October 2022

Ta-Da! A Fresh New Look

LIKE MANY AMERICANS, BHG has been renovating. If you think of this magazine as a house, it would be a much-loved 100-year-old Cape Cod Revival or maybe a Craftsman that, though structurally sound, needs some tweaks and updates. So we're pleased to unveil a front-to-back redesign celebrating the wonderful history of Better Homes & Gardens while adapting to the ways our current readers enjoy the information in our pages.

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A Workout Room of One's Own

Tune In to Design

It's Mum Season

Field STUDY

We're swept away by the barely contained wildness of this English garden and the house that seems to float above it.

Better BE-- LEAF IT!

The fanciful leaf shapes of hip houseplants shine when rendered on pumpkins. An eye-catching variety of pumpkin colors-- orange, green, gray-- up the drama of monstera silhouettes. For a bright glow, fully carve around the outline (top) or for more subtle contrast, etch to remove skin and some of the flesh beneath (bottom).

Charbooterie Boards

Scare up a terrifyingly easy spread of sweet and savory nibbles. With a little imagination (and next to no cooking), meats, cheeses, and crackers become delightfully spirited creatures.

Haunted HOUSE (but not too scary)

Going all out for Halloween is a lifelong tradition for this DIYer. Learn her tricks for transforming your home for the big BOO!

Flower Arranging Surprise Party

FRINGE

Drama, texture, and movement all in one-- fringe is roaring back into homes and fashion as a sumptuous throwback to Jazz Age glam.

Hot Spot

Sleeping in Style

Is your pet highenergy? Do they crave security? Find the perfect bed for their personality.

CLAY and COBALT

Talk about a natural wonder: This trending orange paint color takes its inspiration from the unforgettable landscapes of the Southwest. A subtle spin on terra-cotta, it skews more sunbaked clay than cayenne pepper for a nearneutral ideal on walls. Accents veering electric blue create a palette that's as enchanting as a desert mesa under a cloudless sky.

Mix It Up Chili Crisp

Spicy, savory, and crunchy, chili crisp is an on-trend Chinese chili oil condiment with crispy bits of garlic and seeds. Our BHG food editors share five ways they love to cook with it.

I Did It!

For this DIYer and math whiz, subtraction was the solution for creating a drop zone under the stairs.

Double TAKE

It's eerie how realistic these faux bois pots and delicate moths look. And it's practically magical how easy they are to create.

Furniture Rescue

Calling all just-fine flea finds, curbside clutter, and forgotten attic gems. These surprisingly simple DIY techniques will turn former castoffs into updated treasures.

Flower Arranging

BHG style director Jessica Thomas has arranged thousands of stems. She shares her essential tools.

Shades OF Nature

We're all in for wreaths with major drama. Dried flowers, grasses, buds, and berries dyed in deeply saturated monochromatic palettes will run circles around more expected fall hues.

ONCE upon a time in L.A.

Every home tells a story, and designer Claire Thomas considers herself a visual storyteller. Find out how she sets the plot, follows the thread, and crafts a layered narrative one sofa, light fixture, and tile choice at a time.

Wax Museum

With their bold colors and shapely designs, these candles could double as sculptures. Striking when arranged in a group, they'll make an instant statement that leaves only one question: to burn or not to burn?

Italy in SEASON

The best part of life under the Tuscan sun is dining around a Tuscan table, especially as the autumn harvest rolls in. With her new cookbook, Annette Joseph explores a lesser known side of the region's famous cuisine.

A plateful of prevention

Nothing can guarantee that you won't get breast cancer, but eating certain foods a little more often can make a difference in reducing your risk.

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That's Irritating

Itchy, red, swollen, or puffy--if your peepers aren't looking or feeling their peppiest, one of these everyday issues is likely to blame. Here's what you can do to brighten the view.

In the Know

News and notes to boost your well-being

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Christopher Griffin

Combining a love for all things botanical and a passion for education to give first-time plant parents the confidence to grow. This author and plantfluencer's obsession with indoor gardening started in 2015 after buying a 'Marble Queen' pothos. Seven years later, Christopher tends to more than 200 "green gurls," shares growing tips and lessons on Instagram (@planfkween), and collaborates on gardening goods with brands including West Elm and Target.