The way I love to express my adoration most is through gift giving. When I’m reminded of someone when I see something, I can’t help but get it and sometimes I can’t even wait for a special occasion. So to say, putting together gift guides — especially for Mother’s Day — is an act of […] The post Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024 appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

Even when we moved into our home three years ago we knew we would have to replace our windows. The seals had been broken on some of them, and they were fogging up. It took us a while to get to that project on our list (plus we knew we had to budget for it), […] The post Revealing Our New Black Interior Trim & Windows appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

Over the years I’ve talked about my love for hot sauces, which has raised some questions about which ones I use, when I use them, etc. So today I’m bringing the heat with the best hot sauces of 2024. I’ll start with some of the most popular hot sauces that people know and love, and […] The post Best Hot Sauces 2024: Reviews & Recommendations appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

Beyond Yoga Shorts | Beyond Yoga Tank | Nike Socks | New Balance 9060 | Nike Free Metcon 5 I always want to be up on what’s new. I want to be sure I’m recommending things that are fresh, but also the best. And there’s definitely different brands for different people. The algorithms must be […] The post My Honest Review of Activewear from Girlfriend Collective, Adanola, Alo and more appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

I am really inspired by a mix-and-match approach when it comes to outdoor planters. I don’t want all of my furniture in one room to match; I want it to look collected. I feel the same way about collecting pieces outside. Mixing and matching outdoor planter materials can make for beautiful arrangements. Shop This Corner […] The post My Outdoor Planter Round-Up (And Why We Don’t Have a Garden) appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

In our past homes, I’ve always mixed knobs and pulls on hardware whether it comes to a kitchen or a bathroom. But then when we remodeled our kitchen with Jean Stoffer, she used four different types of hardware! It really opened up my mind to the beauty of breaking the mold, giving each cabinet set […] The post “The Jewelry on Your Cabinets”: How to Choose Hardware Styles appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

I’ve always wanted to design a little boy’s bedroom. I have no brothers…in fact, my parents were sure they were having a boy after four girls, and no. We got my little sister Andrea instead of a Billy. (We love her though ;) And I have three girls of my own now. I did get […] The post Mood Board: A Boy’s Bedroom in Forest Green appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. Until recently, I’ve just used my Swiffer WetJet to clean up spills. Old faithful, that Swiffer. But I always felt like it was doing the most basic surface cleaning, not actually deep cleaning my floors (is it just me?). When I really thought about […] The post The Ultimate Test: The Best Steam Mops appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

Thank goodness there are great substitutions these days for dairy products. What used to be just milk alternatives has expanded into really delicious vegan cheese, yogurt and more. But with all of the options on the shelves these days, you may be wondering, “Which one should I choose for cereal? What about desserts?” I get […] The post The Best Dairy-Free Alternatives and How to Use Them appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

I’m so excited to see the overwhelming response to our HouseWarming collection with Lightwell! This scent is everything I want in a candle, and it’s truly humbling to know you’ll be enjoying it in your homes. CLJ x Lightwell HouseWarming Candle | Brass Candle Pedestal | Brass Match Holder | Coffee Table Books | Handled […] The post Elevate Your Candle Ritual: The Complete Accessory Guide appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more