DIY
Reveal: The Powder Bath with Roman Clay walls and peel and stick flooring
We've done quite a bit this year, but we wanted to share one last project we completed before signing off for the year: the upstairs powder bath in the playroom! We finished it! The project started for a silly reason because I really wanted to try Roman Clay somewhere in our house and I really […]
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December 20, 2023
DIY
Here's How Our First Time Using Roman Clay Went
We have been tinkering in the small bathroom in the playroom for a few days now. Anytime I want to try something new, I generally like to give it a test run in a small space and this powder room, that was stenciled with leopard print by the previous owners, seemed like the perfect place […]
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December 11, 2023
DIY
Introducing Two New Chris Loves Julia x Floorpops Peel & Stick Tiles
Over 18 months since we launched our first collection of peel & stick floor tiles with FloorPops. I remember that day well. We sold out within the hour, and since then, there have been multiple restocks so everyone can get their hands on some affordable, DIY-friendly checkered flooring! Well, we have good news! Not only […]
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October 31, 2023
DIY
Our Take on The Thrifted Ghost Painting Trend
I've been dying to get my hands on this thrifted ghost painting trend! You may have seen this trend sweep your TikTok or Instagram Reels, where you paint ghosts onto a thrifted art piece, transforming it into a spooky Halloween decoration. Love this TikTok example, and this one, oh, and this one! Rather than head […]
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October 13, 2023
Design
A little update in Polly's Room
With all the recent excitement surrounding Faye's new room, Polly was desperate for some attention of her own. I couldn't help but do a little refresh in her room, with a few things we had around the house, and I'm happy to report that simple act has changed everything. And with her 6th birthday (!!!) […]
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July 31, 2023
Color School
Are You Afraid of Color? | Color School
Have you ever been stopped in your Pinterest scroll by a colorful interior and thought, "I absolutely love this," followed by, "I could never"? Well, you're in the right place and not alone. Welcome to your first day of Color School, a series of mini-lessons designed to help you embrace color fearlessly into your home. […]
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July 5, 2023
DIY
How to Install Mural Wallpaper
This last week Chris and I spent some time in Idaho with family, but we also made a pit stop to see our dear friends in Rexburg, Idaho, and finish their nursery that we started. You might remember from this mood board that we planned to install the peel-and-stick mural wallpaper from our new Pottery […]
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June 8, 2023
DIY
How to Hang String Lights
Over the weekend, Chris and I hung some string lights in our backyard, and we wanted to give you a proper tutorial on how we did it! We have plenty of ground lighting, but we really needed some overhead illumination for these upcoming summer nights, and string lights are the perfect solution. Here are 10 […]
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June 1, 2023
Best Of
A Recap Of April 2023
My brain is struggling to comprehend the blur of events that took place in April because WOW–what a month. We revealed the high gloss built-ins in the study (spoiler alert, the whole room needs repainting now), featured my two sisters, Andi and Victoria, on the blog, conducted a very important test, threw a baby shower […]
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April 28, 2023
DIY
How many light sources do I need?
With the recent launch of our lighting collection with Shades of Light, we've been getting so much love and kind words, so thank you all for your continued support. After all, we designed the collection with you in mind, so it brings us joy to know that you're just as excited as we are! I […]
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April 27, 2023
DIY
8-Layer Salad - No Grain, Dairy, Pork, or Egg
I grew up eating 7-layer salad most Sundays in the Spring and Summer. It's crisp, full of flavor, and stays fresh even when made the day before (just hold off on the dressing). Unfortunately, the version I had as a child had cheese, bacon, and Miracle Whip (eggs) as the base. Not friendly to dietary […]
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April 16, 2023
DIY
How to Choose the Wrong Paint Color
So happy to have my sister Andrea Ahedo and our Visual Media Producer/Head Photographer share her recent paint color debacle with us! One of my toxic traits is buying a gallon of paint without sampling it on the wall and thinking that it’s a flex to do so. I confidently strut into the house with […]
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April 13, 2023
DIY
Third Time's a Charm–Choosing a Paint Color for the Study...Again
When we first painted the study, it was right after we added the trim and mural to the room. I chose a mid-tone olive that tied in nicely with the mural, but I didn't love how the mural felt a little lost with the color. Mural | Chandelier | Desk | Chair | Vase | Peonies | Credenza (similar) | Buffet Lamps | Fluted Bowl | Marble Links | Planter Paint is the fastest […]
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February 22, 2023
DIY
FloorPops Restock! Patching and Prepping for Peel & Stick Tile
Good news, our Bonneville Peel & Stick Floor Tiles are restocked! It's been almost ten months since the first launch broke their website and sold out within minutes, and they've done a few small restocks between then and now, but we're hoping they'll last longer this go-around! We had a couple of boxes left from […]
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February 13, 2023
DIY
A One Day Makeover to Brighten Becca's Dining Room
We had so much fun last year making over Andi's awkward living room, so when Kirkland's Home asked if we wanted to do another one-day makeover with their incredible new Spring Collection, we did not hesitate! We've been taking turns at the team's houses, and Becca's card was up – she just moved into a […]
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January 18, 2023
DIY
DIY Gingerbread House (Faux)
I found this jaw-droppingly beautiful gingerbread house on Amazon (pictured below on the top shelf), and I paid a pretty penny for it! It's been a while since I've had my hand at crafting, but I thought some white hot glue sticks and a paper mache house might be able to replicate it! On Thanksgiving […]
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December 2, 2022
DIY
Installing a Window, Where There Isn't One
A couple of days ago, we finally had this oval window in the hallway installed! It's literally so so perfect. POV: You're standing in Greta's bedroom doorway, staring down this hallway that didn't use to be here. To the left is the bonus room, and those stairs lead up into the attic. At the end […]
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October 19, 2022
DIY
How to Deodorize Wood Furniture (and How We Organized Our Linen Armoire)
For the laundry room, I purchased this vintage linen cabinet from Chairish, which smelled a bit old and musty. I hoped to put my fresh sheets and bedding in there, but I couldn't in good conscious store them there while it smelled so dirty. So I rolled up my sleeves and got to work! Lucky […]
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October 10, 2022
DIY
Our Sunken Fire Pit Paired With Black Adirondack Chairs
Our fire pit in the backyard officially passed inspection, and we've been spending our fall evenings fire-side with a basket of s'more goodies. Just in time too! Honestly, being unable to turn on the fire until just a couple of weeks ago hasn't been a huge deterrent because it's been too hot to use anyway! […]
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October 7, 2022
DIY
7 Tips for Staining Unfinished Wood Furniture
There are DIY-ers out there building furniture from scratch! Chris and I have dipped our toes in the world of furniture building and while it can save you money (sometimes), it requires a lot of gumption. Staining unfinished wood furniture is a great middle-of-the-road place to be if you're looking to stretch your budget and […]
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October 3, 2022
