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Casual Friday 006

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 006

Do you ever just stop and realize how time is flying by so quickly? So quickly! I had a lot of those moments this week. I think Greta reminds me often of how I used to just wait and wait for things to happen. Six seems to be the age of always wanting and waiting for something […]
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May 13, 2016

Lifestyle

The Chris Loves Julia Podcast is LIVE!

Lifestyle

The Chris Loves Julia Podcast is LIVE!

Our podcast is live! You can listen to it on a lot of different platforms linked below, but whichever you choose, it's free and it will always be free. Each episode, Chris and I sit down with our good friend, Preston Pugmire (whom you've probably come to know through the blog through our white concrete countertops […]
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May 10, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 02: Yellow Brick Home Blog w/Kim & Scott: Project Management > Anger Management

Lifestyle

Ep 02: Yellow Brick Home Blog w/Kim & Scott: Project Management > Anger Management

Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 02: Yellow Brick Home Blog w/Kim & Scott: Project Management > Anger Management Guests: Kim & Scott Vargo from www.yellowbrickhome.com Show Notes: A conversation about how to manage the renovation projects you want to tackle in your home, even if you’re renting. We visit with Kim and Scott Vargo from yellowbrickhome.com to […]
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May 10, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 01: In Living Color Theory

Lifestyle

Ep 01: In Living Color Theory

Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 01: In Living Color Theory Show Notes: A candid discussion about the best practices when choosing paint colors. Julia reveals for the first time a huge mistake she made behind the scenes. Posts mentioned in this episode: DIY Shiplap Built-ins: Finished and Styled! Perfectly Putty Paint Leave a rating […]
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May 10, 2016

Lifestyle

Ep 00: Welcome Intro Episode! Who we are, what this is, and what you can expect.

Lifestyle

Ep 00: Welcome Intro Episode! Who we are, what this is, and what you can expect.

Listen to the latest episodes on: iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher. Title: Ep 00: Welcome Intro Episode! Who we are, what this is, and what you can expect. Show Notes: This is our first episode! My name is Preston Pugmire and I am proud to be the host of the Chris Loves Julia Podcast: Conversations about DIY, Home Design and Family. In […]
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May 6, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday 005

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 005

It finally happened this week in our neck of the woods, Idaho--The sweet smell of fresh cut grass and the sound of mowers. It's here! Doesn't warm weather feel so freeing? Maybe it's because I can go outside with barely any notice or that my windows are almost always propped open instead of shut! and […]
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May 6, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday 004

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 004

I've always been a busy-body, a planner and a bit of a workaholic, and then a couple years ago, Chris pulled me aside and said, "We never do anything spontaneous!" Guilty. I'm the person that doesn't like surprises or straying from the plan. But at that moment, I looked at the calendar and said, "How […]
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April 29, 2016

Lifestyle

A Peek Into our Toy Storage in the Playroom

Cleaning & Organization

A Peek Into our Toy Storage in the Playroom

We've had our toy storage for a couple months now (in their proper spot for a few weeks) so I figured it was high time I show them off and give you an initial review. And since we recently hung this large canvas print from Anewall above the dressers, this portion of the room is […]
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April 27, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday 003

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 003

This week was hectic. We did some major spring cleaning, which always feels fantastic. We had a big, exciting photoshoot that will come out in late summer. And then we got a knock on the door from the city that that our house had used 12,000 gallons of water in 4 days. Commence panicking. We […]
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April 22, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday 002

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 002

What a week! The Lowe's Spring Makeover in Long Island last weekend was so intense, challenging and fun. We lucked out and got the absolute best homeowners that we instantly clicked with. I've been putting together the post all week, so look for that early next week! Although you may have caught this sneak peek […]
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April 15, 2016

Lifestyle

Casual Friday 001

Casual Friday

Casual Friday 001

I've been thinking for quite some time that I'd love for there to be away to bring more personality into this blog in a casual way. We could share and chat about what we're reading or wearing or seeing or something we bought our kids that I just HAVE to tell someone about. Weekend plans. […]
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April 8, 2016

Lifestyle

Chris's Cookbooks are Back!

