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THE HOLIDAY . . . . . SPECIAL . . . . . If you’re going to settle in for a Christmas movie night, you’ve got to do it right. Some popcorn and festive treats go without saying. But the Hara Sofa Chaise, with its rich top-grain leather, is a classic that everyone will be comfortable with. As for the movie choice, that may be a different Christmas story.
T R AY S If there’s no table within reach, a tray can be a real miracle on 34th street when snacks are needed all around. Rutherford Armchair, Hara Leather Sofa Chaise, Burnside Accent Table, Amelle Glow Lamp, Old Station Wall Clock, Graham Floor Lamp, Arya Faux Fur Pouf, Marina Pouf, Kincaid Rug, Grier Tray, Snowy Herd Toss, Urban Plaid Toss, Drew Moose Toss, Harris Cable Knit Toss, Betina Knit Throw
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GET COMFY COZY
Whether it’s movie night in the living room or night-night in the bedroom, be sure to follow these tips on how to add the perfect amount of comfort and joy to any room in the house.
S N AC K B A R Some candy-filled glassware, a big bowl of popcorn and a few holiday-themed napkins make for a classic trio that will have everyone thinking it’s a wonderful life.
POUFS When movie night hits capacity, keep the extra seating stylish with poufs that ensure no one gets scrooged.
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POUF PIECE If you want to bring a little magic home for the holidays, well, pouf! Here it is. Whether it’s round, square, faux fur, or has a moose pillow resting on top, a pouf can be everything you want it to be and more. It’s part seat, part footrest, part table and part fill-in-the-blank.
Drew Moose Toss, Marina Poufs, Arya Faux Fur Pouf and Toss, Alder Toss, Urban Lodge Toss, Rafferty Stripe Pouf, Cordell Diamond Pouf, Aldila Chevron Pouf, Sparkle Toss, Freya Jute Pouf RIGHT ABOVE Roxie Faux Fur Throws RIGHT BELOW Roxie Faux Fur Toss 4
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FANTASTIC FAUX
The great thing about faux fur throws is that they can come in all sorts of fabulous colours that nature couldn’t pull off. Place these cool-coloured comforts around the house for some unique style and a little extra warmth for the holidays — or any days.
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LEFT Newbury Armchair, Prado Sofa, Tofino Coffee Table, Atlantis Wall Mirror, Simon Zigzag Throw, Deluxe Chevron Toss, Scroll Toss, Blair Throw, Verena Candle Holder, Merk Candle, Makenna Candle Holders, Skyler Toss, Trellis Toss RIGHT Hexa Wall Hook, Callie Throw, Betina Knit Throw, Cozy Lux Throw, Becca Sherpa Throw, Cuddly Sherpa Throw
The Prado Sofa’s plush cushions, deep tufting, and wrapping arms are a big comfy reason to stay home this holiday season. But it would be a blue Christmas without these throws to make it all pop.
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THE COMFORT ZONE Whatever your comfort level, we’ve got you covered through thick and thin, warm and cozy, and fluffy and microfibre-ey.
WARM tightly woven, fine knit Callie Throw Azure
WARMER knitted fluffy Chenille yarn Porsche Chenille Throw Grey
WARMERER cozy knit, thick fringe Blair Throw Grey
WARMEST knit plaid front, sherpa back Becca Sherpa Throw Multi Plaid
WARMESTEST faux fur front, soft velboa back Arya Faux Fur Throw Grey Wolf
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BLANKET CANVAS Winter may get chilly, but if you follow these helpful tips your bedroom will be one seriously hot topic. Start by layering up with a colourful faux fur blanket, or maybe two. It’ll make bedtimes beautiful and provide you with a backup in case your neighbour is a cover hog.
DO U B L E YO U R D U V E T You’ll never get cold feet if you just decide to double up your covers.
T H E M O R E P I L L OW S THE MERRIER It never hurts to have extra pillows in the bedroom. Unless, of course, a pillow fight breaks out.
A D D S H AG S WAG To start your day off on the right foot, a shag rug at the foot of the bed is a great first step.
FAU X ’ S T H E WAY TO G O Toss in some extra furry faux throws for a truly comfortable sleeping arrangement.
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HOST THE MOST
The possibility of hosting family and friends is a good reason to take these handy hosting tips to heart over the holidays.
SNACK TIME OUT Put a platter of cookies out for your gaming guests to enjoy while they play. But make sure there are some left for you-know-who on the night before Christmas. 10
GAME ON Go with furniture that doubles as a game, like the Crosby Checkers Table. That way everybody wins — except people who are terrible at checkers.
