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Inspiration for Life + Home

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We’re pausing to recenter our hearts and minds on the joy of giving, especially to those whose presence in our lives can be the greatest gift of all. 

A Guide to Intentional Gifting

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We all know how the story goes: “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care…” The holiday ritual traces back centuries and is steeped in folklore. From

Living room decorated for Christmas. Stockings hang on a mantel above the fireplace and a Christmas tree is seen to the side.

An Ode to Stockings

When we take the time to carefully consider how we present our gifts, the act of giving and receiving becomes all the more meaningful. There’s nothing quite

All Wrapped Up: Surprise and Delight

With Christmas just around the corner, chances are your tree is lit, your favorite tunes are playing in the background, and holiday parties are in full swing

How to Make a Holiday Dessert Board

A breakdown of our best-selling kitchen, dining, furniture, and decor pieces from through the years. 

Magnolia tabletop and kitchen pieces on a wooden table. 

Breaking Down Our Core Collection

Joanna Gaines

There seems to be no limit to the nostalgia that the holiday season brings. Every year, I find myself entirely captivated by our family Christmas tree—despite

Nutcracker ornaments on a grey background. 

Marking the Year with Ornaments

Gifting Inspiration

From the entryway to the kitchen and, of course, the mantel—here’s how to decorate with garland and transform your space for the holiday season.

How to Decorate with Garland

Whether inserted into a wreath, paired with a stocking or topped on a gift, a sprig (or two!) of holly adds that little something extra. This season at the

How to Make a Holly Sprig

For us, decorating marks the beginning of the holidays—as we unpack old boxes, bring home new pieces, and create intentional spaces for merriment to unfold.

Three Ways to Trim Your Tree

Our tables are so often at the center of holiday traditions. It’s where we might carve the turkey, decorate Christmas cookies, and toast to new beginnings.

How to Create Three Seasonally-Inspired Tablescapes

I stayed up too late (again) last night, eyes heavy but fixed on the softly-lit tree that sits in the corner of our living room. I was thinking about how

O Christmas Tree

Story by Anne Campbell
Market Editing by Elizabeth Ulrich
Photography by Carson Downing 
Produced by Scott J.

Merry Mantels

Wreaths, of all shapes and sizes, are telltale signs that a new season has arrived. Whether yours finds a home on the front door, above a mantel, or in the

Four Ways to Spruce Up a Holiday Wreath

Make it Merry

A note from Joanna Gaines on connection from the winter 2023 issue of Magnolia Journal.

From the Journal: A Note from Jo on Connection

Find a collection of tried-and-true appetizers and starters to serve ahead of dinner gatherings. 

A Collection of Appetizer Recipes

New + Noteworthy

Two of my kids’ most favorite desserts in the world are brownies and pie. The first time I made this they thought I was some kind of miracle worker. This really is the best of both worlds: rich brownies with chocolate chips and nuts baked into a flaky pie crust.

Brownie Pie

Tomato Basil Soup

Cheddar Biscuits

Elizabeth Poett

During the holidays, I love to make these cookies to give to neighbors. They are buttery and rich with just the right amount of vanilla. Rolling the dough in sugar makes them sparkly and festive, and you can also vary the type of jam you use. Sometimes I will make a batch and fill a few with blueberry jam, a few with raspberry jam, and a few with apricot jam. The color variation is beautiful and the different fruit flavors make it hard to just have one cookie!

Butter Thumbprint Cookies with Jam Filling

Jo’s Chicken Pot Pies

Samantha Seneviratne

Samantha Seneviratne's Apple Danish with Caraway Cream

Apple Danish with Caraway Cream

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Almond Spritz Cookies

Seasonal Recipes

There’s something so satisfying about making food from scratch—like noodles for a tasty pasta dish or waffle cones for dessert. It may seem intimidating at

Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines: Season 7, Episode 1

Andrew Zimmern, my friend and host of Family Dinner [https://magnolia.com/watch/show/5d1bf2c6-36a2-5601-8edc-b4dab1e1fd63/family-dinner/] on Magnolia Network,

Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines: Season 7, Episode 2

When fall is in full swing, it can feel like the Gaines family is moving in every direction. Between school and sports and work, the hustle of the season can

Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines: Season 7, Episode 3

When I was learning how to cook, making a somewhat healthy meal for four small kids (that they actually wanted to eat) wasn’t always easy. But I knew their

Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines: Season 7, Episode 4

Meet Jo in the Kitchen

Welcome to Mini Reni, take two! Here, we're sharing details for how we infused pattern, color, and character (no Demo Day required!) into three rooms in one week. 

My Newest Mini Reni

Welcome to the breakfast nook from Jo's latest Mini Reni. Here are all of the updates she and the team made, as well as share sources for the furniture and decor used to style it. 


Mini Reni 02: Breakfast Nook

Welcome to the dining room from Jo's latest Mini Reni. Read on for a breakdown of design details and how this space was updated.


Mini Reni 02: Dining Room

Welcome to the living room from Mini Reni 02! Here are design details on how Jo and the team incorporated color, texture, and cohesive character into this space.



Mini Reni 02: Living Room

Mini Reni 02

After 20 years of putting in offers to buy the castle and one year of renovation, we are thrilled to share the reveal of this century-old property in the

The Castle: Exteriors and Living Spaces

Welcome to the castle’s kitchen and dining spaces—what we’d consider to be some of the dreamiest rooms of the entire home. After you finish looking around

The Castle: Kitchen and Dining

With four bedrooms in total, including a primary suite, guest room, and kids’ rooms, each space was designed to have its own personality. Once you finish

The Castle: Bedrooms

Last but not least, here’s a look at the castle’s bathrooms and laundry room. We hope they spark new ideas on how you can make even the most utilitarian