I am so proud of Janell Beals and the latest issue of House of Fifty. It is fantastic. I am not sure how she does it but she manages to top herself each time. This issue is packed with eye candy and 
I had the pleasure of working with Interior Designer Amie Corley and Fashion Blogger Rachel Parcell. I felt honored to work with such talented women. And they are as lovely as they are gifted. Here is a sneak peek at my piece: 
You will also find amazing pieces on fall fashion trends, the talented Emerson Fry, a well collected home, the power of food on our bodies, inspiring tales of mothers raising boys {my friend Rene, being one of them!} and so much more. To read click here. To download on the iPad click here. For a print copy & all other mobile devices click here. A special thank you to Janell. She is the consummate professional and I could not feel more blessed to work with her on House of Fifty. That brings me to my next little blurb for the day. Yesterday marked the second year that I have been blogging here at A Thoughtful Place. ……………………..…..celebrate 
via The last two years have truly been a whirlwind and one adventure after the next. I feel very fortunate to have been afforded so many opportunities all because of this blog. Writing for House of Fifty, contributing to I Heart Organizing, curating for Joss & Main, working with wonderful online e-design clients, and launching Casey Grace Design with my talented sister are all a result of A Thoughtful Place and my supportive and loyal readers. Thank you to all of the bloggers that inspire me each and every day. If any of you out there have a little nagging feeling that you should go after a dream . . . go for it. There is a world of support out there wanting you to do well. I promise. Thank you for taking a moment out of your busy lives to pop in and read each day. I have the most amazing readers and am so grateful for the friendship, support, and encouragement. enjoy your day and enjoy house of fifty!
Congratulations to you Courtney! You are an inspiration to us all! Here's to following your dreams!
Congratulations and Happy Blogiversary! I just started reading your blog a few weeks back, and now I have to tell you that I read every day. I cannot wait to see all the House of Fifty eye candy! Thanks for sharing.
Happy two years Courtney! I can't believe we met that long ago!! Congratulations on all that you have accomplished- working with Janell is really cool. She is first class.
Congratulations and happy anniversary Courtney! Team Locker is so proud of you – you continue to inspire us every day! xoxo
Happy 2 years girlie! Congrats on all of your well deserved successes! Loved the new issue – your article especially was fantastic! Loved it!
Congrats my beautiful and talented friend!! So proud of all that you've accomplished. And I know this is just the beginning for you! Will continue to follow you religiously. Love you! xoxoxo
Congratulations on your two years of blogging, it isn't always easy to present consistent, inspiring content but you do. And thank you for sharing HOF with your readers today, loved your latest piece, it's a pleasure to work with you!! Janell
Congrats Courtney on two years of blogging and all your accomplishments! You are a daily inspiration. Wishing you many more!
Congratulations on 2 years Courtney! I think I've been following you 2 years. You are such a sweet, down to earth and very talented woman…a daily inspiration to me. I loved your piece in HOF and what fun to be a contributor. Janell is an amazing woman…a true class act. I am one of those people who have had that nagging feeling that I should follow my dream and my passion. I finally took the first step today and am going after it! You certainly have accomplished a lot in 2 years and it's been a joy to watch you follow your dream. I admire you Courtney. XO Allison
Congratulations on 2 years of blogging! I am so happy it has been such a good experience!
I loved reading your article in House of Fifty.
Liz