Holidays are that time of the year when you traditionally gather with your beloved friends and family to celebrate. If they live far away, it might be the only time all year you see each other face to face. Some people cherish this time, while others dread it. What I'm wondering is, do any of you just skip it altogether? More

It's that time of year again: my annual dinner party marathon. Between work and family and friends - I have no less than 10 events in 2 weeks. In order to fully enjoy and appreciate these memorable holiday outings, I thought I'd take a refresher course on proper tech etiquette. More

We asked, and you answered. Inspired by the travel-friendly finds you hope to unwrap this holiday season, we pulled together a list of no-fail gifts that are passport approved. Here's what the jetsetters among us want most: More

Lighting the menorah may be a Hanukkah tradition – but that doesn't mean the menorah has to be traditional. For those of us with a more contemporary aesthetic, it's nice to see that the menorah has gone modern, too. As we did last year, we've rounded up our favorite menorahs for 2012 just in time for the start of Hanukkah later this week. More

Getting kids involved in creating homemade giftwrap is an all-around win: it's a fun activity, recipients will love the child-decorated presents, and the cheapest white or kraft paper gets turned into something special. Over at Red Ted Art there is an entire series with DIY wrapping paper ideas. More

I can't believe it, but I've already received four holiday cards in the mail. It's making me a tad nervous, seeing as how I haven't even thought about ordering yet. In my frenzy, though, I've come across some unusual ideas for family holiday cards this season and I've gathered a few of the best here. More

The holidays are approaching, and I want to do it all! Make wrapping paper, make and send cards, bake treats for work friends/faraway friends/family/parties I'm attending, find the perfect gift for everyone I love, and so much more. But December has arrived, and I'm slowly admitting to myself that I can't do it all. Someone has to put her foot down and cross — not check — things off her to-do list, and I guess that someone is me. More

We asked, and you answered. Inspired by the high-design finds you hope to unwrap this holiday season, we pulled together a list of no-fail gifts that are Apartment Therapy reader approved. Here's what the design lovers among us want most: More

We asked, and you answered. Inspired by the interior, art and design titles you hope to unwrap this holiday season, we pulled together a list of no-fail gifts for your favorite home-obsessed reader. Here's what the bookworms among us want most: More