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Tessa Kirby 4/7/20 Tessa Kirby 4/7/20

14 Do's & Don'ts of Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors

Hey guys! It’s been a few weeks since we finished refinishing (that’s a tongue twister!) our hardwood floors and now we want to share with you the 14 DO'S & DON’TS we learned along the way!

Tessa Kirby 3/17/20 Tessa Kirby 3/17/20

Are You Painting Your Trim??? This FAQ Answered!

Well, I’m happy to announce that I have come to somewhat of a compromise to all of this and couldn’t be happier with the direction that we have decided to go in.

Tessa Kirby 11/5/18 Tessa Kirby 11/5/18

DIY Hoop Wreath Project

A couple weeks ago I shared our Living Room Makeover [HERE] and in that I shared one of my simpliest, cheapest, and easiest DIY creations yet…the DIY Hoop Wreath. Over the last year these wreaths have become the trendiest form of minimalist decor on the market.

Tessa Kirby 11/27/17 Tessa Kirby 11/27/17

DIY: Canvas Drop Cloth Curtains

This drop cloth curtain project was the easiest, cheapest, and quickest project I have ever done! If you need a quick and easy (not to mention affordable) window treatment, this is your answer!

Tessa Kirby 6/28/16 Tessa Kirby 6/28/16

Bathroom Update: We Are Almost Finished

Before we reveal the final transformation of this space I thought it would be fun to go back and look at the MANY stages of this renovation.

Tessa Kirby 5/16/16 Tessa Kirby 5/16/16

How To Build Your Own Succulent Terrariums

Succulents have been ALL the rage these last couple years with their low maintenance upkeep and unique look. Last year I put together a fun tutorial on DIY Succulent Terrariums For Your Home and thought it would be fun to reintroduce the piece!

Tessa Kirby 4/14/16 Tessa Kirby 4/14/16

My Goodwill Finds: Before The Makeover

If you know me, you know how much I love to shop at my local Goodwill store. They always have some hidden treasure that I am determined to find and let me tell you...I WILL find it! This time around I thought I'd share with you some fun pieces that I found that I turned into DIY projects (of course).

Tessa Kirby 4/6/16 Tessa Kirby 4/6/16

Thrifty Thursday: My Goodwill Finds

So I thought of this super catchy title, "Thrifty Thursday" (even though I'm sure it's already a "thing" but I'll still pretend I thought of it first) and I thought it would be fun to share with you all of my thrift store finds!

Tessa Kirby 3/9/16 Tessa Kirby 3/9/16

DIY Barn Door Shelving Unit: Part 1

I've had many people ask me to reveal this fun project, I thought what the heck! So without further ado here is our DIY barn door shelving unit from start to finish.

Tessa Kirby 2/22/16 Tessa Kirby 2/22/16

How To Makeover Old Furniture With Amy Howard Chalk Paint

This 6 foot long, green-stained, solid piece of wood weighed a ton and needed a lot of TLC but all I could see was the immense potential that it possessed (and did I mention I snagged it for $50?)!

Tessa Kirby 2/17/16 Tessa Kirby 2/17/16

Boys Bedroom Decor & Paint Ideas

Last week I wrote about picking out the perfect paint color, so I thought I'd share one room in my house (my little boy, Justus's room) where this decision process was rather difficult for me. When picking out paint colors for my kids rooms I wanted to keep them rather neutral for a couple reasons...

Tessa Kirby 2/12/16 Tessa Kirby 2/12/16

How To Pick The Perfect Paint Color

If you are painting say a bedroom and it's rather small the LAST thing you want to do is make it feel even smaller! That's what will happen if you choose darker colors (red, brown, navy, etc). And I would even be leery of those brighter colors too (pink, baby blue, green, etc). It's important to know that in smaller rooms, whites and neutral tones are a MUST! Subtle is better!

Tessa Kirby 2/3/16 Tessa Kirby 2/3/16

The Power of Spray Paint: 4 Ways To EASILY Transform Your Home

Spray paint gives you options to make something look the way you want it to look in a price range you can afford. It can also be a great temporary fix to hold you over until you can buy something that you really want.