Big Family, Small Space: Intentional Living with Camilla Marcus
Courtney and Michael chat with chef, author and entrepreneur Camilla Marcus, whose Los Angeles home is featured in their new book. In this episode, Camilla shares her thoughtful approach to family life, raising four young children in a small, intentional space filled with warmth, connection, and outdoor living. Discover insights on communal living, the value of shared bedrooms, meaningful family rituals and how to create a home that reflects your values. Order The Family HomeLearn more about Camilla Marcus
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How to Create a Home that Grows with Your Family: A Conversation with Natalie Walton
In this episode, Courtney and Michael Adamo explore how to create a home that adapts to your growing family. Joined by acclaimed interior stylist and author Natalie Walton, they discuss practical strategies and thoughtful design choices that help living spaces evolve as children do. From flexible furniture and sustainable materials to fostering family togetherness, Natalie shares her insights on building a home that not only meets a family’s changing needs but also reflects its values and lifestyle. Whether you’re just starting your family or navigating the teenage years, this conversation offers inspiration and actionable tips for making your home a nurturing, adaptable space for everyone.Order The Family HomeLearn more about Natalie Walton
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The Importance of Family Rituals with Elizabeth Antonia
Courtney and Michael Adamo are joined by author and mother Elizabeth Antonia for an inspiring conversation about the power of family rituals.Drawing from her own family life and her beautiful book Early Riser Companion, Elizabeth shares how small, repeated actions can bring rhythm, connection and meaning to our days. Together, we explore the role of rituals in deepening family bonds, slowing down in a fast-paced world and finding joy in the everyday. We reflect on how these themes appear in The Family Home, and the quiet power of creating intentional spaces and rhythms that support family life.Order The Family HomeOrder Early Riser Companion by Elizabeth AntoniaÂ
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Encouraging Independence with Simone Davies
Courtney and Michael Adamo are joined by author and Montessori educator Simone Davies for a conversation about how our homes can nurture independence in children.Simone shares her insights on fostering autonomy and responsibility from a young age, and offers simple, practical ideas—like installing low hooks for brooms, using baskets for toys and involving children in everyday tasks. She also touches on the power of visual calendars and how to make chores feel fun and engaging.Together we explore how encouraging independence at home not only builds confidence and executive functioning, but also supports long-term family harmony and personal growth.Order The Family HomeLearn about Montessori philosophy with Simone Davies
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Series Introduction
Welcome to our first episode of The Family Home podcast—created to accompany our new book of the same name, launching in September 2025.The book, featuring 24 homes across three continents, focuses on the themes that create joy, connection and meaning in a family home. In this introductory episode, we share the story behind the book, what to expect from the podcast series and the kinds of thoughtful conversations and guests you’ll hear in the weeks ahead.Thanks so much for listening!x Courtney & MichaelYou can order a copy of The Family Home here.
This special podcast miniseries celebrates the launch of our new book, The Family Home. Over the eight episodes we'll be diving into the themes of the book and talking about how to create a home filled with intention, warmth, joy and connection. We'll be sharing our own experiences, chatting with inspiring guests, and exploring everything from family rituals to home organisation tips. Our book, The Family Home, published by Hardie Grant is available to order at https://courtneyadamo.com/books
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