Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2013 i HGTV Magazine

Front door of the month Porch light Claybourne 6"-tall aluminum pendant, $310, rejuvenation.com Mailbox No. 10 aluminum letter box in bright silver, $250, houseart.net Outdoor pillow Cayenne 18" x 18" canvas pillow, $67, lampsplus.com Bench All Things Cedar 52"W x 26"D x 37"H cedar bench, $229, atgstores.com Welcome mat Entryways Rainbow coconut fiber doormat, $40.50, wayfair.com House numbers Porcelain 3 ¼"-tall house tiles, $55 for a set of 3 with bracket, rejuvenation.com Door knocker Pinecone door knocker in nickel silver, $145, michaelhealy.com Door Classic-Craft Canvas Collection fiberglass entry door, $387, thermatru.com for stores; paint: Ultra Violet by Mythic Paint; Canterbury entry set in satin nickel, $380, baldwinhardware.com for stores Potted topiary Fluted 18 ½"H x 13¼"-diameter resin urn, $80, Tealeaf double ball 32"-tall faux topiary, $90, both improvementscatalog.com Welcome! This…

I am on my third issue of HGTV Magazine, and I love it. In fact, whenever a new issue arrives in the mail, I have to hide it from my husband so he won't steal it to read first! How about sending issues every week? —Adele Jaimes,Fremont, CA I really enjoyed the Property Brothers article about renovation dos and don'ts (September's "Brother Vs. Brother"). They gave such useful info for people like me who love to DIY. —Kathy Hirl, Solon, IA Every month I look forward to seeing all the new ideas and projects in HGTV Magazine. I've even started a "Learn From Vern" file. I'm constantly referring to it for his smart shopping and sizing tips. —Susan Schreiner,Clark, NJ I never knew what to do with my plain chalky-white…

Q My toilet rocks when someone sits on it. What's the fix? CHIP SAYS: GIVE IT A GO. It's possible the bolts securing the toilet to the floor have come loose. To tighten them, remove the plastic caps at the base of your toilet, then twist the nut at the top of each bolt to the right with a wrench. Make sure you don't tighten them too much or you could crack the porcelain. If that doesn't help, the floor under the toilet probably isn't level. Even it out by placing plumbing shims—small, thin plastic wedges—in any gaps between the toilet and floor. Then squeeze a bead of silicone bath caulk around the toilet's base to seal it. Q Can I redo the popcorn ceilings in my house on my…

CANDY CRUSHER Just wind the crank to create perfect-size toppings for ice cream. Topper Chopper, $25, prepara.com SHREDDING SCISSORS Clip up to four pages of bills and bank statements at a time. Paper-shredding scissors, $18, rh.com PIZZA SLICER Roll through crust and cheese, then remove the handle for easy cleaning. Good Grips Clean Cut pizza wheel, $13, oxo.com GARDEN PRUNERS Rust-resistant blades and lightweight, nonslip handles will make these your fave clippers. ARS multi-purpose house & garden shears in red, $28, jamaligarden.com PINKING SHEARS The stainless steel blades cut neatly through fabric. Pinking shears, $32.50, fiskars.com PET NAIL CLIPPERS Comes with a cutting guard to help prevent too-short nails. JW Pet GripSoft Deluxe nail clippers, from $13, petco.com HERB MINCER Five cutting wheels chop up herbs in a flash. Zyliss…

Red geranium BY GLIDDEN "This is the perfect darker-than-pink, lighter-than-red color. It gets noticed, but it's not obnoxious. I used a high-gloss finish on this vintage dresser to call attention to the pretty hardware and let it shine in a room that's mostly cream, white, and blue. It tells people that a young, fun family lives here." —Elizabeth Baumgartner, Little Black Door blog, St. Louis, MO Herb garden BY MYTHIC PAINT "My inspiration for this color came from the beautiful marble tile floor, which has hints of gold and green. The soft, soothing green on the vanity and mirrors ties the whole room together. I like this particular shade because it's versatile—the options for color pairings are endless!" —Rachel Reider, Rachel Reider Interiors, Boston, MA Sandy ridge BY HGTV HOME…