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GUESTING . . . . . GAME . . . . . If family game night is in the cards, make sure style is on the table and comfortable seating is on the floor. The Boyd Sofa is a modern take on a classic English Chesterfield, and it’s the perfect strategy if you want to win the favour of your guests and their bottoms.
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When your guest room is home to the new Melbourne Bedroom Collection, friends or family are always in for a warm welcome. Its aged barn wood finish offers a modern yet rustic look that will make your guests feel like every morning is Christmas morning. Just don’t expect them to rush out of bed. 12
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S TOC K U P A S TOC K I N G Even if they’ve been naughty, give visitors a stocking full of welcome gifts. We recommend throws, an eye mask, or maybe some light reading. Hold the coals, please.
P I N E F O R AT T E N T I O N Mix and match natural pine branches with our faux foliage in a vase. It will fill your guest room with Christmas aromas and remind visitors that there’s a bigger tree out there with lots of presents under it.
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PASSWORD SHARING IS CARING Sharing your WiFi password in a frame on the wall is a fun way to get your guests online and sharing photos of your beautiful place ASAP. 13
TA L L O R D E R Pair the counter-height Gunnar Stools with the tall Distillery Table to make sure your dinner is held to the highest standard.
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SWEET TABLE If you need some artistic inspiration for your holiday cookie decorating, look no further than the Distillery Counter Table. Made of solid pinewood and metal, it’s bold enough to carry Christmas dinner, and beautiful enough to hold sugar, spice and everything else that you can feel guilty about after the holidays.
D É CO R - AT E S TAT I O N Creating a cookie station is easily done using tapas sets and glassware. Just separate ingredients for friends and family to build their own unique treats.
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HOLI-DINE
When you’re hosting holiday dinners, make sure you keep a few of these tricks and tips up your sleeve — except for the dips. Just keep those in the fridge.
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GO FOR A DIP
With these creamy dips in your snack arsenal, you can be sure that the compliments will be firing and the crackers will be dipping until dinner is served.
PIMENTO CHEESE DIP 4 cups grated marble cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped roasted red & yellow peppers 1/2 cup mayonnaise Mix all ingredients in medium bowl.
WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE DIP 8 ounces goat cheese, softened 2 tablespoons whole milk 1 tablespoon thyme and rosemary 1 teaspoon honey Process all ingredients until they are well combined and have taken on a fluffy texture.
CREAMY AVOCADO DIP 4 avocados 1 cup fresh cilantro 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 jalapeĂąo, chopped Process all ingredients until they are blended into a smooth texture.
LEMON & PECORINO DIP 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup grated Pecorino 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. G E T M OR E T E R R I FI C T I P S AT BL OG .UR BAN BAR N .COM
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DE RESISTANCE A holiday centerpiece can really bring good tidings to the dining area. But these Claybourne Dining Chairs bring modern materials and mid-century design together in such a beautiful way that any guest would gladly take a seat and never give it back.
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CANDLELIT WINNER Show guests the light by putting a candle at the heart of your centrepiece.
W R E AT H F O R T H E S TA R S Wreaths are great on doors, but they’re also great indoors. Specifically on your table as part of your centrepiece.
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G O O R N A - M E N TA L Decorating your centrepiece with a couple of ornaments can add dimension to your table and happy to your holiday.
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Marcello Counter Stool
Montana Dining Chair
PEPPERMINT RUSSIAN • 2 oz. peppermint mocha kahlua • 1 oz. vodka • 2 oz. milk or cream • crushed candy cane
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GINGERBREAD WHISKEY • 3 oz. whisky • 2 oz. ginger ale • 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice • candied ginger for garnish
Simone Counter Stool
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THE NORTH POLE
• 1/2 oz. peppermint schnapps • 1 oz. heavy cream • 1 oz. chocolate syrup • mint leaf for garnish
S’MORES DELIGHT
• 1 oz. vodka • 2 oz. baileys • 2 oz. 2% milk • marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs for garnish
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• 1 1/2 oz. caramel vodka • 1/2 oz. apple liquor • 3 oz. cider • cinnamon stick and apple slice for garnish 21
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Holiday decorating isn’t hard, especially when you have these handy design ideas to help you rock it around the Christmas tree and the rest of your home.
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There’s no such thing as too much tulle during the holidays. It can Christmas-ify anything: gifts, tables, trees. It could probably double as a belt for your holiday outfit, too, but for now let’s just stick to home décor.
B Y E - B Y E , B OW S Who needs bows when you’ve got tulle? Tie one onto to your presents for some extra stylish defense against gift snoopers.
TREE PLEASER Make sure there’s plenty of tulle to go around the house and the tree. Just start at the top and work your way to the bottom.
T U L L E O N T H E TA B L E Side tables, dinner tables, coffee tables, table tables. They can all be draped in a little tulle to spread joy around your home.
