In this Episode
Tour a Toronto Victorian decked out for the holidays with budget-wise handmade Christmas decorations by homeowner and Pi’lo artisan Heather Shaw. See how to use ribbon to turn simple $10 wreaths into stunning DIY front door decorations. Plus, set a beautiful holiday table with napkin folding ideas demonstrated in the home of Lynda Reeves with entertaining expert Dave Libbey.
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Christmas House Tour
Living room: Throw pillows, ornaments, Pi’lo, Toronto (416) 735-7456 or visit pilo.ca; wall colour, Silken Pine (2144-50), from the Colour Preview collection, Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit benjaminmoore.ca for retailers across Canada. Kitchen: Floor colour, Monroe Bisque (HC-26), from the Historical Colours collection, Benjamin Moore, as above. Front entrance: Rug, Ikea, Vancouver (604) 273-2051, Coquitlam, B.C. (604) 636-1000, Calgary (403) 273-4338, Edmonton (780) 433-6000, Burlington, Ont. (905) 681-IKEA, Toronto (416) 222-IKEA, Etobicoke, Ont. (416) 646-IKEA, Vaughan, Ont. (905) 695-5075, Ottawa (613) 829-4530, Montreal (514) 738-2167, Boucherville, Que. (450) 449-6755, 1-866-866-IKEA or visit ikea.ca. Dining room: Cherry blossom lights, The Paper Place, Toronto (416) 703-0089 or visit thepaperplace.ca; wall colour, Limesickle (2145-50), from the Colour Preview collection, Benjamin Moore, as above; napkin, Pi’lo, as above. Fireplace: Stockings, Pi’lo, as above; wall colour, Silken Pine (2144-50), from the Colour Preview collection, Benjamin Moore, as above. Kids’ room: Pocket pillow, soft blocks (on shelves), Pi’lo, as above; wall colour, Moonlight White (OC-125), from the Off-White Colours collection, Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit benjaminmoore.ca for retailers across Canada; floor colour, Light Blue (22), Farrow & Ball, Toronto (416) 920-0200, 1-877-363-1040 or visit farrow-ball.com. Wrapping station: Light, Ikea, Vancouver (604) 273-2051, Coquitlam, B.C. (604) 636-1000, Calgary (403) 273-4338, Edmonton (780) 433-6000, Burlington, Ont. ?(905) 681-IKEA, Toronto (416) 222-IKEA, Etobicoke, Ont. (416) 646-IKEA, Vaughan, Ont. (905) 695-5075, Ottawa (613) 829-4530, Montreal (514) 738-2167, Boucherville, Que. (450) 449-6755, 1-866-866-IKEA or visit ikea.ca; pleated gift bags, Pi’lo, as above. Radiator: Wall colour, Marble White (OC-34), from the Off-White Colours collection, Benjamin Moore, as above. Bedroom: Wall colour, Chaps (P534-44), Para Paints, call 1-800-461-7272 or visit para.com for retailers across Canada. Second floor hall: Painting by Holly Farrell, visit hollyfarrell.com.
Decorating With Holiday Wreaths
Materials List
3 grocery store wreaths
5 yards of 3-inch ribbon, Mokuba, 575 Queen Street West, Toronto, 416-504-5358
3 outdoor adhesive hooks that each hold 5 pounds, Home Hardware
Industrial strength hairpins, Home Hardware
Tape measure, hammer, thumbtacks, scissors, pen, all Home Hardware
