Decor DIYs to Embrace Your Fall Obsession

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We love decor DIYs, and with the PSL back on the menu, it's official time to start working on our autumn decor. Swap light fabrics for more luxurious versions, spruce up your home office, and swap out your worn out seating with some new accent chairs. When you're done with these fall crafts (plus three bonus DIYs!), pour yourself a cocktail because you deserve it.

Decor DIYs

DIY Anthro Chandelier Hack

Now that the days are getting shorter, you'll need some task lighting. Don't get fooled into paying full price! (via Brit + Co)

DIY Mean Girls Doormat

This is an invitation and a throwback. Don't ya just love when crafting collides with Tina Fey? (via A Joyful Riot)

DIY Tasseled Throw Pillows

Snuggle season is upon us, and that means new couch trimmings. Make these yourself and save your money for candles. (via Sugar & Cloth)

DIY Inkodye Napkins

"Fall only" table linens are totally a thing. Get these beautifully dyed napkins to create a bountiful tablescape. (via Paper & Stitch)

Colorful Halloween Wreath

Launch into the season headfirst with rainbow decor. This wreath will catch EVERYONE's eye. (via Lovely Indeed)

Fall Orange Tree

Anyone who says trees are only for Christmas has never seen this orange masterpiece. Not digging a large one? Start searching on Amazon for a mini version ASAP! (via A Kailo Chic Life)

DIY Photo Transfer Fall Serving Tray

Get your home ready for a season of entertaining by creating a stylish serving tray. This tutorial will show you how to transfer a custom image onto a tray using matte medium. (via Sarah Hearts)

Bonus DIYs:

Fall Apple Cider Pear Vodka Cocktail

Drinks that you make at home are considered a Do It Yourself, right? (via A Bubbly Life)

DIY Fall Pom-Pom Scarf

Ready to stand out in the crowd? Nobody will have a scarf like this in the grocery store. (via Aww Sam)

DIY Velvet Wide Legged Pants

It's finally velvet pant season! Rock those touchable, soft, and slick trousers this fall. (via Brit +Co)

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In The Holiday, there's Cameron Diaz’s sleek, modern LA home, while Kate Winslet’s character offers up her quaint, cozy English cottage. If you lean more into Kate’s cozy vibe, especially in the fall & winter, here are some simple tips to transform your home into a rustic and cozy cottage this season. From fresh flowers to vintage art, these easy upgrades will help you capture that English charm in your home so you can sit back, relax, and admire.

Tip 1: Use A Soft, Neutral Color Palette

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Choose soft whites, creams, pastels with touches of blue, sage green, and blush pinks in your decor. Paint a cozy reading nook with a soothing color like Farrow & Ball's Schoolhouse White, and look for vintage-style furniture made in natural fibers like linen or cotton. Bonus if you have a fireplace, but if not a candle will do!

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IKEA ROCKSJÖN Armchair

Tip 2: Layer Natural Linens

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Get cozy with plenty of pillows, quilts, and knitted throws to add layers of warmth and comfort (kitty optional;). Natural fiber rugs like jute, sisal, or wool rugs bring natural texture to the space, and light and airy curtains like linen or lace can help filter sunlight and create a romantic, cozy atmosphere.

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Magnolia Flora Pillow

Tip 3: Bring In Floral Elements

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Treat yourself to a subscription of fresh flowers, like this pastel bouquet from JJ's Flower Shop, perfectly neutral and natural for your cottage aesthetic. Display them in mason jars or vintage vases for a natural touch. Bring in small plants like succulents, herbs, or wildflowers, and add botanical prints and wallpapers with floral patterns to enhance the look.

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Tip 4: Add A Warm Touch

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Go for soft, warm lighting instead of bright overhead lights and light your favorite fall candleto create a cozy ambience, especially in candleholders made from metal, wood, or glass. Warm fairy lights create a magical glow and are perfect for mantels. Enjoy the season with a pot of soup, coffee, hot chocolate, or mulled wine and get hygge in the kitchen too!

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Party on! Game nights are the best nights, at least in our opinions. Seriously, what's more fun than sitting around the table playing a game, drinking a cocktail or two and laughing with friends?! We'd totally take that over a night sweating (and very awkwardly dancing) at the club.

We know you've made it through that Cards Against Humanity deck too many times to count, so refresh your adult game night stash with some of the best new party games around.