HOMEOWNERS: Britt and Christopher Dougall BUILT IN: 1902 BOUGHT IN: 1993 "Since buying our home, we've repainted the exterior and rebuilt the porch. Now they're two of our favorite things about it." Mailbox A cast aluminum mailbox, like this one, is rust-proof, so it will always look new. Detailing on the flap is a nice touch. Special Lite Products Horizon horizontal mailbox in black, $50, amazon.com Potted plants Terra-cotta pots are filled with, clockwise from top left, sweet potato vine, merlot coleus, and electric lime coleus. Merlot coleus grows in the flower beds, too. Amedeo Design ResinStone Greek 14"H x 20"-diameter ribbed planter in terra-cotta, $178.50, wayfair.com Columns and railing When the Dougalls renovated their porch, they added white fluted columns and railings with turned-wood balusters, which gave the Queen…

Paint on white nesting bowls Nesting mixing bowls, $30, crateandbarrel.com ZIGZAGS 1 Starting at the top, apply strips of chevron FrogTape Shape Tape ($15.50, amazon.com) around the bowl, spacing them 1 ½ inches apart. (The tape won't wrap smoothly around the bottom part of the bowl, so cut it into smaller pieces and match them up to create a continuous zigzag.) 2 Color in the spaces between the tape with porcelain paint, then peel off the tape. 3 Follow the instructions on the paint's packaging for setting the color. PAINT: FolkArt multi-surface satin acrylic paint in lime green, ink spot, and daffodil yellow, $2.50 for 2 ounces, plaidonline.com WORDS 1 In the center of the bowl, spell out a word with letter stickers. 2 Use a porcelain paint pen to…

Just about everything in Laura Jayson's Rowayton, CT, home is either a shade of blue ("What's cooler than turquoise and aqua?"), neutral ("Plenty of white and natural materials help a space feel laid-back"), or old ("My house is a collection of things I've picked up at flea markets"). In the two years since the light-filled three-bedroom house was built, Laura has been on the hunt for those few ingredients. The carefully chosen picks get a place in her home or find their way to Rowayton Flea, the nearby vintage shop she co-owns with her friend Laura Grabe. "I have a lot of interesting pieces tucked around every room, but they don't call too much attention to themselves," she says. "The overall look is relaxed, and that's how I want people…

Cover, pages 8, 10 Patent Yellow #12-10 Pratt & Lambert pages 5, 10 Ultra Violet #004-6 Mythic Paint pages 7, 125 Sea Mist Green #2041-50 Benjamin Moore pages 7, 84–85 Sweet Chamomile #360B-4 Behr pages 7, 84–85 Ultra Pure White #1850 Behr pages 7, 71 Red Geranium #GLR06 Glidden page 18 Gloss Citrus Green #53570 Krylon page 18 Satin Island Splash #53569 Krylon page 18 Hummingbird Blue #MSL135 Martha Stewart Living Paint page 18 Cloudless #510B-4 Behr page 18 Blue Jewel #510B-6 Behr page 18 Jamaican Sea #510B-5 Behr page 74 Grant Beige #HC-83 Benjamin Moore page 74 Raspberry Mousse #2076-40 Benjamin Moore page 74 Reed Yellow #13-30 Pratt & Lambert page 74 Van Courtland Blue #HC-145 Benjamin Moore page 76 Gloss Regal Blue #51901 Krylon page 76 Gloss Ivy…

Great Island 34"W x 15"D x 67"H wood bookcase with doors in ale, $1,890, mainecottage.com Paint it Patent Yellow by Pratt & Lambert. Archbold 37"W x 18 ¼"D x 78"H pine buffet and hutch, $575, unfinishedfurniture.org for stores Pierre 38"W x 18"D x 80"H wood curio cabinet in sunflower, $2,249, ethanallen.com Paint: We painted our custom hutch Patent Yellow by Pratt & Lambert. Chairs: Louis XVI oval back side chairs in trilby basketweave plum, $401 each, ballarddesigns.com Table: Adams 72"W x 36"D x 29"H extension dining table in solid walnut, $2,099, roomandboard.com Lovlig 10¼"-tall glass and tinted lacquer vases, $3 each, IKEA stores Ikat 7 3/4"-diameter ceramic salad coupe in green, $12, cwonder.com La Vita Vera Mama Ro 6"-tall ceramic pitcher in orange glazed, $42, cooking andtableware.com Sorrento 18 ½"…

