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December 2010 Issue:

The holiday issue

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Homes for the holidays Our 12-day countdown to a stylish and stress-free Christmas, reclaiming the red-and-green colour scheme, plus Style at Home staff's best gift picks. And much more! Donna Hay's complete do-ahead feast; the appeal of shiny wrapping paper; and our special Christmas shopping guide.

HOMES

COME IN FROM THE COLD (122)
An inviting guest cottage welcomes friends to a wintry wonderland retreat

WINTER WHITES (130)
An elegantly appointed Toronto home embraces quiet glamour when styled for haute holidays

SHIMMER & GLOW (138)
The perfect balance of silver and gold brings together subtle, sophisticated touches for an alchemy of the most magical kind

LIGHTS OF FANCY (144)
Pretty pastels and time-honoured traditions make this house complete for Hanukkah

DECORATING

CHRISTINE'S NOTEBOOK (52)
Design editor Christine Hanlon shows you how to create the perfect powder room

INSIDE DESIGN (60)
Textile designer Patrick Frey delights

ROOM TO IMPROVE (66)
Kimberley Seldon fashions a bohemian bedroom for a Style at Home reader

HIGH+LOW (68)
A Scandinavian Christmas story on a budget that's naughty or nice

ECO MAKEOVER (74)
Pure Design's Samantha Pynn designs a casually formal dining room and office

STYLE NEWS

DECOR (37)
Silver wreaths, recycled-newspaper wall-covering, bronze candlesticks, block-printed bed linens, oversize lamps, and much more

FOOD NEWS (48)
Great gift ideas for foodies

TRENDSPOTTING (50)
Cosy up to the perenially classic plaid in traditional and updated colourways

HOLIDAY

WRAPPER'S DELIGHT (82)
Basic white boxes go glam for a totally chromatic Christmas

2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE (92)
This year's hottest gifts to give, plus Style at Home staffers choose their faves of the season

A HOLIDAY ROMANCE (100)
French-inspired finery creates a lavish backdrop for seasonal decorating

RECLAIMING RED & GREEN (110)
Saturated shades and lush textures define this newly posh palette

FOOD+DRINKS

PRET A MANGER (153)
Donna Hay's complete menu of scrumptious dishes you can whip up ahead of time

DINNER TONIGHT (162)
Fast Five: Donna Hay's fresh quickies for every night of the week

PERFECT PAIRINGS (166)
Our wine expert selects the ideal match for your dinner tonight

COMPLIMENTS OF THE CHEFS (168)
Feast on these Food Network favourites this holiday season