Any plant as popular as a poinsettia is sure to have some myths surrounding it. You’ve probably heard that these red annual flowers are deadly to pets. As you’ll soon see, poinsettias are not always red, not annuals, and certainly not deadly. But far from diminishing...
Giving good gifts is certainly a skill. It involves listening closely throughout the year for hints that people occasionally drop about the things they want. If you haven’t been tuned in, don’t worry. There’s no need to go with the same bath salts you brought Mom last...
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Though many of us won’t be visiting distant family this year, we can bring the holidays right into our homes with seasonal decor. Here are tips for decking your halls—and your windows, doors, tables, bedrooms, and bathrooms too! Once our stomachs are stuffed, and...
As the Yuletide draws near, the debate about the best kind of Christmas tree continues. The origins of the tradition can be traced to pre-Christian Germanic and Celtic tribes who used evergreen boughs in their winter solstice festival to symbolize the everlasting...
At the end of this unusual year, it’s comforting to turn towards the simpler joys of decorating the home with the family. Whether we’re rediscovering old Christmas decor or looking to refresh our style, we can always benefit from a new perspective. Holiday trends...
