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panels are a cost effective way to get the dramatic drapery look and require less fabric and less sewing. I like to use decorative panels when using some other form of blind or shade for privacy and layer the two together.

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Roman Shades are another popular style of window treatment today that will help to dress up your windows. They are especially good at visually adding height in your space. Installing a roman shade above a window frame will give the illusion that the window is much taller.

I personally like to layer my window treatments whenever I can.

Opting for side panels and then some type of blind, whether Roman, Roller or Traditional Wood blinds though my favourite part of designing window treatments is selecting the fabric. Any window treatment can be made into a traditional or contemporary style depending on the type of fabric you choose. Today there are many places to find great fabric options that will offer great fresh patterns and texture. The fabric you choose will help pull the design of a room together. I always use drapery fabric as my inspiration and jumping off point for any decorating scheme. A great go to resource to look at is Maxwell Fabrics. Here you will find a vast array of styles and options perfect for any interior style as well as add in your much needed trending beautiful hardware from companies like Deco & Deco to finish the overall look.

Most people don’t like a cake without icing. A cake without icing looks naked! Window coverings in your home are the same as icing on a cake. Without window coverings a home looks oddly unfriendly. With the views unframed, the rooms will appear unfinished and cold.

window look wider, taller and bigger. They soften the cold look of a window and add warmth and texture to any space. Beyond aesthetics, drapes also provide a practical purpose. They can deliver darkness on demand and even keep your home cool in the summer and warm in winter.

Here are my designer tips on how to dress those panes of glass in style.

There are two ways to decorate with drapery:

My personal favourite for most windows is drapery. As a designer I believe drapes bring a warm aesthetic to your home, tying together the architecture of your home with the furnishings within. Drapery panels can magically make a

Fully closing drapery is where the drapes can be pulled closed across the entire window span to block light and provide privacy. Decorative side panels, on the other hand, won’t pull to cover the window but offer the illusion that they do. Side

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With the right window fabric you too can create more visual interest and a luxurious feel in your home. Whatever type or style you choose, adding window treatments to your space is what elevates a nice house into a well designed home. THN

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GUEST ROOM ready for the Holidays The holidays are almost here. If you're lucky enough to have a guest room, chances are good that you'll be hosting someone there this holiday season. Of course, you want your guests to be comfortable. Here’s how to treat your guests like they’re staying at a Boutique Hotel with just enough conveniences to indulge their inner 5 class traveller but not enough space for them to move in! It’s all about the bedroom, having a nice retreat from the chaos is really what every guest craves.

create an inviting nightstand Just like at a hotel guests want a place to rest their water glass at night, place a book and even plug in their cell phone. Too often people select nightstands that are too small for the scale of their bed and often too short. It’s important that your guest can easily reach their personal items when sitting in bed without having to bend over.

Add in some festive touches and perhaps add an alarm clock and water glass and glass set. have a light for reading Unless your guest passes out from one too many glasses of mulled wine, they will likely want to read before going to sleep at night. Whether it be on an electronic device or a book. Make sure you have enough pillows and either a standard table lamp or an articulated reading light. Don’t rely on overhead lighting. You also want your guest to be able to turn that light out without stepping out of bed, just like in a fancy hotel. >>>

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indulge in a comfortable mattress The one area you should never cheap out on is the mattress.

The benefits and importance of a good night's sleep cannot be underestimated - you will want a well-rested guest the next morning. Look at Canadian companies like ENDY (endy.com) that offer the perfect balance of comfort and support with their foam mattresses and pillows at affordable prices that ships free directly to your door. No added hassle of going to the store, this bestselling mattress comes rolled up in box the size of a hockey bag and can be easily transported even to your cottage. No more sore backs and cranky mother-in-law!

block the light Drapery and window treatments are often overlooked all together in a guest room. A good night’s sleep can be interrupted by city lights or early sunrise and again you want your guests WELL RESTED! As a designer, I like to layer window treatments, one layer for privacy and the other for darkness. There is no one size fits all solution, but an easy option is a roller blind for privacy and fully closing blackout drapery to really block the pesky sunlight.

