HGTV Design Blog – Design Happens

Did you catch Anna’s Color of the Month post for September? Your response to indigo was really positive. Readers called it calming, pretty, lovely, organic and many more flattering adjectives. Indigo...

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Halloween Trends: Black and White and Spooky All Over

September 27, 2011, 11:45 am

After I spotted this silhouette pumpkin on Design Happens last week, I was totally inspired to find ideas for black and white Halloween decorating and entertaining. I am loving what I’ve come across...

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Entertaining with the Color of the Month: Let’s Talk Teal

October 4, 2011, 2:32 pm

For October, our trend savvy HGTV.com editors chose teal as the Color of the Month. This lovely shade falls somewhere between blue and green. While researching ideas for using this rich color, I came...

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5 Creative Ways to Celebrate Halloween + Free Printables

October 18, 2011, 1:36 pm

October 31st is right around the corner! It is such a fun holiday to celebrate with decorating, dressing up and hosting parties. Here are a few festive, creative ideas to get you in the Halloween...

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Design Crush: Matthew Mead

October 25, 2011, 10:23 am

Matthew Mead is an incredibly talented stylist, photographer and writer. I discovered his work while browsing an issue of Summer with Matthew Mead. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview...

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HGTV + Disney: My Amazing Experience at The Epcot Food and Wine Festival

November 2, 2011, 1:15 pm

I just returned from an incredible visit to Disney World where I represented HGTV at The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It was an experience of a lifetime and I feel so lucky to have...

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Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas + Free Printables

November 15, 2011, 2:09 pm

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Are you hosting dinner this year? We are! My husband is in charge of the turkey, I’m in charge of desserts (as always) and our family members are bringing the...

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Entertaining with the Color of the Month: Marigold

November 21, 2011, 10:00 pm

Happy Thanksgiving week! I’m sharing my inspirations for Entertaining with HGTV’s Color of the Month today. November’s color choice is marigold. Not one you normally would think of for parties and...

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10 Fabulous Hostess Gift Ideas

November 30, 2011, 9:30 am

It’s party season! If you are planning on attending holiday parties this year, be sure not to show up empty handed. I’ve compiled 10 Fabulous Gift Ideas for the Hostess to share with you. These are...

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Gingerbread House Party Ideas + Free Printables

December 6, 2011, 12:00 pm

It’s time to gather friends and family to celebrate the holiday season! If you are looking for ideas for hosting a fun, easy get together for children or adults, a Gingerbread House Party just may be...

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