Best Educational Toys | Gift Guide 2018 1 × Melissa & Doug Solid Wood Project Workbench Melissa & Doug Solid Wood Project Workbench PHOTO: AMAZON Kid-sized workbench includes a functioning vise, tool rack, wooden tools, and hardware. Includes inspirational project ideas. For ages 3 years and up. About $70; Amazon 4 × Step2 Deluxe Workshop Step2 Deluxe Workshop PHOTO: AMAZON Workbench with large work surface includes 50-piece accessory set with drill, drill bits, screws, nuts, saw, hammer, pliers, adjustable wrench, screw driver and 17 "wood" pieces. And, check out the adorable "pegboard" wall storage!  For ages 3 and up. About $120; Amazon 5 × Hearth &…

TOH 2018 Idea House: All About Tile Profile Products 1 × Master Bath Contrast Master Bath Contrast Photo by Talia Sweenor The first-floor master bath is a study in contrast, with a striking black and white palette. Rather than run the white subway tile backsplash all the way to the ceiling, here it has been capped with Schluter®-RONDEC, a finishing and edge-protection profile with a rounded reveal surface. The band of black paint above, and the grout line immediately beneath the profile, both serve to create a visual frame around the tile feature. Shown: Schluter®-RONDEC in Bright White 6 ×…

Give the Gift of a Great Night's Sleep 1 × Cool and Breathable Sleep Cool and Breathable Sleep Photo courtesy of Saatva The right bed linens can totally transform a night’s sleep. Packaged inside a made-for-gifting box, Saatva Dreams organic cotton sheets and pillowcases are a no-brainer present this holiday season (all you need is a bow on top!). Long-staple organic cotton is soft and durable, and the 300 thread count offers cool, breathable sleep. Sets come with a flat sheet, fitted sheet (with deep pockets to fit mattresses 10 inches to 15 inches high), and two pillowcases. $195 for…

AfterAfter applying fresh coats of paint, Sheena found a peel-and-stick wallpaper with a subway-tile print at a local discount store and hung it in place of a tile backsplash. She also bought a few low-cost products both online and around town, including a shade to dress up the ceiling-fan light, a mini pendant for over the sink, and a bamboo window blind. Finally, to help the dishwasher blend in with the cabinets’ new paint job, she covered the door panel with leftover wallpaper, then painted it the same green. A few accessories, such as a rug and a plant from…

Create a Well-Traveled Bedroom 1 × Well-Traveled Bedroom Well-Traveled Bedroom Photo by Keith Scott Morton and Eric Richards A bedroom can cultivate more than sweet dreams. Take this inspiring retreat put together by designer Courtney Barton for her Houston home, and which is featured in the new book Carolyn Westbrook: Vintage French Style. “I don’t believe in going to a big-box retailer and buying a bunch of stuff that has no history just to fill a space,” says designer Westbrook. Illustrating that point, Barton filled the room with eclectic finds from her travels: a colorful patterned rug from India, fabric shades…

Gifts for Lovers of the Great Outdoors | Gift Guide 2018 2 × Copper Wood Burning Fire Pit Copper Wood Burning Fire Pit PHOTO: WAYFAIR This pit by Plow & Hearth makes an elegant focal point for outdoor entertaining. Ingenious design includes a fitted copper lid so the unit can be converted to a side table when not in use. Includes a mesh spark guard and fire poker. About $400; Wayfair 3 × Blackstone Tailgater Outdoor Cooking Station with Carry Bag Blackstone Tailgater Outdoor Cooking Station with Carry Bag PHOTO: HSN.COM Whether you're in the city for the big game or…