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Your front porch called… it’s ready for its spring moment 🤍

From the perfectly weathered bench to layered rugs, fresh wreaths, and the prettiest planters—these are the pieces that make your entry feel like a warm welcome home (before anyone even steps inside).

I focused on timeless neutrals + soft textures that can carry you from early spring all the way through summer 🌿

Tap to shop everything I’m loving for a cozy, collected porch refresh—these are the pieces that always sell out first.

Your front porch called… it’s ready for its spring moment 🤍 From the perfectly weathered bench to layered rugs, fresh wreaths, and the prettiest planters—these are the pieces that make your entry feel like a warm welcome home (before anyone even steps inside). I focused on timeless neutrals + soft textures that can carry you from early spring all the way through summer 🌿 Tap to shop everything I’m loving for a cozy, collected porch refresh—these are the pieces that always sell out first.

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4'x6' Gingham Check Rectangular Woven Outdoor Area Rugs Tan - Room Essentials™ | Target

Commercial Indoor/Outdoor 2-Person Patio Acacia Wood Bench Loveseat | Wayfair North America

16"x16" Square Outdoor Throw Pillow - Room Essentials™ | Target

Wilkins Round 2 - Person Outdoor Dining Set | Wayfair North America

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

My Texas House 12" Retro Planter, Cream | Walmart (US)

Mainstays Lillian 10" x 10" x 9" Round Vanilla Dream 100% Recycled Resin Planter | Walmart (US)

Cast Aluminum Outdoor Lantern Candle Holder Black - Threshold™ | Target

Faux Potted White Cone Hydrangea | Pottery Barn (US)

White Tulips and Ranunculus Mix Wreath | Kirklands

Costway 2 Pack Artificial Hydrangea Tree Fake Floral Plant w/ 11 White Flowers | Target

My Texas House 16 inch Brown Woven Resin Urn Planter | Walmart (US)

26" Seeded Green Leaf Wreath - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia | Target

Three Striped Jute Doormat | Pottery Barn (US)

18"x30" Cursive Welcome Coir Doormat Natural/Blue - Threshold™ | Target

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

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Some people run errands…
some of us drive across state lines to pick up a lamp from a stranger’s porch and call it a perfectly normal Saturday. 🙃🏺

If you love antique runs, cozy corners, pieces with character, and building a home slowly over time… you’re in the right place. 🤍

Hi, I’m Tessa. I’m really glad you found your way. 🏡

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#AntiqueLovers
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There is something sacred about women gathering around a table and choosing to show up for one another.

The older I get, the more I realize that a rich life has very little to do with having “everything” and so much to do with having people who see you, encourage you, laugh with you, pray for you, and remind you who you are when life feels heavy.

So here’s your reminder to text the friend, host the dinner, make the coffee date, stay a little longer around the table.

Tag the women who have made your life richer. 🤍

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#WomenSupportingWomen #GatherAroundTheTable #MeaningfulFriendships #RichLife #CommunityOverComparison

Spring, but make it soft, layered, and lived-in 🌸

Gingham, delicate florals, and the sweetest lightweight linens—these are the details that instantly shift your home into a fresh new season without a full overhaul.

I love swapping in a few patterned textiles (pillows, throws, bedding) to make everything feel lighter, brighter, and just a little more joyful.

Sharing my favorite spring 2026 finds that bring that cozy, cottage-inspired feel home—tap to shop before your favorites disappear 🤍

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I was trying to figure out how to give our old headboard new life because, honestly, it had reached the point of being downright gross 😅 I started looking at new headboards and was absolutely shocked. Every one I loved was somewhere between $1,500-$4,000 and I simply could not justify it.

Then one day I looked over at this $19 Amazon tablecloth I’ve had for years, the one I’ve always loved because it’s 100% linen and somehow gets softer and prettier with every wash, and thought…wait a second. What if I just covered the headboard with fabric?

Truly, that one little thought sent me spiraling in the best way. Before I knew it, the bed was taken apart, I had a staple gun in my hand, and there was no turning back 🤪 That’s pretty much how things tend to go around here.

And honestly? It ended up becoming one of my favorite projects we’ve ever done. It gave our bedroom so much more character, saved us thousands of dollars, and was shockingly easy.

Comment SHOP below and I’ll send you the exact tablecloth straight to your DMs.

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#DIYHeadboard #BedroomMakeoverIdeas #VintageInspiredHome #LinenLover #ThriftedStyle

Front porch finds and favorites!

