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Tessa Kirby 12/17/20 Tessa Kirby 12/17/20

Why We Refinished Our Floors 2 Years Later

We get asked so frequently about our floors and how we refinished them but would you believe me if I told you, this is the second time we refinished them in LESS than 2 years???? Why would anyone be that crazy you might wonder. But the answer is simple really.

Tessa Kirby 5/1/20 Tessa Kirby 5/1/20

We're Flipping Again: The Flip House On Main Street

Here we flip again! Let me clear the air and say, I know this place looks like a dump…I get it. It totally does. But since we started looking at the property a year ago we saw the enormous potential in its amazing architecture and character and knew this was a house we could bring back to life again. This house is located in one of the best towns of Central Illinois, in the heart of downtown, just yards away from a local brewery and coffee shop. It truly could not have a better location.

Tessa Kirby 12/5/16 Tessa Kirby 12/5/16

Kirby Christmas Home Tour

I have been really contemplating this Christmas what I was going to do with my decor. Last year I made the red tones pop a lot and this year I just wanted to keep it more simple; tone it down a bit and decorate with more neutral tones with a "hint" of red here and there. I am super excited about how it turned out!

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 4/1/16 Tessa Kirby 4/1/16

#FBF: My Letter From Joanna Gaines

A year ago yesterday I got a letter in the mail from Joanna Gaines. Yes...for real. The real Jojo.

In just a year, I am astounded at all that God has done in my life and my heart. God is good....SOgood! I cannot wait to see what this year has to offer.

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

Decorating For Spring: 5 Secrets On How To Spend Less

With spring literally right around the corner (can't you just feel it?), I thought it would be fun to put together some of the ways I have begun to add spring decor to my home while also sharing a few decorating secrets along the way that have saved me a tremendous amount of time and money

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 2/29/16 Tessa Kirby 2/29/16

How To Craft The Perfect Woodland Tablescape: In A Pinch

I wanted to be able to seamlessly tie in the winter greenery without overwhelming the merchandise that needed to be displayed. So what did I do? Well...I took a quick trip into the woods to see what I could scrounge up of course! And I'm glad I did too!

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 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.

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!