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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.

Jennifer OBrien of City Farmhouse sharing her Holiday House Tour
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Aspen Inspired Holiday Housewalk

Hello and welcome to my Christmas house tour! This year’s Holiday Housewalk is inspired by my time, as well as my husband’s time, in Aspen, Colorado. If you are coming from Craftberry Bush I’m so…

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Billy Bookcase Hack into Arched Cabinet
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Billy Bookcase Hack-Arched European Inspired Cabinet With Fluted Doors

This Ikea hack is going to blow your mind! Remember that blank wall in my family room and the Billy Bookcases I painted to fill that blank wall? I turned them into a European-inspired arched…

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Jennifer Obrien City Farmhouse Rustic Christmas Mantle
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Aspen Inspired Christmas Mantle & Why It’s My Favorite

You will love this story, and how my Aspen Inspired Christmas mantle came to be. I have been waiting on pins and needles to share it with you. This is my last post with Seasons…

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Jennifer OBrien City Farmhouse Simple Christmas Tree
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Aspen Holiday Christmas Tree-Simple Styling Ideas

Let me welcome you all to my second holiday post of the season. I’m joining an amazing group of bloggers today as we share our Christmas Trees! The biggest thank you to my friend Kristen…

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I Painted My French Doors Black + What TikTok Had To Say
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I Painted My French Doors Black + What TikTok Had To Say

Well, I did it. I finally had the guts to paint my beautiful white French doors black. Sometimes it’s the smallest risks that yields the greatest reward. Although it took me a while to actually…

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Cozy Fall Farmhouse Porch & House Tour
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Seasons of Home Cozy Fall Tour

Happy fall, it’s official! Are you feeling the autumn vibe yet? Well maybe after this post you’ll be in the mood. I’m joining a few friends today as we share our cozy fall tours. Get…

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Earthy Coastal Kitchen
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Cozy + Layered Fall Family Room + Kitchen Details

Can one ever have too many candles or over use the color green when decorating a cozy and layered fall space? I think not. I’m getting a slow start with this season. Here’s a little…

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Cozy Fall Den + DIY Concrete Coffee Table
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Cozy Fall Den + DIY Concrete Coffee Table

This season is all about bringing the cozy back, on a budget of course. I’m joining a few Seasons of Home friends as we take you on a fall tour highlighted by something we did…

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Summer by the Sea Curated Mood Board
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Summer by the Sea Curated Look for the Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction

Winston Churchill once said, “we make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Over the years I’ve tried to give back professionally whenever possible, whether it be the…

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California Casual Inspired Pea Gravel Patio
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California Casual Inspired Pea Gravel Patio

It was the summer before my junior year that we traveled the coast of California for three straight weeks. We flew into Burbank and spent time in LA, Big Sur, Yosemite before ending up in…

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Hamptons Beach Cabana Reveal + Source Guide
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Hamptons Beach Cabana Reveal + Source Guide

Okay, I’ve teased you all long enough with this beach cabana (mini) makeover. Well, today is the day, it’s finally reveal day! If you remember I started with a plan for our Hamptons cabana refresh….

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DIY Woven Pendant Light Without Electricity-Torared Ikea Hack
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DIY Woven Pendant Light Without Electricity-Torared Ikea Hack

This light hack is going to blow your mind! I finally figured out how to bring more overhead lighting into my living room. How you ask? By hanging a pendant, light without electricity! Friends, it’s…

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