For me, the countdown to Christmas has started - and that means ... While scrolling through IKEA to figure out what I wanted to add to my cart, I found the cutest limited-edition tree skirt.

The clever folks at IKEA have come up with the best Christmas tree alternative for even the tiniest of homes - a wall-hung tree that resembles an accordion-style hook rack, and works just like one ...

As it turns out, IKEA actually hosts an entire Swedish Christmas feast each year at every one of its stores, and the meatballs are only a small part of the festivities. The feast is called Julbord ...