WANTED: Abiqua Drinking Gourd

Get crafty or shop strategically to give your nest that extra-special touch while you’re cozying up on chilly days

FALL AND THANKSGIVING Simple Pleasures: Celebrate Fall With These Special Traditions

Enjoy a meaningful autumn with seasonal ideas for decorating, cooking and entertaining

BEFORE AND AFTERS Basement of the Week: A Man Cave Goes Chic and Family Friendly

Renovations lighten up a dad's dark rec room and make space for guests and family

HOLIDAYS Houzz Call: Show Us Your Thanksgiving Table Decor!

Mercury glass, pheasant feathers and colorful glassware are just a few of the fall table setting ideas we're spotting

DIY PROJECTS Arrange a Gift Floral Bouquet Like a Pro

By Rikki Snyder

For a fall gift bouquet that looks expensive but is (almost) dirt cheap, just follow this step-by-step guide

ENTERTAINING Eye-Catching Centerpieces Beyond Flowers and Fruit

By Catherine Funkhouser

Use your imagination to create a tableau that reflects your surroundings, creates dramatic tension or elicits surprise

KIDS’ SPACES Who Says a Dining Room Has to Be a Dining Room?

Chucking the builder’s floor plan, a family reassigns rooms to work better for their needs

HOLIDAYS Your Checklist for Entertaining Season

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Follow this guide to set the scene and your table for the holidays

FALL AND THANKSGIVING Houzzers' Tablescapes Capture the Thanksgiving Spirit

We feel blessed with abundance sharing all these wonderful, creative Thanksgiving table decorations by Houzz users

ENTERTAINING A Punch List for Party Decorating

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Of course, food and friends are the only essentials for a holiday party, but a few special touches really turn up the cheer