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In Loving Memory of Willow

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In Loving Memory of Willow

It's heart-breaking and more difficult than you can imagine to share that Willow, our beloved Bernese Mountain Dog whom you've all grown to know and love, has passed away unexpectedly this week. She was a large part (in every sense) of our family, and a bigger part of our hearts. And right now, they're quite […]
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October 30, 2020

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Weekend Sales! October 24, 2020

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Weekend Sales! October 24, 2020

  shelves, cabinets, baskets Did you know that we have an Amazon Storefront? You can shop all of our Amazon finds here, from our favorite coffee table books, to our budget curtains we use again and again. I saved some great deals below!   Amazon: Home Deals! (Check out our Amazon Storefront here!) JavaScript is currently […]
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October 24, 2020

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Casual Friday: A Big Music Room Update, Budget "Vintage" Frames, Failure, Books and More!

Casual Friday

Casual Friday: A Big Music Room Update, Budget "Vintage" Frames, Failure, Books and More!

If you are subscribed to our Love Letter, then last night you saw a sneak peek at some updates in the music room! Months ago, I ordered two of these boucle chairs for the basement (to sit opposite the sectional) and we got an email about 6 weeks later stating that due to Covid, they […]
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October 23, 2020

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28 Recipes Perfect for Fall Weather

Roasted, dairy free butternut squash soup

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28 Recipes Perfect for Fall Weather

Though I love making and sharing new recipes, I also don't want to forget about some of my favorites from the past. Today we're sharing 28 recipes perfect for the cooling weather - some shared recently, others from several years ago (when we had fewer dietary restrictions in our home). Pick a few and add […]
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October 18, 2020

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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2020!

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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2020!

It's Prime Day! This year it's two days-- October 13th and 14th! We are watching out for the best deals and sharing them in real time on Instagram stories and updating this list below as well. You can get exclusive Prime Member coupons here. Follow along @chrislovesjulia and keep checking back here if you aren’t […]
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October 13, 2020

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Turkey Sausage & Potato Soup (dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free)

Dairy free, gluten free, grain free turkey sausage and potato soup

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Turkey Sausage & Potato Soup (dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free)

There's something about a big bowl of soup on a cool day that just feels so right. And one of my wife's favorites has always been creamy potato soup. Of course the classic version is made with cream and milk, thickened with flour, amped up with bacon and topped with cheese. We're not doing dairy, […]
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October 11, 2020

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Weekend Sales! October 10, 2020

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Weekend Sales! October 10, 2020

Lulu & Georgia is having their huge Anniversary Sale! Get 25% off everything with code CELEBRATE. This navy sofa is a showstopper. We have the same one in moss in the girls' office that we can't wait to show you. This green bench could go anywhere. It's functional and cozy. I'll share some more Lulu […]
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October 10, 2020

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Casual Friday: New art, Fall jackets, My new fav game, our Sim House, Budget Vintage Frames and more!

Casual Friday

Casual Friday: New art, Fall jackets, My new fav game, our Sim House, Budget Vintage Frames and more!

Art | Art light | Area Rug | Shearling Bench | Music cabinet | record player | music room light | sconces Remember the art that I was thinking of for the living room?? Well it got here, and is incredible (and currently 25% off!) and fit turns out, it's so much better in the front […]
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October 9, 2020

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The Ultimate Candy Corn Snack Mix

The Ultimate Candy Corn Snack Mix

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The Ultimate Candy Corn Snack Mix

The second fall hits, I mix up a bowl of this candy corn snack mix. And the next day I whip up another bowl, because the first is gone by then. Here's the deal, I'm not a fan of candy corn. Never have been. So I know how silly it sounds for me to claim […]
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October 4, 2020

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Weekend Sales! October 3, 2020

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Weekend Sales! October 3, 2020

Welcoming October with all things pumpkin. Check out our DIY Hi, Pumpkin Doormat post. You can get the buffalo plaid rug on sale here!   Check out these other great sales happening this weekend!   Amazon Home: Home sale JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.   Blanquil: Get the BlanQuil Lite […]
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October 3, 2020

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Casual Friday: Best of September, Propertee Fall launch and Monthly Favorites!

