January 2008

Between friends

As the daughter of highly organized and meticulously neat parents, I often wonder: How is it genetically possible that I have so little natural gift for keeping things in order?

HAPPY GREEN YEAR

A GREENER '08

Meet our new Living Green Editorial Board members, who are helping us cover the benefits of going green. Here's what these eco-leaders are doing in the new year, along with easy tips to try.

Start the year off right at BHG.com!

Task-It Baskets

Organized. Versatile. Stylish. Baskets make the perfect home and office assistants.

Layers of Love

When the paint was peeled back, the simple beauty of a Craftsman cottage could shine once more.

Bed Fellows

Tired of your bedding? Let pillows punch up the look. These approaches to pillow arranging wake up your bed in an instant.

Room Remedies

Say hello to a new, organized year. We asked the experts how to bring order to your home from top to bottom-- and keep it that way for years to come.

In the Zone

This basement was trying to be all things to all people-- and failed. With a get-smart organizational plan and some simple spiff-ups, it's now a family-focused hub.

Character Marks

As the heart of Nicole and Stephen Gorman's new home, the kitchen carries high expectations. Here are 10 ways the couple packed it with function and farmhouse charm.

Our 2008 Calendars

Early To Rise

These first-to-flower perennials announce the arrival of spring with a cheery burst of color in your garden.

START WITH SEEDS

Together Time

This year, make more one-on-one time just for you and the special people in your life.

Order in the House

Order in the House WITH A KEEN ORGANIZING SENSE, STYLIST JANNA LUFKIN MAKES ROOM FOR FAMILY, PETS, AND PLENTY OF STUFF IN HER SMALL HOME.

Golden highlights

A sophisticated blend of green, gold, and burgundy foliage creates a luxurious garden.

Bring Spring Indoors

I Did It!