Projects
Our Mudroom Tile: A Vision of Black & White
Projects
Our Mudroom Tile: A Vision of Black & White
This blog post is sponsored by The Tile Shop One of our Instagram followers replied to a preview photo of our mudroom tile with the comment that "it's giving...'I live in a boutique hotel,'" and they couldn't be more right. Every time I step into the hallway, I feel like I'm strolling into a glamorous […]
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February 26, 2024
Projects
7 Things You Wouldn't Have Thought to Spring Clean (or Replace)
Cleaning & Organization
7 Things You Wouldn't Have Thought to Spring Clean (or Replace)
'Tis the season to think about decluttering, putting away seasonal clothing, and all that jazz. But today we're going to do a deeper dive on some lesser-known areas that homeowners may have neglected to clean. Some of these areas I've put off in the past myself. But now that we're almost in spring cleaning mode, […]
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February 23, 2024
Projects
8 Things to Consider When Replacing Windows
Renovations
8 Things to Consider When Replacing Windows
Before we even moved into our house, the previous homeowner told us we'd have to replace some of the windows. Many of the seals were broken and some of the windows had some cracks. We held off as long as we could — it's not the most exciting use of money. But the investment can […]
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February 19, 2024
Projects
In My Red Era
Color School
In My Red Era
We recently painted the trim and hallway doors the most dramatic shade of red, and I find myself making excuses to pass through this part of our house. It's so rich and romantic and glossy and inspiring. It's like the hallway is wearing lipstick. She's feeling herself :) I can barely remember what it looked […]
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February 5, 2024
Projects
The Evolution of Our Home Gym
budget breakdown
The Evolution of Our Home Gym
Chris and I both have gym memberships, but we still wanted (and get lots of use out of) our home gym. I like to go to the gym early in the morning (like 5 a.m.) when it's not too crowded, and I can have my pick of machines. I've found that going even an hour […]
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January 29, 2024
Projects
Do You Have a Dinner Bell?
Decor
Do You Have a Dinner Bell?
When I was growing up, we'd visit my Grandma, who kept a cowbell in the kitchen. Whenever dinner was ready, she'd ring the bell, and it would clang loud enough to let those in her third floor bedrooms know that there was food on the table. The sound became Pavlovian for me, and now when […]
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January 19, 2024
Projects
Privacy Window Options for Bathrooms - Which to Choose and Why
Renovations
Privacy Window Options for Bathrooms - Which to Choose and Why
We're about to embark on a major renovation. In that process, the tub may or may not stay in the same place, but the window isn't going anywhere. We love the idea of a big walk-in shower, with natural light cascading through the giant window. Sounds amazing, right? Record screech as reality walks in the […]
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January 19, 2024
Projects
How to Organize Everything
DIY
How to Organize Everything
Organizing your entire house can seem overwhelming, but with the right strategies and tips, you can make the process easier. Learn how to efficiently organize everything in your house with these helpful guidelines. How to Organize a Teen's Closet Greta's Room Sources We used The Container Store's Elfa system in Greta's room, and I'm go […]
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January 17, 2024
Projects
How We Plan for a Renovation Project Before It Even Starts
DIY
How We Plan for a Renovation Project Before It Even Starts
Learn how to effectively plan and prepare for your renovation project before it even begins, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
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January 15, 2024
Projects
The Transformation of Our Modern Colonial Kitchen
Decor
The Transformation of Our Modern Colonial Kitchen
There are some projects that we do in a weekend, some we do over a few weeks. Some take us a couple months and some take over a year! When it came to our kitchen remodel, it was an over-a-year kind of project. And now, since it's been over a year since we have finished […]
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January 12, 2024
Projects
How We Live Through Home Renovations As a Family
DIY
How We Live Through Home Renovations As a Family
“How do you live in a house under renovation, as a family?” Chris grew up building houses with his family during the summers, and I grew up doing lots of DIY projects with my family. My sisters and I still talk about the summer we hauled railroad ties from the driveway to the backyard and […]
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January 11, 2024
Projects
What's the difference between polished nickel, chrome, pewter, brushed nickel, satin nickel and stainless steel? (We got you)
DIY
What's the difference between polished nickel, chrome, pewter, brushed nickel, satin nickel and stainless steel? (We got you)
Q: What's the difference between polished nickel, chrome, pewter, brushed nickel, satin nickel and stainless steel? A: I'm so glad you asked. Silver is having a real moment this year (see all my trend predictions here), and there are so many ways to incorporate it into your home. When we talk about "silvers" in interiors, […]
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January 10, 2024
Projects
Money Habits to Plan and Save for Renovations - or Anything, Really
budget breakdown
Money Habits to Plan and Save for Renovations - or Anything, Really
This post is sponsored by YNAB Something we hear often is "This is great for you, but I can't afford to renovate." I remember feeling that way when I was looking at inspiration photos from our basement apartment. This entire blog was built out of us DIYing just about everything, because we barely had two […]
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January 4, 2024
Projects
The Big 2024 Home Projects on our list
DIY
The Big 2024 Home Projects on our list
Happy New Year!! Even through we have taken the last couple weeks offline, Chris and I have been talking non-stop about what projects we're excited about around the house. (We put out a project list every year in January and look back at the end of the year to see how we did.) Here's the […]
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January 3, 2024
Projects
The 9 Room Reveals we shared in 2023
Projects
The 9 Room Reveals we shared in 2023
This year, we didn't tackle all of the projects that hoped to (you can see our project predictions in this post), but we did manage to squeak out NINE reveals. Some of these were off-site. Some were small makeovers and some were larger scale. Let's dive in and see how many you remember, and maybe […]
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December 22, 2023
Projects
Reveal: The Powder Bath with Roman Clay walls and peel and stick flooring
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
Projects
2023 in review: This year was so different
Lifestyle
2023 in review: This year was so different
In 2024, we are celebrating 15 years of Chris Loves Julia. It's a huge milestone and, to be honest, there was a time this year when I didn't know if we were going to make it to that bench mark. Not because there was anything at risk with our relationship, or our brand or opportunities […]
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December 18, 2023
Projects
Renovation journal: Demoing the mudroom
Renovations
Renovation journal: Demoing the mudroom
The mudroom was a laundry room when we moved in, and when we renovated a room on the second floor to house the laundry room of our dreams — this became Cricket's room. We then started thinking this room might make a good "pool bathroom" since it's just off the backyard, but the longer we've […]
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December 13, 2023
Projects
Here's How Our First Time Using Roman Clay Went
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
Projects
My Pre-Holiday Home Project List (Fingers Crossed)
Renovations
My Pre-Holiday Home Project List (Fingers Crossed)
At the start of each new year, Chris and I take the time to get on the same page regarding all the things we’d like to accomplish in the home! 2023's project list is far from finished, and with the end of the year approaching and the holidays right around the corner, I have a […]
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November 13, 2023
