo started out rough. A nearby fencing company with something very similar to our […]
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June 25, 2014
Inspiration
Good Fences Make Sane Parents
Our next major project is something we've been on the fence about for 9 months. To fence or not to fence. We need a fence for Charly (and most recently, Gretaaaaaa!!!). We knew that when we first purchased this house. But, our neighborhood is so beautifully open, we didn't want to move in and change all that […]
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June 11, 2014
Sourcing & Planning
Making Joint Decorating Decisions
The very first piece of furniture Chris and I ever bought together was a large, off-white sectional. We walked into the store, saw it, sat on it and decided to buy it--it being the floor model because that's all our still-in-college funds could afford. The sectional was huge, u-shaped, and our apartment was small. We […]
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September 9, 2013
Sourcing & Planning
Djembes, Rothkos, and Jute Rugs--Oh My!
Over the past couple months, we have been in cahoots with Joss & Main curating a collection that reflects Chris and I and our style and our home and where we're headed. They are so nice over there. The thing is, our favorite bloggers-our blog mentors-have curated sales for Joss & Main, and to be […]
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April 9, 2013
Sourcing & Planning
I Guess We're Gonna Get Our Hands Dirty.
Well, we didn't win that $75K exterior makeover we were pining for, but someone much more deserving did (Congrats Pohls!). Also, I have given up on yard crashers coming to the rescue (not really, but I heard if you act unsure they are more prone to picking you. eeeep.) So now, we are taking matters […]
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June 21, 2012
