FOR ERIC AND DARIEN ROZELL, THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS THE HOLIDAY FRENZY.
The couple plan for this season year-round, collecting honey from their own apiary; making raspberry, peach, and strawberry jam during the height of the summer season; wrapping homemade salted caramels; and infusing vanilla extract in tiny amber jars months ahead of Christmas.
"It is really important to us that our boys think of Christmas as a time when our family shares some of our favorite traditions with others," Darien says. "We're curating, crafting, and making things from scratch with our own hands all year long in an effort to share the fruits of our labor with the people we love."
The family's labor of love since 2016 has also been making their Saratoga Springs, New York, home an expression of their priorities. "We were high school sweethearts who grew up here, but after we got married, our work carried us first to Seattle and then to Boston," says Darien, a former magazine editor. "But when we were expecting our first child, we realized we wanted to be closer to our families-and to nature. We were both working remotely at the time, so we decided it was time to move back home."
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TIMELESS CHARACTER
Well-worn finishes and upcycled materials mix with muted colors and rich textures to elevate wintry icons into instant heirlooms.
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.
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.
