December 2018

THE SEASON of GIVING

I love watching someone unwrapping a gift. There's the sense of anticipation that they will love it or the mounting fear that they will have to fake a look of delight and appreciation if it's not quite what they were hoping for (and they know you're judging their reaction). We've been told since childhood that December is the season of giving.

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CHRISTMAS COOKIES FOR EVERYONE

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UPGRADE THE EVERYDAY

Make sure gifts arrive in time by streamlining shipping and knowing the mailing deadlines.

FOR KIDS & THE YOUNG AT HEART

For hard-to-shop-for friends or people who don't want more stuff, an experience is ideal.

WHEN IN DOUBT, GO FOR A LITTLE SPARKLE

Regifting is the new green giving. Upgrade those presents with these add-ons.

ONE SIZE FITS ALL

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SERVE UP A CITRUS SURPRISE

This season take a vacation from traditional red and green with decor inspired by fresh citrus. Incorporate faux fruits on your table, mantel, and gifts, and include lush greens and copper accents to make your home-- and spirits-- even brighter.

HANG time

Before you haul out the ladder to put up this year's outdoor holiday scheme, take our short course in prepping for, purchasing, and hanging strings of lights.

Swap MEET

Gather your nearest, dearest, craftiest friends for a DIY gift-exchange party. Guests make enough of their crafts for everyone, then each maker goes home with handmade works to keep or gift this season.

Handmade HANUKKAH

Just a bit of extra creativity-- like wrapping gifts with ingenuity and lighting the candles of a menorah you made yourself-- will make this year's celebration glow a little brighter.

BRANCH out

Floral designers across the country are reinventing wreaths-- and sharing their secrets at workshops. We peeked inside their classes for inspiration.

Style to CELEBRATE

Why wait for the perfect occasion to use fancy plates and napkins? Fête Home's founders believe high design should be made to use, love, and even stick in the dishwasher.

BAKE AN EDIBLE TERRARIUM

All is BRIGHT

THIS BLOGGER AND MOTHER OF FIVE PUTS A TWIST ON TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DECOR WITH EASY DIY PROJECTS AND A BOLD COLOR PALETTE.

CHRISTMAS unplugged

IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE PREP TO SET A FESTIVE MOOD AT THE ALLEN CABIN. ONCE THE TREE IS UP, GOOD COMPANY AND A FAST SLEDDING HILL DO THE REST.

OH, CHRISTMAS TREE

Go big by thinking small. These dreamy downsized trees allow for maximum trimming. Make them the star of a full-on tabletop display and save the ladder for another day.

Winter SAFE

Four smart strategies to help keep your furry family members warm, dry, and protected during chilly weather.

1930 STOCKINGS

Humble hosiery has evolved into a personal decor statement.