November 2020

THE MAGIC OF BAKING

I would like to salute all the bakers out here. I confess that I'm not a member of your talented clan. Turns out I'm not the most precise person in the kitchen. I love to cook but don't like to slow down to measure or weigh ingredients. For me, cooking is more about the grand gesture of making a dish.

Making a change

Giving back not only feels good but also makes good business sense. See how these eight entrepreneurs are working toward a better future and how you, too, can help your community.

'Samba' Amaryllis

Win $25,000

GARDEN TOOL CARE

Thanksgiving Leftovers

EASY NAPKIN RINGS

I inherited my mom's love of oil things botanical, and as a nod to that, I'll be making napkin rings out of strawflowers for this year's Thanksgiving table.

"I'm thinking about selling my house. Which home improvement will help the most?"

Beyond decluttering and deep cleaning, real estate agents say these changes have the biggest impact on potential buyers.

Lace

DUSTY PINKS

Combining shades that echo the subtle variations in 'Cafe au Lait' dahlias takes pink in a sophisticated direction. Look for chalky blush tones diluted with white or duskier mauves muted with gray.

ALPINE retreat

Decorator Lisa Ehrlich turned her 1980s New England saltbox into a contemporary mountain house without losing its original charm.

Wild for houseplants

Plant-lover Hilton Carter shares his favorite ways to decorate with potted plants from his latest book. (A hint: There's no such thing as too much green.)

A clean getaway

Inspired by English country houses, BH&G editor Monika Eyers turned her New Jersey laundry room into a cleaning retreat packed with storage and style.

Suite dreams

Salt Lake City designer Jennifer Stagg takes her bedroom from dated and dark to high-end with a few inexpensive do-it-yourself tricks.

Pipe dreams

Expert crafter Paul Lowe is a master at reimagining humble materials as stylish decor. Here he puts a creative spin on copper plumbing pipes.

Say cheese

Tis the season for sending holiday cheer-- family photos and all. We asked professional photographer Michelle Rose Sulcov for tips on capturing your family's good side. No Photoshop required.

The dirt

Compost happens! All you need to make if can be found in your garden and kitchen

The right balance

ARCHITECT AURORA FAREWELL RE IMAGINES HER CENTURY-OLD HOME IN CONNECTICUT AS EQUAL PARTS BOLD AND CALM, USING PRIMARY COLORS, PLAYFUL ART, AND A HEALTHY DOSE OF SYMMETRY.

Nature preserved

Call it a 1970s throwback or the latest craze in the maker movement, but dried flowers are back. These new decor ideas will keep botanicals looking as good as the day they were cut.

Lend a helping paw

Shelters and rescue organizations are always in need of supplies and volunteers. Here's how you can contribute without having to be on-site.

SUSAN SPUNGEN

INSPIRING HOME COOKS WITH HER ELEVATED COMFORT FOOD AND GET-AHEAD COOKING STRATEGIES.