Holiday How-Tos

Join us at the inaugural REAL SIMPLE Holiday Home, where you’ll explore a beautifully holiday-dressed space, connect with our editors through interactive demos, gather festive entertaining inspiration, and shop the season’s most exciting gifts.

The Wrapping Lab

Associate Editorial Director (and resident wrap star!) Leslie Corona works wonders with ribbon and the tiniest of scraps.

The Hair Hub Beauty

Beauty Director Heather Muir Maffei has the goods to help you get a holiday 'do that sleighs.

The Cookie Workshop

Food Director Jenna Helwig bakes spirits bright with fun and festive holiday cookies.

Compliments of Kerrygold.

The Gifting Station

Home Editor Hannah Baker takes the stress out of finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

The Cozy Chata Bar

Sip, savor, and get into the holiday spirit with a cozy Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate or Peppermint Bark Espresso Martini.

Compliments of RumChata.

The Holiday Scent Studio

Pura’s VP of Scent Design Hope Freeman provides an immersive fragrance experience to help you discover your perfect seasonal scent.

Compliments of Pura.