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Enter TODAY to Win a Richland Mini Hall Tree!

Today, December 21, is the twenty-first day of our 24 Days of Holiday Give-Aways and your chance to enter to win this Richland Mini Hall Tree in Espresso from Hayneedle.com—the mega home online shopping site. But you must ENTER TODAY (by midnight EST) to be eligible to win (see Official Rules below).

Hall Tree Giveaway

Photo: Hayneedle.com

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Enter TODAY to Win an Uttermost Sitka Floor Lamp!

Today, December 20, is the twentieth day of our 24 Days of Holiday Give-Aways and your chance to enter to win this Uttermost Sitka Floor Lamp in Aged Black and Distressed Rustic Mahogany from Hayneedle.com—the mega home online shopping site. But you must ENTER TODAY (by midnight EST) to be eligible to win (see Official Rules below).

Floor Lamp Giveaway

Photo: Hayneedle.com

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Enter TODAY to Win a Milano Wall Wine Rack!

Today, December 19, is the nineteenth day of our 24 Days of Holiday Give-Aways and your chance to enter to win this Milano Wall Wine Rack in Espresso from Hayneedle.com—the mega home online shopping site. But you must ENTER TODAY (by midnight EST) to be eligible to win (see Official Rules below).

Wine Rack

Photo: Hayneedle.com

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Enter TODAY to Win a simplehuman Sensor Trash Can!

Today, December 18, is the eighteenth day of our 24 Days of Holiday Give-Aways and your chance to enter to win this simplehuman Fingerprint Proof Brushed Stainless Steel 13g Rectangle Sensor Trash Can from Hayneedle.com—the mega home online shopping site. But you must ENTER TODAY (by midnight EST) to be eligible to win (see Official Rules below).

Stainless Steel Trash Can Give-Away

Photo: Hayneedle.com

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Enter TODAY to Win a Townsend TV Stand and Media Towers!

Today, December 17, is the seventeenth day of our 24 Days of Holiday Give-Aways and your chance to enter to win this Townsend Rustic Wood and Iron TV Stand and 2 Media Towers from Hayneedle.com—the mega home online shopping site. But you must ENTER TODAY (by midnight EST) to be eligible to win (see Official Rules below).

TV Stand Give-Away

Photo: Hayneedle.com

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Enter TODAY to Win a Granite Fire Pit Table!

Today, December 16, is the sixteenth day of our 24 Days of Holiday Give-Aways and your chance to enter to win this Granite Fire Pit Table from Hayneedle.com—the mega home online shopping site. But you must ENTER TODAY (by midnight EST) to be eligible to win (see Official Rules below).

Granite Fire Pit Tabe

Photo: Hayneedle.com

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Enter TODAY to Win a Fortune Venetian Mirror!

Today, December 15, is the fifteenth day of our 24 Days of Holiday Give-Aways and your chance to enter to win this Fortune Venetian Mirror from Hayneedle.com—the mega home online shopping site. But you must ENTER TODAY (by midnight EST) to be eligible to win (see Official Rules below).

Venetian Mirror

Photo: Hayneedle.com

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Top 5 Posts of the Week: Gearing up for the Holidays!

The offices of BobVila.com are getting in the holiday spirit, putting together our favorite tips on decking the halls, trimming the tree, and everything in between. So as we count down the days until Christmas, we thought we’d share some of our favorite holiday posts from the week.

 

1. Distinguishing Christmas Tree Types

Fraser Fir

Photo: Flickr/ mitrees

Douglas Fir? Scotch Pine? Blue Spruce? When it comes to choosing a Christmas tree, the subtle differences in tree variety make all the difference.

 

2. How To Make a Pine Cone Garland

Pine Cone Garland How To

Photo: Jennifer Noonan

Looking to break away from the traditional evergreen garland this year? Why not use the materials in your own backyard for some distinct holiday decor–like pine cones.

 

3. 12 Days of Christmas DIY

Ice Luminary How To

Photo: raisedincotton.typepad.com

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me–Homemade Ice Luminaries. Get your holiday DIY inspiration right here!

 

4. Bob Vila’s Gift Guide for the Eco Friendly

Eco-Amp

Photo: eco-made.com

If gift-giving is stressing you out this year, check out this guide for your environmentally conscious friends. And don’t worry, we’ve got guides for everyone else on your list right here!

 

5. Nine Neutral Holiday Lights

Mercury Glass Globes

Photo: Pottery Barn

Something about neutral lights bring holiday decorations from camp to class; so, we’ve gathered together our favorite white light options this year.

For more top content this week, consider:

How To Make an Evergreen Wreath
A Brief History of Nutcrackers
How To Paint with Oil-Based Paints


Enter TODAY to Win a Tufted Border Upholstered Queen Headboard!

Today, December 14, is the fourteenth day of our 24 Days of Holiday Give-Aways and your chance to enter to win this Tufted Border Upholstered Queen Headboard in Velvet Pearl from Hayneedle.com—the mega home online shopping site. But you must ENTER TODAY (by midnight EST) to be eligible to win (see Official Rules below).

Upholstered Headboard Contest

Photo: Hayneedle.com

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Enter TODAY to Win a KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer!

Today, December 13, is the thirteenth day of our 24 Days of Holiday Give-Aways and your chance to enter to win this KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer in Empire Red from Hayneedle.com—the mega home online shopping site. But you must ENTER TODAY (by midnight EST) to be eligible to win (see Official Rules below).

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Give-Away

Photo: Hayneedle.com

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