January/February 2022

FORCE MAJEURE

Last Halloween, we had a nor’easter sweep through New England that took down a huge tree in our yard. Approximately 80×80 feet, the tree was a rarity on Cape Cod, where early settlers cleared the land centuries ago and big storms now come through with increasing regularity.

IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY!

Valentine’s Day Crafts

Staying Cozy

DIY SEED STATION

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LOVE KNOTS

THROWBACK

BH&G is turning 100! That’s a lot of recipes, DIY plans, and garden to-do lists. We hit the archives to spotlight a few absolute gems and, just for fun, a couple of head-scratchers.

THE ART OF GLASS

Reading list

In honor of Black History Month, author, entrepreneur, and mom Meena Harris shares her favorite kids’ books that celebrate inclusivity and finding strength and joy in who we are.

BEGINNER’S LUCK

Join the plant-parent ranks-- no green thumb necessary. These experts’ houseplant choices are easy to love and hard to kill.

SAND AND SEA

For a space that's as airy as the coast but also as warm as sun-kissed sand, let the shoreline be your guide. Hazy marine blues and pebble grays are nature's complement to earthy tints that have an undertone of amber-- the colors of sand and shells.

Happy place

Needing a work space at home, artist Elizabeth Grubaugh built a freestanding studio with tall ceilings, forest views, and clever storage-- all in 168 square feet.

Handmade & heartfelt

Give an old sweater or beyond-repair scarf new life by turning it into felted wool you can craft into upcycled home goods.

Kick-start your decluttering

In her new book, Minimalista, professional organizing expert Shira Gill teaches you her flexible approach to right-sizing the amount of stuff in your home and your life. We asked her to highlight her key steps for lighter living.

Kid zones

Featured in Dream Rooms for Children, the most recent book by Susanna Salk, these inspired spaces from savvy designers soothe any growing pains.

I did it!

To turn a corner of their game room into a well-stocked bar, a creative couple built a wine rack, countertop, and even stemware holders-- all from off-the-shelf lumber.

WITCH hazel

There's really no downtime for these hardworking shrubs, but their winter show can be particularly spectacular.

Early BLOOMERS

THE WANING DAYS OF WINTER AREN’T SO WEARISOME WHEN YOU GROW HELLEBORES, WHICH BURST OUT OF THE GROUND BEFORE MUCH OF THE GARDEN HAS AWAKENED.

A LOVE STORY

A HAPPY MARRIAGE BALANCES PASSION AND COMPROMISE. SO DOES SMART INTERIOR DESIGN. HERE’S HOW DESIGNER MEGAN OPEL BRIDGED THIS VICTORIAN’S HISTORICAL DETAILS WITH THE HOMEOWNERS’ DISPARATE TASTES.

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The heart of the matter

Helping your pet live a long, active life starts with making sure his heart stays strong.

SUANN SONG

SHARING HER PASSION FOR PAPER AND ORGANIZATION WITH BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED PLANNERS, NOTEBOOKS, AND JOURNALS.