Home + Garden Blog
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We enjoy sharing our love of all things home and garden! Everyone is welcome to gather tips--then see it all in person by attending one of our shows for even more of the latest trends in home and garden. While at our shows, you can meet and learn from celebrity designers, shop, compare and save with our trusted exhibitors.
Touchdown! 6 Festive Ideas for your Super Bowl Party
While the snacks aren’t quite as important as the snap, now is the perfect time to start thinking about the game day goodies you’re going to serve up.
Holi-DIY Ornament Contest: Terrific Trees
Before you cast your vote in our Holi-DIY Contest, try making your own ornament. These trees, made by Liz H., Birmingham Home + Garden Assistant Show Manager, are a snap to put together!
Holi-DIY Ornament Contest: Rustic Snowflakes
Before you cast your vote in our Holi-DIY Contest, try making your own ornaments! Dorothy M. shares the secret behind her rustic stars! They're really simple to make. Find out how!
Holi-DIY Ornament Contest: Stupendous Snowman
Before you vote for your favorite DIY ornament, why not try making your own? Learn how to make Lupe M.'s mason jar snowman in a few simple steps!
8 Fabulously Festive Table Settings
Whether you’re putting on a casual meal to celebrate the season with friends and family or hosting the main event, the right table setting can make all the difference at a dinner party.
Ho Ho Holiday Baking: 7 Treats to Make this Season
We’ve found some fresh and festive treat recipes that are sure to sleigh this season. Leave these sweets out for Santa and you might even get an extra gift – or two!
Holiday Spirits: 6 Fun & Festive Drinks Worth Making
This year, skip the traditional egg nog for some more fresh and festive cocktails. We’ve found some delicious holiday spirits that will have everyone full of Christmas cheers!
Holi-DIY Ornament Contest: Sweet Santas
Check out Karen A.'s entry in the holi-DIY ornament contest! These sweet wooden Santas would look great on your tree - learn how to make them here. And don't forget to vote for Karen's ornament!
Holi-DIY Ornament Contest
To help the Marketplace Events office get in the holiday spirit, we challenged our team members to a friendly DIY competition: who can make the best ornament! Now it's time for you to cast your vote!
Holiday Decor Guide: 9 Ideas for Your Outdoor Space
If you’re a little stumped when it comes to getting your yard yuletide ready, fear not – we’ve got some great ideas for you to try! Follow our advice and you could have the best looking house on the block!
Haute Chocolate: 8 Deliciously Unique Recipes
This holiday season, instead of preparing your typical pre-packaged hot chocolate, why not try something a little more luxurious? We’ve found eight delicious, original recipes you’ve got to sample!
Table, Set, Go! 6 Inspiring Thanksgiving Tablescapes
You may have your menu planned, but that’s not the only important thing that goes on your table. This year set your tables to stun with some simple ideas that are sure to complement every feast.
4 Bedroom Decor Ideas to Keep You Cozy this Winter
If winter weather turns you into a hermit, make sure you’ve got the coziest space to hide out in. We’ve got four tips to transform your bedroom decor and keep you cozy and warm until June.
8 "BOO"-zey Drinks That Will Slay at Any Halloween Party
Whether you’re throwing your own scary shindig or attending a friend’s fearsome fiesta, we’ve got some gruesome drinks you’ve got to make this year!
Ten Tantalizing Halloween Treats
If you’re hosting a spooky soiree this year, check out these terrifyingly tasty treats you should serve up at your shindig. Ditch the tired lady fingers and try some of these ghoulish gourmet goodies!
7 Spooktacular Halloween Decor Ideas
Halloween is coming up fast, is your home ready? Wow friends, neighbors, and trick-or-treaters with these sweet and spooky decor ideas. Get ready to have the most boo-tiful house on the block!
7 Scrumptious Seasonal Soups
We know everyone loves getting cozy when it’s cold, so we thought we’d share some simple and delicious soup recipes to tide you over this season. Check ‘em out below and stay warm all winter long!
Fall Maintenance: 4 Chores to Protect Your Home
Before fall hits in full force, consider taking care of the following home maintenance items. These are simple chores that can go a long way in protecting your home and your family during the cooler months.
Wonderful Watermelon: A Sensational Summer Tribute
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with the epitome of summer foods: watermelon. This tasty treat can be done up in hundreds of unique and delicious ways. Grill it, mash it, blend it, chop it, and more!
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Using Mirrors in Your Decor
Incorporating mirrors into your home, beyond their necessary spot in bathrooms and bedrooms, isn’t just for wicked queens. These surfaces can add a lot to your space – like drama, light, and interest.