Fresh Ideas for the New Year

The ultimate guide for celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas filled with innovative ideas for holiday decorating, party hosting, thoughtful gifting, and much more.

Easy, Elegant Holiday Decorations

Maximize the holiday cheer in your home with these decorating and entertaining ideas for the living and dining room. Find Christmas tree alternatives, easy wreath how-tos, new ideas for stockings, and holiday tabletop accents.

Start a new tradition with repurposed or found objects. Baskets lined with burlap are a cost-friendly and re-usable stocking substitute.
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Stocking Alternative

Start a new tradition with repurposed or found objects. Baskets lined with burlap are a cost-friendly and re-usable stocking substitute. This look may be inexpensively personalized with brass letters or numbers purchased from a local hardware store.

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A single strand of unembellished garland is enough to make a festive statement without overwhelming a small space. Fresh eucalyptus is an ideal alternative to evergreens and is easily and inexpensively formed into a spectacular garland with rope and florist wire. Eucalyptus maintains its color when dried and provides a wonderful fragrance throughout the season.
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For spaces too small to accommodate a large Christmas tree, consider a vase loaded with tall, sculptural branches or blooming branches purchased from a local florist.
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