$8,500 + worth of giveaways! Pair of pillows,page 67 5 winners Two Safavieh Josh 18" x 18" cotton and linen pillows in saffron, wayfair.com Showerhead with speaker, page 64 10 winners Moxie showerhead in polished chrome with wireless speaker, kohler.com owl shakers, page 30 15 winners Autumn Owl stoneware salt and pepper shaker set, tag2u.com welcome mat, page 5 50 winners Entryways Rainbow coconut fiber doormat, wayfair.com Dining chairs, on our cover and page 10 1 winner Six Louis XVI oval back side chairs in trilby basketweave plum, ballarddesigns.com Metal bowl, page 52 5 winners Branch 16"-diameter electroplated metal bowl, zgallerie.com Cast iron pot, page 56 5 winners 5 ½-quart French oven in cherry red, lecreuset.com Wall art, page 67 10 winners Seascape #2 by David Bromstad 12" x 18"…

Take a peek at what a pro buys for her own home. OUR EXPERT: Katie Brown, entertaining expert and host of Katie Brown Workshop on PBS 1 Pillsbury classic pizza crust "My secret for quick focaccia. Roll the dough into a rectangle on a cookie sheet and top with mozzarella, pesto, and roasted red peppers. Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F. " $3 for 13.8 ounces 2 Tostitos creamy spinach dip "For a premade dip, this has a great creamy flavor. I heat it in a mini cast iron skillet for 15 minutes at 350°F. " $4 for 15 ounces 3 Pepperidge Farm golden 3-layer cake "This moist cake tastes homemade, especially served with fresh strawberries. Single slices defrost in 20 minutes." $4.50 for 19.6-ounce cake 4 Sahale Crunchers almond…

Look for Sabrina's money-saving tips throughout the story. shop this story 1. Download the free Digimarc Discover app. 2. Open the app and hold your smartphone four to six inches above the item you want to buy. 3. Once the item is in focus, you'll be connected to a website where you can purchase the product. Living room $2,825 Covered in a linen print designed by the official fabric makers for the Queen of England. Gustav chair in zinnia orchid, crlaine.com for stores $148 A cherry finish gives this side table a rich air. 28"H x 20"-diameter end table, bellacor.com $355 It's a statement-making accessory at 31 inches tall. Blue Glass Swirl lamp, lampsplus.com $80 This version has a little less gloss, a beechwood top, and a pretty golden knob.…

QUILTING FABRIC! Bundles of quilting fabric come in coordinated colors. Cut each piece an inch larger than the frame on all sides, then fold the extra fabric over the backing and tape it down before framing. FABRIC: Lotta Jansdotter for Windham Fabrics Radiant Glimma 18" x 21" bundle, $36, fatquartershop.com FRAMES: 16" x 20" gallery frames, $39 each, westelm.com. We spray-painted them Gloss Regal Blue by Krylon. CALENDAR! Instead of throwing away that old calendar, pick an image to frame. Tape it to white paper before framing to fill out the sides. FRAME: 12" x 12" album frame, $15, urbanoutfitters.com. We spray-painted it Gloss Ivy Leaf by Krylon. TICKETS! Toss old tickets into a shadow box and decorate the backing with a rubber stamp. STAMP: Hero Arts Ticket 3" x…

When Kelli and Andy Wilke moved with their three kids from a small cabin in Jackson Hole, WY, to a four-bedroom Colonial in Wilmington, DE, they were thrilled to have more space. But they were faced with the daunting task of filling all that space, including a formal dining room, which they'd never had before. Although Kelli loved the room's size—about 12 feet by 16 feet—she found it tough to decorate. "I wasn't sure where to begin," Kelli says. She outfitted it with a few basics—a small table, a wood hutch, and some leftover chairs—but as November approached, she started to stress. "We wanted to host Thanksgiving, but our table could barely seat five, let alone 20!" So we answered her SOS and set about making the once bare room…

