Gift Guides!
2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts for Homebodies
1. A chic black pedestal bowl that is the perfect centerpiece, coffee table decor, sculpture for a shelf--fill it up for let the shape stun all on its own. $59 2. The coziest, softest blanket to curl up in with fringe edges so it looks just as good. On sale for $49 (comes in 6 cozy […]
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November 24, 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
Gift Guides!
Father's Day Gift Guide
Father's Day is just a week and a half away on Sunday, June 17th and putting together a gift guide for the occasion is on the top of my favorite things to do. I think about Chris and my dad and my father in law and all the wonderful men that inspire and impact my […]
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June 6, 2018
Inspiration
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother's day is right around the corner on Sunday, May 13 and this is always one of my favorite gift guides to put together. Not because it's my own wish list--but rather, I'm a mom and these are things that have been gifted to me that absolutely made my day and put a smile on […]
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April 25, 2018
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
CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 16 Gifts for the Home & Host
Whether you're trying to think of a gift for your BFF or partner or sister who'd rather buy a pillow than a shirt (any day!!), or you're headed to a party and don't want to go empty handed, this list is perfect, with prices ranging from under $15 and up! 1. A marble fruit bowl she'd […]
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December 8, 2017
Gift Guides!
10 Gifts I Got For My Girlfriends This Year
This post is sponsored by West Elm. They extended their Cyber Monday sale to today, so many (all?!) of these perfect gift ideas you can snag on the cheap for your besties, too. I am fortunate enough to have a handful of amazing girlfriends. We text all day, get together for lunch once a week […]
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November 28, 2017
DIY
CLJ Gift Guide: 15 Gifts for Kids!
1. A well-built tandem sled with waterproof cushions, because they just don't make them like they used to. $249 2. Plus-Plus bricks that will keep their tiny hands busy building for hours (I know first hand). $19 3. MiP, the toy robot, who has an inquisitive and responsive personality, navigates his surroundings, follow hand […]
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November 26, 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 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
DIY
CLJ Gift Guide: 17 Hilarious White Elephant Gifts Under $15!
We're starting our gift guides a little early this year because white elephant parties (occasionally grouped together with ugly sweater parties) are already popping up on our calendar and I couldn't bear the thought of our readers being without the gift under their arm. Here's the thing about white elephant gifts--they kind of need to be funny. […]
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November 13, 2017
Inspiration
The Chris Loves Julia Father's Day Gift Guide | 2017
Father's Day is just 10 days away and I had so much fun gathering a few favorite things for the guys in our lives. Some of these are tried and true favorites Chris personally loves. Some I have gifted previously, with great reception. And others, you just can't go wrong with! I tried to mix a variety […]
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June 8, 2017
Gift Guides!
3 Mother's Day Ideas That Will Make Her Cry
Mother's Day is on Sunday (!!) and when I was compiling this year's gift guide, I thought of all the mothers in my life; my own mom, my mother in law, my sisters, my friends, other mother figures--and in thinking of them, I knew I wanted to really focus on ideas, with gifts linked below each […]
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May 8, 2017
Gift Guides!
The Complete CLJ 2016 Gift Guide: 149 Items for Everyone on Your List
Over the last couple weeks, we have compiled and shared 7 different gift guides, including a total of 149 gift ideas. With just 11 days until Christmas (!!), we put them all together right here so you can finish your shopping once and for all--isn't that the best feeling? Gifts for Him Gifts for Her Gifts […]
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December 14, 2016
Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for the Home Cook
Most of you know by now that Chris does all the cooking around here. It's a real passion of his and his wish lists are always made up of almost exclusively cooking equipment that he's been eyeing. So we worked on this gift guide together to bring you all the best things to get the people […]
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December 7, 2016
Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guides: 31 Affordable Stocking Stuffers for Everyone!
We have more gift guides for you today! Starting with these stocking ideas and later today, we'll be sharing gifts for the home cook. Growing up, our stockings usually consisted of an orange in the toe, candy and some fruity shampoo--a luxury to have your own shampoo for a little while in a family of […]
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December 7, 2016
Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for the Empty Nesters
"What are we going to get our parents" is a topic of conversation between Chris and I and all of our friends during the holiday season. Because they always just want something like...a letter. (It's true, my mom always asks for a letter.) And while I love writing her a nice long card every year, it's also […]
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November 28, 2016
Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts For Him
We've covered gifts for the home lover, gifts for her, and gifts for kids and now we're ready to share our gift picks for the guys in your life. Chris is the youngest of 7 boys in his family and over the holiday, we polled everyone to hear what their favorite gifts have been--meaning, these […]
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November 26, 2016
Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for Kids
There's probably been one thing that your child (or niece or nephew or grandchild, etc) has been asking for (for Greta, it's this robot kitty--since she's allergic to real kitties) but there is nothing better than seeing a child's face on Christmas morning when you produce the most unexpected, best presents they'll love forever. Here […]
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November 25, 2016
Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for Her
Whether it's your best friend, sister, cool aunt or daily gym buddy (anyone that gets your butt to the gym every morning deserves a gift), these gifts are perfect for the women in your life this holiday season--they work for your own wish list, too. ;) I'm including the original price, but everything on this list is on […]
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November 25, 2016
