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Gathered Greetings
A happy hodgepodge of well wishes from near and far is a visual reminder that the more, the merrier.
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A Warm Walnut Kitchen
Arkansas designer Whitney Romanoff embraced the existing cabinetry of an 1898 farmhouse while layering in year-round helpings of red and greens.
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Peppermint Stripes
Not just for the holidays, red and white stripes offer fresh ways to walk the line.
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A Cheerful Red Retreat
From clapboard colonials to log cabins, these head-turning, holiday-ready homes exude comfort and joy all year long.
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Merry and Bright
Filled with joyful color, pattern, and patina, it’s always a sunny day inside this century-old English cottage.
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Teatime with Jules Covey
Join Jules and her family for this treasured British ritual.
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Making Spirits Bright
Toast the season with a festive assortment of midcentury entertaining mainstays.
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No Watering Required
Turn your vintage favorites into decorative trees, and you’ll have nary a needle to sweep up come season’s end.
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What Is It? What Is It Worth?
Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.
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Spirit of Citrus Present
There’s no time like the here and now to enjoy juicy and sweet clementines.
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Mingle as You Jingle
Before spreading joy door-to-door, warm up the vocal chords with a Christmas caroling pre-party, complete with hot drinks, hearty snacks, and a whole lotta fa-la-la.
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A Jolly Good English Feast
Pass the plum pudding, please! Author Paula Sutton shares her nonnegotiables for a cozy cottage Christmas.
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Herd on High
A Chicago family moves to Montana to nourish the environment, their customers, and themselves by raising 150 bison.
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History in the Baking
For nostalgic cookie crowd-pleasers, look no further than these longtime staples of gift tins and party platters.
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A New Chapter
You couldn’t write it any better: A husband-and-wife team create a beloved bookstore-café-deli hybrid that turns a tiny town into a literary destination.
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Gruene, Texas
A two-steppin’ Texas Christmas awaits in this once-bustling cotton town-turned-thriving historic district located within the community of New Braunfels.
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Cedar Lakes Estate
Every winter, this private Upstate New York events venue opens to the public with a flurry of activities that celebrates the simple joys of the season.
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Tang Tang vs. the Tree
A free-spirited feline forever changes the look—and feel—of the Christmas season for author Helen Ellis.
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Plaid Tidings at Every Turn
For textile designer Heather Taylor, an 1,800-square-foot cabin in the heart of California’s San Jacinto Mountains proves the perfect spot to check the halls in her signature cheerful style.
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Mountain Merriment
From community tree lightings to can’t-miss candy shops, homeowner Heather Taylor talks mainstays of an Idyllwild holiday—both at the cabin and around town.
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COWBOY CHRISTMAS
A new build in Big Sky Country feels anything but thanks to reclaimed logs, thoughtfully handcrafted touches, and a uniquely rugged approach to revelry.
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Ranch Revelry
Homeowner Victoria Evans talks outdoorsy candles, huckleberry candy, and other wonders of a happy holiday out on the range.
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MAKING MERRY IN THE MITTEN STATE
For a Midwestern farming family of seven, the holiday season calls for hearty helpings of peace, love, and homegrown popcorn.
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Heartland Holiday
Grab a pop and a scotcheroo or two and kick back with homeowner Stefanie Turner as she chats about some good ol’ Midwestern merry making.
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Holiday, Ahoy!
In Kennebunk, Maine, an historic 1700s home filled with coastal colors and nautical novelties puts the merry in maritime.
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Seaside Greetings
Homeowner Tiffany Mizzell talks her Maine holiday musts in and around Kennebunk, including lighthouse ornaments and a not-your-average Santa sighting. (Think lobster, not reindeer.)
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ALMANAC
A SEASONAL COMPENDIUM OF EVERYDAY KNOW-HOW
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PRIZE RECIPES
WINNING FARE TO MAKE AND SHARE
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RESOURCES
YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR REPLICATING THE LOOKS IN THIS ISSUE
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A Holiday Joy Ride
A hand-carved and hand-painted children’s sleigh still leaves indelible tracks almost a century since its 1928 debut.