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Tessa Kirby 5/15/25 Tessa Kirby 5/15/25

Amazon Finds: Outdoor Planters

Amazon planter finds for backyard planting and decorating.

Tessa Kirby 5/14/25 Tessa Kirby 5/14/25

Three Simple Projects That Transformed Our Home This Month

From charming café curtains to ambient fence lighting and classic molding—here are three small projects that made a big difference in our home this month.

Tessa Kirby 5/12/25 Tessa Kirby 5/12/25

Antique Inspired: A Year With Our Unlacquered Brass Hardware and What We’ve Learned

Tessa Kirby 5/11/25 Tessa Kirby 5/11/25

This Week at Kindred Homestead 5.5

This week’s finds and favorites for style, lifestyle and home!

Tessa Kirby 5/10/25 Tessa Kirby 5/10/25

Solar Powered Outdoor Fence Light Finds

Solar powered fence light finds for collected yet timeless backyards and patios.

Tessa Kirby 5/9/25 Tessa Kirby 5/9/25

Found Friday: Outdoor Pillow Covers

Outdoor pillow covers for cottage meets countryside charm for backyards, porches, and patios.

Tessa Kirby 5/8/25 Tessa Kirby 5/8/25

Amazon Finds: Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Amazon teacher appreciation gift guide and inspiration!

Tessa Kirby 5/5/25 Tessa Kirby 5/5/25

Antique Inspired: Wall Sconces That Completed Our Cozy Bedroom Makeover

These sconces, with their vintage brass finish and transitional tapered shades, bring a timeless elegance that complements our newly painted walls and patterned bedding.

Tessa Kirby 5/3/25 Tessa Kirby 5/3/25

Spring Gingham Dresses

Learn how to incorporate gingham dresses into your seasonal wardrobe for a look that's both fresh and enduring with easy shopping options and on trend finds for spring fashion.

Tessa Kirby 5/2/25 Tessa Kirby 5/2/25

Found Friday: Outdoor Solar Lights

Transform your backyard or patio into a charming, Nancy Meyers-inspired retreat with outdoor solar lighting to create a warm and inviting ambiance.

Tessa Kirby 5/1/25 Tessa Kirby 5/1/25

Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts from target

Thoughtful mother’s day gifts from Target.

Tessa Kirby 4/30/25 Tessa Kirby 4/30/25

An Honest Review of Our 5 Piece Outdoor Lounge Set From Wayfair

Looking for an outdoor seating set that blends comfort, charm, and timeless style? We recently added this 5-piece wicker set from Wayfair to our backyard, and it’s quickly become one of our favorite gathering spots. In this post, I’m sharing an honest review — what we love, what we’d tweak, and how it’s held up to real family life.

Tessa Kirby 4/27/25 Tessa Kirby 4/27/25

This Week at Kindred Homestead 4.21

This week’s finds and favorites for lifestyle and style!

Tessa Kirby 4/26/25 Tessa Kirby 4/26/25

Way Day Sale Finds & Favorites

Way Day sale finds and favorites for home and home decor.

Tessa Kirby 4/25/25 Tessa Kirby 4/25/25

Found Friday: Magnolia Tableware Finds

Magnolia tableware finds and favorites for heritage inspired home decor.

Tessa Kirby 4/22/25 Tessa Kirby 4/22/25

The Building You Didn’t Know We Owned - And What Now?

We bought the building for Guy’s workshop—but I never imagined how much it would reflect my own story. A space once full of doubt is slowly being restored, and with it, so is my sense of purpose. Maybe the dream was never just mine to begin with.