October 2016

Making progress

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THAT'S A WRAP

Good-bye, pumpkin guts and flimsy carving sets. Hello, yarn and hot-glue gun. Wrapping pumpkins and gourds in vibrant yarn gives them a modern spin.

Coveted home

At her Kansas City shop, designer Jaclyn Joslin helps people create individual spaces--it's all about experimenting and playing with the possibilities.

Drips, drops, and SPLATTERS

These painterly patterns take their inspiration from both old-world pottery and modern art to make a statement that's decidedly of the moment.

NIGHT SHADES

Dark and smoldering, these luxurious hues are both richly dramatic and neutral enough to offer lots of versatility for decorating. Embrace the hint of mystery they give a room and layer several shades--on the wall, a sofa, and accents. Or create chic contrast with white furnishings in front of one bold wall.

Colorful character

This suburban house went from bland and boxy to bursting with texture, pattern, and personality--all within its existing floor plan.

PUNCH LIST

Check off this month's home improvement projects: wall hooks you won't want to hide, surprisingly chic laminate counters, and an easy toilet fix.

MODERN LAMINATE

A CUT ABOVE

CLEAN THOSE CRANNIES

SEE WHO'S THERE

"MY TOILET FLUSHES ALL BY ITSELF."

From BLAND to GRAND

Lightened up and with a few stealth moves (notice how the doorway shifted a few feet to the right), this '80s kitchen is anything but cookie-cutter.

I did it!

Dressing up an old dresser like this tops the list of easy, high-impact projects--and this savvy DIYer ought to know. She's tackled about 75 furniture makeovers in the past three years.

CUT it out...

CUT it out... ...you're scaring me! These creepy-crawly paper decorations are delightfully frightful and wickedly easy to make with our online templates.

EARLY RISERS

PLANT NATURALIZING BULBS IN YOUR LAWN NOW AND ENJOY THE SHOW NEXT SPRING.

DIG IN

Critterproof

GARDENER'S BOOKSHELF

Mary Queen of hearts...

Mary Queen of hearts... turquoise, animal prints, flags, and American style. Mary Emmerling made a career out of redefining the country look. We caught up with the trailblazing stylist in her Arizona home for decorating insight and a dose of fun.

CRUSHING ON COPPER

BRIGHT NOT BLINGY, WARM BUT STILL COOL, THE LIQUID GLOW OF COPPER IS THE METAL OF THE MOMENT.

THE LATE SHOW

FORGET GOURDS AND CORNSTALKS, THIS GARDEN'S AUTUMN SHOW STARS BERRIES AND SEED HEADS, ROSY HYDRANGEA PANICLES, AND FEATHERY PLUMES OF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

Hidden potential

WITH A MAJOR LEAP OF FAITH (AND A SERIOUS GIFT FOR SPOTTING A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH), JEN STAGG TURNED ONE HOT MESS OF A HOUSE INTO HER FAMILY'S IDEAL HOME.

GRAND FINALE

COOKBOOK AUTHOR GESINE BULLOCK-PRADO SAYS FAREWELL TO VERMONT'S HARVEST SEASON WITH A SIMPLE FEAST INSPIRED BY NATURE'S FINAL FRUITS--AND HER GERMAN ROOTS.

Better

1 NEW ORLEANS Spooky fun packs October. Don't miss Crawloween at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium or Boo at the Zoo at the Audubon Nature Institute.

Four points

One topic, four perspectives: For these accomplished women, resilience is about changing your viewpoint, finding your strength, and moving on.

FIT IN 15 let's play!

Channel your Inner child with these strength training and cardio moves.

dog days

Adopting a dog is a big decision. Consider these points as you do your research.

Circle of support

What can you do to help a loved one who's been diagnosed with breast cancer? These survivors have lots of ideas.

A Trick for Treats

Face off

1968 FLAME STITCH

Ready to play with fire? Put a spin on this centuries-old but always energetic pattern.