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.
Read ArticleField STUDY
We're swept away by the barely contained wildness of this English garden and the house that seems to float above it.
Read ArticleBetter 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).
Read ArticleCharbooterie 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.
Read ArticleHaunted 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!
Read ArticleFRINGE
Drama, texture, and movement all in one-- fringe is roaring back into homes and fashion as a sumptuous throwback to Jazz Age glam.
Read ArticleSleeping in Style
Is your pet highenergy? Do they crave security? Find the perfect bed for their personality.
Read ArticleCLAY 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.
Read ArticleMix 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.
Read ArticleI Did It!
For this DIYer and math whiz, subtraction was the solution for creating a drop zone under the stairs.
Read ArticleDouble 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.
Read ArticleFurniture 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.
Read ArticleFlower Arranging
BHG style director Jessica Thomas has arranged thousands of stems. She shares her essential tools.
Read ArticleShades 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.
Read ArticleONCE 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.
Read ArticleWax 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?
Read ArticleItaly 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.
Read ArticleA 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.
Read ArticleThat'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.
Read ArticleChristopher 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.
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