Fearless Gardener: Gifts for Gardeners

Tools (and more) guaranteed to delight any green thumb

By Bonnie Blodgett

Editors Note: A Taste of Tradition

When we talk of the holidays, most of us begin with, “Every year, we….”

By Chris Lee

From the Publisher: Inspiration for your wish list

By Kori Meewes

InRetrospect: Mad Men Return

Four modern riffs on one historic design

By Alyssa Ford

InStore: Urban Renewal

Dwelling Designs shows off its new digs

By Chris Lee

InHabit: InTown

New calendar, book & Eco-shop

InHabit: Open House

Real estate news & listings

InHabit: Festive Nest

Essentials for the well-dressed home

Produced by Alyssa Ford

Savvy Host: Big Chill

A Minneapolis family embraces the cold with vintage flair

By Berit Thorkelson

InSpiration: Glitter & Glam

Create an extravagent holiday tabletop—regardless of your budget

produced by Jennifer Dickey

InSpiration: Allspice of Life

Gingerbread, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg on eggnog—these are the scents that inspire the holidays and a new, spice-infused batch of accessories

Produced by Alyssa Ford and Jane Caffrey

InDepth: Florist with Flair

High design meets traditional floral shop at Nature’s Harvest in Wayzata

By Colby Johnson

Design Lab: Cottage Redux

Either the house had to grow up or it was time for a move

By Alecia Stevens

Buyers Guide: December 2008 Buyer's Guide

Contact information for people, places, and things mentioned in this issue

December 2008 Insiders

December 2008 Garden Tips

What's Happening December 2008

2008 Midwest Home Fall Home & Garden Show Recap

BATC Awards of Excellence (2008)

Consumer's Guide to Professional Remodeling (2008)