4 | December 2019
FRESH
12 HOLIDAY
GIFT GUIDE
22 BEAUTY:
SOLUTIONS
24 COLOR REPORT
IN EVERY ISSUE
6 EDITOR’S LETTER
10 BHG.COM
1 14 THE KITCHEN
COOKBOOK
140 THROWBACK
LIFE IN COLOR
90 ALL IS SHINY
& BRITE A collection of
vintage ornaments inspired
this festive look.
96 GOOD THINGS COME
IN SMALL PACKAGES
The secret to an extra-
special feast is mini versions
of elegant holiday dishes.
102 MAKING MERRY
A sprinkle of sparkle creates
holiday magic for this family.
108 STITCH, FOLD,
STAMP, DIP, OR TWIST
Craft these ornaments for a
joyous tree or gift topper.HOME
27 HOLIDAY DECOR
A limited palette but
lots of ornaments make this
room shine.
36 GATHERINGS
Tips for pulling off a stylish,
no-stress holiday party.
45 HOLIDAY CRAFTS
Larger-than-life decorations
only require a little whimsy.
53 BOOKS
New design and garden
books for the coff ee table.
56 HANDS-ON
Creative uses for sprigs
of fresh evergreens.FOOD
66 HOLIDAY BAKING
Modern takes on
old-fashioned cookies.
74 CELEBRATE
New twists for favorite
Hanukkah dishes.
78 IN SEASON
Cooking with winter’s crop
of sweet, satisfying fruits.
84 BREAKFAST
A clever way to bake
eggs for a crowd.BETTER
130 HEALTH
Understand your circadian
rhythm to get the most
out of your day.
138 PETS Tips for
safe and happy holidays. PHOT
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CONTENTS
DECEMBER 2019 |VOLUME 97 | NUMBER 12
ON THE COVER
PHOTO
BLAINE MOATS
CRAFT STYLING BY
KIM HUTCHISON
GREENERY BY
KATE CARTER
FREDERICK
See page 6.