This is so much more than a home decor book. It truly is a story about your home, family, friends, and life. Courtney gives design ideas room by room, but encourages you to choose what you like for your home. Each chapter is followed by Action Steps which recap the room ideas and help you get started decorating your space. A few before-and-after photographs are included but you’re not expected to emulate the million-dollar designs seen online. The anecdotes throughout the book kept me laughing and reminded me of conversations I’ve had with my own family regarding form versus function.