2009 Winter

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Can You Identify These Dangerous Christmas Plants?

We've already tackled toxic Summer blooms and falling Fall foliage, but with Winter on the horizon, let's look at those plants you may find this season.

We've already tackled toxic Summer blooms and falling Fall foliage, but with Winter on the horizon, let's look at those plants you may find this season. The six following plants are dangerous to dogs and cats — test yourself now, and there's a recap at the end so you won't forget in the future!

Nail Polish

Deborah Lippman Talks About Holiday Nail Trends

The bad news? My heater went out in the middle of a cold spell here in San Francisco.

The bad news? My heater went out in the middle of a cold spell here in San Francisco. The good news? While waiting for the repairman, I happened to be home to catch The Martha Stewart Show, where nail polish guru Deborah Lippmann was a guest. Lippmann, who Martha Stewart referred to as "Debbie," provided some great tips on keeping nails looking right on-trend for the holidays. Find out her festive nail polish suggestions for the holidays, all of which are available for purchase on her website for $16 each, when you read more.

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The Best Holiday Polishes of 2009

When you think of holiday nail polishes, what comes to mind?
The Best Holiday Polishes of 2009

When you think of holiday nail polishes, what comes to mind? A little sparkle? Perhaps some glitter infused within a red, green, silver or gold polish? Traditionally speaking, you'd be right on track, but of course there's more to the holiday nails than the standard palettes. Check out some of the best holiday nail polish collections for 2009, from creamy, silvery, and iridescent purples to bold reds with hints of coral. Which ones are your holly-jolliest?