Bring on the Joy! Here are some extra special holiday recipes, decorations and festive ideas for gift giving and celebrating. Turn your home into a winter wonderland with tips for giving every spot a festive touch. Follow our party-prep advice and genius time-savers and you’ll be able to enjoy your own bash. Stylish tabletop ideas and easy DIY tricks give you options for cozy gatherings or more formal affairs. Plus there are wreaths, gingerbread houses, tree decorations and even crafts for the kids.
Bring On the Joy!
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS • To spark a little holiday spirit, I asked the team to share what they look forward to most at this time of year.
Decorating
Very Merry Everywhere! • Turn your home into a winter wonderland with these tips for giving every spot a festive touch
Memorable Mantels • People gather around them for everything from parties to gift opening, so offer something gorgeous to look at
“I love your tree!” • Get inspired by these five fresh trimming ideas, and you’ll be hearing that all season
Hosting
Ready, Set, Guests • Running behind? With our expert tips, you can clean high-traffic spots in a jiff
Plan to Have a Blast • Follow these party-prep tips, and you’ll be able to enjoy your own bash
Stunning Settings • Stylish tabletop ideas and easy DIY tricks
Get Anything Out • Exactly what to do the moment a mishap happens and once your guests have gone home
Festive Recipes
Cheese Platter
Polenta Bar
Cookies
Easy DIYs
Creative Wreaths • Even not-so-craftsy decorators can master these simple stunners
Home, Sweet Homes • Start with a no-bake kit, then get right to the fun part: decorating your prefab gingerbread house with candies, icing, cookies and more
Gourmet Gifts • Handmade one-of-a-kind presents are as special as everyone on your list (aww). Oh, and good enough to eat — literally
Kid Crafts • Homemade touches make the season feel even more special. So gather the elves for an afternoon of fun creating decorations you’ll treasure
Cute Christmas “Tree” Ideas • Make your own masterpiece or jazz up the fir you’ve got with clever, crafty trimmings
Holiday Hacks
Genius Seasonal Solutions • Our Institute pros share their best aha’s and surprising tricks for totally stress-free cheer
Good Housekeeping Christmas Spectacular