Chris Loves Julia - DIY | Home Design

Installing our IKEA Pax Wardrobes (plus, Tips for Planning and Shopping for Pax!)

July 18, 2018 - 3 Comments

The last time we talked about our closet, we showed you our plans to install IKEA’s Pax system. We used their planner online–which is a lifesaver for so many reasons, but the best part is you can change your mind …

Shopping, shopping guide

Amazon Prime Day 2018 | The Best Picks

July 16, 2018 - 30 Comments

It’s Amazon Prime Day! The sale officially starts at 3pm ET (noon pacific) today and goes for 36 hours, and will feature so many deals (I heard more than a million!) but the truth is not all of them are actually great deals–so …

DIY, Projects

How To Make your Grout Look New in an Afternoon for $10

July 12, 2018 - 29 Comments

This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. We’ve partnered with them to share how-to’s, from easy to ellaborate. This one is an easy one! In preparation for summer guests, some of our friends were talking about replacing their tile in one …

DIY, Projects

Our Moody A-frame Bedroom with Cozy Layers

July 10, 2018 - 31 Comments

We have lots of family coming in from out of town this month, so before Chris and I skip town ourselves tomorrow (we were invited to America’s Mart in Atlanta!–will anyone else be there?), we spent yesterday finishing up the …

Inspiration

What Will Be the Design Style of our A-frame?

July 9, 2018 - 10 Comments

We hear all the time, “I can’t wait to see what the design style will be in your cabin!” Which seriously warms my heart. While we have been enjoying our cabin and even tackled a couple small projects there (check …

Grilled pork tenderloin with a grilled potato salad

Recipes

Chris Cooks: Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin with a Warm Potato Salad

July 8, 2018 - 15 Comments

I’m not a fan of what most people think of when they hear the words, “potato salad.” Cold potatoes just aren’t my thing. But this warm version is easy and packed with flavor. Served with a simple grilled tenderloin rubbed …

Decor, DIY, Projects

Our Small, Floral Water Closet

July 2, 2018 - 41 Comments

We’re still waiting for a few more things to arrive (and for me to get my butt into gear and paint the trim once and for all!) before the full bathroom reveal. But there are so many details that went …

Recipes

Chris Cooks: Salt & Vinegar Chicken with a Grilled Corn Salad

July 1, 2018 - 39 Comments

Very few meals become regulars around our home, because I love cooking new things all the time. But this meal is so good (and so easy), that I make it at least twice a month. Even more during the summer …

Inspiration, Our Life

Casual Friday

June 29, 2018 - 10 Comments

It’s been a difficult week for me. I had emergency surgery a few weeks ago for a hernia that developed over night and it got aggravated last weekend–swollen, red, so painful. I was worried I was going to have surgery …

DIY

Designing Our Ikea Closet Might Kill Me.

June 28, 2018 - 98 Comments

I need to be honest–we struggled designing our closet. I think we always assumed once we had squared off corners in an open space (something we did during our bathroom renovation), it would just be easy and everything would come …

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