Lifestyle
So Long, Summer: A homebody's personal life update
The weird thing about being a homebody is you can be having a great time somewhere else, learning and growing and experiencing new beautiful things and places and people--but there's this hole in your gut that can only be filled with the familiar routine and sounds and smells of being home. And when you're gone for too long or for too often, you start feeling like a shell because that hole just keeps getting larger.
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August 31, 2024
Lifestyle
Throwing an Outdoor Movie Night + My Ultimate Summer Family Flick List
One thing I've been looking forward to ever since we put in a pool in the backyard is an outdoor movie night. It's like the ultimate summer experience, right?! Well this is the year we finally made it happen! We got a projector, a screen, our trusty pool floats, some glowing lights, and some floating […]
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May 30, 2024
Chris Cooks
Best Hot Dog Toppings - The Ultimate Hot Dog Bar
For someone who loves to cook things from scratch, you might be surprised to learn that hot dogs are my favorite food. There, I said it. And I stand by it. What really makes hot dogs fun are the toppings you can add to them - endless combinations, and a great way to serve a […]
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May 26, 2024
Fashion
What to Wear According to Your Color Season
Have you ever been told while wearing an outfit you love, "That's your color!"? It's one of the greatest feelings, and it's something I hear every time I wear this azure blue, long sleeve workout top. All of the recent Color School content got me thinking about the four color seasons – Spring, Summer, Fall, […]
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July 28, 2023
Best Of
A Recap of June + Some Favorites From the Month
This month has been a busy one for our family. I took a brief trip to Idaho to visit my Dad, who's undergoing cancer treatments at the moment, and while I was there, we finished up the Fullmer's nursery! We also put the finishing touches on the CLJ Studio, covered in our Stuga flooring. Faye's […]
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June 30, 2023
Fashion
Cute Summer Sandals To Dress Up and Down
One thing I've learned from living in North Carolina is how few sandals I owned and wore when we lived in Idaho! And while I feel the most productive in my sneakers, I love being able to slide my feet into something more breathable with the hot weather. I especially love having summer sandals that […]
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June 16, 2023
Cleaning & Organization
An Hour-by-Hour Guide on Hosting a Dinner Party
This post was written by my lovely sister and brand manager, Victoria. My love of dinner parties started early. I remember an abundant bowl of fruit on my family’s Thanksgiving table when I was little. It was morning, and there were still HOURS until dinner. Still, I asked my mom if I could have an […]
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June 29, 2022
Casual Friday
20 Summer Sandals I Love!
When we lived in Idaho, I could get away with wearing boots through May because, honestly, there was still a chance that it was going to snow at any moment. But here in NC, I swear the sun came out in February and the weather has been so sunny and warm ever since. I was […]
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June 17, 2022
Casual Friday
Casual Friday : What's your enneagram, Hawaii & My Favorite One-Pieces
Have you ever had a non-affectionate child? Polly is definitely our least affectionate child. She never gives kisses (to me or anyone--ever!), never wants to hug and rarely ever snuggles in to the crook of my neck, which is why I'm so glad Chris snapped this photo of us after her doctor's appointment the other […]
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March 22, 2019
