6 Editor’s Letter
10 From the Editors
12 Off the Page
148 Workbook
152 Cookbook
172 Stylemaker
100 All the Trimmings
A house shines with old and new ornaments and lots of tinsel.
110 Out of the Box
Eye-catching gift toppers that are fun to make.
120 Almond Alchemy
Holiday treats to celebrate this nut’s warm flavor and fragrance.
128 Christmas in Full Color
Supersaturated turquoise, green, and pink light up every room.
138 All Spruced Up
Pinecones spark joy in wreaths, garlands, and creative displays.
What we’re loving this month.
14 Holiday Gift Guide
Delightfully useful gifts to brighten everyday activities.
30 Festival of Lights
Modern menorahs in delicate shapes and unexpected materials.
32 Let It Snow Brown and white paper-bag snowflakes blanket a home in beauty.
40 Winter Green
Piney, aromatic rosemary is our evergreen of choice in the kitchen.
52 Putting Away
the Holidays Smart strategies for storing all your seasonal decor.
61 Winter Wonders
Bulbs blossom in bold tabletop displays.
64 Cathedral Window
Jelly A Filipino-inspired tropical gelatin mold.
68 Around the Kwanzaa
Table An artist shares his meaningful style touches for this holiday.
76 Baked Up Big
Five-inch copycat cookies that make enormously sweet gifts.
82 I Did It!
Illuminated Christmas silhouettes cast a captivating glow.
90 5-Ingredient Cozy
Bowls Flavorful dishes to take the chill off winter.
Feel good, look good, live well.
164 A Better Smoothie Ready-to-blend kits you can freeze for a healthy breakfast in a hurry.
170 In the Know
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