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Nashville artist Deann Hebert brought refined, rustic beauty to her family's historical home. Kelly Stuart Artful Living A classically trained artist, Deann Hebert's paintings are rooted in the past. "In my work, I celebrate the richness and history of rural life found here in the South, from the sweetness of a white country chapel to the rustic forgotten barn left to decay," says the 37-year-old Nashville-based painter. Deann brought that same inspiration to decorating the 1890 farmhouse she shares with her husband, Lance, and daughters Adeline, 8, and Amelia, 4. Kelly Stuart Hillbound Since moving five years ago into Hillbound, a 6,500-square-foot home in Brentwood, a charming suburb about 15 miles south of the Music City, Deann has created a home that celebrates Southern rural life while functioning for a modern-day family. Kelly Stuart American Foursquare A sweeping driveway leads up to the home, which sits on two acres. The home's 1890 floorplan was that ...

Scott Hill Photography When they met, neither Suzanne nor Jay Faske could have predicted that by their silver anniversary, they would have nearly as many kids as years together. In fact, there's a lot about the life they've built that still surprises them: They've traveled all around the world from Kazakhstan and Colombia to China and India. They've raised 24 — soon to be 25 — children (eight of who still live at home). They started a working ranch in Texas. But most of all, they're amazed by the lessons they've learned along the way, and the ways their marriage and their faith were tested and, Suzanne says, deepened, by the challenges they couldn't have anticipated. Years ago, the couple tuned into a BBC documentary about Chinese orphanages. Beyond being moved by the film, the Faskes, who are deeply religious, say they were called by God to begin adopting children in need. During mission trips abroad, Suzanne and Jay met hundreds of children. "If yo...

Eating it straight out of the package is fine, but these ideas are even better. Erika LaPresto Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chip Cookies You could probably bribe your way off the naughty list if you left a batch of these treats out for Santa, which taste like a glorious mashup of warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies and Thin Mints. Just crush up half a cup of peppermint bark and fold it into your favorite cookie dough, then bake it as you normally would. (Tip for the time-starved: Store-bought dough works well too!) Erika LaPresto Peppermint Bark Reindeer Chow If you've ever seen the Santa Clause series, you know reindeer have awful breath. This minty snack mix cures that ... for the reindeer in your life, and any close-talking friends at your holiday party, of course. Get the recipe on Delish. Erika LaPresto Peppermint Bark No-Churn Ice Cream If you have an electric mixer, a freezer and half an hour to kill, you can make this super-simple ice cream. Crushed miniature candy cane...

A post shared by Timothy Wang (@ttttimwang) on Dec 26, 2014 at 3:00pm PST In the tiny town of North Pole, Alaska the celebration of Christmas doesn't just happen on the 25th — every day is fair game for wearing red and green, and much of that is all thanks to Con and Nellie Miller. You see, back in 1952 they opened up a trading post in the newly named city and, in honor of Con's tradition of dressing up as Santa at every Christmas, they decided to give it a very special name: The Santa Claus House. It started off as a spot to grab necessities (think: a grocery store and post office combo). But as the community grew so did the store, and they added Christmas treasures, a new wing, and the world's largest Santa that stands 42-feet-tall. Today, thousands of people visit the store every year and millions have ventured to North Pole since they've opened. Looking for a festive photo opportunity? You've come to the right place. This holida...

If there's one guarantee around the holidays, it's that a Christmas commercial that will pull at our heartstrings while also teaching us an important lesson about the season. And if there's one company that consistently nails this concept from year to year, it's WestJet Airlines.  The Canadian airline first captured our attention with its real-time giving campaign in 2013 — they surprised lucky travelers with Christmas gifts upon arrival at their destination. Well now, WestJet is back with their 4th annual "Christmas Miracle" video and it's as heartwarming as ever.  This year, the airline set out to make 12,000 mini miracles (essentially, acts of kindness) happen across their network over just 24 hours. In order to do so, they asked people around the world to get involved by sharing their acts of kindness using social media on December 9, 2015. Once the day was concluded, WestJet more than...

So you carved the pumpkin, scooped out the seeds, and now what? Courtesy of LeelaLicious Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies Protein bars, be gone! Use these super cookies to help power through your day. Get the recipe from LeelaLicious » Courtesy of She Knows Whisky Bacon Pumpkin Seeds Forget the fireplace and cozy up with these drunken seeds that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Get the recipe from She Knows » Courtesy of Erin Nudi Garlic-Parmesan Pumpkin Seeds These seeds will definitely keep the vampires away and your salty cravings at bay. Plus, they kind of taste like garlic bread. Get the recipe from Erin Nudi » Courtesy of The Chalkboard Pumpkin Seed Hummus A delicious fall take on a very traditional recipe. This pumpkin seed hummus will leave you and your guests humming for more! Get the recipe from The Chalkboard » Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Salted Pepitas There are cookies and then there are cookie...