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Few things can boost my self-confidence quicker than freshly applied self-tanner. There’s something about giving my skin a bit of a glow that gives me a pep in my step, especially when it comes to going on vacation! Long gone are the tanning bed days (anybody else shaking their head at their younger self?), so […]

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This post is sponsored by Artifact Uprising. Scroll down to receive a discount code! When we started designing the CLJ office for our team, I really wanted it to feel like a more modern extension of the Chris Loves Julia style. Since it’s a workspace in a commercial building, we embraced the more commercial, modern […]

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We recently painted our study a dark, moody green color. This is after we first painted it a muddy green, then repainted it a blue-gray. I guess what they say is true; third time’s a charm! The journey was worth it, though, because I’m so in love with this glossy green in contrast with the […]

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Easter Brunch | Chris Loves Julia

I tell myself that I’m not a brunch person. But what is brunch, but a late breakfast? And I’m definitely a late breakfast person so, I guess I am a brunch person. But particularly on holidays, when the brunch sets me up for the main meal coming later. My approach with brunch is simple. Keep […]

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I’ve said it before and will say it again–Easter is one of my favorite holidays! The nostalgia of waking up, seeing what the Easter bunny put in our baskets, and then running around the yard to hunt for eggs is unmatched. I think, as an adult, I’ve come to love this Holiday for its’ simplicity […]

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We’ve been making some improvements to the overall curb appeal of our exterior, and so naturally, I’ve been looking more and more at our bright white trim and wondering if we could do better. We’ve made no changes to the exterior of the house, and I find the red brick to be incredibly attractive and […]

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We recently painted our study a dark, moody green color. This is after we first painted it a muddy green, then repainted it a blue-gray. I guess what they say is true; third time’s a charm! The journey was worth it, though, because I’m so in love with this glossy green in contrast with the […]

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