https://www.jessannkirby.com A New England based lifestyle blog written and curated by Jess Ann Kirby. JessAnnKirby.com is a place to foster connection, creativity, and meaningful conversation. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:09:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.1 https://www.jessannkirby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-L2a_sZCe-600x600.png https://www.jessannkirby.com 32 32 https://www.jessannkirby.com/chappywrap-warehouse-sale/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/chappywrap-warehouse-sale/#respond Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:30:51 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=45502 You probably already know about ChappyWrap if you read this blog, but I had to share a quick post about their warehouse sale. The best sale of the year, you can get ChappyWrap blankets up to 40% off sitewide. The…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/chappywrap-warehouse-sale/feed/ 0 https://www.jessannkirby.com/10-best-summer-wines-for-every-budget/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/10-best-summer-wines-for-every-budget/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:57:39 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=45269 Let’s face it, summertime is the best time for indulging in some delicious, refreshing wine. Whether it’s a sweet, refreshing rosé enjoyed with girlfriends, a crisp, dry white paired with seafood or a robust red on a cool night by…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/10-best-summer-wines-for-every-budget/feed/ 3 https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-target-home-decor-items-purchased/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-target-home-decor-items-purchased/#respond Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:59:50 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=45438 I went on a bit of a decorating spree recently in both the Rhode Island and Vermont house. I haven’t done a ton of decorating in the Vermont house because we are planning to do some bigger renovations and I…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/the-best-target-home-decor-items-purchased/feed/ 0 https://www.jessannkirby.com/15-things-to-do-before-the-end-of-summer/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/15-things-to-do-before-the-end-of-summer/#respond Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=45272 It’s already August and believe it or not, summer is almost over (ugh). Summer is dreamy, magical and fleeting. It never feels quite long enough and as each summer ends, drifting into fall, I always find myself wishing I had…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/15-things-to-do-before-the-end-of-summer/feed/ 0 https://www.jessannkirby.com/how-we-converted-our-garage-into-a-bedroom-and-bathroom/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/how-we-converted-our-garage-into-a-bedroom-and-bathroom/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:59:51 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=44483 It has been two years since we finished converting our garage into a bedroom and bathroom. I remember when we bought the house and one of the first things Craig said was that we should turn the garage into living…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/how-we-converted-our-garage-into-a-bedroom-and-bathroom/feed/ 3 https://www.jessannkirby.com/home-improvement-projects-to-do-during-the-summer/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/home-improvement-projects-to-do-during-the-summer/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=44070 Summer is upon us and what better time to tackle some indoor and outdoor house projects. In preparation for the summer, we have been planning some of our own home improvement projects and it feels so good to begin checking…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/home-improvement-projects-to-do-during-the-summer/feed/ 1 https://www.jessannkirby.com/tips-for-hosting-a-cookout/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/tips-for-hosting-a-cookout/#comments Tue, 24 May 2022 11:50:40 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=43618 Long, warm summer days call for gatherings and now that we can be outdoors again, what better time to host a cookout? Cookouts are a fun way to get family and friends together in a casual, easy-going and laid back…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/tips-for-hosting-a-cookout/feed/ 2 https://www.jessannkirby.com/how-to-do-the-coastal-grandmother-aesthetic/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/how-to-do-the-coastal-grandmother-aesthetic/#comments Mon, 23 May 2022 16:52:14 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=43752 Chances are if you’re a person that goes on the internet you’ve seen the Coastal Grandmother Trend. I’m not on TikTok, but that’s where it originated, from TikToker Lex Nicoleta who explains that it’s more of a lifestyle than just a fashion…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/how-to-do-the-coastal-grandmother-aesthetic/feed/ 8 https://www.jessannkirby.com/tips-for-garden-planning/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/tips-for-garden-planning/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 10:57:00 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=43270 While I wouldn’t consider myself a green thumb, I do love gardening. It is such a peaceful, meditative and satisfying activity. I can remember as a child watching and “helping” my mom in the garden. It was so fascinating and…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/tips-for-garden-planning/feed/ 1 https://www.jessannkirby.com/how-to-organize-your-home-room-by-room/ https://www.jessannkirby.com/how-to-organize-your-home-room-by-room/#respond Wed, 04 May 2022 12:55:01 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=43150 I recently took a look at my kitchen pantry and wanted to scream in frustration. It felt like no matter how much time I spent organizing, it would quickly return to a state of chaos and confusion. I sent a…]]> https://www.jessannkirby.com/how-to-organize-your-home-room-by-room/feed/ 0