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It’s so hard to say goodbye, but thank you for sharing the journey. We could not have done this without you. It has been a perfect circle of love between all of us who worked on the show and all of you who watched and shared it with us.
Thanks everyone for watching & tweeting with us. You have become such an important part of our lives the last 6 years. I can't believe next week is the end. I hope we make you proud & happy in the finale. You are our beloved honorary O'Briens forever.
#Chessies
@hallmarkchannel
Landed in Vancouver to start a new
@hallmarkchannel
movie. Love the beautiful sunny 47 degree weather. Should be a magical omen for starting our film. More details to come! It’s a great Christmas present to get to do what I love this time of year!
#Grateful
#Blessed
🙏❤️
Friday night, celebrating a great first week of filming
#ChesapeakeShores
. Blown away by the words we got to say and the stories we are telling. I think you will be blown away too. Best season ever.
#Cheers
❤️
And that’s a wrap! I’m at Vancouver Airport, going back to rainy LA. I’m so glad they are bringing
#HannahSwensenmysteries
back, thank you
@hallmarkmovie
. Delores is one of my favorite characters I’ve ever gotten to play. Every time I put on her red lips, I just feel sassier! 💋
Years ago I got up in the middle of the night to watch Princess Diana’s wedding and I did the same for her son today. He chose well. I wish Diana could have been here for this. Her legacy lives on and Love comes full circle. A true
@hallmarkchannel
fairytale. ❤️
#RoyalWedding
And that’s a wrap for me and for Megan O’Brien on
#ChesapeakeShores
. I shot my last scenes today and this is the name sign that’s been on the back of my cast chair this year. It’s so hard to say goodbye to this character (cont.)
Hi from the
#CrosswordMysteries
set today. Can you tell it was a tad windy?We tried to keep our heads facing into the wind so we didn’t eat our hair when the cameras were rolling. Made for lots of laughs and uh-ohs. 😆💃💖
Oh my gosh, after all the waiting for
#ChesapeakeShores
S3 I can’t believe I’m actually at the airport waiting to board the plane to Vancouver Island. Thx to all of you
#Chessies
for making this happen. It’s going to be a great family reunion. See U soon!
❤️😘
@hallmarkchannel
Just finished another week on
#ChesapeakeShores
. Today we had a photo shoot for the S5 poster. Can’t wait to share it all w you. We are only here because of you & your support. So I am going to go pour a glass of Chardonnay right now & toast you in gratitude. Cheers! 🍷
#chessies
News flash! Guess who I get to work with tomorrow!! One of my dearest friends and most favorite actresses. And I can’t say any more at this time except... stay tuned
#Chessies
! You are going to be very, very happy. Yippee!! 👏👏😁
#ChesapeakeShores
@hallmarkchannel
We are back on Vancouver Island to shoot season five of
#ChesapeakeShores
! As soon as I got off the plane, magic started happening in so many ways. This was at sunset a few nights ago, and I wanted to capture some of that magic in my hand so I could share it with you. 💖
This week we had to quit filming & go home because of weather. Rain & wind made it too dangerous to shoot at the O’Brien house. So we got an unexpected day off and got to watch the storm through our hotel windows. Boy it was glorious but I was glad to be inside!
Waiting for my plane to Vancouver to start a new movie for
@hallmarkmovie
. Stayed up late packing so I’m having some strong coffee & almond butter toast from breakfast. One of my faves! Now that the Writer & Actor strikes are over, it is very good to be back at work. 💖
Wrapped
#ChristmasInEvergreen3
last night and just boarded my plane to fly home. I am so tired I am literally propping my head up. But what a fantastic experience. I think this is the best Christmas in Evergreen yet!🎄❤️
Glammed up & on my way to
@hallmarkchannel
#TCA18
. Got new shoes, hope they are comfy on the red carpet. (Why can’t I just wear my Uggs?) Excited to see the cast of
#ChesapeakeShores
tonite! Everyone’s in town so it will be an O’Brien Family dinner. More pics soon! 😘❤️
The news is finally here!
