The Chris Loves Julia Podcast W/ Preston Pugmire

Hunting for cabins! The gang gets into it about Chris and Julia's new journey to buy a cabin and how their frustration with Zillow has shaped the search. Then we discuss trends that were supposed to take over your house in 2017 and see whether they landed in real life.

This week the gang tackles a sensitive and hot topic about how to tactfully invite or not invite people to events at your house. And we cover the top ten things to do to get your house ready for an outdoor party. Julia also drops a bomb on us about her idea for a summer outdoor party invention that would revolutionize the way people enjoy get-togethers.

Peeling back the curtain and talking candidly about the behind the scenes stuff with the One Room Challenge. The gang talks to One Room Challenge creator Linda Weinstein and we learn a lot from her about the entire project. Then we get in to a hot topic discussion about the reality of blogs vs the fantasy of blogs. It gets pretty interesting. This Episode is sponsored by Blue Apron. Go to blueapron.com/CLJ to get your first three meals free with free shipping.

The Gang discusses slightly sexist attitudes toward women when it comes to DIY and home renovation. Julia breaks down her feelings on the dynamic between her and Chris when it comes to projects. Chris and Julia talk about the things they learned installing their floor and have great advice for selecting a floor color. Then we play a game where Chris and Preston get schooled by Julia on 15 ways to remove negative energy from your home.   Please Leave A Rating and Review for the Show!!!

The gang breaks down what happened behind the scenes in their weekend kitchen refresh, which ended up being a complete renovation. We find out who was happy about it, who wasn't, and what they would've done differently.    Then we discuss the best way to choose a paint color for the cabinets in your kitchen. Chris has great advice for budgeting your projects, and we realize we all might be the least popular people in our neighborhoods...   Leave A Rating And Review!    

The gang talks about "springifying" the house and the best ways to make that happen. We talk about best practices and places for buying and selling used furniture and house items on-line. Then we Play a game revealing things you wouldn't believe you can put in the dishwasher. It just might blow your mind.   Leave A Rating and Review For The Show! Chris' Hoodie

Maxwell Ryan stops by the podcast this week to talk to the gang about Apartment Therapy and their new online marketplace. He goes deep on what makes a happy home and even answers a reader question.    Chris and Julia talk about the little quirk that is unique to them... They often eat FULL HOT MEALS in their bed. Then we go over the top ten ways that you can make your home happier and they all cost Zero dollars and are accessible to everyone.   Sponsored by Thomas Avenue Ceramics Use Promo Code CLJ for 20% Off!   Please Leave A Rating And Review!   Email us: podcast@chrislovesjulia.com   Cant Get You Outta My Mind Items:   iPhone Wallet Case Chris' Shoe Insoles  

The gang listens to Julia crack eggs of knowledge all over our heads about how to choose a white paint and make it work for different lighting situations and different rooms. And also how to make white paint work with ivory paint in the same room.   Chris and Julia school Preston on organization and give tips on how to clean up that one area of your house that just cant seem to stay clean. Plus the debut of the hit song by Julia's childhood pop group with her sisters, Flower Power.   Sponsored by Thomas Avenue Ceramics   If you need tile for any project in your house, use promo code CLJ to get 20% off any order at Thomas Avenue.   Please Leave a Rating And Review For The SHOW!!!

This week the gang talks about proper technique for asking a friend to assist with a DIY project. Then we revisit an old hot topic and update our response to a question about the usefulness of remodeling when you live in a small town. Then Julia goes deep into what "classic" design really means and how to avoid something that could be seen as trendy in a few years.   Please Leave A Rating And Review Here!

Chris and Julia are having another baby! This is the conversations about family episode. Next week we will bring you the DIY and Home design elements once again. Yes thats next week, you won't have to wait two weeks for an episode! On this episode, we talk about how they found out, how they told their family, and what they are NOT going to name this child. Then we play a game about the best foods to eat when you are pregnant. Cheers! Please Leave A Rating And Review!  

The gang discusses and mocks Preston's process for choosing paint in his studio and then Julia drops the #1 tip for choosing a color. Our reader questions lead to talks on how minimalism and curtains can be at odds in your home.    We play a game where we find out the ages of people who shop the most at the top furniture stores in the world. Our Hot Topic is whether or not it makes sense to spend time decorate your home when you live in an area or town that isn't considered "stylish".   Please Leave A Rating and Review For The Show!

