Our recently launched CLJ Shop is all abuzz with excitement for our gift guides (it's our FAVORITE time of the year!). But since our homes give main character energy too, we had to shine the light on holiday decor we're loving as well. We picked the most gorgeous, elegant, traditional decor we could find from […]
This is such a fun time of year to see what's out there for holiday trends. For one thing, bows have been everywhere lately, and they’re here to stay. I mean, bows are made for the holidays—you can put a bow on anything to make it feel festive! However, while I've had a flocked tree […]
As a home cook, this is my favorite time of year: the time leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. But this year, I want to focus on low-effort, high-impact dishes. Something that can serve a crowd but is not too hard to make. And these spicy candied ham bites are just the ticket. Shop The […]
This post is sponsored by Wayfair We bought this gorgeous, extremely realistic tree from Wayfair in 2019. It may be my best Christmas find ever because it has moved across the country with us, and it's the first thing we decorate every year (and that last thing we put away when the season is over). […]
It's no secret that I'm a deviled eggs connoisseur of sorts. I've professed my love for smoked salmon deviled eggs, pickled beet deviled eggs — even drunken deviled eggs. But silly me skipped right over the classic deviled egg recipe, and I feel that it's best we back track and share how to make the […]
Although the Christmas decorations have all been packed away, we're still on a high from our holiday break. It was a pretty special year, not only because it was my parents' first Christmas in North Carolina, but Chris's parents decided to fly out for a week, as well! My in-laws stayed in our guest house […]
There’s no place like home for the Holidays, and there’s no quicker way to make your home feel ready for the season than with fragrance. To me, a home can be clean, tidy, and decorated, but the finishing (and sometimes forgotten) touch is how it smells. Isn’t it incredible that certain scents can trigger a […]
We're big hot chocolate fans here. My kids want it every morning, and it's one of my favorites as well. Unfortunately, it's basically just dairy and sugar and a great way to start the day if your ideal day starts with a stomachache. Mugs | Crockpot | Ladle With the dairy allergies in our home, […]
As I've been decorating my own home for Christmas, I've been keeping an eye on some emerging Christmas decor trends. It's always exciting to see how trends evolve, especially during the holidays. Here are five trends that have caught my eye—perfect for adding a fresh touch to your holiday decor this year. 1. A Potted […]
Black Friday is here! A bunch of our favorite stores have kicked off their sales, and we're on top of it. Keep this page bookmarked – we'll be updating it regularly with the latest deals. And don't forget to take a peek at our 2023 Holiday Gift Guides. They're packed with inspiring ideas to make […]
As you deck your homes with Christmas decor, don't forget about filling your vases with winter stems and branches to ring in the season! If you didn't know, I'm a huge proponent of using seasonal stems throughout your home to swap your decor from season to season easily. I always recommend heading to your own […]
Every year, I look forward to decorating one of my favorite corners in my home—the kitchen shelves! This year, I pulled out all the kitschy Christmas decor I had and styled a little moment, and I'm obsessed. There's just something so nostalgic about gingerbread houses, Santa ceramics, and all things snowmen, don't you think? I […]
With Thanksgiving on the way, I haven't quite busted out the Christmas decor yet (although I'm not opposed in the slightest). I just haven't quite been ready! So I thought we could revisit Christmas decor from years past, specifically around the heart(h) of the home — the fireplace — in hopes of scrounging up some […]
Typically, we have a family movie night on the weekends, but lately, our girls have discovered the joy of card games — we introduced them to "Spoons," and now it's all they want to play. With family time at the forefront this holiday season, there's no better way to bond than with a cozy game […]
Okay, okay, I know it's still October, but I'm attempting to get ahead of the Christmas rush. You see, Christmas decor is a hot commodity, and unfortunately, it tends to sell out, so do yourself a favor and get what you need for the upcoming Holiday season. Whether you're hunting for Christmas trees and garland […]
It's officially October, which means it's practically almost Christmas! Jokes aside... If you're planning to get a new Christmas tree for the upcoming holiday season, between you and me, now is the time to do it! Stock and shipping times are unexpected these days, so if you want to have it up and decorated for […]
This post is sponsored by Pura. I can barely contain my excitement because Pura, our favorite home fragrance diffuser, is bringing back their most popular seasonal and holiday fragrances for THREE DAYS only!! Some of these fragrances are famously known for selling out before you have a chance to grab them, so this early bird […]
Christmas morning is always a blur at our house, and adding a holiday-worthy breakfast into the mix is a bit much. To keep it simple, every year I prep a frittata on the 23rd then just add eggs and bake Christmas morning. Ruffle Bakeware | Striped Dish Towel | Gold Flatware Frittata options are endless, […]
Ok, I know some of y'all out there think cranberries aren't worth the time. And while I personally love a good homemade cranberry sauce, I do realize that the gelatinized version that comes from the can isn't always the most appealing. Copper Pots | Copper Canisters | Pepper Mill | Candle Holders | Taper Candlesticks | Mixing Bowl […]
Growing up eating mashed potatoes, I didn't really know what I was eating - just that I loved it. Once food restrictions enter the picture, it's kind of mind blowing just how much butter and cream go into making a classic, creamy mashed potato. Add gravy, and you're almost always talking about some kind of […]
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