better homes and gardens magazine october 2016

October 2016

Better Homes & Gardens October 2016 Magazine Cover

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Making progress

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STEPHANIE ROSE

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WHAT'S TRENDING ONBHG.COM

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ROSE AT LAST

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THAT'S A WRAP

Good-bye, pumpkin guts and flimsy carving sets. Hello, yarn and hot-glue gun. Wrapping pumpkins and gourds in vibrant yarn gives them a modern spin.

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Coveted home

At her Kansas City shop, designer Jaclyn Joslin helps people create individual spaces--it's all about experimenting and playing with the possibilities.

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Drips, drops, and SPLATTERS

These painterly patterns take their inspiration from both old-world pottery and modern art to make a statement that's decidedly of the moment.

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NIGHT SHADES

Dark and smoldering, these luxurious hues are both richly dramatic and neutral enough to offer lots of versatility for decorating. Embrace the hint of mystery they give a room and layer several shades--on the wall, a sofa, and accents. Or create chic contrast with white furnishings in front of one bold wall.

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Colorful character

This suburban house went from bland and boxy to bursting with texture, pattern, and personality--all within its existing floor plan.

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PUNCH LIST

Check off this month's home improvement projects: wall hooks you won't want to hide, surprisingly chic laminate counters, and an easy toilet fix.

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MODERN LAMINATE

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A CUT ABOVE

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CLEAN THOSE CRANNIES

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SEE WHO'S THERE

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"MY TOILET FLUSHES ALL BY ITSELF."

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From BLAND to GRAND

Lightened up and with a few stealth moves (notice how the doorway shifted a few feet to the right), this '80s kitchen is anything but cookie-cutter.

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I did it!

Dressing up an old dresser like this tops the list of easy, high-impact projects--and this savvy DIYer ought to know. She's tackled about 75 furniture makeovers in the past three years.

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CUT it out...

CUT it out... ...you're scaring me! These creepy-crawly paper decorations are delightfully frightful and wickedly easy to make with our online templates.

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EARLY RISERS

PLANT NATURALIZING BULBS IN YOUR LAWN NOW AND ENJOY THE SHOW NEXT SPRING.

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DIG IN

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Critterproof

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GARDENER'S BOOKSHELF

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Mary Queen of hearts...

Mary Queen of hearts... turquoise, animal prints, flags, and American style. Mary Emmerling made a career out of redefining the country look. We caught up with the trailblazing stylist in her Arizona home for decorating insight and a dose of fun.

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CRUSHING ON COPPER

BRIGHT NOT BLINGY, WARM BUT STILL COOL, THE LIQUID GLOW OF COPPER IS THE METAL OF THE MOMENT.

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THE LATE SHOW

FORGET GOURDS AND CORNSTALKS, THIS GARDEN'S AUTUMN SHOW STARS BERRIES AND SEED HEADS, ROSY HYDRANGEA PANICLES, AND FEATHERY PLUMES OF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

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Hidden potential

WITH A MAJOR LEAP OF FAITH (AND A SERIOUS GIFT FOR SPOTTING A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH), JEN STAGG TURNED ONE HOT MESS OF A HOUSE INTO HER FAMILY'S IDEAL HOME.

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GRAND FINALE

COOKBOOK AUTHOR GESINE BULLOCK-PRADO SAYS FAREWELL TO VERMONT'S HARVEST SEASON WITH A SIMPLE FEAST INSPIRED BY NATURE'S FINAL FRUITS--AND HER GERMAN ROOTS.

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Better

1 NEW ORLEANS Spooky fun packs October. Don't miss Crawloween at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium or Boo at the Zoo at the Audubon Nature Institute.

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