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Holiday Entertaining

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:00:08 +0000

While reading Canadian House and Home, I got some great decorating ideas for holiday entertaining. I featured a few of their images below and paired each with complementary items from great Etsy artists.

Now that I’ve got a few fresh ideas in my head, I’m ready to set up our home for the holidays and then sit back and celebrate with friends and family.

1). Vase by New Moon Studio

2). Shimmery Blue Candle Holder by ShimmerShoppe

3). Nesting Lotus Bowls by Whitney Smith

~Posted by: Amy

Eco Christmas Trees – Portland and Vancouver

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:19 +0000

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is decorating our Christmas tree and having our home smell like pine. We’re lucky to have some great u-cut farms near us, but the idea of cutting down a tree is usually much better than the reality. Rain, snow, mud, and crossing your fingers your tree doesn’t dry up too much before the holiday. Does hot cider really make the trip worth while? So what’s the alternative? A plastic tree? No way. How about a potted Christmas tree that is delivered to your home, picked up after the holidays, and is then planted in a water shed? Sign me up! Portland’s Living Christmas Tree Rental and Vancouver’s Evergrow Christmas Trees will do this for you. You can choose the type of tree and the height. They’re fresher, less likely to dry out and start on fire, and bottom heavy so they don’t tip over as easily. They may be a few $ more than the local u-cut, but I think it is well worth it for delivery, pick up, and to know your tree has a greater future than a wood chipper.

~ Posted by Lisa

Holiday Frocks

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:00:24 +0000

These sophisticated and charming Canadian designed frocks are a must for the holidays. Jewel tones are big again this season and look good on absolutely everyone. And you can’t go wrong with a LBD! Just accessorize with a sparkly clutch or satin pumps and you’ve got the look.

1). Narcissist 2). Elroy 3). Valerie Dumaine 4). Anastasia Lomonova

~ Posted by: Amy

Gastown Christmas ShopHop – Vancouver

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:00:36 +0000

Thursday, December 3rd from 5-9 pm.

Gastown is the perfect anti-mall destination with so many unique shops all within a few blocks of each other. They’ve come together to hold the Gastown ShopHop, a one night only shopping event. Go from shop to shop to enjoy holiday drinks and holiday deals! Check out the flyer here for all participating boutiques.

A few of my favorite boutiques:

-The Block never fails to amaze with its impeccable selection of local and international designers. Vancouver notables Erin Templeton, Mono by Heather Martin, and Sunja Link are all carried here, along with many others.

-Nouvelle Nouvelle, is a delightful boutique that carries one of my personal favourite lines Rabbit on the Run. I also love the styling of A Farmer’s Daughter fringe necklaces. Definitely come by Nouvelle Nouvelle and check out their handpicked selection of original clothing, paper products and jewellery.

-Dutil is the place to shop for denim in Vancouver. If you’re like me, you hate trying on jeans. So I always head to Dutil where their selection is second to none. The great staff will help you find the perfect jeans for your body. Lately I’ve been buying North Vancouver based brand Small Town, the fit is spectacular and they’re made in America.

1). A Farmers Daughter 2). Erin Templeton

~ Posted by: Christine Davis

Holiday Decorating with Wall Decals

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:38 +0000

I was reading Canada’s Style at Home this month and came across the idea of using holiday wall decals. It seems like an easy, festive way of decorating for Christmas, and it allows you to change your style easily from year to year. I love the flexibility of these decals, especially since they come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and themes. What do you think? Would you decorate with these?

~ Posted by: Amy