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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.

Gel Stained Staircase-City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
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Gel Stained Stairs-Two Years Later

This gel-stained staircase post has been two years in the making. And it’s a good thing I waited because now I get to do an honest review after two years of hard use. I’ve had…

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Black painted staircase reveal by Jennifer O'Brien. Sherwin-Williams Black Magic.
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Painted Staircase Makeover On A Budget

In a perfect world, I’d have an unlimited budget for my home renovation projects and wouldn’t have to pick over my boys’ college funds. But wait stratch that, even if I had an extra 10K…

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Earthy Coastal Color Palette. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O'Brien
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The Perfect Earthy Coastal Paint Color Palette

Picking the right paint color never seems to get easier, but it helps when you see examples and how they’re used together. My niece just bought her first house, and much like me, she likes…

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Nancy Meyers Inspired Office Space Refresh. Jennifer O'Brien City Farmhouse.
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Nancy Meyers Inspired Office Space Refresh

If this title hooked you, then chances are you’re a fan of a good Nancy Meyers aesthetic like me. What’s not to love above the Hamptons beach house in Something’s Gotta Give, or the California…

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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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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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Holiday Housewalk Cozy + Playful Christmas Tour
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Holiday Housewalk Cozy + Playful Christmas Tour

Welcome to my cozy and playful holiday house tour! If you’re stopping by for the first time, I’m Jen! My family and I live on the east end of Long Island. We have plenty of…

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DIY Christmas Sweater Ornament
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DIY Christmas Sweater Ornaments

Today, it’s all about the DIY ornaments! I’ve teamed up with my friends at Seasons of Home to bring you the very best ornament ideas for your Christmas tree this year. The biggest thank you…

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Cozy Coastal Christmas Tree. City Farmhouse by Jennifer O/Brien
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Cozy Coastal Christmas Tree

Welcome to this year’s Christmas tree hop. The biggest thank you to Stephanie from Casa Watkins Living. Today, I’m sharing my unconventional, cozy coastal Christmas tree and the easy steps to get the look. At…

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DIY Christmas bells for your mantel, wreath, staircase, or tree. These Lotus bells will be the most original bells of the season.
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DIY Christmas Bells-Lotus Flowers

The best ideas come to those who rack their brains to find a cheaper version of something they’re obsessed with. Ha, maybe that’s just me. I always work best under price pressure. I found these…

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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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