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Tessa Kirby 9/2/22 Tessa Kirby 9/2/22

Neutral Fall Decor Finds

A fun roundup of some of our favorite neutral fall decor for you to slowly begin transitioning your home.

Tessa Kirby 8/19/22 Tessa Kirby 8/19/22

Transitional Fall Florals

A round up of our favorite transitional fall florals! Perfect for that neutral “fall-ish” vibe that slowly transitions your home into the next season.

Tessa Kirby 1/14/22 Tessa Kirby 1/14/22

Classic Kindred - Living Room

A sweet collection of all the things I am loving right now for a living room!

Tessa Kirby 11/11/20 Tessa Kirby 11/11/20

Our Favorite Dining Room Chairs (Set of 2)

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I’d round up some of our favorite Dining Room Chairs (all in sets of 2), not to mention on SALE!! And if you’re curious to see some of these favorites IRL check out some of our besties from Instagram to be ultra inspired below!!!

Tessa Kirby 7/23/20 Tessa Kirby 7/23/20

On Trend Ceramic Table Lamps

Ceramic table lamps are all the rage right now and for good reason too. They are beautiful and act as both a statement piece and a functional accessory to any space they’re in. I have recently thrifted two old ceramic lamps and refinished them to look like one of these high end lamps I’ve shared here and I am so in love.

Tessa Kirby 7/12/20 Tessa Kirby 7/12/20

Hanging Vintage Art In Your Home

I wanted to add a vintage gallery wall to my house but I couldn’t figure out where until we redid our hardwood floors and stairs and suddenly it was like the heavens opened and I saw the perfect opportunity!

Tessa Kirby 5/4/20 Tessa Kirby 5/4/20

Mid-Century Modern Gold Wall Sconces Under $50

Wall sconces have been around for a long time but are really making their debut as of late. Check out some of my favorite gold mid-century modern wall sconces that are under $50! Click on any of the sconces to shop!

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

Entryway Makeover Progress & Now We Need Your Help!

Entryway Makeover Progress showing what our entryway hallway looks like after we recently had the walls de-texturized. Now we are looking for your input on the design plan!

Tessa Kirby 4/14/20 Tessa Kirby 4/14/20

Cane & Rattan Furniture That Won't Break The Bank (And Some That Are Worth The Splurge)

Rattan & Cane oh my! This style is back! And we at Kindred Homestead are HERE FOR IT! Check out some of our very favorite cane and rattan furniture pieces for every budget!

Tessa Kirby 3/31/20 Tessa Kirby 3/31/20

Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs Under $180!

Finding a deal that I love is one of my favorite hobbies! That’s why I’ve gone “out” and rounded up some of my very favorite accent chairs that are UNDER $180! You guys, if you didn’t already know, that’s a STEAL of a deal!

Tessa Kirby 3/26/20 Tessa Kirby 3/26/20

Part 2: Transitioning Our Living Room To Mid-Century Modern

Welcome to part 2 of our series “Farmhouse X Mid-Century Modern” where we’re sharing our own transition from farmhouse to mid-century modern and the steps we’re taking to get there. In this episode we are sharing specifically what we plan to do in our living room space to achieve that look we want.

Tessa Kirby 3/19/20 Tessa Kirby 3/19/20

Our Favorite Vintage Styled Rugs!

I think rugs are in and of themselves a piece of art and that’s why I’m sharing with you some of our favorite vintage styled rugs!

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 12/1/17 Tessa Kirby 12/1/17

Farmhouse Living Room Reveal

Take a peak at what my kids call "the white room." I hope you love it as much as we do!

Tessa Kirby 10/17/17 Tessa Kirby 10/17/17

IT'S AWFUL: Kitchen Reno Update & Progress Pics

If you've been following me around here for a while you know that we are in the midst of a FULL BLOWN kitchen renovation. That means that we literally tore down every (and I mean EVERY) inch of the existing kitchen...and then some, to make this kitchen our dream kitchen. Sure that may sound pretty amazing, but actually enduring it is a completely different string of emotions.

Tessa Kirby 11/10/16 Tessa Kirby 11/10/16

Decorating With Neutrals This Christmas

It's almost that time of year again sooooo of course I had to share some of my favorite ways to decorate for the season! Last year I did an entire post on how to decorate with neutrals during this very red and green season. You don't want to "overdue" it but you still want to be festive and add color to your space. But how? I hear this question a lot...how much color is too much color?

Tessa Kirby 6/30/16 Tessa Kirby 6/30/16

Complete Bathroom Makeover With Lowes

We started this project in the beginning of March with the hopes of creating a bathroom that was not only functional but beautiful. Seeing as this bathroom is the master suit of the house, we wanted to emphasize the size of the space while truly creating a “his and her” bathroom suit. If you have been following me along on Instagram you have seen the many different phases of this renovation. While not always pretty, this process has given way to more beauty than I think this house knows what to do with.

Tessa Kirby 6/30/16 Tessa Kirby 6/30/16

Before and After Bathroom Remodel With Lowes

When we began this bathroom remodel we knew we were in for a LOT of work (see the "before" pictures here). I mean anything that is covered in mauve colored anything requires a complete makeover, am I right? This whole process has stretched us and challenged us to really think outside the box but with the help from Lowe's Home Improvement we were able to make this renovation worth our while.