Game of Phones

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This techy card game prompts you and your friends to compete in smartphone-based tasks. With assignments ranging from “Find your best #selfie” to “Create an emoji masterpiece,” you’re guaranteed belly laughs and conversation starters galore. Just like with Cards Against Humanity, each round has a judge that picks the winner, so get your phone stacked with game changers now.

hella awk-ward Card Game

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If you want to spark real conversations with your guests, this is the game for you. By the end of this game, you’ll be surrounded by plenty of new pals. Play by drawing a card and answering the prompt to get to know friends and strangers alike on a deeper level.

What Do You Meme?

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This is the perfect game for anyone who has spent way too much time on the internet. Match funny captions with well-known internet memes (a rotating judge picks the best one) to create an afternoon or evening of hilarity.

Exploding Kittens Party Card Game

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This card game is like Russian Roulette “for people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats.” Count us in.

My Ex [A Deck of Conversation Starters]

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Gather your closest BFFs and spend the night with some good ol’ trash talking (therapeutically, of course). You’ll definitely find out who had the craziest ex. Gather friends that are down for the drama and start by pulling a card. Some of the topics you’ll fill-in-the-blank include: 1. The biggest red flag. 2. What is your ex up to now? 3. The worst rebound.

WHAT DO YOU MEME? for The Girls

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Grab your girlfriends and stir the pot with this hilarious card game. To play, whoever has the most Instagram followers goes first and rolls the die. “Whichever side of the die lands face-up, take the top card from the corresponding color deck. Read it aloud to the group & perform whatever action is on the card,” the instructions read. “Some cards involve just that player, some require the whole group. The player to their left then rolls the die & the game continues like this. Every winning card gets you a point. 1 Card = 1 Point. The player with the most cards at the end wins!”

Say Anything

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If you’re looking to reeeally get to know your friends, this is the game for you and your group (um, and maybe an invite to the new person you’ve been dating is in order). By reading questions and providing answers, you’ll quickly and creatively get inside the mind of all your party guests fast.

BAD CHOICES - The Have You Ever? Game + After Dark Edition Set

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You’ll really get to know the other party guests with this game. This might not be one to play with your new coworkers or mother-in-law!

To play, each player will draw six cards. “When it's your turn, choose one of your six question cards, then ask it to the player you think is most likely to answer YES. If they say YES, you get to discard your card. If they say NO you have to keep the card and try to use it again later,” the instructions read. With Skip Cards, Draw +1, Draw +2, and ALL PLAY cards, there's a surprising amount of strategy. The player who discards all of their cards first becomes the winner.

The Game of Things

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This provocative game will leave your jaw on the floor from the hilarious, creative and outrageous things your friends say. Simply by drawing topic cards like “Things a chimp thinks about when he sees you at the zoo,” responses are sure to be out of this world. After everyone writes down a response, and the best part starts — you all guess who said what. Let the finger pointing begin.

What’s Yours Like?

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Tell it like it is and you’ll excel at this one. Players have to guess words based off of creative word clues after asking the question, “What’s yours like?” Seriously, we wanna know.

If You Know You Know IYKYK - The Question Card Game

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Who knows each other best? This card game will (literally) put everyone’s cards on the table.

Getting started and playing this card game is super simple. A rotating judge asks the group a question about themselves from each of the three levels (indicated on the chosen card). Then, everyone chooses their answer. If you guess the judge's answer correctly, you get a point. The player with the most points wins.

That’s What She Said

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Are you basically Michael Scott from The Office? Any sucker for jokes and innuendos will love this saucy game.

Bananagrams

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This one is fun to do with the kids or you can spice it up with an adults-only game. Like speed scrabble, the game comes in a convenient banana-shaped pouch making it great to play on the go.

Never Have I Ever

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You and your friends can put your trust to the test by sharing your deepest, most embarrassing secrets in this revealing game.

Secret Confessions Game- Adult Version

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Get ready to laugh the night away with this far too funny game. Each group member will take turns reading the cards’ prompts. With each prompt, every player will answer “yes” or “no.”

The Voting Game

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In this game, instead of voting for the funniest answer, you vote for the player each card seems to describe. Talk about finding out who your real friends are.

Drawing Without Dignity

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It’s part Cards Against Humanity, part Pictionary. If you have friends who are particularly good artists (or even if they’re not), this game will bring you hours of fun.

Catan Strategy Board Game

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Like a medieval monopoly, full of knights, peasants, robbers and everything prehistoric. This game is focused around building settlements and protecting your land.

