October 2019

A TASTE OF THE TROPICS

Slice of PARADISE

An intrepid gardener creates a tropics-inspired oasis in an unlikely part of the country. Meet the winner of BH&G's inaugural America's Best Front Yard Contest.

Orange THEORY

In her new book, Living with Color, textile designer Rebecca Atwood wants to take the intimidation out of using color.

Tea with whoopi

Comedian and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg puts the party in this tea party one of the gatherings showcased In her new book, The Unqualified Hostess.

THE KITCHEN

In the third part of our series, interior designer Rosa Beltran takes on her kitchen reno and talks mix-and-match finishes (a do), storage (extra drawers, please), and a floor plan that maximizes space (two peninsulas instead of an island).

I did it!

Behind the doors of a hall closet, a mini mudroom was waiting to emerge. All if took was a DIYer determined to get her family on an organizational track.

TODAY'S TALENTED Appliances

They're fast, they're thorough, and they're smart-- in more ways than one. Home editor Kit Selzer walked the trade shows to report on the tech trends and innovative features you'll appreciate most from this year's releases (along with a few past favorites).

LOCAL COLOR

I've lived in Des Moines for form years now as editor in chief of this magazine, and though there are many special things about my new community, one of my favorites is the charmingly idiosyncratic way Iowa's capital city celebrates Halloween. We don't.

MINERAL HUES

OBSESSED WITH NUBBY TEXTURE

Pillows with dense shaggy pile in warm jewel tones are a one-step shortcut to creating a cozy space. Plus they add layers of pattern and personality in a single shot.

BH&G'S FALL CHECKLIST

Wild THINGS

Gnarled trees and creepy-crawlies are the spooky highlights of these enchanted forest scenes, where pumpkins featuring etching and relief carving techniques shine. Let your imagination run wild.

DOUBLE take

Assign your front porch decor a second shift. Decorate for Halloween, then dress it down for the rest of fall.

Vivid Blooms Tulip Mix

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TRICKS FOR TREATS

1971 COLOR-BLOCK STRIPES

Fur PATROL

Controlling the amount of fur flying around the house is all about knowing the ins and outs of dogs' and cats' shedding cycles and keeping their coats in good condition.

SUPER NATURALS

At their garden shop in upstate New York, two designers show how to liven up seasonal style with wild and unexpected botanicals.

Autumn SPECTACULAR

Leaf-peeping starts in your own backyard with a vibrant cut-leaf Japanese maple and a range of cool-season greens.

THAT'S THE Spirit!

THREE GENERATIONS PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS TO MAKE THE MOST OF HALLOWEEN AND THEIR TIME WITH EACH OTHER.