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Before and After

If you like a good before and after, then you will not want to miss these resourceful, budget-friendly makeovers with a modern coastal aesthetic.

The best all natural oven cleaning hack. Pumice cleaning stones work wonders on your oven. Kitchen cleaning hack. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
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All Natural Oven Cleaning Hack Using Pumice Stones

Before the holidays, I stumbled upon a viral video about an all-natural oven-cleaning hack using pumice stones. They said it was the BEST hack of all time. I was curious, of course, so I tucked…

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Coastal Christmas Family Room + Front Door. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
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Coastal Christmas Family Room + Front Door

I’m a little last in sharing my Coastal Christmas family room and front door. But better late than never, right?!. Plus, I have a very good excuse. I worked with Home Depot this year to…

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DIY Large Clam Shell Candle-Easy Coastal Christmas Idea
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DIY Large Clam Shell Candle-Easy Coastal Christmas Idea

Are you still looking for a good Coastal Christmas decorating idea? If so, I’ve got you covered. There aren’t many DIYs that I can say are easy and also have a big impact. But this…

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5 Simple Cozy Christmas Mantel Ideas
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5 Simple Cozy Christmas Mantel Ideas

I think we can all agree that the Christmas mantel is just as important as the Christmas tree. But how do we decorate it and make it a focal point without it being costly and…

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DIY Christmas Decor Idea-Gilded Candleholders. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
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DIY Christmas Decor Idea-Gilded Candleholders

We all know Christmas decor can get pricey, especially without a plan or a budget. Luckily, I have both this year with a Christmas plan and somewhat of a budget when it comes to holiday…

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These Shades Are Amazing + They Didn't Bust My Budget
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These Shades Are Amazing + They Didn’t Bust My Budget

If you’re frugal but also fancy good design like me, then this post is for you. Okay, let’s discuss shades. I mean, no one really wants to buy shades, but they’re an integral part of…

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I did it! I signed my first book contract! I can still hardly believe it. Who would have thought it would have been this hard? I never knew the odds, and it’s probably better off I didn’t.
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I Signed My First Book Contract

I did it! I signed my first book contract! I can still hardly believe it. Who would have thought it would have been this hard? I never knew the odds, and it’s probably better off…

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Best Neutral Shades For Any Budget
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Best Neutral Shades For Any Budget

I think it’s safe to say no one really wants to buy shades. But it’s one of those things that’s unavoidable as a renter or homeowner as they serve two main purposes: as a light…

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Grow The Best Tomatoes This Season With These Six Tips
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Grow The Best Tomatoes This Season With These Six Tips

As many of you know, I am on a quest to grow the BEST tomatoes this summer. I am armed with the best information thanks to Gardentok, there’s no reason I can’t succeed. Ugh, I…

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Garden Hack for Your Tomato Plants + More-Potassium Water
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Best Garden Hack for Your Tomato Plants + More-Potassium Water

I’ve been on a quest for years to up my tomato-growing game. And if I’m being honest, it hasn’t been going so well. But this year is going to be different, a change is coming,…

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The Best Planter Idea For Your Outdoor Space.
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The Best Planter Idea For Your Outdoor Space

Every year the week before Mother’s Day to a garden center to pick out flowers. But it’s not just any garden center, it’s the one my mom took me every year the same week when…

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Egg Chair from Amazon
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The Egg Chair-The Only Chair You’ll Need For Your Outdoor Space

I can still remember how frugal I was when I became a homeowner for the first time. I would save for months to buy one big ticket item for the home. Being a child of…

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