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If this is you, comment down below and tell me … are you team coffee or tea???☕️

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#HomebodyLife
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It becomes less about curating the “perfect” space and more about creating something that feels like it has always belonged to you. Pieces collected slowly. Corners shaped by real life. Rooms that hold memory, not just furniture.

If there’s anything I hope you take from our home and this journey of learning to love where we are, it’s this: home isn’t meant to be built in a day. It’s meant to be grown into.

Save this as a reminder to slow down… and tell me, what small detail in your home makes it feel most like you? 🤍

Follow along for more lived-in, heritage-inspired home ideas and everyday beauty

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#HomeInspiration #CozyHome #InteriorInspo #HomeDecorIdeas #HouseAndHome

I’m still collecting magazines like I’m one productive weekend away from becoming Martha Stewart.
In reality, I rearranged a corner, drank something hot, and called it a huge success. 🤍

If you love old homes, cozy hobbies, pretty paper things, and fully believe your best domestic era is always about to begin… welcome. You’re my kind of people. 🏡

Hi, I’m Tessa. Stay awhile.

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#FindMyPeople
#DearAlgorithm
#WomenOfInstagram
#CozyLifestyle

Currently sitting in my cart and very likely not for long… 🤎

A mix of effortless wardrobe staples, elevated basics, and beauty finds that make everyday feel a little more put together (even on the busiest mornings). Think: easy layers, go-to accessories, and those little luxuries that feel like a treat.

If you’ve been looking to refresh your spring routine—this is your sign. Everything linked is so good and wearable on repeat.

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One of my favorite spots once the weather warms up

I got to work in the greenhouse for the first time this weekend and it was glorious! While transplanting an indoor plant is nothing to bat an eye at in the grand scheme of things, just working in this space felt so good for my soul.

And I wore some of my most favorite overalls while doing it! Comment SHOP below to get these overalls and a few other garden favs sent to your DMs!

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First day working in the greenhouse = good for the soul 🌱 Rounded up my favorite garden finds, including these olive overalls I’m obsessed with, comfy sandals, planters, gloves, and more. Comment SHOP for links sent to your DMs!

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I’m Tessa. Mom to four, professional over-committer to cozy, collector of old things, and fully convinced that romanticizing your life is the fastest way to contentment… no matter where you live.

I believe in too many shelves, afternoon light, lived-in homes, and saying yes to one more beautiful thing even when it means more to clean later. Joy first, consequences second 🤍

If you feel personal seen while just reading this … let’s be friends!

The homes that stay with you are rarely the most perfect ones.

They’re the ones filled with collected pieces, little surprises, and things that tell a story. The curtain you almost didn’t buy. The thrifted chair that somehow works. The unexpected pattern mix that shouldn’t make sense, but does.

A home doesn’t need to follow every rule to feel beautiful. In fact, the most memorable ones usually don’t.

The best homes feel personal. Layered. A little unexpected. And entirely like the people who live there.

Follow along if you love cozy, collected homes with a little bit of character and a lot of heart.

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#CollectedHome #LivedInStyle #CozyHomeInspo #VintageInspiredDecor #HomeWithCharacter

Some of my favorite pieces in our home are the ones that almost got left behind.

I found these ottomans on Facebook Marketplace for $15, but I could not get past the original legs. They felt too heavy and just weren’t the look I wanted. So I swapped them out, and suddenly they became one of my favorite pieces in the room.

A good Facebook Marketplace find is rarely about what it is. It’s about what it could be.

If you’ve ever passed up something because it wasn’t “perfect,” consider this your reminder to look twice. A tiny change can make something feel completely different.

Follow along for more old-home finds, cozy corners, and easy ways to make a home feel collected and personal.

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#FacebookMarketplaceFind #ThriftedHome #CollectedHomeStyle #VintageInspiredDecor CozyHomeIdeas

I am truly the least qualified person to be giving houseplant advice… and yet somehow this grape ivy has decided to thrive in spite of me. 🤪

I randomly brought her home from one of my favorite nurseries two years ago and against all odds, she is still alive…not only alive, but absolutely thriving.

In true “terrible plant parent” fashion, I’ve kept her in the same pot this entire time, never changed the soil, never added plant food, and honestly only remember to deeply water her about once a month. 😬 Somehow she has quadrupled in size anyway.

