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Budget Decorating

Building a home, you love sometimes requires a tight budget when it comes to decorating. These projects are not only budget-friendly but stylish as well.

Pea Gravel Patio Pros and Cons. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
Before and After · Budget Decorating · DIY · makeover · Project Gallery · Seasons · Summer · tutorials

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
Budget Decorating · DIY · Project Gallery · Seasons · Summer

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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Nancy Meyers patio-get The Look From Target
Budget Decorating · Project Gallery · Seasons · Summer

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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Joanna Gaines-Magnolia
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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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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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Winter Blues Design Consult Sale. Jennifer O'Brien City Farmhouse
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Design Bestie Winter Blues Consult Sale

Are you looking for a design bestie? Someone to guide you as you get started, pick out paint, furniture & accessories, confirm design choices, and/or help you create a design plan? If so, then I’d…

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Coastal Niece Christmas Holiday Housewalk. Jennifer O'Brien City Farmhouse. Sailboat print on holiday mantel.
Budget Decorating · DIY · Holiday · Project Gallery · Seasons · tutorials

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
Before and After · Budget Decorating · DIY · Fall · Project Gallery · Seasons · tutorials

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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