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3 Easy Ways to Support Birds Through Winter

Winter isn't easy for birds that don't migrate. Here's how to help them survive the cold season

November 1, 2017

December 10, 2019

Home & Garden

Planting Ideas: The Cure for the Winter Blues

It’s time for our monthly installment of planting ideas from Karen Chapman and Christina Salwitz, the Seattle-based authors of Fine Foliage. This year-round combination is a sure cure for the winter blues when we crave a bold splash of color.

November 1, 2017

December 10, 2019

Home & Garden

Gifts for Couples

Gift cards are great and all, but why not go the extra mile?

November 3, 2016

December 10, 2019

Home & Garden

Gifts for Kids

Charming toys, decor, and accessories for babies to teens

November 4, 2016

December 10, 2019

Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Home & Garden

Gifts for the Home

This holiday season, provide comfort and joy to your loved one’s sanctuary

November 10, 2015

December 10, 2019

Gifts & Shopping

Gifts Under $100

Starting at less than $13, these affordable gifts are a great find for anyone on your list

November 25, 2019

December 10, 2019

Home & Garden

Gifts for the Gardener

Make your favorite green thumb's holiday merry and bright

November 6, 2013

December 10, 2019

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Food & Drink

Gifts for the Host

Items your friends will actually use throughout the year

September 13, 2017

December 10, 2019

Current Obsessions

Garden Basics

Your Ultimate Fall Garden To-Do List to Prep for Winter

Master these gardening tasks in November and December for big payoffs into the new year

November 25, 2019

November 26, 2019

Flowers & Plants

In the Sunset Test Gardens at Cornerstone Sonoma: Fall 2019

What's going on in the Sunset Test Gardens at Cornerstone Sonoma? We have updates!

November 8, 2019

Real Estate

Five Desert Abodes You Can Buy Right Now

From California's Joshua Tree to New Mexico's Santa Fe, escape to the desert with one of these cool retreats

November 21, 2019

December 9, 2019

Gifts & Shopping

Need Holiday Shopping Ideas? Call This Hotline

If you’re looking for fresh gift ideas this holiday season, call Etsy’s new holiday hotline, starting November 5

November 1, 2019

November 21, 2019

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Home Tours

This Venice Home Takes Bold Neutrals to the Next Level

You’ll want an all-black kitchen and bathroom after seeing this gorgeous gut-and-reno project

November 19, 2019

November 26, 2019

Flowers & Plants

Fir Trade: A Buyer’s Guide to Holiday Trees

Say goodbye to sad Charlie Brown Christmas trees and hello to the perfect fir for your decorating style

November 26, 2019

Decorating & Design

How to Create a Desert-Inspired Holiday Wreath

Bloom Maven’s Akiko Senda shares her insider tips on bringing the desert aesthetic into your home during this joyous season

November 8, 2019

December 2, 2019

Home & Garden

30 Festive Winter Arrangements

These simple displays can be created using items found outdoors––maybe even in your own backyard

July 16, 2009

December 17, 2018

Decorating & Design

Gawk at These Jaw-Dropping Cabins Across the West

From a geodesic dome to a treetop lookout, these cabin designs are set to stun

November 18, 2019

December 2, 2019

Home Tours

How One Oakland Couple Turned Their Garage into the Guest Suite of Their Dreams

From including thoughtful amenities to creating a spacious design, the couple dishes on creating the perfect space for guests

October 15, 2019

November 19, 2019

Home Tours

Step Inside a Joshua Tree Home That Mixes Mediterranean and Southwestern Styles

A globetrotting couple’s new build in the desert draws inspiration from their world travels

October 22, 2019

December 2, 2019

Real Estate

Eight Picture-Perfect A-Frame Homes You Can Buy Right Now

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning an A-frame, one of these geometric abodes could be your next home, sweet home

November 7, 2019

November 26, 2019

Home Tours

This Stunning Tucson Property Is the Epitome of Desert Cool

Sara and Rich Combs are known for super-stylish Joshua Tree Airbnbs, and their newly completed Sonoran Desert location is just as much of a show-stopper

November 8, 2019

November 12, 2019

Garden Basics

Follow This Fall Garden Cleanup Guide, Then Chill All Winter Long

Your down-and-dirty guide to putting the garden to bed so you (and your garden) can take the winter off

August 5, 2019

November 14, 2019

Home & Garden

Give Your Tender Garden Plants an Indoor Winter Staycation

Be a houseplant foster home by overwintering plants indoors

October 21, 2019

December 10, 2019

Garden Basics

10 Fall Gardening Chores to Prep for Winter

A checklist for fall lawn care, soil TLC, and more essential ways to prep the garden for the cool season

July 10, 2018

July 30, 2019