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will you STAY FOR DINNER?

Many cherished Christmas memories are made around the table. Set the scene with one of these fresh takes on festive tablescapes.

all through the HOUSE

Every December, a couple relish their family traditions-and celebrate the magical season with decorations and gifts inspired by their home's setting.

CRAFTED WITH CARE

When it comes to holiday decorating, this California homeowner opts for heartfelt embellishments over fancy flash. Every vignette adds seasonal spirit without distracting from her home's function.

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.

Making MAGIC

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

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.

Loving Life in Fayetteville

This Northwest Arkansas college town is easy to love and hard to leave

The New Pumpkin Palette

Trade the standard jack-o'-lantern hue for a wide spectrum of shades, from deep green to blush pink

TAKING ROOT

Turn the season's freshest veggies-beets, parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots-into colorful fall sides

Oktober Feast!

While I respect your right to serve spooky food in October, you won't find any gory grub at my house this month. Instead, I'm hosting a gathering that's inspired by biergartens across the pond. The focus of the menu is a fondue made with Gruyère cheese and crisp Riesling-like beer-cheese dip but more elevated. It's served with a smorgasbord of dippers such as smoked sausage, grapes, apples, and a few amped-up store-bought snacks, like Mustard-Glazed Pretzel Bites and Smoked Paprika Potato Chips. (Just one taste, and you'll want to add this spice to every bag you open.) Pour yourself a Cider Shandy, and get ready for a good time. Prost, y'all!

Roll With It

Company's coming? Bake a batch of these apple-stuffed delights

Texas Ranch Revamp

Blair Burton coaxed the cool out of a 1960s Austin house that was stuck in the past

Forging a Legacy

A Fredericksburg, Texas, couple is creating a new class of heirloom cast-iron cookware

A Butterfly Haven

In the Texas Hill Country, a conservationist is helping monarchs adjust to the changing world

The Road That Raised Me

This lesser-known drive offers the most breathtaking views in the Smoky Mountains

THE FAMILY PLACE

When it came time for a young Georgia couple to make an 1800s farmhouse their own, they took it apart piece by piece-then rebuilt it into a home ready to welcome the next generation

The Roast With the Most

Embrace the changing seasons with a cozy pork supper

VIRGINIA PASTORAL

IN MIDDLEBURG, THE COMMONWEALTH'S MOST STORIED SMALL TOWN, OCTOBER WELCOMES A HOST OF TREASURED TRADITIONS

Make it THE MOST magical time OF THE Year

Fairies cavort. Snowmen sled. Wreaths welcome. Holly dresses place settings. Clues to the season scatter mesmerizing intrigue on doors, trees, tables, and walls.

Winter IN THE Forest

Burnished gold, mossy green, fiery red, and burnt orange celebrate the season's glories. Create a woodland utopia filled with cheeky mushrooms, tiny birds, and chic trees.

Peppermint WITH A Twist

Sweet as candy, these decorative dynamos inject texture and whimsy using red-and-white stripes and swirls. Complete each eye-catcher using simple techniques and a few standard materials.

Natural DELIGHTS

Modern interpretations of evergreens and mistletoe imbue spaces with cozy warmth and textural impact. Use fabric, wood, yarn, and wool felt to assemble holiday decor with farmhouse-friendly appeal.

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.

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.

TIMELESS CHARACTER

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

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.

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!

GREAT ESCAPE

Scenic lakeside views and a layout made for entertaining become the focus in this family getaway.