So when I spotted this pot at HomeGoods that was more than twice the size of her old one, I figured she had at least earned an upgrade. I repotted her with indoor potting soil from Miracle-Gro and she is absolutely loving her new little home.

Also my hubby knows my love language 😎 a fresh, cold Poppi is my hearts medicine these days!☺️

If you too have plants that survive purely on vibes and neglect…welcome, you’re among friends. 🌿

#HouseplantHumor #IndoorPlantLife #GrapeIvy #HomeGoodsFind #PlantParentProblems

Standouts of the week for home and style!

#LTKHome #LTKBeauty

Dear algorithm, I am once again asking for…

Women who love old houses more than Target runs.
Who think a quiet afternoon at home counts as plans.
Who collect teacups, throw pillows, and “just one more lamp.”

Who crave beauty and calm… while living in the chaos of motherhood.

Women who are tired, sentimental, slightly overstimulated…but still determined to make life feel warm and meaningful anyway. 🤍

If that sounds like you, I think you just found your corner of the internet.

Hi, I’m Tessa. Welcome home. 🏡

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#DearAlgorithm #FindMyCorner #MomLifeReal #WomenOfInstagram #CozyGirlLife

Maybe this is your sign to slow down a little.

To open the windows. To make the dinner. To sit with your cup of tea a little longer instead of rushing on to the next thing.

The older I get, the more I realize that the life I was always chasing was never found in having more. It was hidden in the ordinary things right in front of me: an old house full of creaky floors, dinner around the table, a quiet corner, and the kind of everyday moments that make a life feel full.

I’m Tessa, and around here I share the beauty of making a home, romanticizing the ordinary, and creating a life that feels rich in all the ways that matter.

If that sounds like your kind of corner of the internet, I’d love for you to follow along. 🤍

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#RomanticizeYourLife #SlowLivingHome #CozyHomeMoments #LivedInHome #KindredHomestead

It becomes less about curating the “perfect” space and more about creating something that feels like it has always belonged to you. Pieces collected slowly. Corners shaped by real life. Rooms that hold memory, not just furniture.

If there’s anything I hope you take from our home and this journey of learning to love where we are, it’s this: home isn’t meant to be built in a day. It’s meant to be grown into.

Save this as a reminder to slow down… and tell me, what small detail in your home makes it feel most like you? 🤍

Follow along for more lived-in, heritage-inspired home ideas and everyday beauty

-

#HomeInspiration #CozyHome #InteriorInspo #HomeDecorIdeas #HouseAndHome

I’m Tessa. Mom to four, professional over-committer to cozy, collector of old things, and fully convinced that romanticizing your life is the fastest way to contentment… no matter where you live.

I believe in too many shelves, afternoon light, lived-in homes, and saying yes to one more beautiful thing even when it means more to clean later. Joy first, consequences second 🤍

If you feel personal seen while just reading this … let’s be friends!

Some of my favorite pieces in our home are the ones that almost got left behind.

Comment SHOP below to get these vintage inspired legs in your DM’s!

I found these ottomans on Facebook Marketplace for $15, but I could not get past the original legs. They felt so disjointed. So I swapped them out, and suddenly they became one of my favorite pieces in the room.

A good Facebook Marketplace find is rarely about what it is. It’s about what it could be.

If you’ve ever passed up something because it wasn’t “perfect,” consider this your reminder to look twice. A tiny change can make something feel completely different.

Follow along for more old-home finds, cozy corners, and easy ways to make a home feel collected and personal.

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#FacebookMarketplaceFind #ThriftedHome #CollectedHomeStyle #VintageInspiredDecor CozyHomeIdeas

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Spring styling, but make it easy 🌿 denim overalls, light layers, and those throw-on-and-go pieces that still feel intentional. I’m leaning into relaxed silhouettes, soft neutrals, and a little bit of playful charm this season—because getting dressed should feel simple and fun.

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The pieces you loved most lately 🤍 from cozy home details to effortless everyday style—these are the tried, true, and saved-on-repeat favorites. Think timeless textures, easy layers, and those little finds that just make life feel prettier and more put together. Linking everything you’ve been loving lately ✨

#LTKHome #LTKBeauty

Maybe this is your sign to slow down a little.

To open the windows. To make the dinner. To sit with your cup of tea a little longer instead of rushing on to the next thing.

The older I get, the more I realize that the life I was always chasing was never found in having more. It was hidden in the ordinary things right in front of me: an old house full of creaky floors, dinner around the table, a quiet corner, and the kind of everyday moments that make a life feel full.

