BHG Stylemaker-A Decade Long Honor
After a decade of being invited to the BHG Stylemaker event, I am still honored and humbled. Looking around the room at all the insane talent, I often wonder, “How did I get here?” In…
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Design Consultations Open-Think Of Me As Your Design Bestie
City Farmhouse is open for design consultations, online or in person. Think of me as your design bestie there to help you plan your dream space. You’ve been asking for years, and up until now,…
5 Budget Friendly House Projects I Don’t Regret
Something you may not know about me, I can’t make decisions to save my life. I can pick a dinner spot with ease, but a paint color is a whole other story. I blame it…
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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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…
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…
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…
DIY Plaid Pillows and Moss Stones
This time of year, I get the itch to shake things up a bit in my home and tackle a simple DIY or two. Since I am currently writing my second novel while also balancing…
Look For Less-Straight Arm Sofa Edition
Are you on the hunt for a straight-arm sofa but aren’t sure spending more money necessarily means better quality? Well, this look-for-less post is for you. The five sofa options below range in price and…
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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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Candlelight Christmas Mantle With Leather Wrapped Candles
If you follow me on Instagram and actually see my posts then you know my family room has recently undergone some pretty significant changes. Surprise, I painted my mantle green! And switched out the curtains….
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Trend Alert-Knock Off DIY Pottery-I Saved Over $100!
Have you heard? Pottery is the new hot home trend. I heard a rumor that it even went so far to replace the basket. Gasp! I do not think we should go and throw our…