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You may not have known it, but I’ve been your personal shopper for the past 13 years. I’ve worked at HGTV Magazine since the very first issue in 2011, and I’ve been behind all those stories filled with great stuff to buy (including our annual super-fun gift guide). If you’ve ever purchased anything from these pages, I’m likely the one who found it. You’ll be seeing more of me now that I’ve stepped into the role of executive editor—but don’t worry, I have no plans to stop shopping for you. In fact, this issue is packed with tons of festive finds and great gifts that I selected. And as an extra present, I’m letting you in on my secret to finding something to delight anyone on your list. Happy holidays—and…
COVER Photograph by Dylan Chandler. Styled by Jennifer DeCleene INTERIOR DESIGN MegMade, megmade.com…
Christina in the Country Christina Hall’s Tennessee-based design show is back for a second season. Get in the country spirit with these holiday decorations, inspired by her style! My Lottery Dream Home Tune in for the 17th season as David Bromstad helps more lucky winners find fab houses. Remember these fun stories? In the first episode of the series, a California couple who won $180 million in the Mega Millions jackpot found a perfect home for $5.5 million. In season five, David worked with a Texas resident who won $1.3 million on a slot machine in Vegas! He bought a family beach house on the Gulf of Mexico. The youngest winner so far was only 22 when she won $390,000 on a scratchoff. She bought a house in Charlotte, NC,…
how bad is it to let kids have a little bubbly on New Year’s Eve? “I don’t think it’s ever OK,” says Cindy Gellner, MD, a pediatrician at University of Utah Health. In fact, in one Rhode Island study, middle schoolers who had been allowed to sip alcohol were four times more likely to report getting drunk or bingeing in high school. Let kids use the fancy glasses when you’re celebrating, but fill theirs with sparkling cider, juice or a Shirley Temple. REALLY BAD! how bad is it to send an e-card for the holidays instead of the real thing? Going digital has some upsides—no paper, no waste—but the gold standard for sending holiday cheer is still the good old USPS. A message “doesn’t seem as personal when received through…
presented by Joining the papertarian movement means choosing paper and paper-based packaging whenever possible. But that’s only half of it. Practicing proper recycling takes it full circle. Papertarians know the positive impact a few easy, everyday choices have on the environment. How good is it to choose products with paper-based packaging? Consistently Good! Every time you shop, you have an opportunity to make the smart choice for the planet by choosing products with paper-based packaging. Increasingly, manufacturers of everything from beverages to beauty products are making the switch from packaging made from nonrenewable resources to innovative paper-based options that are designed to be recycled. 60% OF CONSUMERS SAY RECYCLABLE PACKAGING IS IMPORTANT* How good is it to be a papertarian during the holidays? Jolly Good! From sending holiday cards to…
1 Match the Christmas tree with the movie. A The Nightmare Before Christmas B A Charlie Brown Christmas C Mickey’s Christmas Carol 2 In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark plans to spend his bonus on what home project? A A new roof B A swimming pool C A circular driveway D A guest house for Cousin Eddie 3 Where is this house from The Holiday located? A Surrey B London C Edinburgh D Nowhere; it was a set built for the movie. 4 What was constantly breaking in Ralphie’s house in A Christmas Story? A The screen door B The refrigerator C The furnace D The newel post 5 The famous cue card scene in Love Actually takes place outside a home that’s painted… A Red B Pink C Yellow D Green 6 What…
