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Chris Loves Julia x Poppy & Pout is Live! (And the backstory is dripping with history)

September 24, 2024

Julia holding the CLJ x Poppy & Pout trio of lip balms

Shop The CLJ x Poppy & Pout Trio

Today is the day!! You can shop our limited edition collaboration of lip balms with Poppy & Pout! Each set, comes with three 100% natural, clear balms inspired by where you live AND actual Chris Cooks recipes developed for each!! Every detail is dripping with the signature Chris Loves Julia aesthetic. We turned to three of our most distinguishable houses, our Modern Colonial, our A-Frame Cabin, and our Modern Cottage--and reimagined them as tubes (you gotta see the tone on tone--the wallpapers inside!) They felt like three really distinct vibes and types of architecture.

Julia holding a CLJ x Poppy & Pout lip balm while Chris cooks at the stove

Then we went through the ideation process: "Could we create a recipe that goes with that scent?" That's where we brought Chris in to help develop recipes that would go together. And spoiler, he delivered! Each lip balm trio comes with recipe cards that match the flavors. And let me tell you, they smell incredible—both in the balm and in your kitchen.

Julia holding the recipe cards for the CLJ x Poppy & Pout trio of lip balms

For the packaging, we turned to signature CLJ colors and architectural iconography. It was a really fun process! Poppy & Pout is just one of the best at packaging. They care deeply about the details, and the little daily moments of joy. They perfectly encapsulate the CLJ aesthetic! The lip balm cardboard tubes are also recyclable after they're empty—so cool, right?!

The moody and beautiful interior packaging of the CLJ x Poppy & Pout trio of lip balms

The Three Fall Lip Balm Flavors

Blackberry Campfire S'mores

Julia holding the CLJ x Poppy & Pout Blackberry Campfire S'mores lip balm
The Blackberry Campfire S'mores dish that inspired the lip balm

These are the best-smelling s'mores of all time, in our opinion. There's a sweet blackberry flavor here, paired with some graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate fudge. This lip balm really couldn't be closer to the real deal! The smoky blue packaging on this one is inspired by the blackberries in the s'mores and our A-frame cabin in the palisades of Idaho (we still miss it!).

Spiced Peach Crumble

Julia holding the CLJ x Poppy & Pout Spiced Peach Crumble lip balm
The Spiced Peach Crumble dish that inspired the lip balm

This smells so toasty and is just fall in a bowl. It's warm, it's comforting. There are notes of cinnamon and clove—alongside some toasty pecan pie and graham cracker—but the fruitiness of the peach scent balances it all out. The rich chestnut packaging celebrates our last house, the Modern Cottage. And isn't a crumble so cottage-y?

Baked Pears & Rosemary Caramel

Chris Loves Julia | Julia holding the CLJ x Poppy & Pout Baked Pears and Rosemary Caramel lip balm
The Baked Pears and Rosemary Caramel dish that inspired the lip balm

This is such an elegant flavor that's truly one-of-a-kind. It has undertones of pear, caramel cream, and pecan pie that really get at the warm sweetness of this dish. Just irresistible—I'll be savoring this one all season! The dusky green packaging on this one mixed with the gold foil feels so stately, like our Modern Colonial home.

Where to Buy the Lip Balm

Julia showing the cover of the CLJ x Poppy & Pout trio of lip balms

Shop CLJ x Poppy & Pout Trio

The CLJ x Poppy & Pout trio of lip balms next to a candle

You can get your hands on the CLJ x Poppy & Pout lip balm trio starting today at PoppyandPout.com! It's a limited edition set, so if you want to try it out, don't wait too long.

This is just such an exciting collaboration for us on so many levels. It's such a great giftable product for the holiday season (truly the packing is so beautiful, all you need is a ribbon, and at this price point you can treat yourself as well. We hope you love it as much as we do!

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