Safavieh Anatolia Collection AN547B Handmade Traditional Oriental Ivory Wool Area Rug (4' x 6')

Some superheroes have X-ray vision. You're more of an X-ray visionary, creating ominous ambience in minutes flat. Who else would have thought to slip anatomy cards into apothecary jars, then drop in a flameless candle to illuminate the malevolent collection? (Well, we did—but great minds think alike, don't they?)

There's more to it than just laying one down on the floor.

The bones of this four-bedroom colonial home in Madison, New Jersey, may be classically beautiful and dignified, but when you open the front door, you walk into a world that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Sew? Quilt? Crochet? They will happily take them.

With a little wintry magic (plus ornaments and wooden dowels), it's easy to turn inexpensive supplies into a dramatic, long-lasting decoration.

Get your knitting needles ready in honor of Military Appreciation Month. 

All you need is a cup of hot chocolate.

We asked Etsy's trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson on the etiquette of lights, wreaths, and more.

Plus, why fewer people choose lamb for their holiday meal.

Worldly, exquisitely crafted, highly coveted — yes, we're singing the praises of fake fruit. Designers and collectors scour antiques shops and eBay for specimens that can turn any home into a garden of delights. To get the juices flowing, feast your eyes on these arrangements. The pieces may be artificial, but the styles — from rustic to refined — and the indigenous materials are authentically gorgeous.