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
Projects
Introducing Two New Chris Loves Julia x Floorpops Peel & Stick Tiles
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
Projects
Our Take on The Thrifted Ghost Painting Trend
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
Projects
Fall Around The House—Our Modern Colonial House Tour Video 2023
Renovations
Fall Around The House—Our Modern Colonial House Tour Video 2023
Here in North Carolina, we're entering what's known as "False Fall." The weather is beginning to cool, and the leaves are starting to turn, but after more than two years of living here, I know we're due for some more hot weather before we enter actual fall. Regardless of what the temperature is, I've been […]
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September 25, 2023
Projects
Marble Countertop Restoration: Everything You Need to Know
Cleaning & Organization
Marble Countertop Restoration: Everything You Need to Know
Nearly 2 years have passed since our honed Carrara marble countertops were installed, and (*confession) we haven't done a thing to keep up maintenance besides wiping them daily with a little dish soap and water. I know, I know, the cleaning gatekeepers would be ashamed, but hey, I've never claimed to be a perfectionist over […]
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September 14, 2023
Projects
Introducing the New Mudroom Plans
Projects
Introducing the New Mudroom Plans
I'm practically giddy because tomorrow, demo starts in the old laundry room/Cricket's room, so we can transform it into the mudroom! In our 2023 project list, we announced that we would transform this space into a pool bathroom... but that's not happening anymore. Instead, the pool bathroom will eventually be added to the guest house […]
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September 5, 2023
Projects
An Update On The Bonus Room Lockers
updates
An Update On The Bonus Room Lockers
We've been living with these built-in lockers in our bonus room for over a year and a half now. They've been thoroughly used and loved, and with school starting, I figured we're overdue for an update. We still love the lockers! That hasn't changed, but the way they're getting used day-to-day has evolved. Here's a […]
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August 24, 2023
Projects
Choosing a Color For Our Exterior Trim & Windows
Renovations
Choosing a Color For Our Exterior Trim & Windows
We've been on a journey to find the perfect exterior color to pair with our red brick. You see, our windows need replacing, so we're taking this window of opportunity (see what I did there?) to paint all the exterior trim, soffit, and fascia to match. We color-matched my top window colors, and we've been […]
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August 23, 2023
Projects
Using The Elfa Closet System in Greta's Closet
Projects
Using The Elfa Closet System in Greta's Closet
It's no secret that one of the things I miss the most about our last home is our closet. We used the IKEA PAX system and hacked the wardrobes into our very favorite luxury closet. While we are anxiously awaiting a shiny new closet in this home, I had to show you what we did […]
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August 9, 2023
Projects
A little update in Polly's Room
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
Projects
Are You Afraid of Color? | Color School
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
Projects
How Much Does It Cost to Install Wallpaper?
Renovations
How Much Does It Cost to Install Wallpaper?
There was a moment in home design history when wallpaper was everywhere! Remember when we all started tearing it out and painting over our walls? Whether or not you like it, it's back, and I think we learned our lesson about throwing it out completely. Wallpaper can be a timeless design choice, and I am […]
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June 29, 2023
Projects
Comparing Home Office Spaces Then and Now
Design
Comparing Home Office Spaces Then and Now
When we first moved into this house, we weren't exactly sure what we wanted this front room to be. We had thoughts about it being a music room/sitting room, but the longer we lived in this house, the more we realized that we needed a formal office space for work and everyday life! The study […]
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June 26, 2023
Projects
Does a bedroom have to have a closet?
Renovations
Does a bedroom have to have a closet?
We recently removed the closet in our daughter Faye's bedroom and revealed that we don't plan to build a new one. The amount of DMs I received informing me of bedrooms requiring closets was through the roof! So I figured we should clear the air once and for all by answering the tale old question, […]
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June 21, 2023
