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The Best Of September 2024

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The Best Of September 2024

Can you believe that September has already come and gone? This time of year is my absolute favorite and we've been busy finishing up house projects (the mudroom is officially checked off the 2024 project list!) and launching two new product lines! It was such a surreal moment to see our wallpaper designs on the shelves at Lowes […]
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October 3, 2024

Lifestyle

12 Tips for How to Host and Make Your Guests Feel Completely at Ease

Entertaining

12 Tips for How to Host and Make Your Guests Feel Completely at Ease

I recently got a question from a commenter who asked me how I entertain at home to make guests feel at ease. This question came at a great time since fall can be a natural hosting season from watch parties (there's football...or The Bach) to Thanksgiving. The truth is — Chris and I really *enjoy* […]
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October 2, 2024

Lifestyle

Blackberry Campfire S’mores

Chris Cooks

Blackberry Campfire S’mores

I'm even more excited to share today's recipe with you because it's more than just a dessert—it inspired a lip balm flavor! That's right, we just launched a collaboration with our friends at Poppy & Pout based on three fall desserts that I developed just for you. We love Poppy & Pout because they're just […]
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September 29, 2024

Lifestyle

The Top 12 Fall Scents for Your Pura Smart Diffuser - 2024

Entertaining

The Top 12 Fall Scents for Your Pura Smart Diffuser - 2024

Everyone gets excited to decorate for fall (same!) but an often overlooked element of decorating is how a home smells. Scent is such a powerful tool in making your home feel warm, welcoming, and seasonal. When I think about fall scents I definitely want some spicy or woodsy notes in there like cardamom, amber and […]
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September 27, 2024

Lifestyle

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Chris Loves Julia | Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Chris Cooks

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

I'm straying a bit from our typical gluten and dairy-free theme this week, sharing one of the things I make my two daughters who don't have food restrictions. Everyone loves a good mac and cheese, but something I struggle with the number of commonplace foods that are just differently shaped combinations of grain and dairy. […]
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September 22, 2024

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The Lady Jacket: Fall 2024's It Girl Top

Fashion

The Lady Jacket: Fall 2024's It Girl Top

The lady jacket isn't exactly a new concept (think Jackie O.) but it's certainly having a moment this fall! Lady jackets come in all different styles (see below!) but typically they have a crew neckline, a slightly cropped length, and focal point buttons. Some are heavier like an actual jacket and some are more lighter-weight […]
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September 21, 2024

Lifestyle

Housewarming Presents Your Friends Will Love | Gift Guide

Gift Guides!

Housewarming Presents Your Friends Will Love | Gift Guide

Buying a house or moving into a rental is a really big life event that can have a lot of stress surrounding it. It's also a really big accomplishment. It can sometimes be months if not longer before you feel settled enough to have people over. But even before they're ready for guests, I think […]
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September 20, 2024

Lifestyle

The Ultimate Test: The Best Waterproof Mats

Product Tests

The Ultimate Test: The Best Waterproof Mats

This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. If there are rainy seasons in North Carolina, it's usually the summer and winter. Summer is drenching thunderstorms and winter is just a steady drizzle on and off every other week. A coir, fabric or jute doormat is great if you want to show […]
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September 18, 2024

Lifestyle

10-Minute Tomato Salad with Red Pepper Dressing

Chris Cooks

10-Minute Tomato Salad with Red Pepper Dressing

Bowls (similar) | Platter | Copper Candlestick (similar) | Taper Candles | Wooden Serving Utensils | Plaid Tablecloth (similar) Late summer hits, and it's like the world collectively moves on to fall. But there is still an abundance of tomatoes and bright greens at the market. And it's actually the perfect time of year to […]
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September 15, 2024

Lifestyle

Fall Boots (And My Hot Take on Skinny Jeans)

Fashion

Fall Boots (And My Hot Take on Skinny Jeans)

There are two types of boots I'm seeing everywhere this season that create two very different silhouettes for your favorite outfits. One is a very slender boot, often with a pointed toe. Because jeans are getting wider (hello to my new favorite pair), it's great to have a slim boot that you can zip up […]
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September 14, 2024

