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Sugar Dusted Cranberries | Chris Loves Julia

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Sugar Dusted Cranberries | Chris Cooks

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 […]
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November 13, 2022
Dairy & Grain-Free Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Chris Cooks

Dairy & Grain-Free Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Chris Cooks

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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November 6, 2022

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
Vegan Holiday Brittle

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

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
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