Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A surefire way to wrap up the year in style and bring your home to life for the holidays is to deck your halls — and living room, ...

Winter is approaching, and that means Christmas is just around the corner. While gift-giving is a big part of the holiday season, decorating also plays a major role in getting into the festive spirit.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether it’s the crackling logs on the fire or the smell of gingerbread wafting from the kitchen, there’s ...

Before the Christmas season arrives, many of us lovingly decorate our interiors, giving special attention to the Christmas tree, mantel and other trimmings. After beholding all your beautiful work, ...

Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

Are you someone for whom the countdown to Christmas starts the moment the last Halloween candy leaves the bowl? Maybe you lean toward old Victorian times when it was traditional to put up Christmas ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For Ree Drummond, the holiday season isn't complete until The Lodge and The Merc are fully transformed ...

From trimming the tree to adorning the mantel and setting a festive table, when it comes to creating winter cheer, there's no wrong way to decorate for the holidays. Still, a sprinkle of festive ...