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Brass, grass cloth, and camouflage are just a few of the home decor obsessions that bloggers can't get enough of this year.

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Bright and cheerful, yet quite sophisticated. You just might want to steal one of these rugs for the living room!

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House Beautiful's new food columnist for 2013, celebrity chef Alex Hitz, puts a distinctively gourmet spin on down-home dishes. Here, he shares an elegant and festive oyster stew recipe. And don't forget to check out his new cookbook, My Beverly Hills Kitchen.

If there's any month that needs to include a bit of celebration, it's February. Don't let the winter gloom get you down. Here's an easy, elegant, festive dish that's simple to prepare, yet bursting with incredible flavor - and it takes no more than 20 minutes from start to finish. Less, really, because most of that time is just spent simmering it to concentrate the flavors. It's got "Romantic Dinner for Two" written all over it. (Not to mention, of course, that it's actually an aphrodisiac!)

To celebrate, pour a glass of Champagne, set the table, and make this stew (then, finish with some of my chocolate mousse that I'm sure you already made yesterday).

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Cans as works of art? It becomes a reality at Canstruction, a design competition and charity event held in cities across the U.S. and throughout the world, where teams from participating architecture, engineering, and design firms construct sculptures out of canned food. Take a look at last year's highlights, including the Titanic, a Lada Gaga shoe, and a Converse sneaker.

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Soft throws, canopy beds, and glam chandeliers - it doesn't get much more sexy and sophisticated than these rooms. Here's your inspiration for Valentine's Day.

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A Low Country classic gets a spicy, colorful update. It's the perfect thing to serve when you've got lots of company. Try this recipe next time you have friends and family over.

Georgia on my mind. Atlanta, actually. My mother's kitchen, circa 1975, and guests are coming over for lunch. It's a Saturday in March, and it's going to be a buffet for 50. That was the first time I'd ever heard the words "Chicken Country Captain," and I will never forget it. That name!

This dish, even though it has a zillion ingredients, is super-easy and can feed an army. And it's truly beautiful, special, and impressive. You'll see how satisfying it is to make it, watching all these gorgeous things come together. Prepare it at least one full daybefore you serve it, to make sure all the fantastic ingredients have a chance to get to know each other. But take note: Chicken Country Captain freezes wonderfully, so you can easily prepare it way in advance, to make sure you have it on hand for that

Whether you're hosting a game day get-together or going to one, here are five of our best recipes from chefs such as Sandra Lee, Rocco DiSpirito, and more.

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They're more than just lamps. This designer lighting is artful, stylish, and sure to make a statement.

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