Relative Insanity

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Created by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, this game is based around familial interactions gone wrong with a Cards Against Humanity style of playing.

Influencers in the Wild

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If you follow the popular Instagram account, then you can probably guess the basics of this board game. Go places, gain followers and get famous to win this pop culture game.

We hope you've enjoyed this round-up of our favorite adult card games, and even if Cards Against Humanity is now somehow worth $500 Million your memories from these nights will always be priceless!

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Fall decorhas the ability to transform any room from drab to cozy with a few key accent pieces, but we have our eyes on the only things that truly make couch or bed rotting worth it — throw blankets. We know comforters and bedding sets are great and all, but who wants to lug their comforter to their couch every day?

We could use something that's a little more lightweight and allows us to curl up with our new bookssans getting overheated. If that's up your alley, here's 16 of the coziest blankets we've found on Amazon!

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Snuggle Sac Leopard Print Throw Blanket

If you look at this throw blanket too quick, you might miss its low key leopard pattern. It almost looks like a random circle designs instead of the fashionable fall print we're used to, but that's what we love about it. It's also ultra soft and comes packaged with a nice ribbon around it.

You can wash it after you've spent one too many cozy nights cuddling underneath it and dry it on a no-heat cycle.

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Bedsure Sage Green Throw Blanket

This gorgeous throw blanket has the best premium microfiber you've ever felt. It's also lightweight, so it won't feel like you're wrapped tight inside of a pizza oven. Oh, and the dying techniques used for this sage color makes this throw blanket practically fade-resistant.

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Bedsure Ultra Soft Throw Blanket

If you've never had a reversible throw blanket before, it's time to join the dark side. All jokes aside, one side is completely fleece while the other has a luxe sherpa texture you'll enjoy. That's double the fluffiness and nap-inducing warmth!

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LOMAO Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

Made of 100% polyester, this throw blanket is as soft as it is durable. We think the checkered design makes it great for college students who'll be on campus during the cooler months. It's perfect for those late night study sessions where you need to stay warm while you flip through flash cards with your roomies.

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Exclusivo Mezcla Fleece Throw Blanket

This microfiber polyester throw blanket is the lightweight, yet warm reading companion you need this fall. It has a jacquard pattern on one side, while the other is made of smooth flannel. That's all we need to hear!

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Maetoow Chenille Chunky Knit Throw Blanket

Everyone doesn't love polyester, so we have something that we think you'll like way better — a 100% chenille chunky knit blanket! The density of has been increased, meaning the knit is less loose and less likely to shed. That's always good news for anyone who doesn't want to find remnants of their blanket on their sofa or bed sheets.

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LURKA Checkered Throw Blanket

This lightweight, checkered blanket isn't just the softest living room addition you can snag right now — it also has temperature-regulating properties! Don't be surprised if you find your fur baby curled up on it, though. They may claim it before you have a chance to read the next book in your TBR stash.

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DISSA Yellow Fleece Throw Blanket

"The best throw blanket doesn't exist" won't leave your mouth once this fleece option arrives at your doorstep. It has the comfiest microfiber flannel design that makes it soft and lightweight, plus it's easy to clean.

Toss it in your washing machine on a cold cycle and tumble dry it on low heat.

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PU MEI Reversible Sherpa Throw Blanket

This is a little bigger than your average blankets, but we say the more the merrier! Sherpa and flannel seem to be key to most of the cozy blankets we've found which is why you'll find them on either side of this throw!

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Puncuntex Super Soft Throw Blanket

Everyone needs at least one dark green throw blanket in their lives because it's one of the best fall colors (excuse our bias).

The plush microfiber is not only soft and breathable, but the color is also fade-resistant. It can give an otherwise minimalist living room a pop of color!

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Bedsure Cable Knit Throw Blanket

This farmhouse style blanket looks like it's meant for cozy evenings in the front of the fireplace. Even if you don't have a fireplace, we can see you sipping hot cocoa on your patio or balcony with this blanket draped around your shoulders.

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Cozy Bliss Faux Fur Throw Blanket

We can't stop thinking about Bambi while looking at this blanket, but luckily no animals were harmed while making it. It's another reversible design that has faux rabbit fur on one side and teddy sherpa on the other.

You'll get all the warmth that hibernating mammals have when they're resting — without the animal cruelty part.