Keep these tips in mind when designing an inviting retreat for holiday guests. Invest in quality and plan for function and your guests will be well rested and happy during their stay. Just don’t leave them too much room in the closet or they may never want to leave!

Rebecca Hay, is the Principal Designer of Rebecca Hay Designs Inc. This Toronto award winning boutique design firm for over decade has been offering complete design & renovation services for residential, commercial and vacation properties. Known and celebrated for her design work and appearances on various acclaimed HGTV shows, Rebecca and her team design classic livable spaces that reflect their owner's personality. Servicing clientele throughout Canada. RebeccaHayDesigns.com

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Upcycling and recycling old things into something new is a hot trend that we can all benefit from. Costs can start to rack up when buying new all the time and buying new can lead to more environmental waste, but thankfully do-it-yourself projects can help you save some extra cash — and the planet.

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Gift cards DIY is a lot of work, so help your loved one by presenting them with a gift card to their favourite home improvement or craft store. This lets them stock up on supplies without having to worry so much about the cost. THN

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UNTIL DECEMBER 23

Toronto Christmas Market torontochristmasmarket.com

U NTI L JAN UARY 7

12 Trees: Let There Be Light gardinermuseum.on.ca

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Aquavision 2018: presented by Toronto Watercolour Society torontowatercoloursociety.com

DECEMBER 8

The Jane Austen Christmas Supper montgomerysinn.com

DECEMBER 9

Joy of Lights at Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre stdemetrius.ca

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Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market torontoartcrawl.com

DECEMBER 11

Tea and Books at Rexdale Public Library torontopubliclibrary.ca

DECEMBER 15

A Dickens Christmas Feast montgomerysinn.com

DECEMBER 15

Classical Music Series montgomerysinn.com

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Annual Christmas Play at Martin Luther Church martinluther.ca

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Amy McConnell & William Sperandei at the Old mill oldmilltoronto.com

JAN UARY 1

Toronto Polar Bear Dip torontopolarbear.com

JAN UARY 2

Winter Bingo at Brentwood Library torontopubliclibrary.ca

JAN UARY 4 - 5

Twelfth Night Traditions: Supper and Dance Party montgomerysinn.com

JAN UARY 9

Family Colouring Club at Alderwood Library torontopubliclibrary.ca

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May the blessings of this season fill your heart with PEACE, LOVE and LAUGHTER.

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University/Sentinel

Bloor/Renforth

Weston/Pellam

Kipling/Dundas

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Marlee/Glencairn

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Jane/Rutherford

Royal York/Lawrence

College/Bathurst

Islington/Dixon

Lakeshore Road

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Mississauga/Eglinton

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Derry/Highway 427

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Cheers to the NEW YEAR. May it be a memorable one.

Happy New Year!

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Entertainer’s delight with renovated, open floorplan. Marble foyer, sun-filled living room with bow window, mud room with 2 piece and family room with walkout to peaceful sunroom. Contemporary chef’s kitchen with marble centre island, servery/ butler’s pantry, breakfast area and dining room. Master retreat with walk-in closet plus 5 piece ensuite. Enjoy the 2nd floor laundry plus 2 wood burning fireplaces. Finished temperature controlled wine cellar, rec room, granite wet bar, office, custom built-ins throughout and storage/workshop. Backyard oasis with concrete pool, 3 sheds and relaxing, private patio.

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Selecting the

TUB & VANITY for your bathroom Behind every great bathroom, is an even greater bathtub. The tub is the showpiece of the room, and for good reason. The room is named after this fabulous fixture, after all. As a designer, I am asked to assist design many bathrooms and I know the bathtub can make or break a bathroom design, so I encourage clients to give it the consideration it deserves - not to mention a little extra budget, if possible.

