Decorating & Design

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Designer Aly Velji Shares His Tips For Holiday Decorating

This modern Calgary bungalow was a renovation project by designer Aly Velji back in 2019. “We removed walls, changed the layout of the space and introduced a fresh scheme,” he says. “The clients’ love of color really drove the design concept.” After the successful redo, Aly and his team at…

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Step Inside Kimberly and David Jones’ Magical Christmas Home In North Vancouver

Kimberly and David have a lot to celebrate. Onetime high school sweethearts in North Vancouver, the couple set out on a years-long journey that took them to Denver, where David first played in the NHL for the Colorado Avalanche, Calgary and, finally, Minnesota. Along the way, they married, had three…

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Bring An Artful Look To Your Holiday Table Settings

Make this year's celebrations extra special with artistic and layered table settings.

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DIY: Pinecone Swag

What you’ll need for the pinecone swag: Twine Scissors Approx. 12–14 dry pinecones How-to: Start by attaching a long piece of twine to the ends of three pinecones, varying the length of the twine. Do the same thing with three more pinecones and make twine lengths a bit shorter.

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DIY: Felt Napkin Holder

What you’ll need: Christmas tree template (choose your favorite online!) Scissors Approx. 12″ x 12″ piece of 3 mm–thick felt Pencil Sewing needle and thread How-to: Start by downloading and printing a Christmas tree template that fills an 8 1⁄2″ x 11″ page. Take your piece of felt and…

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DIY: Treat Cones

What you’ll need for the treat cones: Two 12″ x 12″ pieces of paper such as cardstock, old calendars, wallpaper ends Scissors Glue Narrow double-sided tape Hole punch Ribbon Tassels Treats How-to: Cut two sheets of 12″ x 12″ paper on the diagonal and glue them together, back-to-back, to…

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DIY: Nut Garland

What You’ll Need: Nuts (walnuts, almonds, chestnuts and hazelnuts) Dremel drill with 1⁄8″ bit Waxed string How-to: Gather a bowl of mixed nuts with the shells on. Using a Dremel, drill a hole through one of each variety of nut Cut the waxed string to the desired length and…

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DIY: Holiday Simmers

What You’ll Need: 3–5 dried orange slices 2–3 dried apple slices Fresh cranberries Cinnamon sticks Star anise Rosemary Pine sprigs How-to: To a heat-safe bowl add dried orange and apple slices, and a handful of fresh cranberries. Then, add cinnamon sticks, star anise, rosemary and pine sprigs. Pour…

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See How Florist Alison Westlake Decorates Her P.E.C Farmhouse For The Holidays

There’s nothing better than Christmas in the county!

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A Contemporary Vancouver Home Designed By Ami McKay Is Warmed Up With Natural Elements

Designer Ami McKay adds her signature less-is-more magic to a couple's house for Christmas!

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This Georgian Home Serves Up Whimsical Style For Christmas

Tara Hall in Prince Edward County, Ontario, is a historical holiday gem!

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See How An Edwardian Home Got A Sustainable Holiday Makeover

The Japanese and Scandi-inspired interior is the perfect backdrop for Christmas decorations.

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15 Unexpected Ways To Decorate With Greenery For The Holidays

There are lots of fresh ways to adapt an old tradition!

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How To Design A Sustainable & Minimalist Holiday Home

We can't get enough of Los Angeles-based designer Ajai Guyot's sweet space!

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35+ DIY Holiday Wreath Ideas To Dress Up Your Home

Get crafty this holiday season!