Courtney O’Dell is a food and travel writer and the creator of Sweet Cs Designs. With years of hands-on recipe development, home cooking, and real-world travel experience, Courtney creates and tests recipes designed for everyday success. Her work emphasizes simple ingredients, clear instructions, and cozy, comforting results readers can trust.
In addition to food content, Courtney shares travel guides based on firsthand experiences, highlighting food, culture, and practical tips for exploring destinations with confidence.
Courtney is a mom of two, and has been married to her husband Luke for over 16 years. They live in Northern Colorado in a farmhouse Luke’s grandfather built and love skiing, traveling the world together, and cozy dinners together.
Before starting Sweet Cs Designs in 2010, Courtney was a former US Senate staffer and Political Programs Manager for a multi-state trade association.
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Fun Fact
Sweet C’s Designs actually started as an Etsy shop – I made rustic shabby chic wedding items, including wine bags and ring pillows, while I was pregnant with my son. Sweet C’s the blog was initially created to share crafts I was selling – and quickly transitioned to a recipe and travel site, my two true loves!
