The alternative title to this blog post was “That’s Armoir-e” to the tune of the Dean Martin song “That’s Amore.” What can I say? I just love them. Armoire | Pendant Light | Leaf Branch | Jules Lagoon/Brick Rug | Loafers Why I Love Armoires For years, built-ins have been the “gold standard” that people […] The post The Case for Armoires and Wardrobes appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

It’s been three years since we moved into our home and one year since we did our exterior renovation, but there are still a few outside updates to make. One of those is replacing the front porch lights. They are so massive — I’ve never had such big lights!! They came with the house, and […] The post Rounding Up My Favorite Moody Lanterns appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

The other day, I was talking to Chris about what I’ve learned about sunglasses over the years. I have a prominent nose with a hump, and I was today years old when I realized that I don’t like my glasses to fit above the hump on my nose. So a low-bridge fit is best for […] The post A Sunny Outlook: The Best Sunglasses for Spring appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

You know you’re in April when every week I try to schedule our house tour to be filmed, we get clouds and showers. Plus, our contractors decided to start installing the windows on the same week we wanted to photograph, so we literally were working around ladders. (All the behind-the-scenes drama that you don’t see!) […] The post Our Spring 2024 House Tour in Photos appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

It’s always so much fun to do a house tour video for you to see things you may not catch when looking at photos. It feels like hosting a bunch of friends over to see what you’ve done to the place — without the clean-up afterwards….only lots and lots beforehand. As much as this house […] The post Our Spring 2024 House Tour Video! appeared first on Chris Loves Julia ..read more

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