December 2014

A New Kind of Magic

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Amber Kemp-Gerstel, the creator of the blog Damask Love, is all about achievable DIY. For each of the crafty creations on her site, her goal is to break down the steps so that even a novice feels comfortable.

Love It? Get It!

Don't let gift-giving decisions get you down-- shop these finds to check name after name off your list. (Or pick up a little something for yourself. We won't tell.)

December MOMENTS TO MAKE AND THINGS TO DO

Save up your fairy dust for Thursday, December 4. That's when Girls star Allison Williams suits up for NBC's high-wire act, Peter Pan Live. And Hook? Veteran oddball Christopher Walken fills those mean pirate boots.

BEST IN SNOW

Spoil your favorite party-giver with one of our top 10 HOSTESS GIFTS

COOKIE BREAK

Blogger and baker extraordinaire Jocelyn Delk Adams gathers her gal pals for a sweet celebration of the season.

A MONTH OF MAKING MERRY

Christmas at the Cramer house is a 28-day affair, kicking off just after Thanksgiving with a whole lot of chic-meets-cheeky style and humor.

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SWEATER SET

Old sweaters get a new spin as holiday decor-- no knitting required! Grab your glue gun and deck the halls with these fast and easy-to-make warm fuzzies.

10 things to love Cozy and Bright

Festive decor, fresh greens, and delightful ideas come together to create a dazzling porch-- just in time for holiday parties.

Package Deal

Want your gifts to wow, even before they're opened? Try these big-look, little-effort wrapping techniques.

Warm lights for cold nights

Illuminate your winter landscape to welcome friends and family home for the holidays.

A happy little christmas

Decorations that reflect the natural beauty of the season are the enchanting backdrop for this family's jolly holiday traditions.

Ring in the season

START THE HOLIDAYS WITH A CASUAL AFTERNOON OF WREATH-CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS.

The Classic Wreath

Family time: Painting it forward

Head gear

A HEALTHIER WAY TO... Exercise outside

Stay stocked for bad weather

Coast right in

A doggone match

I tried it: The family dinner project

Finds STOCKING STUFFERS

Everyone will want to snag these fun finds. The best part: Nothing sets you back more than $10.

The good kid project GENEROSITY

I Did It!