Getting Organized Here’s a curated collection of inspired organizational ideas for the home. These thoughtful and stylish spaces show practical ways to keep everyday items tidy while enhancing your décor. Some of these photos you may have seen before; others are fresh finds. All are chosen for their creative storage solutions and smart use of … Read more

2013 was a productive and exciting year for projects around my home I had so much fun tackling projects and making this house feel like my home. There were so many changes and updates that summarizing everything in a single post felt impossible — so I’m sharing highlights in manageable chunks. Below I’ll review improvements … Read more

Hi friends, it’s Courtney, Melissa’s daughter. I love baking seasonal pies throughout the year — it’s a lovely way to welcome a new season, mark a special occasion, or simply treat ourselves. The very first pie I ever made was an apple pie with fall leaf decorations for Thanksgiving, and the family loved it. Since … Read more

And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for… Announcing… The Organized Simplicity book winners: Michelle of That Mommy Blog Angie of The Arthur Clan Martha Brady of Gritty Grace Olivia of Moo Mama Congratulations to all four winners — woohoo! Please contact me this week at [email protected] with your mailing address so I can forward … Read more

Do you remember my Christmas tree from last year? My sweet woodland tree with its tiny animals, glittery gold accents and burlap touches? I loved that tree and I hesitated to take it down. Those woodland elements will return sometime—maybe on another tree, or in a fresh vignette. I can’t wait to bring them back. … Read more

NNo, don’t start the rumors—I’m not having a baby. I do, however, love designing nurseries. I previously shared a post on My Colortopia about my son’s nursery and the color scheme inspired by The Hobbit. My most recent nursery mood board (pictured above) was created as part of a $2,500 Walmart gift card giveaway featured … Read more

Lamb // Goose // Bunny // Teddy Bear was Jellycat Hey friends, Courtney here! I can hardly believe it—my son Forrest is officially one year old. Time flies; it feels like yesterday we were introducing him on the blog. We celebrated with a cozy, low-key birthday at home with close friends and family. It was … Read more

Sources: Flameless battery candles / Amber Glass Votive Holders / Battery Operated Votive Candles Fall is here, and for someone who loves being at home, the season brings both comfort and a little wistfulness. Shorter days and the knowledge that winter is approaching can feel heavy, especially when gray skies and drizzle become the new … Read more

I’m excited to announce that my newest digital Dreambook is now available: the winter edition of the seasonal Dreambook series, If I Lived in a Cozy Cottage by the Sea. My daughters and I love creating these Dreambooks together. We pour our hearts into the images, styling and layout, and enjoy dreaming up cozy scenes … Read more

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot, but all opinions and my stories are my own. I believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable home they love. For years our family organized a monthly service day through our church to help neighbors with home improvements. We assisted with building projects, tackled small repairs, helped families … Read more