Topic “Christmas”

By Home & Garden Television (Home & Garden Television)

During the holiday season, the Christmas tree is the centerpiece of many homes. Trim your tree with these inspirational decorating ideas.

• Glass ball ornaments add a designer touch to any tree and work whether you want a classic or contemporary tree. For a traditional theme, look for solid ornaments in red, white, silver and gold....

By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore (getbuttonedup.com)

When you are on a budget, the holiday gift-giving season can be a seriously stressful time of year, especially if you are the type of person who loves getting together with others to swap gifts.

Don’t despair. If you’re wallet is feeling the pinch this year, there are wonderful ways to organize gift-giving gatherings that cost next to...

By Mary Carol Garrity (Scripps Howard News Service)

When I decorate my home for the holidays, I like to get really creative with my dining-room decor. I find it energizing to think up new ways to pay tribute to the season in this special space, where my family and friends gather for Christmas dinner. This year’s display is a soft and serene celebration of Mother Nature. If you want to do it up...

By Mary Carol Garrity (Scripps Howard News Service)

If you want your holiday displays to be stunning and sophisticated, add a little silver. Silver has become my gold standard when I want to craft richly appointed holiday displays, whether it’s a little treatment for a side table or a knock-it-out-of-the-park look for my dining room.

Why? Because silver looks perfect with everything....

By Connie Nelson (Star Tribune (Minneapolis)/MCT)

MINNEAPOLIS — Our cover girl Lashunda Roberts, 21, likes to dress up, but doesn’t often have a chance to do so.

“My life is kind of boring,” she said. “I go to school and go to work.” She attends North Hennepin Community College, works part-time at Wal-Mart and cares for her young son. She’s also a resident at the Jeremiah Program in...