October 2011

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Carving for a cause

One of the surest signs of fall is the arrival of pumpkins by the truckload at grocery stores and roadside stands. Most are destined to become jack-o'-lanterns carved freestyle or-- more and more-- with an assist from stencils downloaded online. In fact, last year, our pumpkin-stencil gallery at BHG.com helped millions of carvers find the perfect design.

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More fall inspiration!

Fabulous Ideas for Fall

Some kind of colorful

High autumn is known for its bright, brilliant hues. Revel in the changing leaves and all the fall fun-- inside and out.

Block party

Goodies for grown-ups

The cider house rules

Tune In Sky-high drama

Sweet talk with Annie

Indie crafts, meet mainstream publishing: Artist Jillian Tamaki embroidered several covers of classic reads...

This little light

Make the moments you capture this season shine. These cameras can handle low-light indoor spots and candlelit faces.

Magic by Moonlight

Set the stage for an easy and elegant dusk-into-darkness gathering.

Play House

Play House With kid-friendly fabrics and a keen eye for color, a young mother designs a modern home that celebrates life's messy moments.

Farm-Fresh Neutrals

From buttery yellow to rustic brown, these pastoral hues walk the line between color and neutral.

Family Tree

In California's picturesque Sonoma County, where hillsides are embroidered with grapevines and meadows are woven with apple trees, two siblings returned to the land their great-grandparents lived on and loved. Here, they created a new life and livelihood that prove they haven't fallen far from their Family Tree

Bright Side

Upgraded surfaces and doubled storage rescue the run-down kitchen in a historic home.

Ready for Red

Seeing red is a good thing. This fall, whether you opt for carmine or crimson, scarlet or wine, in fashion or at home, this classic hue will make you fell warm, inside and out.

Kitchen Confidential

You fess up to your toughest kitchen clutter problems, and we solve them. There, don't you feel better?

Change of Address

A home exterior and landscape renovation kicks up the curb appeal.

Heads Up

How can I get rid of a 'popcorn' ceiling?

WISDOM

Sign of the season

Fall Finale

Easy-care grasses make gardens shine in autumn-- and every other season. Fiery orange maples and richly colored fall mums are much-loved icons of autumn, but oh-so-fleeting. Still, there's no need to retreat indoors when they're finished. Plant ornamental grasses for a late-season display that might be more subtle, but is just as striking. Best of all, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy it.

Simply Stunning!

Perfect Marriage

A high-function outdoor room meshes with a home's classic Craftsman style.

Bittersweet Romance

Designer Karin Lidbeck-Brent's natural table settings will make you fall in love with autumn entertaining.

Evergreen Appeal

Evergreen Appeal Create lovely autumn containers that play off the form and texture of conifers.

Bedtime for Bulbs

Stretchy gloves

WORDS TO GROW BY

Tough loppers

Multiuse cart

Plant for the cure

WORDS TO GROW BY

Anticipation

Acorns aplenty

3 Late Bloomers

BHG Test Garden

The Pink Link

Many of America's 2.5 million breast cancer survivors owe their lives to research breakthroughs funded by contributions from products such as these.

In the Bag

Complete the costume with these easy tricks for treat bags. Start with everyday items you already have around the house.

I Did It!