More than half of all Americans will entertain at home this holiday season. Yet, how ready is the country to spread the cheer? Do our homes allow for guests to flow from one room to the other, and do we take pride in choosing special accents to complete the ambience?

To help people get ready for the holidays, AHFA provides information for tackling everything from staging a home for an informal party to how something as simple as lighting can transform a room. Smart changes will create a more satisfying home for the family in the New Year to come. The information below is designed to provide consumers with the confidence and know-how to complete their homes for the holidays.

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COMFORT AND JOY AT HOME: SPRUCING UP FOR THE HOLDAY SEASON

ACCESSORIES FOR THE HOME ARE AMONG SEASON'S 'BEST BUYS'

DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOGRAPHY AND CAPTIONS

DOWNLOADABLE ARTWORK (camera-ready art)