Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2015 i HGTV Magazine

light fixture Superior Moravian Star 18"-tall glass and metal outdoor light in white, $455, shadesoflight.com 25 house numbers chair Nardi Zac Spring resin folding chair in red, $75, cozydays.com planter Threshold Reactive Glaze 16"H x 18"-diameter resin planter in red, $40, Target stores. We filled ours with a holly bush. DIY it! Hammer in furniture nails to adorn a door. Agave Ironworks 1 ⅝"-diameter iron furniture nails in black, $3.50 each, lowes.com door Architectural fiberglass door, from $1,339, jeld-wen.com for stores; Baldwin Baltimore Single Cylinder Mortise brass handleset in oil-rubbed-bronze finish, $276.50, build.com. We added furniture nails to the top and bottom of the door’s center panel. paint Fertile Green by Behr doormat Black Stripes coir doormat, $37, bambeco.com log holder Frame 18"W x 12"D x 48"H steel log holder,…

The Pla family’s kitchen in the September issue [“White, Wood, & Wow”] was the coolest! From the cabinets to the lights, everything had a modern touch. I especially liked how pops of color throughout helped the space come together. Thumbs-up to the designer and homeowners for a truly inspiring kitchen. —Shante Jones, Oakland, CA Quite a few of the DIY projects in the October issue look like ones that even I, a not-so-crafty person, could do. I can’t wait to “dye” a pillow cover using a marker—my favorite idea in the story “6 Things to Do With Sharpies.” —Linda Lashley, Maumee, OH September’s “Pops of Color” section was so fun! I loved how everything coordinated. If I had to pick a favorite page, it’d be the one with all the…

Set me up like a pro. After untying your tree, let its branches fall back into shape naturally. Use loppers or heavy-duty scissors to trim uneven branches, then add lights. For a super-sparkly tree, you’ll need about 100 bulbs per foot of height. I’d hate to drop the ball…. Before decking the tree with ornaments, make sure it can support their weight. The stiff branches of blue spruces, Fraser firs, and noble firs hold up better than the fluffy ones on Douglas firs and grand firs. The latter has one of the strongest Christmas tree scents. My stand is not a water bowl. Bacteria in tree water can upset your pet’s stomach. To keep a dog or a cat from lapping it up, buy a stand with an enclosed water…

glitterati BY BEHR “This dazzling fuchsia paneling reminds me of an Old Hollywood theater. It’s so glamorous, especially for a family room. The red leather sofa and graphic pillows match the hue’s gutsiness.” —Jenny Tamplin, Jenny Tamplin Interiors, College Station, TX egg yolk yellow BY KELLY-MOORE “A farm-fresh breakfast inspired me to paint this bathroom country yellow. The yolky color is a natural with the creamy white pedestal sink and the polished nickel faucet.” —Kathy Marshall, K. Marshall Design Inc., Wenham, MA peppermint BY C2 PAINT “Minty blue-green cabinets aren’t for the timid. When I suggested it for the kitchen in this 1920s bungalow, the homeowners had to take a leap of faith. They were so glad they did! The key was adding plenty of white and stainless steel to…

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exterior Located in a historic district, the home was painted in seven different exterior colors by the previous owner. “She did taupes, pink, teal, and purples,” says Nicole. “I love it! It’s like this storybook house I was always meant to own.” Nicole and Brandon Balch’s Victorian home in Oak Park, IL, hits its prime during holiday time. Although icy Lake Michigan gales howl outside, everything inside is snug and festive, from the greenery swagging the original oak woodwork to the Tannenbaum twinkling in the curved front windows. Three years ago, the couple was charmed by the 1890s character of the 3,000-square-foot house, even though Nicole had never been a rah-rah fan of 19thcentury architecture. “This place was just so special, it pulled me in,” she says. While smitten with…

make pistachio spritz cookies TIME: 1 hour, 10 minutes MAKES: about 84 cookies ½ cup pistachios ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1½ sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Sanding sugar, for decorating • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350˚F. • Pulse the pistachios and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground and powdery. Sift with the flour and salt into a medium bowl; set aside. • Beat the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar and the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and…

Anyone who has engaged in a Monopoly marathon during the holidays knows that some friendly competition makes the season more fun. This year the HGTV Magazine and Food Network Magazine staffs challenged each other to a gingerbread house style-off. Both teams started with the same kit (Wilton Pre-Baked Gingerbread House kit, $10, Michaels stores) and agreed to reveal our creations at a photo shoot. Here are the results! Tell us which house you like best at hgtv.com/gingerbreadhouse. Both are impressive, but I not so secretly hope our chocolate rock walkway and fashionable fondant snowman give team HGTV Magazine a sweet victory. If you’re in the mood for even more sugary craziness, check out All-Star Gingerbread Build, which airs on HGTV and Food Network November 28 at 8 p.m. EST. On…

1 Elegantlooking disposable flatware “Christmas and New Year’s are when I throw my biggest parties. I love to entertain but absolutely hate to do dishes. These oneand-done forks, spoons, and knives are sturdy, posh—and gold!” —David Bromstad, My Lottery Dream Home Shiny Gold plastic flatware, $4.50 for a set of 25 forks, spoons, or knives, fine-essentials.com 2 A solution for storing wreaths Keep your artificial wreaths in top form during the off-season with these puncture- and tear-resistant storage bags. The interior buckle strap holds a wreath snugly in place, a transparent vinyl window helps you ID the contents, and a D-ring lets you hang the bag in a closet or the garage. 48"-diameter wreath storage bag, $60, the-cover-store.com 3 Holiday cards that literally mail themselves With this all-inclusive service, sending…

