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This is my personal journey, one story at a time from motherhood, aging, love, and loss to my dream of becoming an author.

Author Jennifer O'Brien has signed with Gardner Literacy Agency
Personal · writing

Publishing Update-I Signed With A Literary Agent

I’m over the moon to announce that I signed with a literary agent! I’m now being represented by Rachelle Gardner with Gardner Literary Agency for my second novel, House in Bloom. You must be wondering…

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Meet Dahlia Newberry, The Main Character of My Novel House in Bloom.
Budget Decorating · Personal · writing

Meet The Main Character of My Novel House in Bloom

I think it’s about time you meet the main character of my book, House in Bloom. Especially since my entire Christmas theme this year is based on her, the book, and the secondary characters. I…

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Beautiful Dahlia arrangement. BHG Stylemaker Event NYC. Photography by Sean Sime.
BHG · Personal

BHG Stylemaker + My Arc Through The Years

All this talk about books and writing has me looking inward. Last week, I was honored to attend the Better Homes and Gardens annual Stylemaker event. This was my ninth time attending this event, and…

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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.
Before and After · Personal · writing

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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Large Scale Art Idea for a Dorm Room
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Large Art Idea For a Dorm + Move In Day

We’re back from UNCW, and I am happy to say Shane is settled in. While I am still grieving the end of such a magical time as a mom, I am also thrilled for Shane’s…

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City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien. Ocean photograph.
Personal · Seasons · writing

What I Would Tell My Younger Self On This Birthday

I remember being in my twenties, and this day felt like a lifetime away. Fifty seemed so old, and yet, being here, I feel a sense of awakening and purpose like I never have before….

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

Best Beach Reads For Summer

When I think back to all the summer reading programs I participated in as a kid, I can count the books I liked on one hand. I always felt inclined to do it because all…

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Jennifer O'Brien City Farmhouse Blog
Budget Decorating · Fall · Personal · Project Gallery · Seasons · Summer · writing

I Can Do Hard Things-But Not These Two Together

I can do hard things, but no amount of guts, grit, and tenacity could prepare me for this. When I finished book #2 in April, we set off to visit the last college on our…

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Jennifer Obrien by City Farmhouse Multi-use Spaces, Newsday Article
Before and After · BHG · Budget Decorating · DIY · makeover · Personal · Project Gallery

I Made it to Newsday, My Dad Would Be Proud

No matter how old we are, we still want the approval of our parents. When we have exciting news to share, often, they are the first ones we want to share it with. At least,…

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Six Things That Have Made Me Happier In 2023. Jennifer OBrien City Farmhouse
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Six Things That Made Me Happier

Do you ever feel like you’re sleepwalking through life? You want to love your life again, but you’re stuck, and you don’t know how to change the rhythm? You can list all the reasons why…

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The House That Fixed Me by Jennifer OBrien. A WIP Women's Fiction/Romance set in the Hamptons and North Fork of Long Island. Think Something Borrowed Meets Virgin River.
Before and After · makeover · writing

My Book-The House That Fixed Me, An Update + Summary

This is a FIRST! I am finally sharing the title and summary of my book, eek! The House That Fixed Me is a WIP Women’s Fiction/Romance set in the Hamptons and North Fork of Long…

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City Farmhouse by Jennifer OBrien. Black Painted French Doors
makeover · Personal

City Farmhouse by Jennifer OBrien Has a Whole New Look!

If you’ve hopped on my website recently, you probably noticed that City Farmhouse by Jennifer OBrien got a makeover! I have to say it was long overdue. It is now easy to search and navigate….

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