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Wanda Wen

The expert gift wrapper and owner of stationery store Soolip shares the secrets to creating a beautifully packaged present. (Hint: It's not about the biggest bow.)

COOKIES of the Season

In our quest for the season's best cookies, we scoured new and classic cookbooks and asked creative bakers from around the globe to share favorites. Prepare to steal the show at this year's cookie swap with any of these small wonders.

hanging up holiday cheer by the yard

Get your people together for a crafty afternoon to make handmade garlands.

Swirling Up -CHRISTMAS

Marbled papers and ribbons in candy colors were all the inspiration stylist Jennifer DeCleene needed for her Christmas look this year. See how she weaves the theme through every part of her holiday decor.

POSH PALETTE

Trimmings in muted jewel tones and soft, chalky finishes set the stage for a handmade holiday. We'll show you how to make these sophisticated beauties for a look that's no glitz but all glamour.

A Sweet Tradition

Inspired by a beloved family friend, writer Riche Holmes Grant shares how a day of decorating gingerbread houses can build lasting memories.

not your POT ROAST

GRAB YOUR BIG POT AND BRAISE YOUR WAY TO AROMATIC BEEFY DELICIOUSNESS. PICK ONE OF FOUR ENTICING WAYS TO SIMMER UP A SUNDAY DINNER-WORTHY POT ROAST TONIGHT.

GNOCCHI tonight

THESE PILLOWY POTATO DUMPLINGS-AT THE READY IN YOUR FRIDGE OR PANTRY-ARE KEY TO AN IRRESISTIBLY DECADENT SOUP, A VEGGIE-FORWARD SHEET-PAN DINNER, OR A CREAMY SKILLET SUPPER.

SOUPS & stews

THE SEASON IS UPON US FOR COZY, WARMING BOWLFULS. WHETHER YOU'RE AFTER SOMETHING LIGHT AND BROTHY OR RICH AND HEARTY, FIND IT IN OUR TOP PICKS FOR THIS ULTIMATE EASY MEAL.

dump & bake CASSEROLES

WHEN BUSY DAYS LEAVE YOU WITH ONLY ENOUGH ENERGY TO STIR TOGETHER INGREDIENTS, LOOK TO THESE EASY CASSEROLES. EACH CAN BE HAPPILY BAKING AWAY IN A MERE 20 MINUTES (OR LESS!) OF PREP TIME.

one-for-all SHEETPAN dinners

THERE'S ONE THING THAT GIVES THE HUMBLE SHEET PAN A LEG UP ON ALL OTHER PANS: PLENTY OF SURFACE AREA FOR OPTIMAL BROWNING AND CARAMELIZATION. IT'S THE SIZZLING SECRET TO THESE OVEN-TO-TABLE MEALS.

No Pantry? No Problem

One upper cabinet, one lower, and one drawer can become an efficient food storage system when you give it the right infrastructure.

Side SHOW

We took familiar casseroles and gave them bigger, bolder flavors for a hot-dish lineup that will comfort and amaze.

7 Cleaning Tweaks TO BEAT GERMS

We can all use a checkup on our cleaning routine. Here are a few common mistakes you can fix to help keep you and your family healthy this cold and flu season.

Leave YOUR LEAVES

Those fall leaves all over your yard? Think of them not as a chore but a chance to improve both your garden and the planet.

ALL ROADS LEAD HOME AT Christmas

A West Virginia native honors the Appalachian traditions of her childhood and re-creates the holiday magic for her own young family.

Making MAGIC

A flurry of paper creations sparks delight for a budgetconscious homeowner who picked up her scissors-and couldn't put them down.

HOLIDAY TREASURE hunt

On the prairies of western North Dakota, this farmhouse brims with merry holiday collections from Christmases past.

spreading the CHEER

Festive decor both indoors and out means Christmas is especially merry at this North Carolina family's farm.

TIMELESS CHARACTER

Well-worn finishes and upcycled materials mix with muted colors and rich textures to elevate wintry icons into instant heirlooms.

THE bright side OF THE season

Let your decor shout with joy. Vivid colors highlight seasonal favorites, bringing lively energy and unexpected excitement to Christmas trees, tabletops, and packages.

WARM WISHES

It's the most wonderful time of year to hunker down and experiment with cozy fabric, felt, trim, yarn, and more. No sewing required!

ARCTIC playmates

A pink-cheeked snowman scouts the landscape with furry friends to explore cold-weather joys. Paint, glitter, and greenery customize the clay crew.

Enthralled WITH FALL

When crisp coolness fills the air, warm colors and haunting characters cast an enchanting spell. Use felt, faux suede, burlap, and other comforting textural materials to whip up a cozy collection of delights.

READY, SET, FUN!

Skip the hassle of gathering supplies. These DIY kits put everything you need into one convenient package.

Liz Lange

The fashion designer has made a storied career out of fearlessly trusting her style instincts.

What's Your STYLE POV?

How do you want your home to feel? Cozy and calm? Playful and energetic? At one with nature? Well, you're in luckthere's a decorating style for that. Join us as we explore the hallmarks of four trending yet timeless decor styles. Once you know how your favorite one comes together, find freedom in creating your own style point of view.

THE WAY IT WAS

The little Maine cottage may be 164 years old, but to writer Kathleen Hackett, it's her family's baby to care for. She gives us the personal tour in her own words.

Photo Finish

IT'S A PERPETUAL VACATION IN PHOTOGRAPHER GRAY MALIN'S CALIFORNIA HOME, WHERE HIS DREAMY IMAGERY SETS A CLASSIC COASTAL TONE.

High Style

The latest pieces from the Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart are like a tour of the best new furniture trends. Pull up a seat and take a spin.