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BRANCH OUT This year, get adventurous and use your ornaments on something other than your tree. There are all sorts of things they can get hooked on. But still, why get hung up on hanging them when you can think outside the box and put them in, oh, say, a bowl?
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T H I N K I N S I D E T H E B OW L When in doubt about where to put your ornaments, grab a decorative bowl and fill it to the brim with decorations. ABOVE Verena Decor Bowl, Gemma Pendant Lamp
QUICK FIXTURE When you’ve got extra ornaments, think fast and go toward the light fixtures. It’s there that they’ll really shine bright.
MAKE AN ORNA-MANTEL Want to make your mantel more festive? Give the family photos a holiday and put some ornaments on it.
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WAY TO THE TOP STEP 1: DON’T TAKE LIGHTING LIGHTLY Lighting can make or break your tree. Not literally, but getting it right can really bring it all together. Wrapping the lights around the tree from top to bottom is best, but performing a little zigzagging motion up and down as you go will balance the distribution of lights. Or you could just go with this pre-lit tree and say it was all you. We won’t tell.
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STEP 2: IT TAKES TULLE, BABY
Tulle: the decoration so nice we’ve mentioned it twice. But that’s because it really is the multi-tool of holiday decorating, especially when it comes to beautifying your tree.
WRAP IT You’ve seen this before, but have you done it before? If not, we highly recommend it. Wrap tulle around the tree from top to bottom for a beautiful flowy look.
DRAPE IT If the thought of wrapping makes you dizzy, draping strips of tulle from the top of the tree will create a simple elegant look that won’t give you vertigo.
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STEP 3: GET THE HANG OF IT There’s no question that ornaments are the best part of a Christmas tree. That’s why we have plenty of colour themes to work with or mix together to make your tree absolutely stunning. And if you decide to go a step further and decorate your ladder, just make sure you’re done using it.
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ST E P 4: T HE FI NI SHI NG TOUCHES At the end of the day, you’ve got to put your touch on your tree: a little tinsel, some ornaments, and a unique mix of colours. It’s your Christmas canvas from top to bottom, so get creative and show your style. Just remember there’s a backside, too.
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GIFT THE PERFECT GIFT
The chance to practice holiday gift giving comes but once a year. So take the headache out of your Christmas shopping by remembering these gifting tips, and your wallet.
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GIFT WITH THE FLOW WHO’S THE GIFT FOR?
family
secret santa
friend
DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS GIFT SPECIAL?
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THEM?
WHAT’S THEIR HOME PERSONA?
totally
meh
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FRIEND OR CO-WORKER?
HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO SHOP FOR THEM?
too easy
flippin’ hard
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JEWELRY STORAGE Give them a jewelry box and maybe wrap it with a shiny new necklace. Too easy, right?
socialite
FRAMES For the person who seems to have everything, give them a frame that lets them show off the things money can’t buy.
family photos
GIFT CARD Not sure what to get them? Give the little gift that lets them make the big decision for you.
friend
homebody
drinks
dinner
WHAT KIND OF HOMEBODY ARE THEY?
stack of books
G L ASSE S We have a bevy of beer, wine and cocktail accessories that are sure satisfy your bevvy-loving bestie.
social butterfly
WHAT’S THEIR PARTY FLAVOUR?
WHAT’S ON THEIR DESK?
FASHIONISTA OR SOCIALITE?
fashionista
we’re tight
B OOK D E COR Bookends are a great present that you’ll want your literatureloving friend to read into.
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D ISHWARE A colourful dining set and some nifty napkins will definitely help make their dishes come true.
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With its natural wood and mid-century design, the Jacob Desk puts the “holiday” in “holiday gift-wrapping and card-making.” Its roomy drawers and slim metal legs make it the perfect workstation to get comfortable, get crafty and get inspired to tick everything off everyone’s wish list before Santa even reads them.
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T H R OW I N T H E TOW E L Call it quits on the paper towel just long enough to use this holder as a ribbon reel over the holidays.
HOLD THE WINE Try using a wine holder as a pencil holder instead. Besides, it’s the holidays. That wine should be in your glass.
P R E T T Y , S M A R T S TO R AG E Treat your gift-wrapping materials like gold by storing them in pretty little jewelry boxes.
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WRAP THIS UP
Most people tear apart your presentation to get to their present. But why watch your handy work go to waste when your presentation can be a present?
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B OO K ’E M It won’t win you a Pulitzer, but putting a gift in a little book storage box is a genius piece of work.
O R N A - M E A N T TO B E Hang an ornament on your big present for a gift-match made in heaven.
U P W R A P A T H R OW Wrapping a present in a cozy throw will warm someone’s heart, and whatever you’ve put inside. 35
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