November 2021

A place AT THE TABLE

I was invited to a new friend’s house recently for lunch. We’d been out hiking that morning, so we all pitched in to help make the meal and set the table. When I asked which dishes to use, she said offhandedly, "Oh those,” and pointed to a shelf of what looked to me like fancy heirloom china. The plates were beautiful, pastel blues and pinks featuring a gnarled trunk and stylized tree peony-looking flowers (I later discovered it was a 19th-century pattern called Indian Tree).

Showstopper Crafts

FIREPLACE CLEANING

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CANDLES WITH A TWIST

MEAL-PREP TOOL KIT

Good recipes are important, but the proper tools-- and a few delicious surprises-- can elevate your holiday meal. Our food editor Jan Miller shares her must-haves for pulling off the big feast.

Command central

Transform the inside of your cabinet doors into an efficient hub of resources and reminders that will make you a smarter, more organized cook. You’ll never google "How many ounces in a pint?” again.

UPDATED HEIRLOOMS

The holidays are prime time for using the special china you might have inherited from your grandma, mom, or aunt. But what if their favorite pattern isn’t quite your style? Read on for our easy ideas to update or personalize some of the most common types of designs.

Style Equation

"How do we combine our different tastes?" It’s a common decorating conundrum and a problem this Minnesota couple solved by throwing 50/50 splits out the window.

Yellows, A BRIGHT IDEA

Warm, cool, or in between, vibrant shades of this sunny hue are inspiring. Think of them as a visual pick-me-up, leaving you feeling happier and more creative!

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AUTUMN GEMS

PLANTED IN A CONTAINER OR ARRANGED IN A VASE, ORNAMENTAL KALES ARE THE STARS OF THE SEASON.

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A rustic turn

HAIRSTYLIST JOSEPH MAINE TURNS THE CLOCK BACK ON A MODULAR FARMHOUSE IN THE CATSKILLS. DIY TWEAKS AND A WEALTH OF VINTAGE PIECES GIVE IT THE WARMTH AND CHARACTER HE CRAVES.

Golden season

TAKE A CUE FROM THIS OREGON GARDEN’S MIX OF VIBRANT FOLIAGE, TAWNY GRASSES, AND LATE-BLOOMINGFLOWERS FOR A LANDSCAPE THAT COMES ALIVE AS THE WEATHER COOLS.

Better Homes & Gardens

The lowdown on alternative treatments for pets

As we use more nontraditional therapies for ourselves, our interest in using them for pets has also increased. What the research shows is worth considering for dogs and cats.

MAYA-CAMILLE BROUSSARD

MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN HER COMMUNITY-- ONE DELICIOUS PIE AT A TIME.