Dec 01 2025
Christmas is one of the easiest times of year to have a little more fun with your manicure. Red and green suddenly feel completely at home together, glitter becomes almost mandatory, and tiny snowflakes, candy canes, Christmas trees, and reindeer can transform an otherwise simple set of nails into something unmistakably festive. The best Christmas …
Nov 30 2025
The Christmas tree is often the centerpiece of holiday decorating, but there is no single right way to decorate one. Some trees are covered with ornaments collected over decades, while others follow a carefully coordinated color palette. One family may love traditional red and gold, another may prefer snowy whites and silvers, and someone else …
Nov 30 2025
There is something especially beautiful about Christmas decorations made from ordinary natural materials. A few oranges, pinecones, and a length of twine can become a warm, rustic garland that looks lovely against evergreen branches, across a mantel, around a window, or woven through a Christmas tree. Dried orange slices are particularly striking because light passes …
Nov 28 2025
Handmade Christmas ornaments have a warmth that perfectly polished store-bought decorations rarely reproduce. A slightly uneven stitch, a bead that sits a little differently from its neighbor, or a shape cut by hand gives each ornament a character of its own. These simple felt Christmas ornaments embrace that handmade look beautifully. Soft gray felt creates …
Nov 26 2025
A Christmas tree does not need to reach the ceiling to transform a room. Sometimes the smallest trees are the ones that make a home feel most festive. A tabletop evergreen glowing on a sideboard, a tiny tree beside the bed, or a miniature Christmas tree tucked onto a kitchen counter can bring holiday warmth …
Nov 19 2025
There is something wonderfully different about traveling at Christmas. Cities that are beautiful throughout the year suddenly glow with thousands of lights. Historic squares fill with wooden market stalls, the smell of cinnamon and roasted nuts drifts through cold streets, churches host seasonal concerts, shop windows become miniature works of art, and even an ordinary …
Dec 23 2024
This year to get in the festive spirit my tween daughter and I decided to make homemade wreaths. This was such a fun project and anyone – yes, anyone can make these! My daughter is ten and we absolutely loved sharing this creative space together! I also love that these can be made for different …
Dec 17 2024
Christmas may be celebrated across much of the world, but there is no single way to celebrate it. In Germany, December evenings glow with Christmas markets and the scent of gingerbread and stollen. In Mexico, families and communities gather for Las Posadas. Swedish Lucia processions bring candlelight into the darkest days of winter, while Polish …
Nov 28 2024
Sweet brown sugar, warm bourbon, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of holiday spice come together in this easy ham glaze. As it bakes, the glaze turns glossy and caramelized, creating a beautiful sweet-savory crust over a tender baked ham. This is an especially good glaze for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any dinner where ham …
Dec 23 2023
Christmas baking doesn’t have to mean spending an entire day measuring, mixing, decorating, and washing mountains of dishes. Some of the best holiday treats are surprisingly simple, especially when you choose recipes that deliver plenty of festive flavor without complicated techniques. These five easy Christmas treats cover a little bit of everything. There are warmly …
