November 2008

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.

A new winner every hour, and Holidays with Less Hassle

All New for You: BHG.com Food

Decorating Gallery: It's New, Too!

All the Trimmings

Set a showstopping scene for your big dinner using fast, festive ideas from entertaining expert Matthew Mead.

Lighten Up

Sconces are a spot-on lighting solution that instantly take a room from cold to cozy.

ALL ABOUT COLOR

Plum is a scrumptious color-- full-bodied, warm, and romantic.

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.

History Revised

A small renovated kitchen and family room sport a new space-efficient layout and a serious dose of charm.

The Look Lightly Browned

Dynamic patterns, chunky textures, and a sprinkling of aqua accents infuse this toasty, neutral room with energy.

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.

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.

On Display

Four foolproof formulas help you make the most of your mantel and its prime decorating real estate.

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.

Remaking an Entrance

A revamped mudroom streamlines takeoffs and arrivals, with plenty of landing space for sports gear, muddy boots, and backpacks.

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.

Kitchen and Bathroom Planner

Best at Last

Low-cost remodeling transforms every inch of this 1960s bath.

WARM ALL OVER

GREEN IMPROVEMENTS

Ask Danny Seo GIVING THANKS TO THE PLANET

Plant Purple...

Plant Purple... and help change the course of Alzheimer's disease.

Grass Lands

Give your garden year-round drama with the nonstop show of ornamental grasses.

Bulb to Bloom

Holiday Amaryllis

Street Smarts

Savvy garden design brings sharp looks to a formerly drab and tiny front yard.

Warm Embrace

Comfortable furnishings and the crackle of fire invite guests to linger in this plush outdoor space.

STEMS TO SAVE

A FISTFUL OF FALL

'Didn't get your autumn garden cleanup done?

HOLIDAY SHOW

GO AWAY, DEER

THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN

BREAK IT DOWN

LET IT BE

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.

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.

Comfort Fit

WELL-LOVED FAMILY PIECES AND MODERN FAVORITES LIVE SIDE-BY-SIDE IN THIS SENSITIVE ADDITION.

All that shimmers

THE SUN-KISSED SHEEN OF VINTAGE LUSTERWARE INSPIRES THE SIMPLEST OF TABLE DECORATIONS-- FRUITS OF THE FALL HARVEST, BRUSHED IN GOLD.

Lightening Strikes

GOOD INSTINCTS AND A STRONG PENCHANT FOR NATURAL LIGHT GUIDED THIS SMALL-BUDGET RANCH REHAB.

EASIER TRADITION

CLICK AND SAVE

A CUT ABOVE

BETTER BISCUITS

COOKBOOKS TO SHARE

Fruit Gift Box

In Gratitude

We count our blessings at Thanksgiving, but by making it a year-round habit, we could be living healthier, happier lives.

It's All About Being THANKFUL

Let kids share the holiday spirit with artful projects that will keep them busy until dessert.

I Did It!