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white tile "White subway tile in a brick pattern, like I used in this kitchen, is my go-to backsplash," says Kevin Walsh, a designer in Little Rock, AR. "You never get tired of it, and the tiles' hefty rectangular shape makes the room look bigger." It's easy on the wallet, too. Subway tile can go for less than $2 per square foot at hardware and home improvement stores. Tile If a shapely tile is more your style, try one of these eye-catching options. Hexagonal minis Somertile Victorian hex matte white porcelain mosaic tiles, $64 per pack of ten 10¼" x 113/4" sheets, overstock.com Curvy porcelain Elite Tile Beacon porcelain mosaic mesh-mounted tiles in white, $7 per square foot, wayfair.com Marble mosaic Natural Stone Mosaics marquise mosaic in Carrara white, from…

Websites listed may not always offer online ordering, but they will provide all the information needed to buy what you want, including the store nearest you. Some items may be listed as discontinued, custom, or vintage. Sites such as craigslist.org, ebay.com, and etsy.com are great resources to find similar styles. Don't fret if something is listed as "trade only." The design professionals at decorativebuyingservice.com can purchase these items on your behalf. For the full lowdown on how to order, visit their site. IN EVERY ISSUE Cover: HUTCH custom TABLE Adams 72" x 36" x 29" solid walnut extending dining table, $2,099, roomandboard.com. CHAIRS Louis XVI oval back side chair in trilby basketweave plum, $401 each, ballarddesigns.com. RUG Chi Chi Kari Tibetan carpet in brown and purple, madelineweinrib.com. HARDWARE (on hutch)…

I polished silverware, ironed linen place mats, and clipped leafy branches for centerpieces. I cooked an 18-pound turkey, made name tags for the cheese plate, and served mashed potatoes out of crystal bowls! Everybody at my table was happy, chatty, and full—of both homemade cornbread stuffing and compliments. Me? I couldn't stop yawning. I had exhausted myself and was sitting there like a lump in gravy. Oops. Never again, I promised, would I turn Thanksgiving into a chore or a bore. This year's theme is The Easiest, Most Fun Thanksgiving Ever. Sounds much better, right? I started by divvying up cooking duties potluck-style. Then I put my iron in the closet and found some really pretty paper napkins. I've asked guests to bring over board games and DVDs, and I…

Save major dishwashing time with disposable plates and napkins Sketch turkey custom paper napkins in orange, $55 for a set of 50, paper-source.com; Orange Ornamental Scroll paper plates, $2.50 for a set of 8, partycity.com Blue Grandeur paper napkins, $6 for a set of 16, smartyhadaparty.com; Buttercream Scalloped paper plates, $7 for a set of 8, platesandnapkins.com Autumn Stripes paper napkins, $6.50 for a set of 16, smartyhadaparty.com; China-Like Gold Casino Trim plastic plates, $10.50 for a set of 10, papergoods.com Rectangular napkins in orange, $4.50 for a set of 16, jampaper.com; paper Vivendi plates, $6 for a set of 8, platesandnapkins.com Radiant Stripes Citrus paper napkins, $7.50 for a set of 15, designdesign.us; Elegant Leaves paper plates, $3 for a set of 8, partycity.com Purple paper napkins, $2 for…

…to feed your cat milk? A: If Fluffy loves lapping at a bowl of milk, go ahead and give it to her—but as a treat, not her main meal. "Milk isn't a replacement for food or water," says Arnold Plotnick, D.V.M., a cats-only veterinarian in New York City, who advises serving milk alongside a fresh bowl of H2O. If you've never fed it to your pet, test it first. Just like people, some cats are lactose-intolerant, and dairy could upset their gastrointestinal tract, Plotnick says. To check, pour your cat a small amount of milk or cream. If she's fine throughout the next day, it's safe to serve it every once in a while. BOTTOM LINE: not so bad! …to keep your phone on during a flight? A: Your phone…