Lifestyle

The Best Fall Candles in 2024

Lifestyle

The Best Fall Candles in 2024

Every year, I love to revisit my favorite fall candles—I keep a lot in storage if we haven't burned through them yet. Bringing out those tried-and-true candles always evokes scent memories. Like a game night we had with some dear friends last year. Or the backdrop to an amazing fall dinner that Chris whipped up […]
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September 12, 2024

Lifestyle

3 Areas of the House That Pack the Biggest Punch for Fall

Decor

3 Areas of the House That Pack the Biggest Punch for Fall

Faux Oak Branch | Vase | Serving Bowl | Candle | Dining Table | Chairs (vintage) (similar) | Wallpaper | Gallery Wall | Edie Two-Tier Chandelier After the busyness of summer, fall feels like a chance to really return to my roots of being a homebody. And yet, that doesn't mean I'm home alone just with my family! I love to have people over as well! There are […]
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September 11, 2024

Lifestyle

Crab Cakes with Easy Remoulade Sauce (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Chris Loves Julia - Grain and Dairy Free Crab Cakes

Chris Cooks

Crab Cakes with Easy Remoulade Sauce (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

I love ordering crab cakes out—they're such a treat. But if I want to make crab cakes at home, they need to cater to our food restrictions. That means they have to be delicious AND have no eggs, dairy, wheat, gluten or grains. Well these knock it out of the park, thanks to some secret […]
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September 8, 2024

Lifestyle

The Best of August 2024

Best Of

The Best of August 2024

August is my unofficial start of autumn — I don't believe in separating seasons, or holidays, for that matter. I prefer to squeeze every ounce of joy I feel from the day, whether that is a sunny beach day (which is how we started the month!) or a cool early fall walk with Cricket and […]
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September 7, 2024

Lifestyle

Hosting a Party? Try One of These 7 Digital Invitation Sites

Entertaining

Hosting a Party? Try One of These 7 Digital Invitation Sites

Last year, Chris wanted to do a fall low-country boil outside, and he wanted to invite 15 people over. He said, "I’m just going to send out a text." I said, "Wait, let me make an invitation!" When someone receives an invitation, they get the feeling that this event means something to you. I think […]
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September 5, 2024

Lifestyle

All the Heart Eyes for These Wayfair Finds

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All the Heart Eyes for These Wayfair Finds

This post is sponsored by Wayfair I'm in my fall feelings right now: Give me all the dark mahogany wood tones, the colored marble, the antiqued lighting...but with a modern vibe. I spotted a vanity at Wayfair a few days ago that I sent to all of my work girlies because it was THAT. GOOD. […]
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September 1, 2024

Lifestyle

Skillet White Bean Dip with Spicy Italian Sausage (Dairy-Free)

Chris Cooks

Skillet White Bean Dip with Spicy Italian Sausage (Dairy-Free)

I love a good dip, and it’s even better when they’re bubbling hot. It can be a challenge to find some really great dairy-free creamy dips, but this one delivers. And unlike many white bean dips, this one is not shy about big, bold flavors! So let's get down to the nitty-gritty of how I […]
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September 1, 2024

Lifestyle

So Long, Summer: A homebody's personal life update

Lifestyle

So Long, Summer: A homebody's personal life update

The weird thing about being a homebody is you can be having a great time somewhere else, learning and growing and experiencing new beautiful things and places and people--but there's this hole in your gut that can only be filled with the familiar routine and sounds and smells of being home. And when you're gone for too long or for too often, you start feeling like a shell because that hole just keeps getting larger.
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August 31, 2024

Lifestyle

Tried & Tested Dripless Tapered Candles

Product Tests

Tried & Tested Dripless Tapered Candles

There is a romanticism about a drippy tapered candlestick, but it doesn’t translate into real life. There’s nothing romantic about wax dripping all over your table, counter, or mantle. Lately, I've only been buying dripless tapered candlesticks. I want to be able to light candles for dinner on a weeknight and just enjoy them, not […]
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August 28, 2024

Lifestyle

Easy And Delicious Harvest Punch

Chris Loves Julia | Harvest Punch

Chris Cooks

Easy And Delicious Harvest Punch

Shop The Kitchen Fall is my favorite food season. I love the warm spices, apples, sweet potatoes, squash — there are so many wonderful flavors and textures to work with. To herald September, I put together this crisp Harvest Punch that looks like fall in a glass. It is the perfect beverage to serve at […]
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August 25, 2024
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