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Cheeseboards, cookbooks, and turning 30 — Courtney Laort (aka CheeseGal) is back on House Guest for the most fun home tour, hosting tips, and life-advice episode yet.

This week on House Guest, Kenzie is celebrating her last birthday of her 20s and sitting down with returning guest Courtney Laort — the viral cheeseboard queen behind CheeseGal, home and entertaining content creator, and soon-to-be author. Courtney's debut cookbook, "Oversharing: Anytime Snacks, Everyday Dinners, and Cooking for Company," releases September 15, 2026 and is available for pre-order now.

In this episode: a stunning new Nashville home tour, the truth about turning 30 (and why every woman says it gets better), Kenzie's biggest life updates from her 28th year — including getting engaged — inexpensive hosting hacks, the ultimate cheese board formula, foolproof batch cocktails, budget vs. splurge home decor advice, and Courtney's wild 3-year cookbook journey. Plus: the House Guest Book Club pick (Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand), the Friend of Mine Summer Stitch Tour stop in Nantucket, and an "Asking for a Friend of Mine" advice segment on turning 29.

Whether you're into home decor, entertaining and hosting tips, needlepoint and hobbies, cheeseboard inspiration, cookbook recommendations, or just love a good girls'-afternoon conversation about your 20s vs. your 30s, this one's for you.

0:00 Cold Open: "My 30s Have Been My Favorite"
0:53 Subscribe & Welcome
1:34 Birthday Eve Eve: Leaving My 20s Behind
3:12 Birthday Cupcakes & Celebration with Dolly
4:18 What I Learned in My 28th Year
6:32 Life Lessons: Change, Prayer & Staying Open
10:37 Turning 29 & Reflecting on House Guest's History
13:35 Friend of Mine Summer Stitch Tour: Nantucket Announcement
15:48 Meet Today's Guest: Courtney Laort (CheeseGal)
16:55 Arriving at Courtney's Stunning Nashville Home
17:22 The Wallpaper, the Vibe & Nancy Meyers Energy
19:58 Needlepoint Talk & Planning a Girls' Trip
21:27 Courtney's Transformation Since Her Last Episode
23:18 House Guest Newsletter
24:25 House Guest Book Club: Five-Star Weekend with Elin Hilderbrand
25:32 Sponsor: Something Borrowed Blooms
27:45 Most Recent Mismeasured Purchase Fails
31:28 Inside the 3-Year Cookbook Journey
34:26 Hosting on a Budget: Menu & Tablescape Hacks
38:09 Why Every Dinner Needs a Theme
40:44 The Perfect Inexpensive Cheese Board Formula
42:36 Garden Tips & the Case for Faux Flowers
44:27 Weirdest Recipe Inspiration: The Kacey Musgraves Rainbow Board
45:56 Foolproof Batch Cocktails for Hosting
48:32 What's in the Cookbook That'll Surprise You
49:39 Sponsor: Friend of Mine 51:08 Sponsor: SmileSet Clear Aligners
52:38 Touring Courtney's Brand New Dream Home
54:07 What to Splurge On vs. Save On at Home
58:12 Making a House Feel Like a Home
61:31 Why Your 30s Are the Best Decade
65:58 Where to Find Courtney & Pre-Order Her Cookbook
67:28 Asking for a Friend of Mine: Turning 29 & Feeling Behind 70:03 Sign Off
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