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BEDELITE Fleece Blanket

Enjoy this simple fleece blanket as you curl up in bed to binge watch the Gilmore Girls. You'll feel cozy as you relive the moments that make us question Rory Gilmore's judgement.

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YUSOKI Sherpa Throw Blanket

Match your new pumpkin throw pillows from Amazon with this sherpa blanket! It's a little heavier than typical throw blankets, but that's not a bad thing if you want to create a little cocoon to read your book in.

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Blagic Knitted Throw Blanket

Made of 100% acrylic fabric, this silky blanket is fluffy and resistant to the sun's rays! It has an abstract design that feels vintage and might remind you of the blankets you used to fall asleep under at your grandparents' home.

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EVERGRACE Zebra Print Throw Blanket

This feather yarn blanket has all the makings of a stylish, yet cozy home decor piece. But, don't let the lightweight design fool you.

You'll still get the warmth you need and can trust that the Oeko-tex standard 100 certified rating means you have one of the best blankets on the market.

Visit our Amazon storefront for more fall decor picks!

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The holidays are here! Well, kind of. Thanksgiving isn’t until November 28 but as far as I’m concerned, November 1 is the day the festivities can begin. I’m pulling out my holiday candles, Christmas PJ’s, and even my How the Grinch Stole Christmas vinyl to make the dreary seasonal blues a little more cheerful. And a huge part of getting into the spirit is stacking up the perfect holiday movie marathon. Thankfully Netflix already has a bunch of holiday titles coming out over the next few weeks. Here are the best (new!!) holiday movies and specials coming to Netflix starting November 1.

Dinner Time Live With David Chang: Holiday Edition — On Netflix Now Until December 10

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Nothing says the holidays like tons of delicious meals, and Chef David Chang is cooking some amazing food for his celebrity friends — and he's doing it all live. (Because, a lot of TV cooking uses swaps and stylists to make it look better than it actually is). I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!

Dinner Time Live With David Chang: Holiday Edition is hosted by David Chang.

Meet Me Next Christmas — On Netflix November 6

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Christmas in New York City is truly a magical experience, and Layla's looking for her own fairytale romance this holiday season. And believe it or not, the ticket to finding her one true love is getting into the Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert.

Meet Me Next Christmas streams November 6 and stars Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Tymika Tafari, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee, Kalen Allen, Nikki Duval, and Wesley French.

Hot Frosty — On Netflix November 13

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Nobody puts me in the holiday spirit like seeing Lacey Chabert onscreen, and this year, she's playing Kathy, a widow who happens to bring a handsome snowman to life. (I don't remember this in the "Frosty the Snowman" lyrics!). He helps Kathy reconnect with her emotions as they begin to fall for each other — and as he begins to melt.

Hot Frosty will stream on Netflix beginning November 13 and stars Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon, Lauren Holly, and Chrishell Stause.

Netflix Stories: A Virgin River Christmas — On Netflix November 19

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It's almost time for Virgin River season 6, which means we're getting closer to the ultimate cozy TV show. I mean, just look at those twinkly lights and pine trees in this preview image! It gives me the same exact feeling as drinking a mug of hot cocoa. This year, we're getting closer to Mel and Jack’s wedding, and confronting some serious secrets and drama along the way. This might not count as a Netflix holiday movie but I couldn't NOT include it!!!

Virgin River season 6 hits Netflix November 19 and stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, John Allen Nelson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Zibby Allen, Sarah Dugdale, Marco Grazzini, Mark Ghanimé, Kai Bradbury, Kandyse McClure, Jessica Rothe, and Callum Kerr.

The Merry Gentlemen — On Netflix November 20

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Remember that One Tree Hill episode where the Ravens take part in the "Boy Toy" charity auction? Complete with a shirtless fashion show? Consider this the Netflix holiday movie response. When former dancer Ashley learns her parents' performing venue is in danger, she puts together the ultimate Christmas-themed show to raise money. Shirts not included.

The Merry Gentlemen hits Netflix November 20 and stars Britt Robertson, Chad Michael Murray, Marla Sokoloff, Beth Broderick, Michael Gross, Maxwell Caulfield, Hector David Jr., Colt Prattes, and Marc Anthony Samuel

Spellbound — On Netflix November 22

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Okay, this fantasy movie might not technically be a Christmas movie, but it has everything I need in my Netflix holiday movies: family, hope, and love. After her parents are turned into monsters, princess Ellian must go on the ultimate quest to put everything right.

