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Maven Lane Pullman Traditional Rectangular Wood Coffee Table, Antiqued Natural Finish - Walmart.c... | Walmart (US)

104"x60" Botanical Floral Tablecloth - Threshold™ | Target

12"x9" Framed Burlap American Flag Wall Decor - Threshold™ | Target

My Texas House Brown Ceramic Urn Planter Pot with Elegant Dot Pattern, 8 inch - Walmart.com | Walmart (US)

Home Decor Collection 8" x 20" Green Striped Ruffle Bolster Decorative Pillow - Walmart.com | Walmart (US)

Better Homes & Gardens Ember Gray Recycled Resin Planter, 16in x 16in x 18.1in - Walmart.com | Walmart (US)

Time and Tru Women's Drapey Utility Shorts, 4" Inseam, Sizes XS-XXXL - Walmart.com | Walmart (US)

Better Homes & Gardens Corbyn Solar Powered Matte Black Metal Landscape LED Pathway Downlight, 20... | Walmart (US)

NICETOWN Floral Velvet Curtains for Bedroom, Thermal Insulated Blackout Printed Vintage Velvet Dr... | Walmart (US)

Botanical Bunny Stoneware Charger Plates - Set of 4 | Pottery Barn (US)

Fleur De Lis Living Vintage Gold Framed Wall Art Decor, Nature Landscape RiversideTrees Paintings... | Wayfair North America

Antique inspired favorites in our home for patterned yet timeless home decor and furnishing!

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Just a girl… finally stepping into the dream she kept talking about 🤍

Two years ago, this was just an idea scribbled in the margins of my notebook… a “someday” dream I kept bringing up to my husband in passing. A little greenhouse tucked behind our garden beds. A place to start seeds, clip flowers, and slow down for a minute.

But life was full. Four kids. Renovations. Work. All the things that felt more “important.” So it stayed a dream… one I talked about often, but quietly assumed would take a back seat.

And yet, I couldn’t shake it. I kept picturing early mornings out here… dirt under my nails, coffee in hand, growing something from nothing. Not because it was productive. Not because it looked impressive. But because it felt like me.

So we started. Slowly. Board by board. A two-year labor of love that didn’t happen overnight… but maybe that’s what makes this moment feel so sacred.

Because this isn’t just a greenhouse…It’s proof that the quiet dreams you keep coming back to… the ones that don’t make a lot of noise… the ones that don’t necessarily “make sense” to anyone else…
are usually the ones worth building.

If you’re someone who’s holding onto a slow, steady dream like that… you’re in the right place here. 🌿

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#GreenhouseDreams #GardenLife #SlowLivingHome #CottageGardenStyle #KindredHomestead

The quiet evening watering sessions. Checking on the hydrangeas like they’re family members.

Walking through the garden first thing in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up.

None of it is particularly glamorous… but somehow it feels like the kind of life I always hoped for. 🤍
Maybe that’s the beauty of growing things.

They teach you to slow down long enough to notice what’s already right in front of you. ☀️

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#GardenLife
#SlowLivingHome
#CozyLifestyle
#RomanticizeYourLife
#CutFlowerGarden

Bold floral vintage-inspired rugs for kids’ rooms, playrooms, living rooms & cozy collected homes 🌸 Antique-inspired patterns, soft textures & statement rugs you’ll keep forever. #vintagerugs #floralrugs #kidsroomdecor

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For the longest time I struggled with how to make something feel functional and beautiful. It felt like I had to pick and choose.

Like if it worked well, it couldn’t also feel warm and inviting… and if it looked beautiful, it probably wasn’t very practical for real, everyday life.

But somewhere along the way, I realized it was never about choosing one or the other—it was about layering both.

Letting the pretty things be useful.
Letting the functional things be seen.
Letting a space feel lived-in, not just styled.

And that’s where the magic started to happen.
So if you’ve been waiting for permission to make your spaces both… this is it 🤍

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#livedinhomes
#collectedhome
#homemakingwithheart
#functionandbeauty
#cozycornerstyle

For years, this little pink room has quietly become one of the most loved spaces in our home. And honestly? I think it’s because it gave me permission to stop playing it safe.

