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THE SUMMER I FOUND YOU Book Aesthetic. It's Nancy Meyers meets HGTV in a second-chance, found-family beach town romance with a down-on-her-luck Art Gallery Director, an unruly rescue, and a handy, hunk of a reality star neighbor. Where interiors come to life, houses feel like characters, and secrets have secrets, oh, and spice.
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5 Pinterest Hacks That Will Increase Your Traffic

The landscape for bloggers and small businesses has drastically changed over the last few years. With the rise of more social media platforms comes the stark reality that we, as consumers and creators, are being…

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Hamptons Houses That Feel Straight Out Of A Nancy Meyers Movie
Budget Decorating · Project Gallery · Seasons · Summer

Hamptons Houses That Feel Straight Out Of A Nancy Meyers Movie

Every house tells a story, and it’s my job as a storyteller to peel back the layers and bring you an intriguing house hook that keeps you turning the pages. Ever since I was a…

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12 Stylish Outdoor Chairs at Every Budget. Target, Walmart, World Market. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
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12 Stylish Outdoor Chairs At Every Budget

The service I get asked for most as a design consultant is source lists. So please think of me as your design bestie and personal shopper for the summer. Let’s face it, to check all…

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The Best Outdoor Planters Of The Season At Every Budget
BHG · Budget Decorating · DIY · Project Gallery · Seasons · Summer

The Best Outdoor Planters Of The Season

Large outdoor planters are a statement piece and can be a wonderful and layered focal point to any outdoor space. For the past few years I’ve been collecting large outdoor planters and planting perennials, herbs…

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Pea Gravel Patio Pros and Cons. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
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Pea Gravel Patio Pros and Cons

It’s hard to believe it’s been over ten years since I shared my DIY PEA GRAVEL PATIO! Over the years, I’ve received the most questions about this project by far. If I had to guess,…

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The Pridwin Shelter Island. Coastal Gardener Inspo. Jennifer O'Brien City Farmhouse
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The Coastal Gardener-Get The Aesthetic

Nothing says coastal summer quite like white hydrangeas, climbing soft pink roses, colorful flower beds, and well-maintained hedges. But anyone who likes to garden knows that maintaining this look or aesthetic isn’t easy. Most of…

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Best Beach Reads 2025. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
Personal · Seasons · Summer · writing

Best Beach Reads Of The Summer

In my opinion, there is nothing better than a good beach read in the summer. All you need is a quiet place, an ice-cold drink, and a story that draws you in and never lets…

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Steps To Story Podcast With Debut Author Jennifer O'Brien. Writing From The Heart: How Following Her Intuition Landed Her a Book Deal.
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My First Writing Podcast Is Live on Steps To Story

Last week, I taped my first writing podcast with Nicole Meier, and it was surreal to say the least. If you’ve ever wanted something so much, for so long, and worked yourself to the bone…

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Nancy Meyers patio-get The Look From Target
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Nancy Meyers Patio-Get The Look For Less At Target

Not only is Nancy Meyers a household movie name, but she is also highly sought-after for her interiors. Just type Nancy Meyers Aesthetic into the Google search bar, Instagram, Tiktok, or Pinterest, and you will…

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I Wasn’t Handy Enough To Buy A Fixer-Upper, So I Wrote About One Instead

Raise your hand if you caught the fixer-upper fever at one point or another. If your hand shot straight up into the air, then you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. I mean, how…

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Book Aesthetic Debut Novel The Summer I Found You by Jennifer O'Brien. Alcove Press April 2026
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My New Book Title-The Summer I Found You

I have so much tea to spill about my book. First, the title changed. As an author, it can be scary, but in my case, I LOVE my publisher and team over at Alcove Press….

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Neutral Coastal Rug Round Up City Farmhouse
Budget Decorating · Fall · makeover · Project Gallery · Seasons · Summer

Favorite Classic Coastal Neutral Rugs

Lately, the consensus has been that finding the “right” rug is hard. My last few design clients have loved the Nancy Meyers Aesthetic but hoped for something a little more than the traditional sisal. While…

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