The gang recaps the year and Julia gives the best advice ever for patching walls and painting over the patches. Our Hot Topic: Is home Blogging Dead? We discuss DIY blogs compared to other styles of blogs and see why some people think its a dying art form. Then we play a game about the top 5 ways to make your home look CHEAP. Julia admits that her house is currently in violation of one of the rules. We close it out with a new segment "Stuck In Your Head" where we each say one thing that has been on our minds this week DIY related or not.   Leave us a Rating and Review!

The Gang listens to Chris tell tales of woe from the trials and tribulations of DIY christmas light installation. Then we have an interesting difference of opinion about compromise vs. win/win when it comes to people having different goals with design elements. Then we top it all off by reading and laughing about our podcast reviews. Both negative and positive. Merry Christmas.

In this episode the gang reunites after three long weeks apart because of the holidays and vacations. Julia discusses her trials and tribulations in a birthday glass blowing class and The Marcums give their top tips for flying with children.   Our reader question leads us into a debate on buying houses that aren't for sale and then we break down the 12 worst Christmas gifts that you should never ever buy for anyone. 

The gang discusses Julia's love/hate relationship with storage units and the Marcum's new upstairs bathroom. For our reader email, Julia breaks down the best way to handle and design around asymmetrical features already existing in a home.  We accidentally have an impromptu sound effect battle before introducing a new segment, "What We Screwed Up This Week".  And lastly, instead of a Hot Topic, we break down questions to NOT ask at thanksgiving dinner this week.   Click Here To Leave Rating And Review!!!   Mentions: 13 Questions You Should Never Ask at Thanksgiving Chris's Tiny Snowblower Chris's Binge Watching Shirt A Shared Girl's RoomTall Bar Stools   Theme song Headphones by Preston Pugmire  

After eating as many tacos as we possibly could, we discuss Chris and Julia's epic Halloween party and give updates on the One Room Challenge project. We find out what big thing is next for the Marcums after they complete all the major updates in their home. Julia gives her best tips for choosing art and displaying art in your home like a pro curator.    CLJ posts mentioned. Wooden Picture Ledge   How To Hang A Gallery Wall   Family Tree Gallery (grid pattern display)

Julia, Chris and Preston talk about what they have going on right now, a few hiccups they've experienced and the chaos resulting from trying to juggle so many projects at once. They also talk about how to stay motivated at the end of a project to see it through, outdated email etiquette and why our homes are just lawsuits waiting to happen. Please leave a rating and review for the podcast!   CLJ posts mentioned: Brenden Burchard - 1-Page Productivity Planner 15 Ways Your Home Might Be a Lawsuit Waiting To Happen Other items mentioned: The Dip, by Seth Godin   Theme song Headphones by Preston Pugmire

In this episode we discuss Chris and Julia's plans of the One Room Challenge and discuss adventures that happened on the way to IKEA. In our Hot Topic segment, we go behind the scenes to take a look at the real world vs the fantasy world that can occasionally be created by blogs.   Please leave a Rating And Review of the show! Posts mentioned in this episode: THOUGHTS ON BLOGGING + KITCHEN KICKOFF! ONE ROOM CHALLENGE CLJ ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: WEEK 1

In this episode, Chris and Julia celebrate one year in their new kitchen by revisiting some of the things they love most about it, as well as sharing a few recent additions they’ve completed. They also talk about blending styles and give some advice on how to make that work in your home, and how to choose which styles you should/could blend. CLJ posts mentioned: It's Done! The Full Kitchen Reveal.East Idaho Parade of Homes Highlights Other items mentioned: The Flavor Bible   Episode Sponsored by: BLINDS.COM Visit Blinds.com today and receive 20% off your entire order with the code CLJPODCAST - Offer ends 9-30-16

In this episode we talk about our front porch area and how it's driving us a bit crazy this week. We also discuss having house keepers or hiring other help for your home, and share some thoughts on why there might be negative stigma around that, and figuring out if it makes sense for you. Please leave a rating and review for the podcast! Other Posts Mentioned in This Episode: Making it Lovely - Honor RollNew York Times - On Fake Instagram - A Chance to Be RealEmily A. Clark - Do You Have a Housekeeper   Theme song Headphones by Preston Pugmire