Innholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2024 i HGTV Magazine

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…

0 to 6 points BAH, HUMBUG You have some work to do. Make popcorn and start a triple feature: It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Elf and The Polar Express are classics! 7 to 13 points THAT’S THE SPIRIT Pretty impressive, but you should review the classics. Whip up the Peppermint White Russians on page 94 and invite some friends over for a holiday-movie night. 14 to 18 points HOLIDAY BEST! You have an amazing eye for detail and you’re clearly in the spirit! Try a new decorating trick this year: Find 10 fun ways to show off your ornaments on page 46.…

Fall flowers + pine cones Attach dried strawflowers around the wreath with adhesive depending on the material of the wreath: hot glue or heavy-duty double-sided tape for a plastic wreath; heavy-duty double-sided tape for a silk wreath; floral wire for a real wreath. Add pine cone picks throughout. TIP To remove things attached with hot glue, heat the area with a warm hair dryer to soften the glue and gently pull off the decoration. Holiday a festive scene Stick flocked faux pine picks into the bottom of the wreath. Affix a mini wreath to a miniature house (we used a metal tealight house). Cut and glue a thick piece of Styrofoam to the bottom of the house, then push toothpicks into the Styrofoam to serve as stakes. Hot-glue around the…

Most of us would love the chance to step back into our childhood home for a day; Kate Pascucci gets to live in hers. The ob-gyn and mother of three purchased the West Hartford, CT, house she grew up in when her dad was ready to downsize, and she has been slowly adding her own touches. “I have so many great memories here, but I wanted to update it for my young family,” says Kate. Her recent project: a kitchen overhaul. She tapped designer Corey Hunton to add more function—and style—to the space, and they decided to go big on the island and max out every inch for storage. (The top looks like marble but it’s kid- and baking-friendly quartz.) The new kitchen has become the ideal spot for gathering…

FOR STORES: amyhowardhome.com, benjaminmoore.com, donaldkaufmancolor.com, farrow-ball.com, sherwin-williams.com, valspar.com…

COVER Photograph by Dylan Chandler. Styled by Jennifer DeCleene INTERIOR DESIGN MegMade, megmade.com…

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…

new providence navy BY BENJAMIN MOORE “I love a tone-on-tone look, so I took inspiration from the sofa for the paint. This color is not your typical navy—it has teal undertones and is brighter than you might expect. It’s great for a library, powder room or other small space.” —Brittany Hakimfar, @far_studio_, Bryn Mawr, PA lark green BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “You can’t help but feel happy when you walk past this color! It’s a punchy alternative to sage green that completely brightens the space. I like how it shows off my colorful dinnerware and harmonizes with the warm white walls.” —Charlotte Coleman, @wiltshirewonderland, Bath, England hot lips BY BENJAMIN MOORE “This deep and luxurious pink hits the perfect note of sophistication for our client’s home office. Continuing it on the ceiling…

Warm colors and sleek leather furnishings don’t exactly scream Florida vacation house, but Janet Stevens had something else in mind for her Tampa getaway. “I worked so hard to make this house happen, and I wanted it to be relaxing but also sophisticated and sexy,” says the Chicago-based pharmaceutical and medical device consultant. She hired South Florida designer Nicole White to help her make the 2,921-square-foot new construction her own—and they did it all over email, text, and Zoom. “I live a thousand miles away, so I couldn’t just drop by,” says Janet. The duo went all in on sleek decor, adding works by Black artists to almost every room. “I didn’t see any of the designs in person until the house was complete,” says Janet. And she met Nicole…

golden sandwich cookies Beat 2 tablespoons softened butter, ½ cup cookie butter, and ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar with a mixer until smooth. Spread the cookie butter mixture between chocolate or ginger wafer cookies (you’ll need about 24 wafers). If the filling is too soft to spread, refrigerate it for 20 minutes to firm it up. Roll the edges of the sandwich cookies in gold coarse sugar. marshmallow dreidels Halve 6 thin pretzel sticks and push into the tops of 12 marshmallows. Melt 1 cup white candy melts in the microwave and use some to “glue” a chocolate kiss onto the other end of each marshmallow. Freeze for 15 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Remelt the candy melts, then dip the dreidels to cover and freeze until set, about 10…

