Merry & Bright! Your Guide to the Happiest Holiday Ever
Welcome to your one-stop shop for decking the halls, cooking for a crowd, and sparking joy all season long. Scroll on for our best ideas from years past and get inspired by what feels fun for YOU. Less stress, more presence—let’s make it a season to remember.
Deck the Halls
From the tree to the mantel, simple ways to make home feel festive.
My 2023 Holiday Decor—Exactly How I Turned Our Home Into a Cozy Winter Haven
Grab your coffee and come on in.
Step Inside Our Evergreen Forest—How I Decked Out Our House for the Holidays This Year
And one thing I love so much, I’m keeping it up all year.
The Small Space Guide to Decorating Your Home for the Holidays
Minimalist & merry.
Holiday Treats
Cookies galore, and other seasonal treats to keep you covered all season.
The Cookie Book Is Here! Get 10 Festive Recipes to Celebrate the Sweetest Time of Year
Plus an epic giveaway.
How to Make a Hot Chocolate Board That Even Santa Claus Will Love (Plus, a DIY Hot Cocoa Mix!)
Cozy holiday vibes this way.
Salted Caramel Pots De Creme Is Your New Signature Dessert
Burnt sugar never tasted so good.
This Delicious Chai Carrot Cake Will Spice Up Your Holiday
Carrot Cake 2.0
This Stunning Holiday Cake Is For Peppermint Hot Chocolate Lovers
My favorite dessert got a festive upgrade.
A Festive Front Door
Welcome guests with an entryway that oozes seasons greetings.
Home for the Holidays! How I Decked Out My Front Door This Year
Curb appeal to spare.
Come on in! My Holiday Front Door Décor Is All About the Evergreen
A warm welcome, all season long.
Festive and Chic: 20 Outdoor Christmas Decor Ideas to Welcome Santa in Style
Take the fun outside.
Season’s Feasting
Dinner party menus and snacks for days.
Sweet & Spicy Braised Short Ribs Are the Holiday Dinner I Make Every Year
My friends now demand them.
A Bruschetta Board Is the Festive Appetizer You’ve Been Searching For
The easiest crowd-pleaser.
This Rosemary Bourbon Glazed Ham Will Be the Centerpiece of Your Holiday Table
Skip the sugary packaged ham glaze!
Fall in Love With This Squash & Farro Salad With Apples, Goat Cheese, & Pecans
Made for cozy nights in—or the Thanksgiving feast.
This Baked Feta is the Easiest (And Yummiest) Holiday Appetizer
You feta believe it.
This Tarte Soleil Is the Ultimate Crowd Pleaser for Holiday Gatherings
And it couldn’t be easier to make!
This Dips & Crudité Grazing Board Is the Perfect Holiday Appetizer
You’ve got to try this caramelized onion dip.
Tieghan Gerard’s Roasted Acorn Squash Is the Show-Stopping Side Your Thanksgiving Table Needs
Half Baked Harvest does it again.
Make It Meaningful
Being more present > all the presents in the world.
Embrace the Joy—50 Holiday Rituals to Romanticize the Season
The ultimate holiday bucket list.
How to Be a Great Gift Giver—An Expert Shares Her Top Tips
An expert weighs in.
A Table for Gathering
Whether it’s for 2 or for 10, make your holiday table special.
Raise a Glass—My Scandi-Inspired Holiday Party Table is Here
Plus, links to shop everything.
How to Set a Table: A Host’s Guide to Basic, Casual, and Formal Settings
All your burning questions, answered.
Here’s How I Set This Year’s Holiday Dinner Party Table
‘Tis the season to go all out.
Gift With Intention
From your S.O. to your work wife, our gift guides will help you find the perfect something.
Gift Guide for Her: The 20 Best Gifts of 2023 for the Ladies in Your Life
What she really, really wants.
Gift Guide for Him: The 16 Best Gifts of 2023, Guy-Approved
Cool stuff for cool guys.
20 Gifts For the Work Wife Who Always Lights Up Your Slack
Presents for your co-worker-in-crime.
The Best Gifts for Parents (and In-Laws) That’ll Make You the Favorite
Surprise and delight.
17 Gorgeous Hostess Gifts You’ll Want to Keep For Yourself
Never show up empty-handed again.
17 Gifts for Kids to Spark Creativity and Inspire Play
No screens in sight.
17 Great Gift Ideas for Your Siblings, Tried and Tested
Be their favorite.
15 Genius Gift Ideas for the Teens (or Tweens!) in Your Life
Gift the people what they want.
24 Gifts for the Wellness Enthusiast in Your Life (And Yes, It Might Be You)
Delights for mind, body, and spirit.
18 Gifts to Delight Your Beauty-Obsessed Friends
Tried. Tested. Loved.
Start Your Ovens—These Are the Best Gifts for Every Baker on Your List
Sugar and spice and everything nice.