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Greetings, friends!
I’m delighted to share some exciting news: on October 3 my newest book will be released. I hope it will find a special place in your home and on your table.
Meet Simple Gatherings.
Simple Gatherings offers practical, approachable ideas for hosting meaningful gatherings with friends and family. This isn’t about staged perfection or Pinterest-only events—it’s about creating welcoming, authentic moments together.
- Learn how to prepare your home and menu in simple, doable ways.
- Set the atmosphere and table with easy, stylish touches.
- Make guests feel genuinely welcome and comfortable from the moment they arrive.
- Encourage connection and conversation so everyone—host included—can relax and enjoy the time together.
- Find gathering themes, creative activities, and thoughtful details that make events memorable without stress.
This small book about simple hospitality has been a labor of love. I’ve been eager to share it because it grew out of years of hosting, learning, and discovering what truly brings people together.
You — my readers and friends — are a big reason Simple Gatherings exists.
This book was inspired by the many times you’ve gathered here with me on the blog. Some of you have been part of this community for over a decade; others are newer, and each of you is warmly welcomed. Your presence and kindness encourage me every day.
As we’ve connected here, I’ve come to think of you as friends. I enjoy seeing your names and thoughtful comments when we gather in this space, just as I love seeing friends around my table. That sense of belonging is at the heart of what gatherings should be.
Thank you for stopping by, reading, commenting, and being part of this journey. I hope this book helps you feel confident and inspired to invite people in and create simple, meaningful moments together.
Simple Gatherings joins my other books:
Love the Home You Have • The Inspired Room • Make Room for What You Love • Simple Decorating • (and The Inspired Room Coloring Book)
You can order Simple Gatherings and explore more about my books through the usual retailers.
You can order Simple Gatherings on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
This growing stack of books exists because you’ve gathered here — thank you. <3
Thank you for the support, friends. I love you more than pumpkin-flavored everything.
Click here to find my entertaining and tabletop decor favorites on Amazon!
Product inspiration mentioned above: Turkish towels (great as tablecloths), matte dinnerware, wooden pedestals and trays, cloth napkins, marble and acacia serving boards, flatware, pitchers, candle holders, woven napkin holders, and other simple items that help set a warm, welcoming table.