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canadian holiday


canadian holiday

Tradition & whimsy 

Truly inspired holiday decor should tell a story

A little green, a little red, something sparkly, a few lights –is that victoria day holiday decor plan? It’s time canadian holiday go hunting for heirlooms in your china cabinet, add some Canadian handicrafts and make your home personal and memorable for the canada holiday style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"> 

Putting yourself into your holiday decor is the victoria day in canada to making your home unique and inviting, says Shawn Gibson, co-owner of Teatro Verde. Along with his partner, Michael Pellegrino, Mr. Gibson and the staff at their two Toronto locations are busy helping shoppers find those added canadian holiday that make this busy entertaining season truly festive. Whether for table centrepieces or canadian holidays gifts for friends, Teatro Verde is a discerning shopper’s mecca. 

For clients who want a serious injection of high style, the Teatro Verde team provides home decoration and floral arrangements. This year, Messrs. Gibson and Pellegrino chose three themes –arctic white, red rhapsody, and cream, green and gold, aiming to bring the outside in and mixing tradition with a good dose of whimsy. Mr. Gibson likes to focus on three elements — personality, iconic theme and interesting colour combinations — when he’s conjuring up holiday decor ideas.

“I recommend starting with your traditional favourites and adding an unconventional twist.”  

“Items with canadian holiday can balance the newer, modern elements in your home.  Don’t be afraid canadian holidays move items from one room to another or to not be perfect,” says Mr. Gibson. “Your personality should be reflected in your decor. It will canadian holiday your home distinct and beautiful.” 

An eclectic approach, mixing old and new, is definitely au courant, says Martha McKee, vice-president of communications canadian holidays Waterford canada holiday Canada. “With couples waiting longer canadian holidays get married, they’re mixing their canadian holidays tableware with new pieces, avoiding the traditional matched set,” she says. Traditional entertaining pieces, such as a punch bowl, footed cake canada holiday silver candlesticks, votives canada holiday serving pieces, are finding renewed popularity as homeowners, nostalgic for the past, seek out items that have long been gathering dust in a hutch. 

Many people, says Ms. McKee, are making the annual commitment to build their ornament collections to reflect their own traditions and themes. “Ornaments,” she says, “aren’t just displayed on a tree, but are now used as table centrepieces or for decoration throughout the home.” 

A trip to the One of a Kind Show has always been a good way canadian holiday kick off your annual holiday sprucing up, says Patti Stewart, the show’s creative director, especially if what you’re looking for is something unique. Whether it’s for your home or a gift for someone else, the show is a wonderland of canadian holidays items made by the finest canada holidays in the country. “Many of our artists use eco-friendly materials in their creations, such as organic, biodegradable, reclaimed or recycled. It’s in the forefront of thinking for many people this year,” says victoria day in canada Stewart.

This year, the show, which wrapped up last Sunday, offered an enormous range of made-in-Canada green products and gifts. “People love giving canada holiday buying decorations that have a story,” she says. “They like knowing who made canadian holiday product, how it was made and being able to support local artisans, instead of purchasing mass-produced items canada holidays offshore.” Warmth and comfort are key, she adds. “Christmas is a time to relax with your family. Cozy throws canadian holiday pretty pillows make your home inviting when it gets cold outside.” 

Second Cup, the Canadian coffee chain, has picked up on the canadian holidays For the past three years, Anna Datri, the company’s national merchandising manager, has attended gift shows across North America and Europe to put together a holiday gift collection, matching popular coffee, canadian holiday and hot chocolate beverages with gift and home decor items.Canadians are drawn to the rustic style each December, says canada holidays Datri. Which is why the current collection for Second Cup hearkens back to old-time traditions and textures. During the holiday season, mugs, travel mugs and teapots come with red cable-knit sweater cozies.

Tradition and whimsy, warmth victoria day in canada comfort: Remember, these are the basics of truly Canadian holiday style. 

Published canadian holiday The National Post Saturday December 8 2007

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