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THE SUMMER I FOUND YOU Book Aesthetic. It's Nancy Meyers meets HGTV in a second-chance, found-family beach town romance with a down-on-her-luck Art Gallery Director, an unruly rescue, and a handy, hunk of a reality star neighbor. Where interiors come to life, houses feel like characters, and secrets have secrets, oh, and spice.
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5 Pinterest Hacks That Will Increase Your Traffic

The landscape for bloggers and small businesses has drastically changed over the last few years. With the rise of more social media platforms comes the stark reality that we, as consumers and creators, are being…

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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
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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.
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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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An easy DIY-Burled Wood Frames
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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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Summer Porch With Solar Lamps. Amazon Must Haves
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Best Solar Patio Lamps + Snippets of Summer

Ahhh…. summer. What could be better? Absolutely nothing! The scents, the soothing cadence, the cool night air, days in the sun, and time on my porch. I finally finished my outdoor spaces, and now it’s…

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A resort that feels like you're in a Nancy Meyers movie. the Pridwin, NY
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A Resort That Feels Like You’re in a Nancy Meyers Movie

It’s officially summer, and with that comes the urge to travel. So, if you’re looking for an East Coast getaway that feels like you’ve stepped back in time, maybe to the fifties to Kellerman’s. Or…

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Amazon Classic Nantucket Outdoor Summer Must-Haves
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Amazon Classic Nantucket Outdoor Summer Must-Haves

This time of year can be so overwhelming! There are so many things to do outside and only so much of you to go around. Plus, all the things you see online or on social…

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Organic coastal family room mood board by Jennifer O'Brien at City Farmhouse
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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,…

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1502 Lumina, Wrightsville Beach. Via Realtor.com. Pet Friendly Airbnb in Wrightsville Beach, NC. 1930s Wrightsville Beach Bungalow Tour-Lush Fragrant Blooms on the Perimeter.
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Small Backyard Ideas-1930s Beach Bungalow Tour

Let’s play a game of Would You Rather. Would you rather spend a week at a 1930s renovated bungalow steps from the beach with a small but incredibly beautiful and functional backyard or a week…

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