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When shopping for a new bathtub, style and comfort are equally important. In other words, great bathrooms can't compromise on either. Some sleek, sculptural soaker tubs border on art, and come in a seemingly endless array of shapes, sizes, finishes and materials.

Once you identify a look that you love, be sure to sit back (literally!) and give some thought to the tub's shape and size, and how these suit your shape and size. Sit inside it, and get a good feel for the tub's curves, height and interior angles. For this reason, I recommend buying a new bathtub in person, versus online.

Victoria + Albert’s new Pembroke Collection includes a freestanding bathtub (pictured below) featuring crisp lines, graceful curves, and a silhouette that tapers toward the base to occupy less floor space than its straight-sided counterparts. But don't be fooled, this tub is deep and dual-ended, allowing for ample space and soothing soaks for one - or two! The Pembroke is available in your choice of exterior trending finishes, including Gloss Black, Matte Black, Matte White, Stone Gray, Light Gray and Anthracite.

Victoria + Albert Metallo 61 Quartz Washstand

Trending now is open shelved units one example of this seen is Victoria + Albert's latest Metallo quartz washstand distinguished by its unusual metal legs, featuring right-angle “tee joints” inspired by retro bathroom plumbing. The Metallo 61 Quartz design the most compact model offered, measures just 24 inches wide, making it ideal for smaller bathrooms and powder rooms.

Of course, function also plays an important role when selecting the right bathroom vanity. Is this an ensuite for two, a private bathroom or a powder room? Will you be using this area for grooming or to apply makeup? Some other things to take into account include: door swing, traffic flow, plumbing, and location of other fixtures, like the toilet and tub. These will affect the vanity styles and specs best suited to you.

Victoria + Albert Pembroke Freestanding Bathtub

Like the bathtub, your vanity should be a showpiece. This is particularly true for small bathrooms and powder rooms, where there is little room to make a big splash.

Look for vanities boasting distinctive features, be it a unique washbasin, a splashy faucet or a striking base, to give your bathroom a fashionable yet functional edge.

When browsing bathtubs and vanities, shop with both in mind.

Remember that the most impactful statements are made by unified styles. You don't necessarily have to select matching fixtures, or even pieces from the same brand. The key is to ensure your selections have a common aesthetic, be it traditional, modern, colour or otherwise. The result will be a harmonious bathroom, where all the main elements sing the same tune.

Sara Bederman, is the Principal Designer for Sara Bederman Design. For over a decade this Toronto bespoke design firm has become known for creating stylish, thoughtfully curated and livable interiors. The firm provides residential design services for projects of all sizes. Sara Bederman Design works throughout Toronto, GTA and beyond. sarabederman.com Instagram: sarabstudio

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Holiday Hacks The holidays should be a happy time, but between family get-togethers, grocery shopping and decorating, it’s sometimes hard to find enough time to get everything done. Fortunately, you can use the wifi-enabled iHome Smart Plugs available at the Home Depot Canada to make the holiday season a little easier.

Pre-holiday prep When getting your home ready for the holidays, decorating the exterior can be a chilly experience. Skip the cold by plugging your lights or inflatables into a smart outlet and turn them on with the touch of a button. You can even use the plugs to turn on the slow cooker while you’re at work to save you time when cooking a large family meal.

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25 Robin Hood Road • Gluckstein Design • Builder’s own custom home • 6000’ of luxury • Saltwater pool with water feature • Gourmet kitchen w/ marble island

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$2,625,000 • Steps to Yorkville & Bloor’s best shopping & dining • Auto touch blinds & new hardwood throughout

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Want your Christmas morning go off without a hitch? Connect and control appliances connected to your smart plug from any location to ensure the perfect start to your day. You can schedule your smart plugs to turn on the festive music early, have the coffee maker brewing and get the lights twinkling.

