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Holiday gift guide

From $1.25 seed packets to a sunny tray for breakfast in bed, here’s what our Sunset staffers and friends are lusting after this season––including 12 picks for $25 or less
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3 DIY gift baskets

Choose your theme: Soothing relaxers, personalized treasures, or a perfect winter escape
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How to fake a Roman shade

Get the designer look for less with this simple trick
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Carve a striking jack-o'-lantern

Give your jack-o'-lantern a striking effect with this pattern by paper-cut artist Nikki McClure
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DIY barbecue bar

Use our plans and instructions to build a stunning bar for backyard cooking and entertaining
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Weekend project: Paint a floor canvas

Use a projector to capture classic decorative designs, then turn them into a floor mat that pops
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Step-by-step: Elegant pumpkins

Use our easy instructions to design a grown-up pumpkin

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Easiest pumpkins ever

Bring on the magic of fall with beautiful pumpkin arrangements (no carving!)
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Decorate with fall leaves

Take advantage of fall's beautiful colors with leafy decorations for your home and garden
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The West's best trees for fall leaves

Click through photos of our favorite autumn leaves
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