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November 2011 Issue:

The holiday entertaining issue

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Holiday entertaining Five homes decked out for the party season; hostess gift ideas and handmade holiday cards; plus, a buying guide and styling tips for dining tables.

HOMES

CROWD PLEASER (96)
Distinct zones make for happy living and entertaining for a family of five in an impeccably designed Edwardian home

TASTE OF SWITZERLAND (104)
Textile designer Alison Lovell incorporates her Swiss roots into a family holiday celebration that's rich in tradition

A CHANGE OF TUNE (114)
A design team with a well-orchestrated plan helps an Ottawa couple fall in love with their charming abode all over again

DECORATING

HIGH + LOW (42)
Set the scene for a sumptuous fete whether your budget is fit for a bargain-bin blend or a vintage Chateau Margaux

ASK STEVEN & CHRIS (52)
TV hosts Steven and Chris answer their most-asked design dilemmas

DOLLARS + SENSE (54)
Handyman and TV star Scott McGillivray tells you where to save and where to spend

INSIDE DESIGN (58)
Carleton Varney: iconic interior designer and colour enthusiast

THE MIDAS TOUCH (64)
How to decorate a holiday dinner table that'll turn the evening to gold

FORGET PRECEDENT (72)
With unexpected colour, cuisine and character, designer Jessica Kelly breathes new life into a holiday lunch

WREATHS: TWO DESIGNERS, TWO TAKES (84)
Two top floral designers create exclusive wreaths for us using three vibrant colours

STYLE NEWS

DECOR (31)
Watercolour-inspired floral fabric, playful statement rugs, artisan-made iron pitchers and more

PALETTES (38)
A royal painting inspires a dining room palette

TRENDSPOTTING (40)
Rich indigo makes a bold statement

FOOD+DRINKS

COLD HANDS, WARM BOWLS (126)
Savoury soups to shake off the chill in the air

GET US TO THE GREEK (134)
This year's holiday cocktail party looks to the Aegean with a selection of Greek mezethes

MENU MATCHUP (144)
Konrad Ejbich recommends an all-Greek wine list for our Mediterranean party food

REGULARS

EDITOR'S LETTER (16)
LETTERS FROM HOME (22)
DATE WITH STYLE (24)
STLEATHOME.COM (28)

WORKBOOK (152)
Great ideas, projects, shops, info and more from our pages

STYLE DESTINATION (158)
Where to shop, eat and stay in Toronto's Distillery District

STYLE STATEMENT (162)
An exquisitely crafted crystal decanter