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Tessa Kirby 7/26/23 Tessa Kirby 7/26/23

Peach Cobbler + What I’m Learning In The Kitchen

It’s actually called “Grandma’s Peach Cobbler.” Which is why I picked it to make! I love my peach cobbler to have more of a breading versus a granola topping so that’s why I chose this specific recipe!

Tessa Kirby 10/20/22 Tessa Kirby 10/20/22

Turning Over A New Leaf + A New Potato Soup Recipe

It’s full on fall here, which means I have been helping myself transition into this cooler weather by making alllll the comfort foods! I love sharing tried and true recipes with friends so I thought…why not share them with all of you too!

Tessa Kirby 7/25/22 Tessa Kirby 7/25/22

What’s A Realistic Renovation Budget? - Kitchen

To put it plainly, most people want to spend (or think they can spend) around $20K-$40K on their kitchen renovation for a fully remodeled space and that’s just not realistic!

Tessa Kirby 7/18/22 Tessa Kirby 7/18/22

Budget Friendly Kitchen Faucets

Rounding up a few of our favorite kitchen faucets under $235!

Tessa Kirby 2/8/16 Tessa Kirby 2/8/16

How To Save Your Kitchen Cabinets and Make Them Look Like New

How to save your old kitchen cabinets with a little TLC and paint. Learn just how we transformed our kitchen here!

Tessa Kirby 12/11/15 Tessa Kirby 12/11/15

How To Refinish Your Countertops With Giani Countertop Kit

This process allowed us the flexibility to create what we wanted, when we wanted and we couldn't be happier with the results. Giani Granite has given me such a good experience that I wanted to share it with the rest of you because come on, let's face it, whose countertops could use a little extra love these days? And for only $80 you can accomplish just what I have with little time and effort. Here is my step-by-step process:

Tessa Kirby 12/1/15 Tessa Kirby 12/1/15

DIY Giani Countertop Kit - Kitchen Makeover On A Budget

So when trying to figure out how we were going to save money on new countertops (one of the larger expenses when renovating your kitchen) I got to researching right away! I came across this really cool/REALLY affordable way to totally reinvent your countertops without having to buy completely new ones and I was sold!