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Fresh Ideas for the Holidays

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

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Top 25 Ideas for Mantels

Find the perfect mantel for your holiday decoration. Choose from this collection of our top picks.

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More Christmas Present Ideas

easy, affordable ways to decorate the tree

7 Ways To Ruin Christmas

If you're thinking of pulling the plug on Christmas cheer, we're here to change your mind. These simple solutions to holiday woes will take you from Scrooge to Santa in a snap.

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9 Charming Christmas Tables

Browse our inspiring array of holiday tables for ideas to make your gathering unforgettable.

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Magnificent Mantels

When it’s time to hang your stockings by the chimney with care, make sure your mantel is perfectly dressed.

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Winter White Table

Cottage Living Style Editor Heather Chadduck walks you through the steps to create this shimmering white table.

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Gift Wrapping Basics

A wrapped gift sits under your tree all season -- put as much thought into the wrapping as you do the gift. Check out these creative ideas.

Create a Festive Feather Tree
Adorn tiny trees with fresh herbs to create a fragrant forest that will set the scene at your Christmas table. » See Photos
Tree Glossary
We asked growers across the country to recommend the best species for Christmas trees. Here are their top three picks per region. » See Photos
8 Inexpensive Decorating Ideas
Check out these eight simple ways to decorate your home for the Christmas season. » See Photos
Easiest Tree Stands
Set up the perfect Christmas tree with these tips from Sunset magazine's associate garden editor Julie Chai. » Watch It
5 Seaside Holiday Tables
This year, create a holiday tabletop with colors and designs inspired by the coast. Mix treasured accessories with fashionable finds for a layered look. » See Photos
Easy Evergreen Decorations
Why limit yourself to a Christmas tree? Deck the halls, walls, and tables with evergreen cuttings. » See Photos
Trim the Tree
Top off your holiday decorating with the best part: hanging ornaments. Also, learn how to keep them from falling and breaking. » Watch It
5 Winter Wonderlands
Light up the night with these simple -- yet dramatic -- ideas from Cottage Living stylist and gardener James Cramer. » See Photos
Our Favorite Holiday Table Settings
Create the perfect holiday gathering by arranging a beautiful table to set the mood for your festive feast. » See Photos
Christmas Tree on a Dime
With trying economic times, you may be tempted to forego the tree this Christmas. Check out three inspiring, penny-pinching schemes. » See Photos
Make a Christmas Stocking
The experts at Country Homes & Interiors magazine have come up with simple steps to creating your own Christmas stocking. » See Photos
Christmas Decorating 101
From coffee table bouquets to ribbon loops on the tree, this guide will fill your favorite room with holiday cheer. » See Photos
Kid-Friendly Holiday Ornaments
These fun crafts for the kids can double as cute gifts or tree decorations. » See Photos
5 Tips for a Green Christmas
Here are easy ideas for reducing holiday waste from the tree to the table. » Read It
Create a Bottle Tree
In less than 30 minutes, you can transform a few branches and a handful of supplies into the simplest – and most elegant – holiday tree ever. » See Photos
Holidays on the Porch
Turn your screened porch or sunroom into a holiday entertaining area with these garden-inspired ideas. » See Photos