Spellbound hits Netflix November 22 and stars Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman.

Our Little Secret — On Netflix November 27

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If EXmas taught us anything, it's that spending the holidays with your ex is anything but calm. And in Lindsay Lohan's new movie, she finds herself at the same Christmas celebration as her ex when they realize their new SO's are siblings. No, that's not awkward at all.

Our Little Secret hits Netflix November 27 stars Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, Kristin Chenoweth, Dan Bucatinsky, Katie Baker, Jake Brennan, Ash Santos, and Brian Unger.

Is It Cake? Holidays — On Netflix November 28

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The only thing more enjoyable than eating delicious food is watching master bakers create beautiful food. This holiday special features edible ice skates, nutcrackers, and reindeer that will change the way you look at baking forever. Watch it in one sitting and it definitely counts as a holiday movie ;).

Is It Cake? Holidays hits Netflix November 28 and stars Jonny Manganello, Andrew Fuller, April Julian, Elizabeth Rowe, Miko Kaw Hok Uy, Danya Smith, Henderson Gonzalez, Grace Pak, and Jujhar Mann, with judges Rachel Bloom, Hannah Berner, Tiffany Haddish, Devon Walker, James Austin Johnson, Chris Witaske, Sasheer Zamata, Terry Crews, Punkie Johnson, and Randall Park.

The Snow Sister — On Netflix November 29

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Julian's turning 11 on Christmas Eve, and even though it's usually the best day ever, this year is overshadowed by the death of his older sister. A newfound friendship with Hedwig helps him heal, but he can't help but feel like Hedwig's house — and the old man that's always around — are hiding secrets.

The Snow Sister hits Netflix November 29 and stars Mudit Gupta, Celina Meyer Hovland, Ole Steinkjer Øyen, Jan Sælid, Samsaya, Gunnar Eiriksson, and Advika.

Which Netflix holiday movie are you excited to watch? Let us know in the comments!

This edible crescent-roll cornucopia is our way of making a normal cheese boardmore festive — and definitely more fun — during the holiday season. Our go-to this time of year is a massive cheese plate that can stand alone and be the main attraction, or the starter for a larger meal. Press on for the surprisingly easy steps to braid a breaded cornucopia.

Chris Andre

Materials + Tools:

  • 1 roll of tin foil
  • 2 packages of crescent rolls
  • 1 egg (for egg wash before cornucopia goes into the oven), optional

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Instructions:

Start by sculpting tin foil into the shape of a cornucopia (it looks like a cone with an upturned tail). Pro tip: Lightly pack tin foil so it's easier to remove later from your baked cornucopia. Crescent rolls should be buttery enough that this shouldn't be difficult.

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Your tin foil mold should look a little something like this.

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Pop open the crescent rolls and cut the triangles into strips. Pinch together the ends of strips to make strips longer.

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Braid crescent roll strips. You can make these as fancy as you want. Not a braiding pro? Skip this step and leave those strips alone.

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Wrap tin foil cornucopia with braids/strips. Make sure you cover all the tin foil. Leave a little wiggle room at the opening of the cornucopia, so that when you’re done baking you can pull some of that tin foil out.

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Use any extra dough to cover the bottom of your cornucopia. Pinch the sides and anchor those braids/strips in.

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Brush on egg wash before placing your cornucopia in the oven. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Take out of oven and cover spots of cornucopia that are already golden brown with extra tin foil. Bake for another 20 minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Let it cool down until it’s easy to handle. Remove tin foil.

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Place cornucopia in corner of your cheese plate. Arrange cheese on your serving tray.

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Add crackers — we like to have two or three options.

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Don’t forget to fill up your cornucopia. It's called "the horn of plenty" for a reason. Fill with fresh fruit like grapes, apples, and pears.

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Add nuts like walnuts and pistachios to fill in any empty spaces. Garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary and sage to finish it off.

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Voilà! Invite over your friends, open a bottle of wine, and dig in!

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A cornucopia cheese board will become your new favorite holiday tradition.

Show us your crescent-roll cornucopias on Instagram and check out our baking classes (and our Easy Thanksgiving Desserts piece) for more holiday food inspo!

DIY Production and Styling: Paris Fried

Paris Fried: Paris loves any excuse to celebrate and throw a themed party. She loves experimenting in the kitchen and has a terrible sweet tooth. When she's not crafting in her studio, she's at the farmers' market buying seasonal produce or at her favorite local theater watching double features.

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