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t was six nights before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring—but my tree sure was. On that fateful evening a few years back, my picture-perfect fir tipped over and shattered nearly all of my ornaments. But there’s a silver lining in this heartbreak. Starting fresh the next year gave me the chance to rethink my whole festive look. I realized I’d fallen into a rut—the same pink and silver ornaments in the same spots, year after year. While tradition has its charms, the holiday season lasts just a few weeks, so it’s the perfect time to mix things up. Why not try a new decorating theme (page 28), swap out your stockings (page 43), or add ornaments somewhere unexpected (page 52)? That toppling tree taught…
Cheap A$$ Beach Houses Spoiler alert: You don’t have to break the bank to buy a piece of paradise! This new series follows house hunters with realistic budgets shopping in dreamy coastal towns. Want a cheap beach house of your own? We found a few gems: $461,598 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS, 2,144 SQ. FT. PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL This beachy, breezy new construction is only minutes from the white sandy coastline. Agent: Eric Weisbrod, DR Horton of Emerald Coast $399,000 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS, 1,000 SQ. FT. SURFSIDE BEACH, TX Watch the sunrise and ships passing into port: This spot has peekaboo views of the Gulf. Agent: Grace Reutzel, Land Shore Realty Group $450,000 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS, 1,910 SQ. FT. MYRTLE BEACH, SC Three neighborhood pools plus tennis courts…
how bad is it to eat a gingerbread house? If the house has been sitting out all month, it might taste stale, but it shouldn’t hurt you—unless you crack a tooth on a hard gumdrop! Gingerbread houses from a kit typically don’t go bad; everything just gets really dry. If you made your own royal icing, check for any sour smells before you dig in, and toss the house after the season. NOT SO BAD! how bad is it to mix artificial firelogs and real logs in a fireplace? Artificial logs (such as Duraflame) are made of recycled-wood sawdust, wax, and other materials, and adding real wood to that mixture can create excess heat that your fireplace wasn’t designed to withstand. The extra wood could also cause the artificial log…
2000 FUTURISM Things got a little more playful after we survived Y2K! For the new millennium, we embraced bold accents, neons, and fun furniture like Karim Rashid’s Oh chair. 2001 SHABBY CHIC Slipcovered sofas, distressed wood furniture, frills, and florals hit the scene as we took a sharp turn away from the future. Designer Rachel Ashwell’s new book The Shabby Chic Home helped us nail the cozy English cottage look. 2002 ACRYLIC FURNITURE Nothing to see here! Philippe Starck released his iconic Louis Ghost chair, making way for lots of polycarbonate, acrylic, and Lucite furniture. 2003 GRAND TUSCAN KITCHENS Bored of generic white kitchens, designers started creating massive ones with Mediterranean-villa touches like ornate wood cabinetry, oil-rubbed-bronze fixtures, and granite countertops—a top choice this year, according to the National Kitchen…
florida sunrise BY BEHR “This color brings all the happy vacation vibes, especially when you pair it with bohemian accents. It’s reminiscent of Spanish colonial and Caribbean-style home colors but with a modern twist.” —Stephanie Watkins, @casawatkinsblog, Aberdeen, MD forest floor BY BENJAMIN MOORE “Even though this green is deep and dramatic, it is versatile because it shifts with the light. It’s bright and inviting during the day, and warm and cozy at night when it’s lit by the sconces and chandelier.” —Jill Goldberg, @hudsoninteriordesigns, Boston tropical teal BY DUNN-EDWARDS “This rich turquoise is simultaneously vibrant and refreshing. When we applied it to this home’s Hollywood Regency–style front doors, it took on an added layer of glamour.” —Christopher Kennedy, @christopherkennedyinc, Palm Springs, CA parisian red BY BENJAMIN MOORE “A monochromatic…
$279 This mounted deer head is carved out of sustainable mango wood. Stag head, potterybarn.com $1,232 This comfy barrel chair has a wide seat and sturdy dark walnut legs. Foundry Select Lennox chair, wayfair.com $1,528 You can be your own designer and choose from 54 colors for this squiggly rug. Sculpted Edge 5ʹ x 8ʹ rug, shop-jubi.com $30 This DIY deer arrives flat: Just fold along the lines to bring it to life! Deer head kit, papercraftworld.com $599 Fluffer faux shearling and a narrower shape make this one extra cozy. Spara chair, tovfurniture.com $162 Viscose detailing adds just the right amount of shimmer to this tufted wool pick. Safavieh Amy 5ʹ x 8ʹ rug, walmart.com $1,449 This alabaster and brass chain light is meant to look like a pearl necklace.…