Welcome to the potluck living room! Sofa Park Avenue three-seat sofa, $1,199, hgtvhomefurniture.com for stores blue chairMurray chair in teal, $649, roomandboard.com "I like upholstered pieces that aren't too trendy, so I often turn to a classic color, like deep blue. This chair isn't the same blue as the rug—different tones of one color look sophisticated." —Vern Yip, HGTV Star Beige chair Portsmouth chair, $2,199, arhaus.com "The more you mix shapes, the better a room looks. The sofa, blue chair, and coffee table are boxy, so I picked a curvy wing-back for contrast." —Linda Woodrum, HGTV Dream Home designer Coffee table Aiden coffee table, $290, worldmarket.com "The table's wood planks and metal frame add a rustic touch to this polished room. Plus, I love the bottom shelf for books. —Sabrina…

1523 Main Street St. Helena, CA 4 BR, 3 BA, 2,466 sq. ft., built in 1890 L Hardwood floors throughout L Landscaped yard with guest house L Two blocks from downtown St. Helena, in the heart of Napa Valley AGENT: CHARLIE BOGUE, WILLIAM A. SAKS & CO. 802 S. Main Street Buena Vista, CO 4 BR, 2 ½ BA, 2,430 sq. ft., built in 2007 L Private balcony off the master bedroom L Stone fireplace in the living room L Less than two blocks from a riverside park and the town square AGENT: ANDRE SPINO-SMITH, SOUTH MAIN REALTY 299 Main Street Westport, CT 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, 1,610 sq. ft., built in 1914 L Cathedral ceiling in the master bedroom L Stone patio, plus second-floor deck L A five-minute…

This unfinished armoire is meant for storing clothes in a bedroom, but with its sturdy doors, inside shelves, and roomy drawers, it makes a smart stand-in for an entryway mudroom. All this makeover needed was some functional accessories, like boxes, hooks, and clever organizers. A fresh coat of paint and fancy-looking fabric panels complete the redo. MIRROR AND UMBRELLA STAND Hang the mirror from a ⅝-inch screw. Paint the umbrella stand the same blue as the armoire's exterior and let dry. Then hang it from two 1 ¼-inch screws about a foot from the bottom of the armoire. PEGBOARD Have the board cut at a hardware store so it's slightly smaller than the door, then paint it and let dry. Drill six shallow holes into the door—one in each corner…

What do you get when you mix a mom who loves beachy colors, a dad with classic taste, and four daughters who want their home to look hip? You get the Hogan house! When Stacey and Charlie Hogan bought their Cape Cod–style home in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, in 2012, it had a stuffy, formal feel, with heavy woodwork and closed-off rooms. "I wanted the house to reflect all of our styles but still look pulled together," says Stacey. So she called designer Andrew Howard, who not only reconfigured walls to open up the space but also managed to satisfy everyone's taste as he decorated. Stacey got a living room with fresh blues and whites; Charlie got a study that's masculine and sophisticated; and each daughter got a bright, colorful…

1 pot holders Protect your hands with pizzazz. Tilkkutäkki and Kompotti cotton pot holders, $14 each, marimekko.com 2 espresso maker For those mornings when you need an extra jolt of caffeine—and color.Mini 7 ½"-tall espresso maker, $20, HomeGoods stores 3 loaf pan A lacy leaf pattern makes this pan pretty enough to go from oven to table. Threshold 9" x 5" loaf pan, $10, target.com 4 popcorn pair Pop enough for the whole family in about the same time as a commercial break. Air Crazy popcorn maker in purple, $20, westbend.com; Red/white striped 2-cup plastic bucket, $3, popcornpopper.com 5 Tea towel It's pie time! Drape this fun towel over your oven's handle. Pumpkin Pie cotton tea towel, $12 for a mixed set of 2, nowdesigns.net for stores 6 Silicone spatula…

What's a fun Thanksgiving place card idea? "It's always nice to bring in an earthy material. Glue a small stalk of wheat (available at crafts stores) onto colorful card stock that's folded in half, and add a kraft paper label for the name." —Sarah Richardson, Sarah 101 "Simple: Using a silver paint pen or permanent marker, write the names of guests on artificial leaves." —Vern Yip, HGTV Star "Use wine corks to make turkeys. Glue paper feathers onto the back and a triangle onto the front for the beak. Glue the name card to a toothpick and poke it into the cork." —Taniya Nayak, Urban Oasis "This one's fun for kids: Glue a black plastic cup to a circle of black paper. (You can color the white lip of the…