Country Woman

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One in a Million • Teacher Jennifer Williams is on a quest to give away books—lots and lots of books!

Get Festive • Stock this Advent calendar with sweet treats and tiny presents, and count down the days until Christmas!

Holly and Ivy • Snow peas and grape tomatoes bring seasonal color to this easy appetizer.

Sweater Weather • She turns pieces of scrap fabric into cute crafts.

From Seed to Sprout • Now that she has a greenhouse, she’s able to garden all year long.

Santa Baby • Gift a little homemade holiday art to someone on the “nice” list!

Live Merrily • Take it from an author who wrote a book about cozy cottage living: You can make the most of the season with simple, cheerful touches.

All Decked Out • Nothing brings a shine to the holidays like ornaments. Just ask the most spirited people we know—our readers—who offer heartwarming memories and a DIY tree decoration idea. Gather your supplies, pour a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the sleigh ride.

Grow with the Flow • Seven fun ways to fuel your favorite hobby—even in winter.

Homemade FOR THE HOLIDAYS • Making your own gifts is a breeze with air-dry clay. Try this bright (and affordable) idea.

Treats in Store • Biscuit jars date as far back as the 1700s. By the 1930s, cookie jars were a favorite in American kitchens.

STORING MEMORIES • A beach vacation inspired the start of a cookie jar collection, now passed on from mother to daughter.

Sweet Tradition • Christmas dinner, homemade cookies and gifts have brought joy to this family since 1937.

Season’s Greetings • Turn this year’s Christmas dinner into a meal your family will remember forever, by serving up this five-course feast!

JINGLE & MINGLE • Feeling festive? Invite friends or family over and surprise them with one of these sweet seasonal sippers.

Spice of Life • THINK OUTSIDE THE COOKIE TIN BY INCORPORATING GINGERBREAD INTO ICE CREAM, TRIFLE AND OTHER DESSERTS

Dear Mom • The discovery of a hidden trove of letters brings back mother-daughter memories.

PATTERN PLAY • Textile designer Amy Sinibaldi shares her creative process—and why she’s always a stitch ahead.

Winter Cheer • Proof that it really is the best time of the year!

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Lost and Found • Sometimes misplaced belongings turn up where they’re least expected.

Pattern Play • A little paint can transform plain white baskets into cozy catchalls inspired by Nordic sweaters.