Better Homes & Gardens Christmas Ideas

Christmas Ideas brings holiday decorating to life and helps guide you to create the best Christmas experience for your family and friends. With inspiring and easy ideas for your home, this magazine converts decorating dreams into reality and gives you the confidence to move from dreaming to doing.

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Deck the House • READY TO EARN YOUR HOME THE TITLE OF BEST DRESSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS? WE’LL TEACH YOU HOW TO GO ALL OUT WITHOUT GOING OVERBOARD.

Toppers & Trimmings • THESE DARLING DECORATIONS ARE SIMPLE TO MAKE AND SO CHARMING THAT YOU’LL WANT TO TUCK THEM INTO EVERY TREE AND TAPE THEM TO EVERY GIFT.

A Holly Jolly Holiday • WHAT’S RED, WHITE, AND ADORABLE ALL OVER? THIS TEXAS FAMILY HOME.

Come on Over • A TRAY OF COOKIES, A WARM BATCH DRINK, AND SOME FESTIVE PORCH DECORATIONS ARE ALL YOU NEED FOR A COZY, CASUAL OUTDOOR PARTY.

Darling Daydream • BATHED IN THE WONDERS OF THE SEASON, THIS MINNESOTA HOME SHIMMERS AS BRIGHTLY AS SUNLIGHT ON A BLANKET OF FRESHLY FALLEN SNOW.

Christmas Canvas • FOR THIS YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS, GIVE GUESTS THE GIFT OF TABLES THAT ARE A DECORATIVE FEAST FOR THE EYES.

Pure & Simple • DESIGNER MOLLIE OPENSHAW KNOWS BETTER THAN TO ADD TO HOLIDAY OVERWHELM AND SPENDING. HER FUSS-FREE FESTIVE SPACES FOCUS ON ALL THE LITTLE, COST-CONSCIOUS ELEMENTS THAT MATTER MOST TO HER FAMILY.

Holiday Remix • BRIGHTEN YOUR SPIRIT AND YOUR HOME BY DECKING THE HALLS (AND WALLS) WITH THESE NINE EASY PROJECTS.

Countdown to Christmas • MAKING ORNAMENTS, SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH FAMILY, AND DECORATING EVERY ROOM—THERE’S A LOT FOR THIS SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSEHOLD TO LOVE ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS.

Bring in the Branches • DRAMA COMES EASY WITH THESE STRIKING ARRANGEMENTS.

The More the Merrier • A DESIGN BLOGGER DRAWS ON THE PAST—FROM HER PARENTS’ THEATRICAL ROOTS, FAMILY HEIRLOOMS, AND VINTAGE FINDS—TO CREATE A RICHLY LAYERED WONDERLAND IN HER FAMILY’S HUDSON VALLEY HOME.

Holiday Delights • MAKE SPIRITS BRIGHT BY LEVERAGING MATERIALS FOUND AT HOME FOR FASHIONING OH-WHAT-FUN DECOR.

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