cover INTERIOR DESIGN Meg Piercy, megmade.com. CONSTRUCTION Joe Piercy, megmade.com. house tours Yours, Mine, and Ours, pages 56–65 INTERIOR DESIGN Meg Piercy, megmade.com. CONSTRUCTION Joe Piercy, megmade.com. Living Room ORNAMENTS Bauhaus-Era Christmas ornaments, fjorn.com; Pat Kim ornaments, areaware.com. TREE BH Balsam Fir tree, balsamhill.com. TREE TOPPER Double-Sided Starburst tree topper, balsamhill.com. WRAPPING PAPER Forest Trees and Pink Watercolor Stripes gift wrap, gertco.com; Winterland and Mingle wrapping paper, marchpartygoods.com. Kitchen WREATHS Paper Leaf & Star wreath, merimeri.com. Office ART Passages art print, minted.com. Main Bedroom GARLAND Christmas Characters garland, merimeri.com. Bunk Room STOCKINGS Super Stripe Holiday stocking, shop.verloopknits.com. Glam Getaway, pages 67–75 INTERIOR DESIGN Nicole White, nwdinteriors.com. BUILDER Taylor Morrison, taylormorrison.com. All That Jazz, pages 77–83 INTERIOR DESIGN Carmeon Hamilton, carmeonhamilton.com. in the kitchen Holiday Headquarters, pages 85–89 INTERIOR DESIGN Corey…

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…

A fire makes every room feel cozier, and now you can have one pretty much anywhere you want one. Fireplaces powered by alternative fuel sources, such as gas or electricity, don’t require a chimney—or a major renovation. Some are freestanding and just plug into a regular outlet! Turn the page to start shopping. gas Choose this option if you want the look and feel of a wood-burning fireplace without all the hassle. PROS Real heat-emitting flames turn on and off with a switch, remote, or app. Fuel doesn’t require refilling. Units connect directly to your home’s gas line. No need to store and transport real logs. (Faux logs or stones should be dusted.) CONS You need to hire a pro to install; the cost could run from a few hundred…

We can think of plenty of reasons to move to Kansas City, MO: great music, world-class barbecue, and winning sports teams to start. But the best reason of all might be because you’re the winner of the HGTV Urban Oasis 2024! The home, built in 1939, just got a top-to-bottom makeover by HGTV star Carmeon Hamilton. In the dreamy backyard, Masonite patio doors open up to a spacious deck where large limestone slabs create a path to the cozy firepit. Turn to see the rest of the house! “Carrying light-wood tones throughout helps these open-concept spaces talk to each other.” kitchen Kansas City is renowned for its jazz and blues, and Carmeon nodded to this by painting the flat-panel cabinetry Inky Blue by Sherwin-Williams. The shade plays off the white…

straight up CRANBERRY MARTINI Make cranberry simple syrup: Bring ½ cup each cranberry juice and sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let cool. Combine 3 tablespoons of the cranberry syrup, 3 tablespoons vodka, and 2 tablespoons each orange liqueur and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice, shake, and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with sugared cranberries. SHAKEN VS. STIRRED If a cocktail has citrus, cream, egg, or any opaque ingredient, shake it with ice to thoroughly combine the ingredients and aerate the drink. When all the ingredients are alcohol, you should stir it. This chills and slightly dilutes the drink without affecting the flavor and integrity of the liquor. CUTE PICKS MARTINI GLASSES ON THE ROCKS PEPPERMINT WHITE RUSSIAN Combine 1 ounce each…

Scorpio Oct 23–Nov 21 In this busy time of gatherings, don’t neglect neighbors. Sending over some classic Scorpio good cheer (or these cute napkins) will pay off in the long run. Flying Santa napkins, $50 for 4, coton-colors.com Aquarius Jan 20–Feb 18 You’re renowned for your generous spirit all year long. Now’s the time to treat yourself: These subtly embroidered napkins are a little luxury you totally deserve. Fiesta napkins, $90 for 4, bodrumlinens.com Taurus Apr 20–May 20 As the year ends, you’re craving a new project, handy bulls. This faux wood-grain pick should help inspire your next big furniture or home-improvement DIY. Faux Bois napkins, $97 for 4, shopsirmadam.com Leo July 23–Aug 22 Thanks to your natural confidence, you have a flair for living life out loud. Here’s guessing…