I’m Tessa, and around here I share the beauty of making a home, romanticizing the ordinary, and creating a life that feels rich in all the ways that matter.

If that sounds like your kind of corner of the internet, I’d love for you to follow along. 🤍

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#RomanticizeYourLife #SlowLivingHome #CozyHomeMoments #LivedInHome #KindredHomestead

The anticipation that life will soon look like this is REAL!

Who is ready for sunshine, fresh greens, porch swings, and the sound of crickets humming at night?? 🙋🏻‍♀️

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#summervibes☀️
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The homes that stay with you are rarely the most perfect ones.

They’re the ones filled with collected pieces, little surprises, and things that tell a story. The curtain you almost didn’t buy. The thrifted chair that somehow works. The unexpected pattern mix that shouldn’t make sense, but does.

A home doesn’t need to follow every rule to feel beautiful. In fact, the most memorable ones usually don’t.

The best homes feel personal. Layered. A little unexpected. And entirely like the people who live there.

Follow along if you love cozy, collected homes with a little bit of character and a lot of heart.

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#CollectedHome #LivedInStyle #CozyHomeInspo #VintageInspiredDecor #HomeWithCharacter

Building a spring + summer wardrobe that works harder for you 🤍 these are my go-to staples for mixing, matching, and restyling on repeat. Easy dresses, classic layers, and versatile basics that you can dress up or down—because fewer, better pieces = endless outfit combos ✨

#LTKBeauty #LTKHome

Maybe this is your sign to slow down a little.

To open the windows. To make the dinner. To sit with your cup of tea a little longer instead of rushing on to the next thing.

The older I get, the more I realize that the life I was always chasing was never found in having more. It was hidden in the ordinary things right in front of me: an old house full of creaky floors, dinner around the table, a quiet corner, and the kind of everyday moments that make a life feel full.

I’m Tessa, and around here I share the beauty of making a home, romanticizing the ordinary, and creating a life that feels rich in all the ways that matter.

If that sounds like your kind of corner of the internet, I’d love for you to follow along. 🤍

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#RomanticizeYourLife #SlowLivingHome #CozyHomeMoments #LivedInHome #KindredHomestead

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Amazon kitchen finds that are equal parts pretty + practical 🤍 from countertop staples to those little upgrades that make everyday cooking feel easier (and your space look so much more pulled together). Linking my current favorites that blend function with that cozy, lived-in kitchen aesthetic we all love.

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Some of my favorite pieces in our home are the ones that almost got left behind.

I found these ottomans on Facebook Marketplace for $15, but I could not get past the original legs. They felt so disjointed. So I swapped them out, and suddenly they became one of my favorite pieces in the room.

A good Facebook Marketplace find is rarely about what it is. It’s about what it could be.

If you’ve ever passed up something because it wasn’t “perfect,” consider this your reminder to look twice. A tiny change can make something feel completely different.

Follow along for more old-home finds, cozy corners, and easy ways to make a home feel collected and personal.

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#FacebookMarketplaceFind #ThriftedHome #CollectedHomeStyle #VintageInspiredDecor CozyHomeIdeas

Pattern play feels intimidating until you realize you don’t have to get it “right” for it to work.

It’s one of the most overthought parts of decorating. The easiest way to start is by layering pattern in places that are easy to change:

• curtains
• pillow covers
• tablecloths
• sheets and bedding

These pieces can completely change the feeling of a room without a huge commitment.

A simple rule: mix one larger-scale pattern with one smaller, simpler one. Think floral + stripe, gingham + block print, plaid + tiny floral. As long as the colors feel related, it usually works better than you think.

The best homes aren’t perfectly matched. They feel collected, layered, and personal.

Follow along for more simple ways to create a cozy, lived-in home with character.

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#PatternPlay #CollectedHome #LayeredInteriors #CozyHomeStyle #VintageInspiredHome

I didn’t get the pink room of my dreams growing up… and no, it wasn’t a tragic childhood event 😌

But apparently my adult coping mechanism is turning an entire room into a whimsical, vintage-inspired pink fantasy.

For the children.
Obviously. 💅

If you love vintage-inspired, moody, lived-in corners and old homes that feel layered and personal… follow along. I’m basically just over here decorating like it’s therapy ✨

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#GirlhoodDreams #PinkRoomMagic #InnerChildHealing #CozyHomeVibes #MotherhoodMoments