After Christmas Smart plugs aren’t just helpful on the holidays. Use them on a daily basis this winter to turn on lights during those short winter days or turn on the humidifier to prevent dryness. Create a “scene” in a full room by linking all your smart plugs together or while travelling use the “away” mode, which will set an entire room to your preference. THN

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• Contemporary finishes • Floor to ceiling windows • Multiple walkouts to a renovated terrace with unobstructed views

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PROVIDING YOU WITH REAL ESTATE SERVICE AT ITS BEST FROM A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST.

Wishing you a 126 Strath Avenue $1,825,000 4-bedroom Kingsway perfection, popular family locale! Great curb appeal, renovated chef’s kitchen with breakfast area, master suite with vaulted ceiling and glam new bathroom, new windows, beautiful hardwood. Basement has separate entrance and nanny/teen suite. Walk to LKS Junior/Middle School, subway, shops, dining, pubs!

HAPPY HOLIDAY, MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May the Peace and Joy of the Holiday Season be with you throughout the coming year. from Linda & Connie

46 Burnhamthorpe Crescent • $1,849,000

93 The Queensway, TH41 • $665,000

Luxury 4+1 bedroom complete reno in Islington Village. Walk to subway, shops, dining. Not far from The Kingsway strip on Bloor with lots of other good stuff! Everything new, glam bathrooms, fabulous hardwood floors, sun shines in everywhere. Bonus double garage!

You won’t find better value than this! Bright 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhome in High Park-Swansea. Rooftop terrace with stunning views of the lake & city skyline! Open concept living space. Queen Streetcar, High Park, waterfront biking/walking paths at your doorstep! 15 minutes to Financial & Entertainment districts.

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Richmond Gardens

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LUXURY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! 500 THE KINGSWAY

This newly built, executive family home is a dream come true!

Hardwood floors, chef’s kitchen, open concept dining/family room and private treed backyard oasis. $2,598,000

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EXCLUSIVE THORNCREST VILLAGE! 15 PLEASANT LANE

Elegant,warm and inviting, custom built family home with almost 4,700 sq ft above grade. Perfect for the growing family. 2,200 sq ft lower level with rec room, gym and walkout. $2,498,000

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CUSTOM BUILT ON QUIET CUL-DE-SAC 22 TRIO AVENUE

Well designed 4 plus 1 bedroom home with over 4,000 sq ft above grade. Elegant layout with cathedral ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. This warm and inviting home with open concept design and multiple walkouts is perfect for entertaining. $1,679,000

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This elegant 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit features a spacious open concept living/dining room with 9’ ceilings, king-sized master and renovated kitchen. $849,000

PRESTIGIOUS PRINCESS ANNE MANOR! 49 TWYFORD ROAD

Swoon at the custom millwork, exposed brick and mid-century modern vibes. Entertainer’s delight with renovated, open floor plan, sunroom, wine cellar and backyard oasis. $2,398,000

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AWARD WINNING HOME! 870 ROYAL YORK ROAD

3 plus 1 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with modern finishes.

Custom open concept main floor/kitchen with French doors to private yard. Award winning basement with cozy study nook. $1,379,000

SOLID FAMILY HOME! 40 HARLOW CRESCENT

Fantastic private 50’ x 150’ lot surrounded by nature and custombuilt multi-million dollar home. Spacious eat-in kitchen, large backyard and finished basement with walkout. $899,000

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SOUGHT AFTER KINGSWAY CONDO! #616 - 2855 BLOOR STREET WEST

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KINGSWAY VILLAGE CONDO! #306 - 2010 ISLINGTON AVENUE

At almost 2,500 sq ft, this spacious condo feels like a bungalow. Located on 9 acres of award winning resort like grounds with 5 star amenities. $759,000

LUXURY CONDO LIVING! #611 - 5229 DUNDAS STREET WEST

Bright and spacious suite with combined living/dining room, kitchen with centre island, media/entertainment nook and master bedroom with west views. $398,000

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