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Between friends
in last month's issue, I asked, "How do you celebrate Thanksgiving?" And in e-mails and letters you answered back: This is a holiday that celebrates family and gratitude and keeping it simple. The meal is the main event, but the real treasure is the gathering of those you love for thankfulness and time as one.
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All the Trimmings
Set a showstopping scene for your big dinner using fast, festive ideas from entertaining expert Matthew Mead.
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Lighten Up
Sconces are a spot-on lighting solution that instantly take a room from cold to cozy.
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STYLEMAKER
BACKGROUND With multiple flower shops, floral schools, and a client list that reads like a who's who roster of hotels and celebrities, London-based designer Jane Packer travels the world creating artful arrangements bursting with color.
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History Revised
A small renovated kitchen and family room sport a new space-efficient layout and a serious dose of charm.
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The Look Lightly Browned
Dynamic patterns, chunky textures, and a sprinkling of aqua accents infuse this toasty, neutral room with energy.
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Small Victory
Small Victory With its first new look in decades, this 8X11-foot kitchen scores off the charts. The key? New cabinetry and a few smart shifts.
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House Calls with Stephen Saint-Onge
A reader's problem room becomes a favorite spot to relax with a fresh furniture arrangement, small-space tricks, and a medley of fabrics.
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On Display
Four foolproof formulas help you make the most of your mantel and its prime decorating real estate.
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Easy Fall Fixes with Danny Lipford
Easy Fall Fixes with Danny Lipford Say hello to our newest contributing editor, television host and home improvement expert Danny Lipford. Look for his advice on easy home maintenance and repairs throughout our renovation stories.
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Remaking an Entrance
A revamped mudroom streamlines takeoffs and arrivals, with plenty of landing space for sports gear, muddy boots, and backpacks.
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Patience Makes Perfect
This couple's take-it-slow approach to decorating paid off with a personal look that didn't clean out their wallet.
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Plant Purple...
Plant Purple... and help change the course of Alzheimer's disease.
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Grass Lands
Give your garden year-round drama with the nonstop show of ornamental grasses.
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Street Smarts
Savvy garden design brings sharp looks to a formerly drab and tiny front yard.
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Warm Embrace
Comfortable furnishings and the crackle of fire invite guests to linger in this plush outdoor space.
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Cheese Whiz
Food writer Janet Fletcher is a master at fondue. Follow her lead for creating (and enjoying) a stylish yet relaxed evening built around this party-perfect dish.
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Ensure Your Long-Term Care
Picking the right long-term care insurance may be the most important retirement planning you ever do-- even if you never want to use it. Here's what you need to know.
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Comfort Fit
WELL-LOVED FAMILY PIECES AND MODERN FAVORITES LIVE SIDE-BY-SIDE IN THIS SENSITIVE ADDITION.
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All that shimmers
THE SUN-KISSED SHEEN OF VINTAGE LUSTERWARE INSPIRES THE SIMPLEST OF TABLE DECORATIONS-- FRUITS OF THE FALL HARVEST, BRUSHED IN GOLD.
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Lightening Strikes
GOOD INSTINCTS AND A STRONG PENCHANT FOR NATURAL LIGHT GUIDED THIS SMALL-BUDGET RANCH REHAB.
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In Gratitude
We count our blessings at Thanksgiving, but by making it a year-round habit, we could be living healthier, happier lives.
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It's All About Being THANKFUL
Let kids share the holiday spirit with artful projects that will keep them busy until dessert.
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