The color is called “Just Rosy” by PPG Paints (Pittsburgh Paints), and while it may look bold at first glance, it actually reads incredibly soft and warm throughout the day. It changes with the light in the prettiest way and somehow manages to feel playful, cozy, vintage, and timeless all at once.

I think so many people are afraid of using color because they assume it will feel overwhelming, but what I’ve learned through this room is that color can actually make a home feel more lived in, layered, and personal.

So if you’ve been waiting for permission to paint the room pink… this is it. 🤍

Follow along if you love old homes, layered interiors, cozy living, and creating beauty in the everyday.

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#pinkpaint
#heritagehome
#colorfulinteriors
#cozyhomevibes
#vintageinspiredhome

Target outdoor decor season is officially here 🤎 Sharing our newest Target patio furniture, outdoor decor, planters, and cozy backyard finds that instantly make your outdoor space feel elevated for summer. #targethome #outdoorfurniture #patiodecor #targetfinds

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If you’re choosing this kind of summer over a packed schedule…let me know in the comments!

Lately I’ve been realizing that my idea of a “good” summer has changed.

It used to feel like it needed to be full… plans, trips, things to do. But the older I get, the more I find myself craving something slower. Something that actually feels like I’m living it while it’s happening. ☀️

Open windows that let the breeze move through the house.
Fresh herbs on the counter from the garden.
Simple dinners at home with the people I love.

The kind of days that feel a little like being a kid again… when summer didn’t need to be impressive to be memorable. 🤍

I don’t know, maybe it’s nostalgia… or maybe it’s finally realizing the life I was looking for has been here all along. 🏡

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#SlowSummerDays
#NostalgicLiving
#SummerAtHome
#SimpleIntentionalLiving
#CozyHomeVibes

Comment SHOP to get my favorite cafe curtain hardware and these simple cafe curtains!

I went back and forth on these for way too long. Part of me wondered if they’d feel too “old,” too busy, too much.

But the moment they went up… everything softened.
The light feels warmer. The mornings feel slower. Even the most ordinary tasks…pouring coffee, rinsing dishes, watching the kids play outside…feel a little more special.

It’s one of those small changes that somehow shifts the whole atmosphere of a space.

Sometimes it really is the smallest details that make a house feel like home.

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#CafeCurtains #KitchenInspo #CozyHomeDetails #VintageInspiredHome #KindredHomestead

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For the longest time I struggled with how to make something feel functional and beautiful. It felt like I had to pick and choose.

Like if it worked well, it couldn’t also feel warm and inviting… and if it looked beautiful, it probably wasn’t very practical for real, everyday life.

But somewhere along the way, I realized it was never about choosing one or the other—it was about layering both.

Letting the pretty things be useful.
Letting the functional things be seen.
Letting a space feel lived-in, not just styled.

And that’s where the magic started to happen.
So if you’ve been waiting for permission to make your spaces both… this is it 🤍

-

#livedinhomes
#collectedhome
#homemakingwithheart
#functionandbeauty
#cozycornerstyle

There’s something about summer that makes me want to slow everything down.

The flags come out, the windows stay open, and the days start to feel a little softer… a little more like something I don’t want to rush through. ☀️
It’s not anything big or elaborate.

Just small things—fresh meals, time at home, kids in the yard, and little corners that feel lived in and loved.
The kind of summer that feels familiar… like something you’ve known before, even if you can’t quite place it. 🇺🇸

Maybe that’s what I’m chasing.
Not a perfect summer… just one that feels like this. 🤍

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#AmericanaStyle
#SummerAtHome
#PatrioticDecor
#CozyHomeVibes
#SlowSummerDays

Kitchen details that make the whole space feel custom ✨ Sharing our favorite kitchen lighting fixtures, cabinet hardware, faucets, and timeless home finishes that give a layered collected home look — all linked on my LTK. #kitchenlighting #cabinethardware #kitchenfixtures #homedecorfinds

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For a long time, I thought the life I wanted looked like more.

More progress. More perfection. More to show for it.
But somewhere along the way, that shifted.

I’ve found myself drawn to a quieter kind of life—
one that isn’t built on impressing anyone, but on being present.

