Cleaning & Organization
My Storage Hack for Organizing Christmas Decorations
Every year when I pack up the decorations after Christmas, I collect all of the garlands together in one box, I get all the candlesticks together in another box, and all my nativity sets go into their own box. We label the boxes "garlands," "candles," "nativity sets,"...which seems great until you remember that you have […]
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December 16, 2024
Holiday
Christmas Around Our Home 2024
Every year I say I’m going to do less when it comes to the holidays...I’m going to decorate fewer rooms. But then I go and decorate even more rooms than usual! I guess I can't explain it any other way other than the Christmas spirit overtakes me! (Visit our CLJ Holiday Shop for some of […]
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November 25, 2024
Gift Guides!
Target Gifts Under $30 That Will *Definitely* Impress
This post is sponsored by Target It's the gift-givingest time of the year — and I have something to confess. Every year, I forget someone. It's true: In the holiday hustle, I have forgotten my sister's new partner or my neighbor or a cousin (who, in my defense, was not supposed to be in town). […]
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November 24, 2024
Holiday
Fun Christmas Advent Calendar Ideas {Printable}
I mentioned last week that nostalgia is back in a big way this season, and nothing is sweeter than the holiday family tradition of filling an advent calendar with little treats, coins, or activities. It makes the countdown to Christmas feel so special! Chris Loves Julia 3-D Advent Calendar | Pinecone Taper Holders | Brass […]
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November 14, 2024
Decor
Home (Decor) for the Holidays
Our recently launched CLJ Shop is all abuzz with excitement for our gift guides (it's our FAVORITE time of the year!). But since our homes give main character energy too, we had to shine the light on holiday decor we're loving as well. We picked the most gorgeous, elegant, traditional decor we could find from […]
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November 8, 2024
Holiday
Which Holiday Window Candles Are Right for You?
When it comes to decorating for Christmas, it doesn't feel like I've really "finished" the task until there are candles in each window. The glow at night is just the most classic, nostalgic holiday feeling. But now there are so many kinds of window candles to choose from—and some are better for certain situations than […]
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November 7, 2024
Decor
The 5 Holiday Trends That I'm Loving for 2024
This is such a fun time of year to see what's out there for holiday trends. For one thing, bows have been everywhere lately, and they’re here to stay. I mean, bows are made for the holidays—you can put a bow on anything to make it feel festive! However, while I've had a flocked tree […]
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November 6, 2024
Decor
The Best Holiday Finds at Wayfair
This post is sponsored by Wayfair We bought this gorgeous, extremely realistic tree from Wayfair in 2019. It may be my best Christmas find ever because it has moved across the country with us, and it's the first thing we decorate every year (and that last thing we put away when the season is over). […]
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October 30, 2024
Holiday
The Very Best Advent Calendar Gift Sets of 2024
I just love receiving and giving advent gift calendars. They are truly the gift that keeps on giving. If you’re unsure what to get your best friend or your sister or a secret Santa, don't worry. There are advent calendar gift sets for every interest or focus, from food and beauty to stationery and socks. […]
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October 26, 2024
Fashion
Dressed in Red, White & Blue
When it comes to my Fourth of July outfit, I like to let my preppy side come out. There's nothing like a classic red-and-white stripe. I love a slightly oversized American flag sweater or top, and I'm dipping into the boxer short trend a little bit — what can I say? They're so comfortable, I […]
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June 25, 2024
Gift Guides!
Easter Basket Gift Guide to Surprise the Littles
Every year, I love putting together a sweet basket of goodies for my girls to celebrate Easter. This year, it kind of snuck up on me as Easter is the Sunday after spring break, and we planned a trip over that week. Hopefully I can have their baskets ready, so we can walk into the […]
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March 14, 2024
Decor
Easy ways to infuse Valentine's Day Around the House
Valentine's Day isn't really a holiday that we... decorate for. I mean, I know people do! But the last time I remember Valentine's day decor it was my teacher putting up window clings in Elementary school-- not really the vibe for our house. Still, I've found simple, subtle ways to romanticize our home for February's […]
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January 25, 2024
Holiday
2023 Christmas Recap: What we gave, what we got, what we did and how low energy was the best energy.
Holiday
2023 Christmas Recap: What we gave, what we got, what we did and how low energy was the best energy.
Although the Christmas decorations have all been packed away, we're still on a high from our holiday break. It was a pretty special year, not only because it was my parents' first Christmas in North Carolina, but Chris's parents decided to fly out for a week, as well! My in-laws stayed in our guest house […]
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January 6, 2024
Entertaining
How to entertain out-of-town guests at the holidays
A friend of mine recently called me for ideas for hosting her in-laws, who will be in town for the holidays for four days. Together, we brainstormed what works when it comes to entertaining out-of-towners (aka it's fun but low stress for you and not too tiring). We came up with a comprehensive list for […]
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December 14, 2023
Holiday
Christmas Around Our Home 2023
Some years I'm so eager to deck the halls, and some years it seems like an overwhelming feat. This year was one of the latter, BUT, we made a day of it with the help of our team and before we knew it, the house was dripping in garland and bows. We didn't make many […]
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December 4, 2023
Decor
5 Christmas Decor Trends I'm Excited About
As I've been decorating my own home for Christmas, I've been keeping an eye on some emerging Christmas decor trends. It's always exciting to see how trends evolve, especially during the holidays. Here are five trends that have caught my eye—perfect for adding a fresh touch to your holiday decor this year. 1. A Potted […]
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November 29, 2023
Holiday
The Art of Holiday Gift Wrapping
There's something undeniably magical about taking the time to make your presents feel as unique and intentional on the outside as they are on the inside, especially during the holiday season. I remember years when I didn't put much thought into holiday gift wrapping. I'd just grab whatever paper was on hand and scribble a […]
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November 21, 2023
Holiday
Deck The Kitchen With Kitschy Christmas Decor
Every year, I look forward to decorating one of my favorite corners in my home—the kitchen shelves! This year, I pulled out all the kitschy Christmas decor I had and styled a little moment, and I'm obsessed. There's just something so nostalgic about gingerbread houses, Santa ceramics, and all things snowmen, don't you think? I […]
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November 16, 2023
Holiday
Style a Holiday Mantel With These 5 Essential Decor Pieces
With Thanksgiving on the way, I haven't quite busted out the Christmas decor yet (although I'm not opposed in the slightest). I just haven't quite been ready! So I thought we could revisit Christmas decor from years past, specifically around the heart(h) of the home — the fireplace — in hopes of scrounging up some […]
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November 8, 2023
Holiday
Host a Festive Family Game Night Without all the Hassle
Typically, we have a family movie night on the weekends, but lately, our girls have discovered the joy of card games — we introduced them to "Spoons," and now it's all they want to play. With family time at the forefront this holiday season, there's no better way to bond than with a cozy game […]
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October 28, 2023