#ChesapeakeShores
is coming back for a sixth, albeit final, season. Stay tuned for all the laughter, love, and don’t miss one heartfelt O’Brien moment coming this summer.
#Chessies
Wishing you and all of your loved ones health and happiness in the new year. May 2022 be the start of a new chapter in which you write your own story! ✨💕🥳🎉
#happynewyear2022
Wow, so many emotions right now. We finished filming last night! When I got back to my hotel room, I poured myself a glass of Chardonnay to reflect on what it means. I love my
#ChesapeakeShores
family & already miss them. We so hope you love S5 as much as we do.💕 🥂
#Chessies
Dolores says hi! They’re just setting up for the next scene of our newest Hannah Swensen mystery movie. It’s so good to have the family together again. Dolores and I can’t wait to share it with you!
#HannahSwensenMysteries
Look who I got to hug & catch up w/ last night! Ashley Williams! After she wrapped filming yesterday, she stopped at my hotel & we had a quick glass of wine. Oh my gosh, she is such a bright light. & of course she’s wearing a T-shirt that says “This Girl Loves Christmas Movies”.
On the way to
#TCAs2019
to see my
#ChesapeakeShores
family and all the rest of my
@hallmarkchannel
friends!! So fun! Thanks Donna Moss for the glam. You somehow manage to make me look good. See y’all soon on the red carpet!! 🙏❤️
OMG when I got on the plane I discovered I’m traveling in a pod seat. Ultimate decadence. So utterly thankful, grateful and blessed!
#TotallySpoiledRotten
#ThankYou
Thank you so much for tuning in for the season finale of
#ChesapeakeShores
last night! Now that another season has come to an end, what were some of your favorite O'Brien moments this year? Love you
#Chessies
, you're the best! xo
@hallmarkchannel
This is a new addition to the O’Brien house deck this year. I could sit here forever and stare out at this view, couldn’t you?
#chesapeakeshores
#chessies
One of the reasons I think
#ChesapeakeShores
is so special-we film in this magical place called Vancouver Island. I’ve been told there's a layer of crystals deep down in the earth here & I think that must be why the energy feels so amazing
@hallmarkchannel
#ThrowbackThursday
: a shot of me at age 21. I was 30 when I declared myself an Actress & started to put my dream into action. I wish I could whisper to her: "GO! Take the leap! Follow your Dreams! You will be just fine & you will have the adventure of a lifetime!" 💖
Having a blast today on my 1st day of shooting
#ChristmasInEvergreen2
. So great to be back in my Chris Kringle Kitchen again creating Christmas magic for
@hallmarkchannel
.
#CountdownToChristmas
is closer than you think! If you’ve been naughty you better start being nice! 😉
Only two more days until the premier of "Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver" on
@hallmarkmovie
! I'll be living tweeting during the premier (8p/7c), so be sure to use
#CrosswordMysteries
to join the conversation! See you there
#Sleuthers
!
Only 1 more day till the new
#ChristmasinEvergreen
premiers! So excited for you all to see it! 🎄🎅❄️ Also, don't forget we'll be having our FB live party an hour before showtime. Can't wait 2 hang out w/ you & get in the xmas spirit!
#CountdownToChristmas
@hallmarkchannel
This is me backstage right now waiting for the show to start. I am so nervous. If we mess up lines in film we get a “take 2”. But there’s no “take 2” in live theater. Yikes! But that’s also part of the thrill. Gulp! Say a prayer and cross your fingers please! 🙏❤️
#TheLastWord
Oh my goodness!!! 😰That was one heck of a cliffhanger!!!! As always, love hanging and tweeting with you all.
#Chessies
are the best!!! 💗 What did you guys think of tonight's episode??
#ChesapeakeShores
@hallmarkchannel
Guess what
#Chessies
? There are only 3 days left until the premiere of Season 3 of
#ChesapeakeShores
😜 Will you join me & the rest of the cast this Sunday as we watch & live tweet?
