The Citizen, 2008-12-24, Page 36PAGE 36. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2008.
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Maybe the economy has taken adownward turn and your Christmasbudget has suddenly shrunk, but thatdoesn’t mean your holiday spiritneeds to follow suit.Hosts Steven Sabados and ChrisHyndman of CBC-TV’s hit daily
talk show Steven and Chris have
some timely tips on how you can be
just as fashionable, your home just
as festive, and your parties just as
spectacular without spending a
bundle this year.
Start the season with the right
attitude, says Hyndman. “This year
of all years, Christmas is not about
the presents – it’s the people who
count.”
So celebrate your family and
friends with a fabulous seasonal
soirée, but stick to the basics and
focus your efforts.
DECK ONE HALL
There is no need to go overboard,
the decorating duo says. You can
keep things simple and tasteful by
decorating one room – the living
room.
According to these design experts,
now is the time to choose your
holiday theme colours. Look at what
inspires you in retail stores and
interpret those themes at home.
“If you love icy blue and silver
ornaments, decorate everything from
the tree to wrapping paper in the
same palette,” Hyndman suggests.
Build on this theme by
incorporating non-holiday items to
complement your décor. Sabados
and Hyndman recommend
displaying a silver teapot, perhaps
some books with blue covers, a blue
teddy bear … you get the idea. They
also propose doing an ornament
exchange with a friend – just be
careful you keep track of your
treasured heirlooms.
You can make a beautiful
centrepiece with everyday grocery
store items, they say. Sabados
invokes images of “a Victorian still
life-beautiful pears in green or red,
green grapes, even clementines can
be mixed with inexpensive greenery
from the floral section at your
supermarket (like lemon leaves and
eucalyptus).”
For optimal effect, they suggest
placing the fruits on a cake stand.
Don’t forget flowers –
“Paperwhites are the all-time
favourite bulb for indoor forcing.
Their large clusters of pure white
flowers and their sweet, musky smell
make them a holiday favourite. Plant
the bulbs in decorative pots … in late
November. They will flower in four
to six weeks with seldom a miss,”
Hyndman says.
AS FOR DELECTABLE
SERVINGS
By asking people to bring their
own drinks, you can cut down on a
major expense. For appetizers,
choose simply.
According to Sabados and
Hyndman each guest will eat
approximately four appetizers per
hour, so little pastries, or a basic
cheese dish, are the way to go, as
they require little money and effort
and will keep guests with big
appetites well-fed. There are recipes
on CBC’s Steve and Chris website
that can save you time, coin, and will
impress your guests.
AN EXCUSE TO DRESS UP
Whether you’re a host, or a guest,
bringing festive flare to the party is a
must! This season, Sabados and
Hyndman say you can’t go wrong
with reds, metallics and winter
whites.
Red is one of Hyndman’s
favourites. “It’s a classic holiday
colour, especially in rich deep hues.”
With metallics, Sabados says,
“you can create instant glam and
festive spirit, in gold, pewter, andeven rose.” He suggests one piece –a top, dress, shoes or bag.And “any item in a rich vanilla colour is the perfect winter white forthe holiday season. Think of it as analternative to your go-to blackbasics,” advises Chris.
Twisting
The Teddy Bear Twist was one of the most popular
numbers at last week’s Christmas production of Is Santa
Smarter? by Blyth Public School. The Grade 1/2 class
performed the song, complete with their teddy bears and
sunglasses. Zachary Walden, left, and Joy Pizzati got right
into the moves. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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This Christmas season, we’d like to join you and yours
in a prayer for harmony, understanding and peace.
As we give thanks to the Lord, we’d also like to
acknowledge all the people who have given to us their
friendship and generous support. Merry Christmas!
Chris TenPas
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