Design
7 Small Home Updates We Did over the Holiday!
And we're back! Happy New Year and hope you had a happy holiday season! We spent some much needed time with family, relaxing, playing games, and doing puzzles. It was our first year in our home and it was very therapeutic to take the time off and spend it making new memories with old traditions. […]
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January 4, 2022
Design
Christmas Around Our Home 2021
When it came to decorating for Christmas, I really wanted to have a very merry first Christmas in our home. But I also was feeling really overwhelmed with finishing and cleaning up renovation dust, that I decided to concentrate our Christmas decor in a few key areas, telling myself--we can always add more in the […]
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December 13, 2021
Sourcing & Planning
Wrapping Paper & Ribbon – A Few of My Favorite Things
I think there's something magical about taking the time to make the presents feel unique and intentional and just as thoughtful on the outside as what they are unwrapping. There were many many years where I didn't put as much thought into wrapping gifts. I'd grab whatever paper we had and scribble a name with […]
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November 11, 2021
Design
Christmas Trees are going Fast. Here are our Favorite ones!
Okay, I know it's not even Halloween yet, but if you're in the market for a Christmas tree this year, then NOW is the time to order. That is if you plan to have it up and decorated in time for Christmas! Shipping is crazy right now, and most of these are set to arrive […]
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October 21, 2021
Recipes
Chris Cooks: Vegan Holiday Brittle
You know that friend with the dietary restrictions? Well guess what. They actually love treats! Of course they do - don't you? Food restrictions can be rough, especially during the holidays when you can't have all the things that maybe you used to. Or having kids with restrictions and wishing you could just give them something […]
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December 20, 2020
christmas
Casual Friday: Our Family Grew, Greta's Room, Dining Chairs, The $3 gift I can't stop gifting, 2 favorite skincare picks, and MORE!
Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Our Family Grew, Greta's Room, Dining Chairs, The $3 gift I can't stop gifting, 2 favorite skincare picks, and MORE!
I still haven't sent our Christmas cards out--partly, okay mostly, because they haven't arrived yet--and half of our house is currently covered in plastic because the painters showed up YESTERDAY to paint the entry and Faye's room and the hallway and Polly's room and our ceilings, finally. We're still short a shower door and even […]
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December 18, 2020
Decor
Our Holiday Home Video Tour
Photos are one thing, but there's nothing like a video to share our home. We are excited to share a short walk-through of our first floor all decked out for Christmas. Not only can you see all the decorations, but you can hopefully better understand the flow. Enjoy the video below and to see photos […]
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December 16, 2020
Decor
Christmas Around Our Home 2020
It feels like the first Christmas in our home, but it's really our second. Last year, we spent December living in a hotel while the big parts of our renovation were underway--replacing windows and walls and flooring. We moved back in on December 23rd and threw up a tree and some garland on the framed-in […]
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December 2, 2020
Decor
Christmas Around Our Home 2018
Over the weekend, we finished putting Christmas touches around our home and it feels like just the right amount this year. Festive, but there's still room to breathe everywhere--I need room to breathe with seasonal decor. Our reading room got the most decor since the shelves are so easy to swap decor out. I love decorating […]
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November 27, 2018
Gift Guides!
2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts For Her
1. Moonlight Nightshirt because it's time to graduate from sleeping in a t-shirt covered in paint and this super soft nightshirt (paired with socks for me!) takes the cake. $49 (available in 2 colors) 2. Kate Spade Vachetta Leather Apple Watch Strap. The same apple watch she already loves (and owns...this isn't the watch part), […]
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November 24, 2018
Decor
Our Christmas Kitchen
This post is sponsored by West Elm Our kitchen is truly the heart of our home and so I always find myself wanting to add a touch of holiday decor in there--sometimes even first! It feels easier to deck a window rather than a whole tree (although we promised the girls we'd do that this […]
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November 21, 2018
DIY
7 Christmas Storage Hacks + Video!
This post is sponsored by Lowe's. A few weeks ago, we had the fun opportunity to shop Lowe's Christmas decor (it's almost all 50% off now!) to put together a tree and decorations (that we later were able to donate to a family in need) for a Christmas Storage Hacks video using items you can […]
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December 11, 2017
Gift Guides!
The Complete 2017 CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 137 Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Over the last few weeks, we have shared 9 gift guides consisting of over 137 gift ideas for everyone on your list! Whew! We create these gift guides out of our own shopping lists with people in our own lives in mind, so we have loved hearing the wonderful feedback on every gift guide--and hope […]
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December 9, 2017
Decor
Christmas Around Our Home
I love this time of year, but to be honest, sometimes it makes me feel claustrophobic in my own home. To the point where on December 26th I'm ready to take the decorations down--and I do! It's not too merry of me. I was sure there was another way. This year, I really focused on […]
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December 6, 2017
Decor
Decorating the Cabin's Front Door for the Holidays
This post is sponsored by World Market We have quite a few activities planned up at our A-frame cabin in the coming month for the holidays and while I'm still definitely aiming toward an essential minimalist decorating approach (catch more about that here) for this home, I thought a little bit of holiday decor would […]
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December 4, 2017
Gift Guides!
CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 13 Gifts for the Empty-Nesters (Your parents, In-laws, Grandparents, etc.)
1. A leather "brag book" that's small enough to fit in their pocket, wallet or purse and holds photos of their children/grandchildren to whip out at a moment's notice. $25 2. A painting of the house you grew up in, to put a tear in all of your eyes. $105 3. Similar! An heirloom chess […]
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December 3, 2017
Casual Friday
Casual Friday: December 1, 2017
We've been going pretty non-stop, trying to cram an entire bathroom renovation into a short amount of time (can't wait to show you how it turned out! It's beautiful!), while filming it and a few other projects for brands. Planning the cabin. Getting our home ready to host 30 people for Thanksgiving. Getting our gift […]
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December 1, 2017
Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guide: 15 Gifts for Guys
1. The absolute best, lightweight, folds-into-a-tiny-pack hammock perfect for going outdoors backpacking, camping, or hiking. Because sleeping under the stars sounds like his idea of the best time ever. $29 2. A new, luxe, soft leather office chair and the promise to give his office a little makeover. $286 3. A vintage-inspired gray crewneck sweatshirt, […]
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November 24, 2017
Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guide: 18 Gifts for Babies
What do you get a baby for Christmas? Sure, they won't remember either way, but one's first Christmas should be celebrated with at least one painfully slow unwrapping session (or a speedy one if siblings are helping!) Here are a few ideas: 1. Duck Boot Crib Shoes because anything miniature because they are a winter […]
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November 22, 2017
Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guide: 18 Gifts for Her
1. These Sorel boots that will make her feel outdoorsy (even when she's not) and stylish at the same time. Those red laces against the gray flannel--be still my heart. $145. 2. A Make-up Eraser Cloth that will remove all of her makeup with just water (that over 2000 reviewers swear by) while simultaneously not ruining any […]
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November 22, 2017
