December 2006

Features

Merry Mantels

Merry Mantels

A fireplace can be much more than a portal for Kris Kringle or a place to hang stockings

By Michelle Baltus

Making Memories

Making Memories

A family decks the halls with tradition

By Andrea Grazzini Walstrom

A Very Teri Christmas

A Very Teri Christmas

Entertaining maven Teri Bennett does the holidays in grand style

By Heidi Losleben

Poinsettia Pageantry

Poinsettia Pageantry

There’s much to learn about the plant synonymous with Christmas

By Meleah Maynard

Wrap It Up

Wrap It Up

Break away from the usual gift ideas this season with these must-haves - or at least must-sees

Columns

Fearless Gardener: Winter Fruits

Bedeck with berries

Back Home: Lock Her Up for Christmas

I have no 12-foot Styrofoam candy canes to lay at my dear wife’s feet as I cry out, “J’accuse!”

By Jack Gordon

Editors Note: T’was a Minute Before Deadline

We here at Midwest Home wish you a good year, and pass on to all our best holiday cheer.

By Chris Lee

Departments

Design Artisan: Light Fantastic

Chances are you’ve had the pleasure of seeing the handiwork of lighting designer Michael Murnane—without even knowing it.

By Ellen Shaffer

Design Directions: Take Notice

Openings, offerings, and insiders to note

By Alyssa Ford

Design Directions: Agenda

Home and garden events for this month

Fabulous Finds: Holidays on Ice

Glass and gems give off glittery cool

Open House: Sparkling Partners

A toast to sparkling wine

By Berit Thorkelson

Open House: Dec/Jan 2007 OH Recipes

Design Salon: Finn Finesse

Things that make your heart sing

By Alecia Stevens

Design Portrait: Coming Home

Cathy ten Broeke devotes her life to ending homelessness

By Andrew Tellijohn

Buyers Guide: December Buyer's Guide

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

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