Casual Friday

Casual Friday: Best of September, Propertee Fall launch and Monthly Favorites!

This month we shared our favorite fall candles, and shared Andi's budget kitchen makeover, and finally made the list of our favorite house-warming gifts. We gave the family room a dramatic makeover and now we hang out down there ALL the time. We laid peel and stick floor tile, and ogled over our finished stone […]
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October 2, 2020

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Weekend Sales! September 26, 2020

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Weekend Sales! September 26, 2020

Interior Define's Fall Sale is here! You can get 15% off our entire Charly line. Check out our full basement family room makeover here. We used my favorite budget-friendly rug. It's on sale for under $200 for an 8x10!   Check out these other great sales happening this weekend!   AllModern: End of Season Sale JavaScript is […]
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September 26, 2020

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How to Make Mulled (Spiced) Apple Cider

Chris Loves Julia: Mulled Apple Cider

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How to Make Mulled (Spiced) Apple Cider

If my honey & mint lemonade is my warm-weather drink, then spiced apple cider is definitely my cold weather drink. Not only for the warmth and flavor, but the aroma it sends through the house is out of bounds. Mulling cider is super easy, and will make any fall gathering, no matter how small, feel […]
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September 20, 2020

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Weekend Sales! September 19, 2020

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Weekend Sales! September 19, 2020

Jewel box rooms have my heart. This glass bowl pendant from Rejuvenation is $150 off this weekend. We love it so much we have two more in our office! I also found the best price for our Eames chair dupe. See the before and afters of our music room here and you can find all of the sources here!   Check […]
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September 19, 2020

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Casual Friday: Stripping a room to decorate another, my new A+ hair tool, the girls' office, a meme to send to everyone, and more!

Casual Friday

Casual Friday: Stripping a room to decorate another, my new A+ hair tool, the girls' office, a meme to send to everyone, and more!

I haven't shared the girls' office here since we painted all the trim (check out that post here!) But since then, the wallpaper has been installed, we hung wall sconces, their oversized pinboard that will soon be filled to the brim with their creations (I added this pennant to get them started) and we moved […]
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September 18, 2020

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Grain & Dairy Free Peach Cobbler

Grain free dairy free peach cobbler

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Grain & Dairy Free Peach Cobbler

Peaches are my favorite fruit. Hands down. And not in a "I'm saying it's my favorite because that's what this post is about" way. Literally - favorite fruit. And over the years I've fostered this love every fall by buying boxes of peaches, freezing them, and using them all within a month on making peach […]
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September 13, 2020

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Labor Day Sales!

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Labor Day Sales!

Can you believe our closet reveal was almost two months ago?!  Our chandelier is on sale for over $200 off! It was the perfect finishing touch. The velvet burgundy chair is on sale too! You can see the rest of our closet sources here.   Now time for the grand list! We will be sharing some […]
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September 5, 2020

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5 Easy Dinner Dishes For Those Busy Nights

3 Foil Packet Sides for Outdoor Cooking

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5 Easy Dinner Dishes For Those Busy Nights

Our girls start school tomorrow, and whether you're home-schooling, the kids are actually in school, or a little of each, schedules will be tight and meal times can be stressful. So here are 5 dishes - mains, sides, and even a great dessert - cooked in foil packets or a dutch oven. They're all delicious, […]
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August 30, 2020

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Weekend Sales! August 29, 2020

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Weekend Sales! August 29, 2020

McGee & Co is having a 15% off sale with code VIPFALLREADY. I originally got this ladder for our bathroom, but I love it so much here I don't know that I am going to be able to move it. These ottomans and this table lamp have moved around quite a bit in our home. They are […]
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August 29, 2020

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Casual Friday: A dining nook, propertee, burgundy fall shoes, home type by enneagram and more!

Casual Friday

Casual Friday: A dining nook, propertee, burgundy fall shoes, home type by enneagram and more!

Last week I mentioned that in some rooms, I'm getting to the layering phase. Where I hang things, and tweak things, and add textiles and elements that make it feel comfortable and home-like. Our dining room REALLY needs this touch and yesterday, it was fun to take a few minutes to shop our house and […]
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August 28, 2020
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