A life that looks like open windows on a warm day,
homemade meals shared around the table,
the creak of old floors, and lamp light at 6pm. A life where faith leads, where our home is lived in and loved deeply, and where my kids grow up knowing there’s more to this world than what a screen can offer.

It’s slower. Softer. More rooted.

And maybe it doesn’t look like “more” to everyone else…but it feels like everything to me. 🤍

If you’ve been craving this kind of life too, I think you’ll feel at home here. 🏡

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#FaithFilledHome
#SlowLivingHome
#IntentionalMotherhood
#LivedInHomes
#RootedLiving

Another beautiful morning

For the longest time, I thought making something feel “special” meant it had to be elaborate or perfectly styled. But the older I get, the more I realize it’s usually the smallest touches that change everything.

A simple tablecloth. A little shade from an umbrella. Lemon or lime slices in your water. A bowl of fruit you already have on hand. Maybe a few herbs clipped from the garden and set in the middle of the table.

Nothing over the top. Nothing complicated. Just a little intention.

Because it’s not really about the table… it’s about creating a moment you actually want to sit in. One that invites you to slow down, stay a while, and enjoy what’s already in front of you.

Save this for the next warm day… and tell me, what’s one small thing you’d add to your table to make it feel special? 🌿

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#OutdoorLiving #SlowLivingHome #RomanticizeYourLife #SimplePleasures #KindredHomestead

OOTD- loving these spring colors and easy combos!

#LTKootd

Two years ago, this was just an idea scribbled in the margins of my notebook… a “someday” dream I kept bringing up to my husband in passing.

A little greenhouse tucked behind our garden beds. A place to start seeds, clip flowers, and slow down for a minute.

But life was full. Four kids. Renovations. Work. All the things that felt more “important.” So it stayed a dream… one I talked about often, but quietly assumed would take a back seat.

And yet, I couldn’t shake it.
I kept picturing early mornings out here… dirt under my nails, coffee in hand, growing something from nothing.

Not because it was productive. Not because it looked impressive. But because it felt like me.

So we started. Slowly. Weekend by weekend. Board by board. A two-year labor of love that didn’t happen overnight… but maybe that’s what makes this moment feel so sacred.

Because this isn’t just a greenhouse.

It’s proof that the quiet dreams you keep coming back to… the ones that don’t make a lot of noise… the ones that don’t necessarily “make sense” to anyone else…
are usually the ones worth building.

If you’re someone who’s holding onto a slow, steady dream like that… you’re in the right place here. 🌿

-

#GreenhouseDreams #GardenLife #SlowLivingHome #CottageGardenStyle #KindredHomestead

Amazon “Feels Like Home” / Collected Finds
Layered, cozy, collected — the kind of pieces that make a home feel lived in and loved. Sharing my favorite Amazon Nancy Meyers-inspired finds in LTK 🤍

For the longest time I struggled with how to make something feel functional and beautiful. It felt like I had to pick and choose.

Like if it worked well, it couldn’t also feel warm and inviting… and if it looked beautiful, it probably wasn’t very practical for real, everyday life.

But somewhere along the way, I realized it was never about choosing one or the other—it was about layering both.

Letting the pretty things be useful.
Letting the functional things be seen.
Letting a space feel lived-in, not just styled.

And that’s where the magic started to happen.
So if you’ve been waiting for permission to make your spaces both… this is it 🤍

-

#livedinhomes
#collectedhome
#homemakingwithheart
#functionandbeauty
#cozycornerstyle

On the go yet polished ootd!

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Just a girl… finally stepping into the dream she kept talking about 🤍

Two years ago, this was just an idea scribbled in the margins of my notebook… a “someday” dream I kept bringing up to my husband in passing. A little greenhouse tucked behind our garden beds. A place to start seeds, clip flowers, and slow down for a minute.

But life was full. Four kids. Renovations. Work. All the things that felt more “important.” So it stayed a dream… one I talked about often, but quietly assumed would take a back seat.

And yet, I couldn’t shake it. I kept picturing early mornings out here… dirt under my nails, coffee in hand, growing something from nothing. Not because it was productive. Not because it looked impressive. But because it felt like me.

