In The Etsy Edit, we go behind the scenes with some of our favorite tastemakers to explore their inspirational spaces and enviable style.
Like so many of us, actress and lifestyle blogger Courtney Halverson (or @prettylittlefawn, to those familiar with her dreamy Insta feed), is spending more time cooking lately. “The first thing my husband and I think when we wake up is: ‘What are we having for dinner?’” admits the avid home chef, who moved into her 1920’s LA abode last September.
So it’s only fitting that Courtney’s sunny kitchen—which does double duty as the laundry room—is stocked with thoughtfully selected household items that combine essential function with enviable style. That ethos is reflected in everything from Courtney’s choice of sustainable cleaning products to her crisp linen tea towels, which she displays in a sweet crocheted tote. “Anytime I reach for one, I know someone made it, that it has a story behind it, and that it’s both useful and looks beautiful in my home.” Read on to learn more about Courtney’s favorite everyday kitchen and laundry finds, and discover her secret to the freshest smelling linens in town.

Tell us about the pieces you curated for The Etsy Edit.
In our new house, I wanted to make chores and cleaning feel more like rituals. Having the proper tools to do that is really important. For example, these windowpane linen tea towels by Magic Linen are really multifunctional, which is great in a small space. My husband and I are learning to bake sourdough bread together, so we’ll wrap the loaf in a linen towel to help keep it fresh. But we’ve also used the towels for drying dishes, as table displays and napkins, and even to store greens in the fridge.
The crocheted tote is such a clever towel storage solution, too.
The seller who makes it, Plexida, is based in Greece; she’s someone I’ve followed for years. I love what she does, and this raffia bag is so darling. When you see it in her Etsy shop it’s styled with an outfit, as an accessory. While that’s definitely how I’ll use it when I’m able to go to the farmer’s market and fill it up with fresh produce, for now it’s just this really beautiful way to store linens, keep things organized, and add a little bit of charm to my kitchen shelf.

How have you found yourself taking pleasure in new routines, or giving new life to old ones?
I have some vintage tea sets, and every day around 4pm, I’ve been making a point to have a tea time. Those cups and plates can’t go in the dishwasher, so I have to gently wash them. I’ve been a fan of the shop No Tox Life for a while, and I was excited to try their vegan dish block because I don’t mind doing dishes, as crazy as it sounds! The bar is amazing: It lasts so long, it’s effective, plus you’re skipping a plastic bottle. I keep it in a little dish alongside the sink, add a little water, and apply a soft brush or sponge to activate the bubbles. It makes things feel very intentional, and I really enjoy that moment of disconnecting from everything. You can’t check your phone if your hands are plunged in hot water.
So you’ve brought mindfulness to dishwashing; what’s your secret to making laundry day more fun?
After we stopped using dryer sheets, I started using some nondescript wool dryer balls. When I saw this adorable sheep-themed, felted set from Little Beau Sheep, I had to add them to my collection. We do a lot of laundry here because we have a dog, and I have to wash things constantly. Making that task feel less drab with something as fun as these little sheep poking out of the laundry basket is lovely. I’ll drop a little bit of essential oil onto the balls—for bedding, I love bergamot or lavender—and let it toss around and aerate the clothes naturally. It makes such a difference. More and more, I’m realizing how important it is to share the joys I find in creating a space that feels like me.


Bonus round:
What’s your go-to snack?
So much stovetop popcorn!
What skill do you most want to master?
Embroidery.
If you were an animal, what would you be?
A little Irish lamb on a rolling green field, frolicking around and eating grass.
Photographs courtesy of @prettylittlefawn.
30 comments
Bee McLaughlin from HoneyNWool said 246 days ago
So cute, I love Courtney! She always has the best finds.
Irina Shcherbinina from AmiguRinaDesigns said 246 days ago
Such a beautiful corner. Every detail in its place
Lisa Sooy-Cook said 240 days ago
I'm interested in the brushes.
Mariya from MagicArtForYou said 227 days ago
Very cozy and cute! I like such small, but very useful things in everyday life. Thank you for sharing your findings.
Amy from RootsAndLaceDesignCO said 225 days ago
Love love love all of this!
Sasha Bradley from MyWoodElf said 218 days ago
So cute!
Carol Anne Williams from 16thAvenueCreative said 218 days ago
Adorable little sheep! She's so right about making the mundane feel intentional. I need to practice more of that.
Julia from FavoriteToyStore said 218 days ago
So cute! I really like
Ekaterina from katrinshinesupplies said 218 days ago
So cozy kitchen. Personally I prefer other styled kitchen but this one is really cute.
Gillian Northcott from esanivintage said 217 days ago
Love the earthy, natural, country look.
Ana C. Gomez from MixBerryDesignsShop said 217 days ago
Everything is so cute! I like this style ♥ Thanks for sharing
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 217 days ago
I like how everything is organized in one little corner for easy access. So cute and cozy!
Vlada from BeeNovaShop said 217 days ago
So nice! Cozy and natural!
UserTwo said 217 days ago
the dryer balls are cute
Carol from MasCollected said 216 days ago
Thank you Sharon and Courtney and congrats to those featured. This was uplifting to read. We hope many will be inspired to give up dryer sheets, love linen tea towels and generally be more mindful in daily cleaning routines. Etsy is such a great help in this. And Courtney, I would recommend finding a vintage copy of the book: Readers Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. You can teach yourself embroidery straight from its pages!
Liza Sheka from ThePicsLab said 216 days ago
Wow! Wool dryer balls are new for me, very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
Selene from SeleneDesignsArt said 215 days ago
We have a kitty at home, so the sheep wool dryer balls definitely seem right up our alley! All of these finds are so cute and practical! Thank you for this :)
Alyssa from AlyssaNapierDesign said 215 days ago
I love dryer balls! They're so helpful. And the crochet tote is just too cute. Thank you for sharing!
Kseniya from KnittedToysKsu said 215 days ago
It is a very interesting product - this wool balls!
Anastasia from YourAdventureInGlass said 215 days ago
It's funny but crochet raffia tote bag has the same colour with her hair and I like it!
Anna from SublimationDesignsAn said 215 days ago
A very useful article, I learned about the use of wool balls. I will definitely buy them.
Nina from OriginalJewelrByNina said 215 days ago
Какая очаровательная, уютная статья и прекрасная кухня! Спасибо!
rachaelmariecorley1 said 213 days ago
Love
Sorina from BijuBrill said 213 days ago
To me this is the new life we should all embrace slowly ♥ great items
Maria from EcoLinenShopArt said 213 days ago
It is very cozy and charming))) I smiled)))
sandywho1 from amaskforallseasons said 212 days ago
So great that you make mundane tasks meaningful with these carefully curated items!
Elena from LamioBag said 211 days ago
So cute! The colors are so nice :)
Vadim from ShamanovPainting said 208 days ago
Yes, only such stylish things can turn a dull cleaning and a pleasant experience) Thanks for the advice!
Maria from EcoLinenShopArt said 201 days ago
so warm and cozy when you look at all this))))
Umesh Vigg from InspiringAbode said 112 days ago
This is so nice! Love this style ♥ Thanks for sharing such a beautiful thing.