Better Homes & Gardens US - December 2024

In this issue

Swirling Up Christmas
A stylist mixes marbled designs in candy colors into every part of her holiday decorations.

Hanging Up Holiday Cheer by the Yard
Festive handmade garlands from basic crafts store items.

That’s the Spirit!
A Georgia family takes a homespun and all-handson-deck approach to seasonal decor.

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.

2 mins

Party READY

'Tis the season to take some smart cooking shortcuts. Food stylist Susie Theodorou shows how to transform pantry staples into impressive holiday apps in minutes.

2 mins

A Very MERRY MORNING

When hosting overnight guests, it helps to have a crowdpleasing breakfast recipe in your back pocket.

3 mins

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.

1 min

Showstopping Roasts

Go all out for the oohs, aahs, and yums at this year's holiday feast. Admittedly these special cuts cost a little more and take a bit of extra effort, but think of them as another gift to those you love one that will be the talk of the table.

4 mins

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.

3 mins

hanging up holiday cheer by the yard

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

2 mins

That's the Spirit!

A FAMILY OF SIX TAKES A HOMESPUN AND ALL-HANDS-ON-DECK APPROACH TO DECORATING THEIR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

3 mins

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.

4 mins

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.)

1 min

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