Can you believe the holiday season is basically here? I don’t feel ready yet—my house certainly isn’t—but there’s still time. To get into the spirit of giving, I’ve included a giveaway below.
Who is hosting Thanksgiving this year (for my U.S. readers) or who hosted Thanksgiving (for my Canadian readers)? I’m hosting this year and already planning the menu. I’m currently following a gluten-free diet after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s; I’m feeling great and will share more about that journey soon.
In addition to gluten-free dishes, my daughter Kylee and her husband Lance have been vegan for years, and several family members often eat vegetarian or dairy-free. This year’s holiday meal will likely be the most unique—and I hope the most delicious—yet. I’ve been pinning lots of gluten-free, dairy-free recipes and welcome suggestions.
We often put a fresh twist on traditional dishes, but we keep our menu simple. The focus is on gathering together, not stressing over complicated meal prep.
Embracing simplicity throughout our home and holiday celebrations has made all the difference for me as a hostess.
Since my kids were small, I’ve loved hosting Thanksgiving and bringing family together in our home. Our well-worn dining table doesn’t seat everyone, so we add a card table and extend into the living room with a tablecloth. It’s not fancy, but it creates one big happy table filled with memories, nourishing food, and the people we love.
Isn’t that the goal of creating a home? To open the door and welcome others into a warm, comfortable space—without apologies, without stress, and without trying to impress. It’s about caring for people and enjoying their company.
Do you enjoy hosting? Whether you’re the hostess with the most or you prefer to host less often, my book Simple Gatherings offers encouragement, tips, and ideas to help you host with simple creativity and ease.
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Today I’m hosting a giveaway to kick off the season of giving and celebrating home and hosting. These books make thoughtful hostess and holiday gifts. I’m giving away a set from my Inspired Ideas series (all three Simple books) plus some lovely organizing goodies.
Read on to learn about each book, the giveaway details, and find helpful tips and free downloads for home and hosting.
Order Simple Decorating
Refresh your home with budget-friendly, practical ideas from Simple Decorating. Embrace your personal style, reimagine your rooms, and transform neglected spaces into favorites with simple, approachable solutions.
Order Simple Organizing
Organizing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Simple Organizing helps you create an orderly vision for your home, design functional systems that inspire you, and focus on progress rather than perfection.
Order Simple Gatherings
Welcoming loved ones into your home doesn’t have to be intimidating. Simple Gatherings helps you discover your authentic hosting style, focus on what guests remember most, and celebrate people as the centerpiece of any gathering. This book is about creating meaningful experiences, not chasing Pinterest-perfect parties.
We held a giveaway previously and the winner never claimed the prize, so we’ve put together another beautiful organizing-themed giveaway for this season.
If you win, you’ll receive a stylish basket, a handy file box, pretty file folders, a notepad, a drawer organizer, hangers, and all three Simple books.
To enter, leave a comment below—I’d love to send this prize to one of you.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
WINNER WILL BE CONTACTED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15th—please check your email and promo folders if you entered.
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