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June 25, 2013 - 10 Comments

As you know, we have been really focusing on our exterior the last couple months, specifically getting our very first garden going. We built the garden boxes, we removed all the sod and this is where we kind of freeze …

Our Life

The House That Chris Built

June 24, 2013 - 6 Comments

This weekend, we made the 4.5 hour trip north to Idaho to visit our parents–both of our parents now live in the same small town and it is pretty great to see all of them when we make the trip. …

Recipes

Mango Salsa That Isn’t Like Eating a Fruit Salad

June 21, 2013 - 5 Comments

The first time you hear a song on the radio, you dig it. You want to hear it again. Every time the song comes on, you shout “I love this song!” and crank up the volume to fill your passenger-less …

Exterior

Dirty Jobs: Sod Removal

June 21, 2013 - 3 Comments

We’ve been living with our raised garden beds (still empty) in their tentative places for a couple weeks to be sure that’s where we want them and also to figure out if we should remove the grass or…what. We’re happy …

DIY

Those Scorched Windowsills.

June 20, 2013 - 7 Comments

The final shipment of our kitchen tile comes in today and we’re moderately excited about it. There are just a few last minute things we have on our kitchen to-do list, one being the windowsill above the sink. You see, …

Recipes

Flank Steak and Blue Cheese Cauliflower Puree

June 19, 2013 - 13 Comments

You know what my favorite thing is? When Jules says to me, “I would love to have _____ for dinner this week.” That’s usually when the cogs in my brain start grinding away, figuring out how to make the best …

DIY

DIY Leather Herb Labels

June 19, 2013 - 32 Comments

A couple months back, we added some herbs to the kitchen window sill–oregano, chives and a leaning tower or thai basil. They were planted in the ever-popular, minimalist clay pots from Ikea and I was itching to dress them up …

Equipment

Kitchen Stuff I Don’t Want to Be Without

June 17, 2013 - 37 Comments

Now before we get into cooking the really impressive stuff, we need to make sure you’re properly equipped. I love browsing kitchen stores and looking at all the cool gadgets, but honestly, most of the cool new kitchen things are …

Mood Boards

The Patio Mood Board

June 17, 2013 - 11 Comments

While we’ve talked about the patio plans to build a pergola, we have never really revealed the direction of the rest of the space–besides the handsome new fixture. Here’s what we’re envisioning: 1. The Carson you’ve met. 2. Cafe lights …