So we started. Slowly. Board by board. A two-year labor of love that didn’t happen overnight… but maybe that’s what makes this moment feel so sacred.

Because this isn’t just a greenhouse…It’s proof that the quiet dreams you keep coming back to… the ones that don’t make a lot of noise… the ones that don’t necessarily “make sense” to anyone else…
are usually the ones worth building.

If you’re someone who’s holding onto a slow, steady dream like that… you’re in the right place here. 🌿

-

#GreenhouseDreams #GardenLife #SlowLivingHome #CottageGardenStyle #KindredHomestead

In My Cart / Style + Beauty
Current cart lineup 🤎 effortless staples, pretty beauty finds, and little upgrades making everyday life feel more put together. Everything linked in LTK.

#LTKBeauty

If you’re choosing this kind of summer over a packed schedule…let me know in the comments!

Lately I’ve been realizing that my idea of a “good” summer has changed.

It used to feel like it needed to be full… plans, trips, things to do. But the older I get, the more I find myself craving something slower. Something that actually feels like I’m living it while it’s happening. ☀️

Open windows that let the breeze move through the house.
Fresh herbs on the counter from the garden.
Simple dinners at home with the people I love.

The kind of days that feel a little like being a kid again… when summer didn’t need to be impressive to be memorable. 🤍

I don’t know, maybe it’s nostalgia… or maybe it’s finally realizing the life I was looking for has been here all along. 🏡

-

#SlowSummerDays
#NostalgicLiving
#SummerAtHome
#SimpleIntentionalLiving
#CozyHomeVibes

For years, this little pink room has quietly become one of the most loved spaces in our home. And honestly? I think it’s because it gave me permission to stop playing it safe.

The color is called “Just Rosy” by PPG Paints (Pittsburgh Paints), and while it may look bold at first glance, it actually reads incredibly soft and warm throughout the day. It changes with the light in the prettiest way and somehow manages to feel playful, cozy, vintage, and timeless all at once.

I think so many people are afraid of using color because they assume it will feel overwhelming, but what I’ve learned through this room is that color can actually make a home feel more lived in, layered, and personal.

So if you’ve been waiting for permission to paint the room pink… this is it. 🤍

Follow along if you love old homes, layered interiors, cozy living, and creating beauty in the everyday.

-

#pinkpaint
#heritagehome
#colorfulinteriors
#cozyhomevibes
#vintageinspiredhome

Casual Spring + Summer Outfit of the Day 💙✨ | Soft blues, gingham layers, and easy everyday pieces that feel like sunshine and slow mornings. Effortless, breathable, and perfect for everything from school drop-off to coffee runs and weekend wandering. Shop my LTK for all the cozy warm-weather staples. #LTKStyle #SpringOutfit #SummerStyle #GinghamLove

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There’s something about summer that makes me want to slow everything down.

The flags come out, the windows stay open, and the days start to feel a little softer… a little more like something I don’t want to rush through. ☀️
It’s not anything big or elaborate.

Just small things—fresh meals, time at home, kids in the yard, and little corners that feel lived in and loved.
The kind of summer that feels familiar… like something you’ve known before, even if you can’t quite place it. 🇺🇸

Maybe that’s what I’m chasing.
Not a perfect summer… just one that feels like this. 🤍

-

#AmericanaStyle
#SummerAtHome
#PatrioticDecor
#CozyHomeVibes
#SlowSummerDays

If this feels a little too specific… hi, I think we’d get along. 🤍

I’m Tessa — lover of old homes, quiet nights, elevated basics, summer country music, and wandering Target “just to look.”

If you’re into cozy homes, beautiful little routines, and finding joy in the ordinary… you might just feel at home here. 🏡

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#FindMyPeople
#ElevatedBasics
#SummerCountry
#TargetGirl
#CozyLifestyle

Whimsical Outdoor / Nancy Meyers Style
Golden hour, twinkle lights, and a backyard that feels straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie ✨ These solar-powered lights make everything feel a little more magical — and they’re so easy to style. Linked in LTK.

Turns out hanging baskets aren’t just for porches anymore 🤭🌿
Took one little basket, added some florals, and suddenly our greenhouse door feels like the cottage garden of my dreams.

