So you have the perfect gift but you're not sure how to wrap it-err, perfectly...this is where I come in. For most of us, the days of having our mothers wrap all of our holiday gifts are long gone. And while throwing something in a bag with some tissue paper is quick and easy, there's something to be said about spending a little extra time to wrap your gifts the old-fashioned way. Without furthe ...

Making terrariums is a favorite DIY project of mine. (We even had handmade terrariums at every table for my wedding!) They're fun and easy to assemble, and make great gifts or centerpieces. But in the spirit of the season, I decided to give my terrariums a wintery twist this time around. Swapping succulents and air plants for bottlebrush trees and faux snow, the result is a mini winter wonderland instead of the usu ...

It's no secret that I love to add a little glitter into my decor for the holidays. To coordinate with my Glitter Garland that I blogged about last week, I thought it would be fun to show you how to create a complimentary 'Be Merry' glitter garland. I've been known to make these types of garlands for a variety of occasions-for Paper Crown look book ...

Here at LaurenConrad.com nothing puts us in the holiday spirit quite like the seasonal sounds of festive holiday music... In light of this, today we've listed our top 10 favorite holiday tunes for 2012. Check them out below and be sure to give our complete Holiday Playlist Read more

Picking out your engagement ring is a big decision. Not only is it likely to be the most valuable piece of jewelry in your entire collection, but you're also going to wear it every day for the rest of your life. It will be a symbol of the happiest day of your life, and it should always make you smile when you look at it. Sometimes it's a total surprise, but more often than not, it is a dec ...

Sometimes the best gift is a hand crafted one. They are fun to make and feel so personal. They are also a great option for those not-so-easy-to-shop-for friends on your list. Besides giving gifts to my family and close friends, it's also great to have presents on hand to bring to the host or hostess of holiday parties you attend this time of year. In my opinion, the best hostess gifts are ones that feel celebratory and ones you can ...

Our favorite kinds of holiday gifts to give are ones that we'd love to receive ourselves... Which is where today's gift guide comes in. We all have that oh-so-fashionable friend that we go all out for when it comes to presents. And most times, we end up wishing we kept their gift for ourselves! Well, the holidays are rapidly approaching, so if you haven't checked off the stylish ladies from yo ...

Team LC wants to wish those of our lovely readers that are celebrating a bright and happy Hanukkah! We hope that all 8 nights are filled with warmth, laughter, and togetherness. What could be better than delicious latkes (try our favorite recipe here) and celebrating with family and friends?

How are you celebrating Hanukkah this year?

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We're excited to bring you an adorable blog from our friend Lauren Gores Ireland, who is an L.A.-based lifestyle blogger. You can find more of her musings over at Lauren's Lyst. Today she's sharing three adorable DIY ornament ideas that you're definitely going to want to try out yourself! Take a peek...

Hi everyone! It's Lauren Gores Ireland here, and I'm so excited ...

All of us from Team LC want to wish our wonderful readers a happy Turkey Day! We hope your Thanksgiving is full of family, laughter, love, and lots (we mean lots) of delicious food. We really have too much to be thankful for today and every day of the year. And all of you who read our blogs, comment, follow our social accounts and just simply support us are number one on our 'thankful list' today. Thank you for being a part of ...