@hallmarkchannel
Meanwhile... ---> See you Sunday night! xo
It’s hard to keep the secret of what we are filming, but I will let you know as soon as it is officially announced. Meanwhile, I’m going to see if I can make a snowball for you today during lunch. Love you so much and stay safe out there! xo ❄️
The family is back shooting another
#HannahSwensen
mystery! It is so fun to step into Dolores’ red lips, nails, & heels again. Thank you
@Ali_Sweeney
&
@hallmarkmovie
! And thank YOU for watching so that we can come together & do it all over again. See you soon! 💋❤️
Oh my gosh, this commercial just started me ugly crying. I remember taking my daughter Jess to college and then walking to the car without her. My life as I knew it seemed over. But we transitioned with love!
#Hallmark
captured it perfectly! <3
#LoveTakesFlight
@hallmarkchannel
#Throwback
: to when I had the amazing opportunity to play
#MarilynMonroe
in The Rat Pack (1998). This was one of the greatest honors, & also a bit terrifying —because how do you play an ICON? No one can live up to the real Marilyn, but I hope she was happy with what I did. 💖✨
Wow! What an ending!! 😳 Thank you so much for watching and tweeting with us
#Chessies
! Your support means the world, and our Sunday hangouts have been so much fun!! 💖 🥰
@hallmarkchannel
Wishing all of you Moms a special day with those you love, whether your children are human or fur babies, biological or chosen. Sending you much love and light and happiness! ❤️
#happymothersday
#Chessies
#FoBN
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Tonight at sunset. Thank you God for our blessings and miracles, and for allowing us to create another season of
#ChesapeakeShores
here on this magical island. Amen. 🙏 ❤️
#Chessies
@hallmarkchannel
Just want to say hi before I close my eyes. We just finished shooting episodes three and four, and are starting the last block today. Three more weeks of shooting left. Can’t wait to share it with you all!
Night night. xo
@hallmarkchannel
#chessies
Playing in the Makeup trailer, trying to figure out how to handle the humidity. My hair loves to be BIG in the south! Finally decided to let it do its curly thing because as soon as I walked outside and got on the battleship it kept popping into ringlets. Oh well. We tried.🤪😂❤️
Want to say a quick hi from my trailer door. We’re doing a quick scene change so I have my hair pinned up and then I have to change wardrobe before I go back to set. You know me, I love red lips and nails. It’s a beautiful day in Vancouver! I hope it is where you are too!! 💗
Getting ready to shoot my last scene of
#FallingStars
right now. It will air Feb 23 on
@hallmarkchannel
. Huge thanks to an excellent crew and cast, I already miss you all. See you on another set soon I hope! xo
It's very empowering to take control over the things we can during this crazy time. For instance, look at those roots! Then see what I finally did yesterday. 😜
In my trailer yesterday shooting my first day of Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent. As Tess and Logan find clues and solve the mystery, you also find out a lot more about the characters, what’s been holding them back, and what is helping them move forward.
Wrapped the film yesterday & am on my way home to spend Thanksgiving w my family. Just look at the beautiful location we’ve been filming at. So grateful for my blessings. I am especially grateful for you & your support, which allows me to do the job I ❤️ so much. Thank you! (1/2)
As thrilled as I am to be back home with my family and animals, I’ll admit I’m already missing some of the wonderful views from Vancouver. This was another glorious sunset view from my trailer door.
#takemebacktuesday
😋
Five minutes ago it was thundering - with the sun out. A brief respite before the storm skies blackened again. Wow, what an awe-some experience. God is a great and magnificent magician. 🙏❤️
#ThrowbackThrusday
: Had such a fun time shooting this film for
@hallmarkchannel
! Fun fact--we shot this in Chester, Vermont in hot summer weather and had to wear wool sweaters, coats, scarves and gloves and try not to show the sweaty "glow" while we tried to act cold. LOL!! 😜