Can you believe the holiday season is already here? I don’t feel quite ready yet—my house certainly isn’t—but there’s still time to prepare. To get into the giving spirit, I’ve included a giveaway below.
Who is hosting Thanksgiving this year (for my U.S. readers) or who already hosted Thanksgiving (for my Canadian friends)? I’m hosting this year and have started planning the menu. I’m currently following a gluten-free diet after a longtime health issue led to a diagnosis of 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 relatives are often vegetarian or dairy-free. This year’s holiday meal will likely be one of our most unique—and hopefully delicious—yet. I’ve been collecting ideas on my gluten-free dairy-free Pinterest board. I’m open to suggestions!
We like to offer fresh twists on traditional dishes while keeping food simple. Our priority is the people gathered around the table, not stressing over complicated meal prep.
Embracing simplicity in our home and in how we celebrate the holidays 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 old dining table isn’t large enough for everyone, so we add a card table and extend the surface into the living room. A simple tablecloth turns it into one big, happy table. It’s not fancy, but it highlights what matters most: memories, good food, and time with the people we love.
Isn’t that the point of creating a home? To open the door wide and welcome people into a warm and comfortable space. No apologies, no pressure to impress—just a home where caring for people comes first.
Do you enjoy hosting? Whether you’re the hostess with the mostess or more hesitant about entertaining, my book Simple Gatherings offers encouragement, tips, and inspiration to help you host with ease and creativity all year long.
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To celebrate the season of giving, I’m hosting a giveaway to help kick off holiday hosting and home preparation. These books make thoughtful hostess and holiday gifts. I’m giving away a set of my Inspired Ideas series (all three Simple books) plus some lovely organizational items.
Read on to learn about each book and the giveaway, and find a few tips and free downloads to help with home and hosting.
Order Simple Decorating
Refresh your home with budget-friendly, practical ideas from Simple Decorating. Embrace your personal style, reimagine spaces, and turn overlooked areas into favorite destinations.
Order Simple Organizing
Getting organized doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Simple Organizing helps you create a clear vision for each room, design organizational systems that work for 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 center celebrations on people rather than perfection. The book encourages practical, meaningful gatherings instead of aiming for a Pinterest-perfect event.
Previously, we ran a giveaway whose winner never claimed the prize. Don’t forget to check your email and promo folders if you enter giveaways or subscribe to the blog. The good news is we’ve combined several organizing items into a new giveaway prize.
The winner will receive a beautiful basket, a file box with pretty 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 you!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
WINNER WILL BE CONTACTED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15th—watch your email.
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