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A good DIY can change everything. These easy tutorials show how your home can be uniquely yours with a bit of grit and patience.

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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Coastal Niece Christmas Holiday Housewalk. Jennifer O'Brien City Farmhouse. Sailboat print on holiday mantel.
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Coastal Niece Christmas Holiday Housewalk

I did something a little different this year. I created a Christmas theme around the main character of my debut novel, House in Bloom (Fall 2025). The book is Nancy Meyers meets HGTV, with the…

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My New Portable Hot Tub the Oslo by Mspa. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien.
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My New Portable Hot Tub by Mspa

Let me first say that I loved my inflatable hot tub, but I had no idea what I was missing until we upgraded. Meet our new portable hot tub, the Oslo by Mspa. This product…

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Coastal Niece Christmas Holiday Theme. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
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Coastal Niece Christmas Holiday Theme

I’m sure by now we’ve all heard the term Coastal Grandmother. But what about the Coastal Niece? She is the beloved Erica Barry’s fictional niece and the main character, Dahlia Newberry, in my debut novel,…

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8 Easy DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas
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8 Easy DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas

At the beginning of every holiday season, I always wonder how on earth I will top the year before with DIY, decoration, and tree ideas. But somehow, I find a way to come up with…

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Dried Grapefruit Slices-An Easy Natural Holiday Idea
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Dried Grapefruit Slices-An Easy Natural Holiday Idea

As promised, I’m diving right into the holiday season with this dried grapefruit tutorial. This easy and all-natural holiday idea is perfect for Christmas and Thanksgiving. I’ll even go a step further and say that…

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An easy DIY-Burled Wood Frames
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DIY Burled Wood Frames

Good ole craft paper for the win! This project blew my mind in the best way, of course! After seeing the comeback of burled wood frames, I wondered if I could make a version myself….

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Summer Porch With Solar Lamps. Amazon Must Haves
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Best Solar Patio Lamps + Snippets of Summer

Ahhh…. summer. What could be better? Absolutely nothing! The scents, the soothing cadence, the cool night air, days in the sun, and time on my porch. I finally finished my outdoor spaces, and now it’s…

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Create a color palette the easiest way. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
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No Fail Way To Pick The Perfect Paint Color + Palette

Paint and color are at the forefront of every homeowner’s (or renter’s) mind, especially when it comes time to decorate. Yet, it seems to be the most difficult to narrow down and create a color…

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City Farmhouse rattan egg chair for wrap around farmhouse front porch.
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Best Solar Light Ideas For Your Outdoor Space

My outdoor spaces are my escape in the summer. Whether it be my patio or my backyard pea gravel patio, I treasure my time outside. What makes that time even better is the ambiance, and…

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