$775 Major moment in a living room: This lamp is 331/2 inches tall. Jamie Young Plum Jar glass lamp in blue with shade, bellacor.com $189 There’s a round finial on this shorter version. Stein World Ariga 28 1/4"-tall glass lamp with shade, nationalfurnituresupply.com $4,998 Made in Virginia, this pick comes in more than 300 fabric and color options. Holden 114"-wide wool-blend sectional in Cambridge red, roomandboard.com $1,899 Tight seat cushions give this near-identical sectional a sleek look. Derby Cinnamon 112"-wide polyester sectional, bryght.com $957 A hand-tufted rug inspired by Spanish architecture. Granada 5' x 8' wool rug in navy, capelrugs.com for stores $349 A similar exotic motif in worry-free polypropylene. Feizy Gustavia Capri 5' x 8' rug, houzz.com $1, 206 A dining room stunner straight from the famed glassmakers of…

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entry Since the house lacks a foyer, Whitney turned a well-trafficked spot between the kitchen and the living room into an entryway. Furnished with a slim Parsons table and cowhide-and-acrylic footstools, the area is a convenient place to tie shoes or drop bags. She chose the framed print by Natural Curiosities for its bold pattern. “I can’t commit to wallpaper or colorful paint, so I do a lot of graphic art,” she says. The antique glass lamp is one of a kind. As the owner of two home decor stores, Whitney Moore knows the value of eye candy. “My customers love to see fun, happy things, and I feel the same way in my house,” she says. At no time is that truer than during the holidays, when the single…

The listed websites 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. If something is listed as “trade only,” the design professionals at decorativebuyingservice.com can purchase these items on your behalf. cover ORNAMENTS (on trees) 1 1/4"-diameter glass ball Christmas ornaments in matte turquoise blue, shiny baby blue, pearl raspberry pink, and pearl pale pink, $24 each for a set of 40; 2"-diameter glass ball Christmas ornaments in pearl pale pink, pearl baby blue, and matte raspberry pink, $36 for a set of 28; and 2 3/4"-diameter glass ball Christmas ornaments…

DIY it! felt garland Use a sewing needle to thread embroidery floss through the center of felt balls in various sizes. FELT BALLS 1-cm-to-2-cm-wide wool felt balls in aqua, from $0.15 each, tadaastudio.com ornaments Glass ball ornaments, from $21 for a set of 12 (multiple sizes and colors available), christmascentral.com; (bell) Early Years 3 1/2"-tall glass ornaments, $17.50 for a mixed set of 4, kurtadler.com for stores candlesticks (from left) Iittala Nappula 7 1/2"H x 3 1/2"-diameter brass candlestick in gold finish, $80, macys.com; Cursive 7"W x 5"D x 11 1/2"H metal candlestick, $32, anthropologie.com; Illuminaria Ori stainless steel candlesticks in gold finish, $107 for a mixed set of 3 (small is 10"H x 3 1/2"-diameter), allmodern.com birds (clockwise from top) Urban Trends Undetailed 6"W x 3 1/2"D x 4…

…to ignore the preflight safety demonstration? If you tend to tune out, you’re not alone. A study by the National Transportation Safety Board found that about half of passengers pay no notice to the airline’s worstcase-scenario instructions. No matter how many times you’ve heard the directions, always stop what you’re doing and locate the emergency exits, says Todd Curtis, Ph.D., an aviation safety expert and founder of airsafe.com. It can make all the difference. Count the number of seats between you and the nearest exit so you can navigate by feel if visibility drops in the cabin. pretty bad! …to not insure a package you send in the mail? If your package is valued at $100 or less, some carriers automatically cover it. If it’s worth more than $100, “insurance…

dip-dyed gloves 1. Soak gloves in warm water, then squeeze them out. 2. Make a bath with a light-color liquid fabric dye following the package instructions. Dip in both gloves halfway at the same time for 30 to 40 seconds. Pull out the gloves, squeeze them out, and set them aside on plastic wrap. 3. Make a second bath using a darker-color dye. Dip the gloves about a third of the way this time, again for 30 to 40 seconds. Squeeze them out. 4. Stack the gloves, wrap them in the plastic wrap, and microwave them on high for 30 seconds. Let the gloves cool, then remove them from the microwave. Let them sit for 30 minutes to an hour. Remove the plastic wrap. 5. Rinse the gloves under cool…

color combo #1 red turquoise pink color combo #2 mint green navy light blue color combo #3 black hot pink gold color combo #4 chartreuse pine green peach color combo #5 tan plum olive green…

Take Your Time: Rather than rushing to furnish the whole house, take some time to settle in and get to know your new space. Give yourself the luxury of having room to add those perfect finds as you discover them. Make It Your Own: The key to making a house your home is personalization. Even if you’re on an extremely tight budget, there are easy ways to showcase your personality and interests without breaking the bank. Create a gallery wall with prints of your favorite photos. Replace old and worn window treatments with something new for a quick way to give a room a fast facelift. Get to Know Your Neighbors: Even if you’re not a social butterfly, getting to know your neighbors can provide you with a great deal…

tile Classic white subway tiles stretching to the ceiling were an inexpensive way to give the walls some oomph. Although Emily and Sean had never laid tile before, the process was—to their surprise—drama-free. “We invested $50 in a tile cutter, made sure the counters were level, and were good to go,” says Sean. floor After assessing their fledgling handyman skills, the Pabens outsourced the installation of the 2-inch-wide hexagonal black ceramic tiles from Tiles Direct. “If we hadn’t, the floor wouldn’t be finished yet,” says Sean. Gleaming antique brass kickplates Emily found online contrast with the tiles and echo the cabinets’ brass hardware. cabinets No one ever guesses the sleek, glossy cabinets are actually pressed particleboard from IKEA. Sean luxed them up with high-shine gray paint (E15-57 by Fine Paints…