Fifty women. Fifty states. One traveling shawl. Connected through the Internet and the U.S. Postal Service, these women have banded together to knit a lace shawl to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The foundation helps to fund cancer research and outreach programs.

1/83/8 With existing homes sales and home prices in most regions of the country down, it makes sense for homeowners to think at least twice about investing in a renovation.

Holiday decorations this year are likely to sparkle, as metallics are one of this season's hottest trends, along with going green and watching the budget.

This election year there was a clear winner on the home front: traditional with a twist.