Chris Cooks

Chris's Cookbooks are Back!

Happy Spring! It always seems like Spring hits Idaho very last, but yesterday was a perfect welcoming in the 50s. Chris fired up the grill and made his Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings, aka the best wings of my life! We talked about our deck plans we're putting into play next month. Greta rode her bike […]
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March 21, 2016

Lifestyle

How We Budget For Renovations

Lifestyle

How We Budget For Renovations

I know that talking about money is a little taboo and can be kind of uncomfortable, but renovating a home actually costs money (what?!) so we're going to make today's post a safe place to have a conversation about how our finances and budget have evolved to a place where we can afford to make […]
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March 15, 2016

Lifestyle

The Good, The Bad, Would We Do It Again? 2016

Lifestyle

The Good, The Bad, Would We Do It Again? 2016

Back in August 2014, I reviewed some of the items in our home that I get asked about the most and I meant to make it a yearly thing and somehow it is already 2016. However, I do think this is an important series I intend to check back in on from time to time […]
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February 29, 2016

Lifestyle

Review of the Char-Broil® SmartChef™ Digital Electric Smoker

Char-Broil SmartChef Digital Electric Smoker

Chris Cooks

Review of the Char-Broil® SmartChef™ Digital Electric Smoker

I've always considered myself a "serious cook," and most people who know me would probably say the same thing. But lately, I've been less sure about that. In my mind, "serious" cooks are meticulous. They insist on perfection and they will put in dramatically more effort for the smallest boost in flavor. They cling to […]
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January 19, 2016

Lifestyle

An Unexpected Source For Playroom Storage + A High/Low Option!

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

Lifestyle

Our Holiday Card Photo Tips + $250 to Artifact Uprising to Send Your Best Cards Yet.

Lifestyle

Our Holiday Card Photo Tips + $250 to Artifact Uprising to Send Your Best Cards Yet.

We have teamed up with one of our favorite photo companies, Artifact Uprising, to introduce you to some really fantastic holiday card options and give one of our readers $250 to their site to spend on cards, prints, photo gifts, art--anything you'd like. Everything is so beautiful! Last weekend, we called up our friends, the […]
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November 12, 2015

Lifestyle

My Best Chili Recipe: Grilled Pork Chili

Grilled Pork Chili

Recipes

My Best Chili Recipe: Grilled Pork Chili

I can officially say that I have created an "award-winning" chili recipe. Sure the award was a $25 gift card, and the competition was my office's yearly chili cookoff, but don't let the small venue fool you. I think this chili could handle any crowd, and their various tastebuds. It's a little smoky, a little […]
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October 30, 2015

Lifestyle

The First Recipe From Our New Kitchen - Fennel and Fig Roasted Chicken with Potatoes, Braised Cabbage and Lemon Pan Sauce

Fennel and Fig Roasted Chicken

Chris Cooks

The First Recipe From Our New Kitchen - Fennel and Fig Roasted Chicken with Potatoes, Braised Cabbage and Lemon Pan Sauce

Our new kitchen is the greatest, non-living thing in my life right now. I can't adequately express how much fun it is to cook in this space, on these Frigidaire Professional appliances, and I'm excited to share my first recipe that came from this new place! Well, this "recipe" is actually 4 recipes, which come […]
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October 5, 2015

Lifestyle

We'll bob for apples in the toilet…and you'll LIKE IT!!

Entertaining

We'll bob for apples in the toilet…and you'll LIKE IT!!

At the beginning of October, we have a family tradition of finding some sort of costume around the house and taking a photo for our annual costume party invitations. Yesterday we did just that! It's our 5th consecutaive year doing this and it's so fun seeing Greta, errr Squints!, get more and more into it. […]
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October 2, 2015
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