Proof that sometimes the charming details are the simplest ones ✨

#LTKHome

For the longest time I struggled with how to make something feel functional and beautiful. It felt like I had to pick and choose.

Like if it worked well, it couldn’t also feel warm and inviting… and if it looked beautiful, it probably wasn’t very practical for real, everyday life.

But somewhere along the way, I realized it was never about choosing one or the other—it was about layering both.

Letting the pretty things be useful.
Letting the functional things be seen.
Letting a space feel lived-in, not just styled.

And that’s where the magic started to happen.
So if you’ve been waiting for permission to make your spaces both… this is it 🤍

-

#livedinhomes
#collectedhome
#homemakingwithheart
#functionandbeauty
#cozycornerstyle

I have a feeling so many of us are longing for this, even if we don’t quite have the words for it.

A life that is slower. Gentler. More grounded.

A life where loving Jesus matters more than being admired. Where beauty is tucked into the ordinary... open windows, soup simmering on the stove, creaky wood floors, lamp glow at dusk. Where success is measured less by how much we accomplish and more by how fully we show up.

I want to raise children who know how to look people in the eye, entertain themselves, spend their days outside, and understand there is a whole world beyond a screen.
I want a home that feels warm and well-loved. One filled with old recipes, family traditions, thrifted treasures, and the kind of closeness that stays long after the kitchen has been cleaned up.

For a long time, I thought I was supposed to want more. More success. More recognition. More of whatever everyone else seemed to be chasing.

But the older I get, the more I find myself drawn to a quieter kind of life... one that may not look impressive to the world, but feels deeply beautiful to me.

And if you’ve been feeling this pull too, maybe you’re not falling behind. Maybe you’re simply being invited into a different way of living. 🤍

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#SlowLivingHome #FaithFilledLife #IntentionalMotherhood #LivedInBeauty #RootedAndGrounded

When I was a little girl, if you had asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer would have been simple: a mom.

That was the dream. A home full of life. Kids in the kitchen. Dinner on the table. A quiet, ordinary life filled with love.

And then I became a mom... and somewhere along the way, I started believing the lie that it wasn’t enough.
That maybe I should be doing something bigger.

Something that looked more impressive. Something that earned more praise, more attention, more applause.

So I spent a lot of time feeling discontent with the very life I had once longed for. I kept thinking there had to be something else out there for me.

But the more I chased that other version of success, the more I realized how much I was missing. I was missing the sacredness of the ordinary. The little hands. The slow mornings. The privilege of being home.
And slowly, I found my way back.

Back to the life I had always wanted. Back to the version of success that feels true to me. Back to believing that loving my family, creating a home, and being present in these days is not something to apologize for or outgrow.

Coming home to this dream was always where I was meant to be. 🤍

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#StayAtHomeMomLife #IntentionalMotherhood #SlowLivingHome #FaithFilledMotherhood #KindredHomestead

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Just a girl… finally stepping into the dream she kept talking about 🤍

Two years ago, this was just an idea scribbled in the margins of my notebook… a “someday” dream I kept bringing up to my husband in passing. A little greenhouse tucked behind our garden beds. A place to start seeds, clip flowers, and slow down for a minute.

But life was full. Four kids. Renovations. Work. All the things that felt more “important.” So it stayed a dream… one I talked about often, but quietly assumed would take a back seat.

And yet, I couldn’t shake it. I kept picturing early mornings out here… dirt under my nails, coffee in hand, growing something from nothing. Not because it was productive. Not because it looked impressive. But because it felt like me.

So we started. Slowly. Board by board. A two-year labor of love that didn’t happen overnight… but maybe that’s what makes this moment feel so sacred.

Because this isn’t just a greenhouse…It’s proof that the quiet dreams you keep coming back to… the ones that don’t make a lot of noise… the ones that don’t necessarily “make sense” to anyone else…
are usually the ones worth building.

If you’re someone who’s holding onto a slow, steady dream like that… you’re in the right place here. 🌿

-

#GreenhouseDreams #GardenLife #SlowLivingHome #CottageGardenStyle #KindredHomestead