In this Episode
Catch the holiday spirit as House & Home editor-in-chief Suzanne Dimma opens up her fashionably festive home and shares family memories. Discover three charming DIY Christmas tree alternatives — perfect for small spaces — including a miniature tree, a magnolia arrangement and chic birch poles with twinkle lights. Plus, Lynda Reeves shares her friend’s Mexican Wedding Balls recipe — shortbread-style holiday cookies with a sweet cherry inside. Bake these up to serve at seasonal events or to give as Christmas gifts.
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Christmas With Suzanne Dimma
Living room: Drape fabric, velvet pillow fabric, Designer Fabrics, Toronto (416) 531-2810; grey pillow, Sabrina Linn, Toronto (416) 533-9595; glass coffee table, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583; large deep blue pillow, Constantine, Toronto (416) 929-1177, 1-866-929-1177; seagrass rug, The Red Carpet & Rug Co., Toronto (416) 363-0905, Montreal (514) 989-1111. Front door: Madeline Weinrib rug, Y&Co, Toronto (416) 968-7700, Montreal (514) 287-8998; wreath, Emblem, Toronto (416) 972-9878; gold bowl (on console), Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583; pendant light, Klaus by Nienkämper, Toronto (416) 362-3434; mirror, Angus & Company, Toronto (416) 537-4104; Ochre handle (on console), South Hill Home, Toronto (416) 924-7224. Kitchen: Stools, 3rd Uncle Design, Toronto (416) 504-5890; marble, Ciot; Tom Dixon Beat pendant (at rear), Klaus by Nienkämper, Toronto (416) 362-3434; Madeline Weinrib rug, Y&Co, Toronto (416) 968-7700, Montreal (514) 287-8998; ribbon (on packages), Mokuba, Toronto (416) 504-5358. Dining room: Wishbone chairs, Hollace Cluny, Toronto (416) 968-7894, 1-888-968-7660; table, Kiosk, Toronto (416) 601-1661, (416) 539-9665; Tom Dixon Beat pendant light, Klaus by Nienkämper, Toronto (416) 362-3434; gold bowls (on table), glass bowl (on sideboard), Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583; ribbons (hanging cards), Mokuba, Toronto (416) 504-5358; candleholder, Ochre.
DIY Christmas Tree Alternatives
Miniature Tree Supplies
* Miniature artificial tree
* Burlap or Fabric
* Twine
* Small scale ornaments
Magnolia Arrangement Supplies
* Cylindrical vase
* Magnolia branches
* Branches with red berries
Wrapped Birch Poles Supplies
* Birch branches/poles
* White C7 sized Christmas lights cord – Studio Specialties
* Variety of colours and shapes of C7 sized bulbs
* Staple gun
