November 2009

A month of brain power

One cup of blueberries a day protects the brain's memory-storing cells. Spoon some onto your morning oatmeal.

BETWEEN FRIENDS

This year, the Better Homes and Gardens team has some extraordinary things to be thankful for. As Thanksgiving draws near, I'd like to express our gratitude for them.

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Quick, Easy Decorating

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Color It Bountiful

Things to do this month...

1 JUICY FRUIT November is National Pomegranate Month-- a great time to try this nutrient-rich fruit. To open, cut off the crown, then slice the fruit into sections from top to bottom. Put the sections in a bowl of water and remove the juice pods, called arils, with your fingers. Eat them fresh, or see page 198 for recipes.

INDISPENSABLE: CANDLES

Qa: What's the right way to clean wineglasses?

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PICK OF THE MONTH $4 wine bags

Need a new camcorder? Pick a pocket

Compact video cameras work with just the touch of a button to make shooting and sharing home videos easy and fun.

Natural Setting

Whether or not you're hosting the big feast, these simple ideas will bring a festive spark to your home and table.

Coming of Age

A new house gives a suburban couple everything they want-- old-school charm and spread-out space for their growing family.

Harvest Browns

These midtone browns are the cashmere of color-- soft, warm, and luxurious.

House Calls with Stephen Saint-Onge

This formal dining room sat empty most of the year until reader Jacqui Porter won our online contest and a makeover from Stephen. Now it moonlights as a reading room.

First Impressions

A slim table is all you need to make an entry out of a hallway. Add a light source and artwork and you've got a winning (and welcoming) formula.

Daily Blend

A Portland, Oregon, family of seven meld a love of cooking with a need for gathering space in their sunny kitchen.

House-Wise with Danny Lipford

Maximize your existing kitchen by adding storage or annexing space.

Support Trees for Troops

Closet clues

WHAT'S YOUR CLOSET PERSONALITY? WE ASKED TOP EXPERTS TO DESIGN SYSTEMS FOR THREE COMMON APPROACHES. MIX AND MATCH THEIR TIPS TO UNLOCK THE SOLUTION FOR YOU.

Fragrant Holiday Jasmine

8 Great Ideas for a Green Redo

This down-to-earth young family set a lofty goal: remodel and decorate their living room in the most eco-friendly way possible, without giving up comfort or blowing the budget.

Autumn Frills

A colorful ruffled member of the cabbage family, kale perks up pots when temperatures tumble.

Splendor with the Grass

A touch of copper turns garden-variety grasses into long-lasting, elegant bouquets.

Major Attraction

The comforts of indoors-- and the pleasures of the outdoors-- are combined in one patio.

Save for Spring

Plant Purple

THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN

Tell us what you think

4 things to do now--and reap rewards later

Qa: Why do some people wrap tree trunks in the fall?

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Drawn to pattern

A FABRIC DESIGNER GIVES HER OLD HOME AN UPBEAT MODERN LOOK. HER TRICK? BOLD GRAPHICS CALMED BY MELLOW COLORS.

Room to Grow

CLEVER ARRANGEMENT OF FURNITURE AND PLANTERS CREATES OUTDOOR ROOMS.

Turkey roasting guide

Everything you need to bring a gorgeous, golden turkey to the table.

Delicious Fruit Gift

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Holiday sitters

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Just the Two of Us

Spending one-on-one time with each of your children is essential to building a strong, lasting bond.

I Did It!

"This is our first house and the biggest project we ever tackled. It turned out way beyond what we expected."