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Decorating inspiration for every room in your home. From easy entertaining ideas to breathtaking gardens, amazing floral centerpieces and so much more.

WATERING CAN • A Note from the Editor

Flower • VOLUME 20, ISSUE 6

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS A Holly Jolly Gift Guide • We’ve put our own spin on the classic Christmas carol and gathered dozens of gifts to delight everyone on your list.

Italian Garden Style • In our new column, Tovah Martin surveys the global landscape and explores the history, design principles, and elements that continue to influence professional garden designers and inspire amateur enthusiasts and travelers alike. First stop, Italy—the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to spectacular gardens.

Receiving Guests • In her new book, Past Forward, Barbara Adkins recounts her preservation, decoration, and ongoing stewardship of the 19th-century Greek Revival farmhouse generations of her family have called home. In this excerpt, the beloved antiques dealer shares how she welcomes guests to Chancellor House with a thoughtful, but relaxed, sensibility.

A Family Affair • Entertaining expert and author Stephanie Booth Shafran shares food for thought on hosting a memorable and magical Christmas Eve dinner at home in Sun Valley, Idaho.

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MAKING SPIRITS brıght • At Christmas, interior designer PALOMA CONTRERAS reveals decorating touches and traditions that bring in another layer of fresh cheer to her personal statement of style.

Heavenly HELLEbORES • When much of the garden lies dormant, these flowers become the star of the show.

HOMESTEAD HOLIDAY • Every Christmas, designer YOUNG HUH’s 1820s farmhouse becomes exactly what she imagined during its renovation—a house filled with laughter, family, and enough chairs to welcome one more guest.

EVER GREEN • Emeralds have long been prized for their lushness, luminosity, and verdant strokes of color. Today, jewelry designers continue the tradition of transforming these precious stones into wearable works of art that will stand the test of time.

SOURCES • Who Did It & Where To Get It

FLORAL MOMENT