In one week, I will once again set-up our artificial Christmas Tree, and then stand back to let the wife do her magic on it. While I really enjoy the ease in which our tree goes up (super mega-bonus ...

The rich fragrance of pine, cinnamon, cloves and orange all spell Christmas in your home – and there are ways to add aromatic additions to your decorations without spending a fortune. Whether you want ...

One of the side benefits of being a gardener with a plant-filled landscape is that you're sitting on a holiday-decorating gold mine. Lots of landscape plants offer fodder for both indoor and outdoor ...

Welcome the season and guests with a nature-inspired wreath made from greenery, fruit and other plant material that might be ...

A home festooned with holiday decorations looks festive and fun. Yet it's scent that activates the olfactory part of the brain and creates fond memories. Decorating with fresh foliage is a surefire ...

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 ...

When it comes to decorating, the Christmas wreath has become far more than a traditional festive treat for the door. For small flats and non-ground floor apartments, a wreath is the perfect ...

The Yuletide season is well and truly upon us - and the list of chores we have to tackle over the next month or so is ever-growing (and that's not including buying presents for family, friends and ...