Best Of
The Best of August 2024
August is my unofficial start of autumn — I don't believe in separating seasons, or holidays, for that matter. I prefer to squeeze every ounce of joy I feel from the day, whether that is a sunny beach day (which is how we started the month!) or a cool early fall walk with Cricket and […]
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September 7, 2024
round up
My Favorite Fall Stems This Year
I love fall faux stems. It's funny how it feels a lot more acceptable for stems to be faux in the fall! I guess in the summer you can grow your flowers and cut things from the yard or buy some at the market. In the fall — at least in North Carolina — we’re […]
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September 6, 2024
Best Of
All the Heart Eyes for These Wayfair Finds
This post is sponsored by Wayfair I'm in my fall feelings right now: Give me all the dark mahogany wood tones, the colored marble, the antiqued lighting...but with a modern vibe. I spotted a vanity at Wayfair a few days ago that I sent to all of my work girlies because it was THAT. GOOD. […]
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September 1, 2024
round up
A Sectional Couch for Every Budget
There is something quintessentially cozy about having a sectional. I remember shopping for furniture for Chris and my very first apartment together. We went to a local furniture store, and there was a U-shaped sectional right in the front. We’re both tall, and it was the kind that had a bench seat and then a […]
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August 30, 2024
Design
White Floral Chandeliers at Every Price Point
There's been steady progress on updating Greta's room: we've painted the trim, installed the wallpaper, and added a new rug. At first, we painted the ceiling the same color as the trim, but it made the room feel too dark. So we pivoted and painted the ceiling back to a creamy white — it immediately […]
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August 27, 2024
Best Of
The Best of July
July was the peak of summer in all the best ways! We intentionally slowed down a little this month, which included going off the grid at a beautiful mountainside lake and a trip to Idaho to see friends and family. We did a few house projects, like adding wallpaper to Greta's room, painting our front door, and […]
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July 31, 2024
Decor
Transform Your Bedroom At $150, $350, Or $750
This week we're talking all things bedrooms! In yesterday's post, How to Style a Bedroom, I talked about the surfaces that are available to layer onto, including the bed, dresser, and nightstand. Today we will layer on the styling tools that will make the room feel more put together. This is the room to think […]
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July 17, 2024
round up
Your Ultimate Prime Day Shopping Guide: Top Picks by Category (2024)
Happy Amazon Prime Day! Forget endlessly scrolling through Amazon – we've got your back. We'll be dishing out the best Prime Day finds in real-time, from the must-have gadgets we use every day to the home decor pieces we've been obsessing over. Over the next few days, we'll share the most up-to-date finds and curated […]
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July 15, 2024
Best Of
My 2024 Nordstrom Sale Picks
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here and it's my favorite time to stock up on everything from clothes, to luggage, to home decor. I'm sharing my wish list with you here so you can load up your cart and save big! Apparel - Tops Apparel - Bottoms (A few other options) Accessories Beauty (A few […]
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July 11, 2024
Fashion
Dressed in Red, White & Blue
When it comes to my Fourth of July outfit, I like to let my preppy side come out. There's nothing like a classic red-and-white stripe. I love a slightly oversized American flag sweater or top, and I'm dipping into the boxer short trend a little bit — what can I say? They're so comfortable, I […]
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June 25, 2024
Decor
My Favorite Picks from Target's Studio McGee Fall 2024 Collection
Today Studio McGee launches their fall 2024 line for Target, and let me tell you, this collection is really really good. Yes, I hear you, summer is barely upon us, but these items will sell out so it's worth it to think ahead and scoop up the things you love. And even though there are […]
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June 16, 2024
Design
12 Hooks I Love For the Mudroom
I've been planning out the hardware for the mudroom, and I can't stop putting hooks in my cart at Lowes.com. They're just so helpful for stylish home organization. I decided to do a hook "try-on," so I ordered these 12 to see how they looked on the beadboard. I've narrowed it down to three, and […]
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June 13, 2024
Gift Guides!
Father's Day Quick Ship Gift Guide
Father’s Day sure sneaks up on us. Between school ending and vacation planning and summer bucket listing — Dear Old Dad’s gift gets back-burnered. And the big day is Sunday. *gulp* No worries! We’ve rounded up some quick-ship gifts for the man of the house. Check-out now to get Dad's gift here by June 16, […]
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June 12, 2024
Design
Not-to-Miss Memorial Day Sales 2024
Memorial Day weekend is a great time to save big on furniture, appliances, rugs, and more, and we want to help you find the best deals! We've curated this list of our favorite retailers (and some big-ticket items with deep discounts) that you won't want to miss. Check back throughout the weekend as we update […]
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May 27, 2024
Lifestyle
How We've Used Melamine Over the Years
We divvy out chores in my household, and honestly, the kids have loved to help from a young age. When Greta was 2 or 3 she started unloading the dishwasher, just because that's what she saw us doing. Now it's Polly's chore to set the table for dinner because our older two girls walk the […]
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May 10, 2024
Entertaining
6 Outdoor Entertaining Musts
We're ready to have people over in our backyard space now that it's so nice out in North Carolina, and it reminded me of the elements that I think really create that perfect outdoor setting for guests. Outdoor entertaining, to me, is really about making people feel comfortable and special. Here are a few things […]
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May 9, 2024
Design
Rounding Up My Favorite Moody Lanterns
It's been three years since we moved into our home and one year since we did our exterior renovation, but there are still a few outside updates to make. One of those is replacing the front porch lights. They are so massive — I've never had such big lights!! They came with the house, and […]
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April 29, 2024
round up
My Outdoor Planter Round-Up (And Why We Don't Have a Garden)
I am really inspired by a mix-and-match approach when it comes to outdoor planters. I don't want all of my furniture in one room to match; I want it to look collected. I feel the same way about collecting pieces outside. Mixing and matching outdoor planter materials can make for beautiful arrangements. Shop This Corner […]
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April 19, 2024
Chris Cooks
The Best Dairy-Free Alternatives and How to Use Them
Thank goodness there are great substitutions these days for dairy products. What used to be just milk alternatives has expanded into really delicious vegan cheese, yogurt and more. But with all of the options on the shelves these days, you may be wondering, "Which one should I choose for cereal? What about desserts?" I get […]
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April 12, 2024
Lifestyle
Elevate Your Candle Ritual: The Complete Accessory Guide
I'm so excited to see the overwhelming response to our HouseWarming collection with Lightwell! This scent is everything I want in a candle, and it's truly humbling to know you'll be enjoying it in your homes. CLJ x Lightwell HouseWarming Candle | Brass Candle Pedestal | Brass Match Holder | Coffee Table Books | Handled […]
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April 11, 2024
