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Casual Friday: August 16, 2016

Casual Friday

Casual Friday: August 16, 2016

Where do you find inspiration? The General Muir Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, designed by Square Feet Studio, not only speaks to me--loudly!--but helped me make a lot of decisions this week, by simply representing a feeling I align my own design sense with. Although it's a restaurant and not a home office or side yard […]
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August 26, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 16: I Am On A Drug, It's Called Paint Sheen

Ep 16: I am on a drug, it's called paint sheen

Lifestyle

Ep 16: I Am On A Drug, It's Called Paint Sheen

Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 16: I Am On A Drug, It's Called Paint Sheen Hot Topic: Fixer Upper/AirBNB Show Notes: It's common for everyone to ask about paint colors, but much less frequently do people ask about the sheen. But to get the effect you want in your space, choosing the right sheen can't be overlooked. In […]
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August 22, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday

Casual Friday

Casual Friday

School starts next week, and in the evenings, we're already breaking out jackets. But, just when I feel like summer is all but over, I get this image in my inbox of the Pittsburgh kitchen renovation we did with Frigidaire Professional back in June. !!! Recently, photographer, Adam Milliron went over with stylist Quelcy Kogel and […]
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August 19, 2016

Lifestyle

Cooking for Family and Friends + Anolon Vesta Braiser Giveaway

Thoughts on Cooking for Family & Friends

Chris Cooks

Cooking for Family and Friends + Anolon Vesta Braiser Giveaway

Food is a central part of every culture, and I think that is because of the impact a meal can have on our relationships. Historically speaking, dinner time has been crucial to the formation of strong families, and I think it's all about nourishment. We all need each other to be happy. We are social creatures […]
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August 18, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 15: It’s Never Enough Until You’ve Got All The Stuff: Discussions On Online Shopping

Lifestyle

Ep 15: It’s Never Enough Until You’ve Got All The Stuff: Discussions On Online Shopping

JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 15: It’s Never Enough Until You’ve Got All The Stuff: Discussions On Online Shopping Hot Topic: Shopping Online vs. Supporting Local Business Show Notes:Online shopping is the way of the now, but there are still things about […]
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August 15, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday

Casual Friday

Casual Friday

I love this photo of Faye and Charly so much. They truly adore each other. And, yes, Charly is a very good sport. But, besides Greta and Faye, she is more of an adult dog. Screaming, running kids freaks her out which usually scares the kids. She's never bitten anyone, ever. But when a 160 pound dog […]
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August 12, 2016

Lifestyle

How to Oil and Condition Wooden Spoons

Chris Cooks

How to Oil and Condition Wooden Spoons

Last week, for dinner one night, Chris made cheesy stuffed peppers from Blue Apron, the chef-designed meal delivery service we have used for the past two years!, and we were both amazed it was meatless because of how satisfying it was. We get their family plan (they also have a 2-person plan), which is two […]
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August 11, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 14: Wake Me Up With Indecision: Which Updates Are Worth Making?

Lifestyle

Ep 14: Wake Me Up With Indecision: Which Updates Are Worth Making?

JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 14: Wake Me Up With Indecision: Which Updates Are Worth Making? Hot Topic: What should you do if you want to make a change to your home you think may lower its value? Show Notes: Every […]
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August 9, 2016

Lifestyle

CASUAL FRIDAY 017

Casual Friday

CASUAL FRIDAY 017

It's been 2.5 years since our last reader survey and did you know we actually need to know the demographics of our audience?! Almost every giveaway we're faced with or project we want to take on, we're asked "Who's your audience?" Although we have a pretty good idea of who you are--we talk about you all the time (all good […]
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August 5, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 13: Shea McGee of Studio McGee: The Sun is Gone, But I Have a Light

Lifestyle

Ep 13: Shea McGee of Studio McGee: The Sun is Gone, But I Have a Light

Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 13: Shea McGee of Studio McGee: The Sun is Gone, But I Have a Light Guests: Shea McGee from Studio McGee Hot Topic: Energy efficient bulbs Show Notes: Lighting fixtures are as varied as any other product for your home, but once you've found that perfect fixture, how do you make sure […]
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August 1, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday 016

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 016

I took the day on Wednesday to get out of the house and go on a hike with my girlfriends. We left early in the morning, before the sun came up, and got home after the kids were in bed. We hiked up the side of a mountain where there were a series of hot springs and […]
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July 29, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday 015

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 015

This week, we're celebrating 3 years in our home. It's borderline confusing for me--How have we lived here for three years?! But on the other hand, it feels very comfortable and when I look back at the changes we have made--we've definitely been here for three years. I am planning to share lots of pictures in […]
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July 22, 2016

Lifestyle

One-Pan Baked Sausage and Eggs

Chris Cooks

One-Pan Baked Sausage and Eggs

I've never been much of a breakfast person, but in an effort Jules and I have been making to eat better, I've determined that a substantial, filling, but not heavy breakfast is important. This quick dish, full of vegetables and protein and made using just one pan, is one of the better things to have […]
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July 21, 2016

Lifestyle

How I Gained 50K Instagram Followers Rapidly and Organically

Lifestyle

How I Gained 50K Instagram Followers Rapidly and Organically

Last July (a year ago next week precisely), we were starting our kitchen renovation and I decided I really wanted to start using my Instagram as an extension of our blog and business, instead of mostly for personal use. As scary as that was to say out loud--I wanted to grow my Instagram following. At the time @chrislovesjulia […]
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July 20, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 12: Here We Are Now, Entertain Us

Lifestyle

Ep 12: Here We Are Now, Entertain Us

Title: Ep 12: Here We Are Now, Entertain Us Hot Topic: Is it ok to ask guests to contribute money to a party/get-together? Show Notes: Life is better when you share it with others, so we're talkin' about parties and get-togethers this episode. Some do's and don'ts of hosting, little things that make a party great, and how […]
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July 18, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday 014

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 014

Sectional / Table / Chairs / Area Rug / Swing / Curtains / Toy Storage Drawers / Pendants / Painting / Mirror / Lamp / Play letters / Blinds Chris and I are making the 8 hour round trip to Ikea this weekend to pick up the parts to make our standing desk. After way too […]
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July 15, 2016

Lifestyle

My Childhood Home (And the Trouble with Our Current One)

Lifestyle

My Childhood Home (And the Trouble with Our Current One)

I spent the first 18 years of my life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, growing up in a red brick home. And when we were  in Pittsburgh last month renovating a kitchen, we did a drive by of that home. It wasn't the fanciest house and my parents were never concerned about home decor trends--I slept on the third […]
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July 14, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 11: Make it Happen, Cap'n - Taking on Projects You've Never Done Before

Lifestyle

Ep 11: Make it Happen, Cap'n - Taking on Projects You've Never Done Before

Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 11: Make it Happen, Cap'n - Taking on Projects You've Never Done Before Hot Topic: Selling Your Home as a For Sale By Owner Show Notes: One thing we hear from people all the time is, "How do you guys know how to do all this stuff?" Usually followed […]
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July 11, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday 013

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 013

JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. It feels like we are in a renovating cyclone right now. While there aren't any huge projects going on, there are a lot of small things that we haven't finished up yet from past large projects. Some of these things I honestly […]
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July 8, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 10: Buildin’ on a Budget Pt. 2

Lifestyle

Ep 10: Buildin’ on a Budget Pt. 2

Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 10: Buildin’ on a Budget Pt. 2 Show Notes: In this part two episode focused on budgeting in renovation, Julia and Chris discuss what a budget means to them, and how it has changed over time. They talk about their early days of DIY, and share one of their first […]
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July 4, 2016
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