January 2007

BETWEEN FRIENDS

As much as I admire people who write New Year's resolutions, I rarely do so myself. After the rush of the holidays, my idea of the perfect January 1 consists of pancakes for breakfast, a fire in the fireplace, and a football game watched with family. No writing instrument required.

Organize Now!

TIME FOR DINNER?

NEW YEAR'S ENTERTAINING

CUSTOMER SERVICE ON BHG

Cooking up Order

Borrow elements from other rooms to create pretty and practical solutions for keeping your desk tidy.

Color Play

With bright hues, a classic Victorian house goes from pretty to dramatic.

An Artful Fusion

Warming Trends

Rich woods and earthy golden tones give an Illinois kitchen the look of a cozy family room.

Charge It

Black and White in color

Looking for a little drama? Black and white work wonders with any hue.

Back to Basics

An Illinois couple lives with less and makes the most of every nook in their cozy historic home.

Last-Minute Gift

Lavender Fields Wreath

Plants to Love

These 7 new proven performers will be available a nurseries and garden centers this spring, ready to plug into bare spots for instant color and a long bloom season.

A Gift of Time

While turning her Cincinnati woodland garden into an all-seasons landscape, Judy Brandenburg found her inner peace.

Into the Blue

A do-it-yourselfer enlivens her bedroom with her favorite shade of turquoises.

The Good-Buy Girl

The Good-Buy Girl Carefully chosen bargains infuse a San Francisco home with true romance.

Pleasant Under Glass

Neither snow nor sleet can touch the fragile beauty inside these terrariums, as dramatic as they are surprisingly simple to create.

The simple life

A family pares down their living space to make a big dream come true.

Winterize Your Gym Bag

Your wardrobe changes during the winter months. So should the contents of your gym bag. Here's what to pack for the cold and dryness of the season.

Last But Not Least

The last page of Better Homes and Gardens has always been a valuable piece of property.