Who doesn't want to make the season special for themselves and their families? With all the emphasis on DIY in recent years, it's easy to get caught up in creating unique, one-of-a-kind holidays that delight and impress our loved ones. Pretty soon you're knitting garland from reclaimed dryer lint, churning your own butter for cookies, and listening to a Christmas carol you composed last night on a vintage theremin. If that energizes you, all power to you. More

I recently went through the exciting, and somewhat grueling, process of registering for my wedding. When it came to choosing table linens I was not overly impressed with the selection at most of the major department stores and chains. Why settle of the overly floral or "put a bird on it" solution when there are so many awesome alternatives? More

These ornaments are simple to make, pretty, and well-suited to personalization. Make one for your parents to commemorate their recent trip to Rome, for your sister for her destination wedding in Mexico, or for yourself for the new city you moved to in 2012. More

For certain parties, a bottle of wine is the perfect thoughtful gift for your host, but sometimes the occasion calls for something a little different. Whether you're looking for something extra special or just don't want to show up empty handed, here are some non-alcoholic ideas for gifts to bring with you this holiday season. More

Gift wrapping is not just paper bags and adhesive bows. It can be a real art, from the Japanese craft of furoshiki to the homespun embellishments of fabric bows and washi tape. This season, LA-based paper and ribbon company Midori Ribbon shows a few techniques (with videos!) for wrapping commonly shaped items. More

We're getting ready to get organized! For the first time in more than a year, we are running a group Apartment Therapy Cure. If you are ready to whip your home into shape, get it clean, organized and under control, we're here to help - let's do it together! Sign up below and we'll send you emails from January 2 through February 1, giving you all the info you need to know to follow along, stay motivated and complete your assignments. By the end of January, you'll be sitting pretty in a clean, fresh, organized home. We've even built in plans for a gathering of your friends on the first weekend in February to help you celebrate!
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Inspired by a fortuitous moment when husband Phil wrapped a last-minute present in the couple's bed sheet, Australian founders Phil and Amy Lewis created ecoChici, a line of "guilt-free gift wrap" which features reusable fabric as an alternative to wrapping paper. More

Whether you're short on space, away from home for the holidays or just looking to decorate in a more innovative fashion this year, there are times when the standard tree just won't do … More

There's still time! If your tree is looking a little bare, or if your kids are itching to have something to do, we've rounded up seven more ideas for ornaments you can make with your kids. All of them are kid-friendly, quick and inexpensive to make! More

It isn't always easy to come up with the perfect gift for everyone on your list, and just buying some random thing that you think they might like doesn't always sit well or feel very personal. If you find yourself in this predicament, we have a few alternative suggestions that just might turn your gift giving around this year. More