Checking email can be really mundane. Pottery Barn is having 20% off sale, an Arabian prince wants to send me money…blah blah blah. But when this popped in my inbox, I paid attention. Hi Courtney! I scout locations for all of the Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications throughout the DFW area (and beyond) […]

Springtime Tea Party: In 1988, as I walked home from elementary school, I tightly clutched my Trapper Keeper. Inside was a letter announcing my class’s Easter Bonnet Contest. I was already planning my winning look, with my blue Keds perfectly matching my first-place ribbon. Welcome Springtime Maybe that memory is why I adore Spring so […]

Here is a copy of the amazing Room of the Day article Houzz.com just featured on the Rustic Entry!  Thank you, Houzz.com!! This gracious Texas ranch house was full of lovely architectural details, but its tired entryway was not setting the right tone. “These homeowners are so gracious, and they wanted their guests to feel […]

  Have you ever thought about decorating your porch? It makes a really festive first impression! Watch here for some original ideas! Some highlights: Hang Christmas lights along the railing and roof line. Place a festive wreath on the front door. Place a Christmas tree on the porch with decorations. Place oversized candy canes, snowmen, […]

I was  on Fox Good Day speaking about Nontraditional Christmas Color Themes! Did you catch it? Watch it at the link below. http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/218573626-story       Using colors other than red and green at Christmas can be a great way to add some festive spirit to your home! Not only do other colors provide a unique look, […]

Not long ago, a Dallas field editor for  Better Homes and Gardens Special Publications saw my home on Instagram (@courtneywarrenhome) and messaged me to send her some scouting photos. As I held my breath and prayed, she contacted me. She loved the house and would be shooting it for a Better Homes and Gardens Special Publication called Best of Flea […]

I was recently on Fox Good Day Dallas sharing Christmas decorating tips! Have you ever tried any of these? 8 unique Christmas decor ideas Make a festive winter scene with a glass terrarium filled with cotton snow, tiny trees, and tiny animals. Create a snowman ornament out of white felt and just a few other […]

It was fun to be featured on Treetopia.com. We all gave our favorite holiday decorating tip. Mine is: For each thing you add, take one thing away! Its easier said than done, though. I try to do this in my closet, but I don’t always succeed. What’s your favorite tip? Check on the rest here… 5 designer […]