Somehow it turns out Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away. I'm really not sure how that happened. Sandwiched between the bigger media holidays of Halloween and Christmas, I love Thanksgiving for it's more homey, less-commercial feeling. But because of that, I find I'm always caught by surprise when it's finally Thanksgiving "season". More

Garland is an easy way to make your space feel more festive. You can hang a simple strand or go all out and hang many. Try one of the tutorials below, or use them for inspiration to create your own. More

The idea of a kids table for Thanksgiving is attractive for a lot of families - there are many people present and it becomes easier to separate the adults from the children. Since some kids might not be too happy about not being amongst the grownups, it's nice to give them a specially decorated table. More

Despite the quickly dropping temperatures and the dwindling daylight, autumn is my favorite season. Pumpkin is a big reason. I'm a forever fan of this orange gourd, and judging by bakeries and coffee shops this time of year, I'm not alone. If you're pro-pumpkin and looking for a way to celebrate the season, why not throw a pumpkin party? Here's a table and a menu inspired by this star squash. More

I absolutely love the look that this Thanksgiving table showcases: a new and modern take on a tabletop holiday. The clear lucite chairs are the perfect detail to complement a modern, square plate, white mini pumpkin placecard holders, and the gorgeous driftwood centerpiece entertwined with long, tapered candles. More

November is gratitude month with Thanksgiving right around the corner. And while I think these activities should probably be practiced all year, the fall season really lends itself well to these warm indoor family times. More

Looking for holiday party decoration inspiration? This set up is both simple but festive, with elements that you can either shop for or easily create yourself (depending of course on your time, budget and level of craziness). Grounded by basic kraft paper but with hints of sparkle, it's a nice blend of special and natural. A single oversized balloon adds a fantastic sculptural element and is an unexpected choice for a fall event. Orange soda in glass bottles are both useful and ornamental.
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Over the years, Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday, but when I was little I was unsure about the whole thing. Unlike Christmas and Easter, which we spent with my huge posse of cousins on my grandparents' farm, Thanksgiving was spent with city relatives we only saw once a year. They were incredibly gracious hosts, but I was shy and there were no baby goats to play with. Anyway, the thing I loved about Thanksgiving was helping my parents decorate our own house — and I was always in charge of the tiny pilgrim candles. More

To pull together our ultimate gift guides this year, we're asking the experts: YOU! If you'd rather be off exploring, what globetrotting gear do you already love? What do you hope to unwrap? From luxe luggage to pretty passport wallets, let us know what will make your travel dreams a reality in 2013!

So jetsetters, share with us in the comments: what travel-related gifts do you hope to get? More

Once Halloween passes, you know it's time. Time to prepare for the serious run of gift-giving, long-distance-traveling holidays now facing you: the Holiday Gauntlet. For me, that means contributing to Thanksgiving and Hanukkah feasts, making and wrapping gifts, traveling cross-country for Christmas, and three family birthdays — but this is nothing compared to those of you with kids, hosting duties, and who knows what else. We can definitely do it. But we might want to stretch first… More