[bc_video video_id="6284353947001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Ho, ho, holy DIY! If you are in a festive mood, why not try your hand at crafting your very own Holiday Wreath! There is both a minimalist and a maximalist approach to matching your décor! Let’s start with the MAX! Now I am a minimalist at heart, but for the holiday season, I am all about maximalism. 1. Felt Ball Rainbow Wreath You will need:

• Foam wreath form
• 2cm felt balls
• 1 cm felt balls
• hot glue gun
• ribbon

Instructions:

1. Start with your larger felt balls and start hot gluing them around your foam wreath form.
2. Now you can place them willy-nilly or line them up neatly.
3. Once you have done most of the wreath with the larger felt balls, it is time to fill in with the smaller balls.
4. Hang it up with a ribbon and you are all done.

  2. Minimalist Wreath You will need:

• Gold wreath hoop
• Ornaments
• fresh greenery
• floral wire
• hot glue

Instructions:

1. The first thing we are going to do is plan the layout of our greenery, you want it to be simple and minimalist.
2. Once you are happy with the look, you can use green floral wire to attach the fresh greenery to the wreath form.
3. Next, we are going to add in some ornaments, I chose black matte balls to keep it minimalist and modern. I would wire or hot glue these to your frame, depending on the style of ornament you use
4. The final touch is to add a few hanging ornaments.
5. The key to this look is to keep it very monochromatic. The natural wood, black and green work very well together.

3. Modern Wreath If you don't want to embrace minimalism or maximalism for the Holiday season you can embrace Dare-ism! Here is a classic Christian Dare approach to a holiday wreath. It’s DIY, it’s modern and looks simple but probably will take you longer than you think to make. You will need:

• coloured or material paper
• foam wreath form
• hot glue
• Craft knife
• Patience

Instructions:

1. First things first, we are going to make a variety of polygon shapes out of paper. I found this template online and simply adjusted it in scale and printed them out on my coloured paper.
2. Next cut them out and glue together your polygons.
3. Before we start placing our polygons on the wreath form, I would suggest painting out the white foam form so that it blends in better.
4. Then it is as simple as placing them on your wreath. Always start with the larger pieces and then fill in with the smaller ones.
5. Hang it up and you’re done.

[bc_video video_id="6284352023001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"]   Let the holiday fun begin. This is a Holiday Party Nut Mix, where guests, friends and family can make their own fav mix!

Happy Hanukkah! Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights is an 8-day long Jewish festival that commemorates the re-dedication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in the second century B.C. We have curated the perfect Hanukkah gift guide to celebrate the festival, great for family and friends. [caption id="attachment_247361" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Hanukkah Cookie Cutters[/caption] These three Hanukkah-themed cookie-cutters are perfect to combine your love for cookies and Hanukkah!   [caption id="attachment_247365" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Tic Tac Toe Menorah[/caption]   This Tic Tac Toe Menorah provides both functional and aesthetic features as it can be used to play Tic Tac Toe and as a beautiful artistic addition to your Hanukkah collection.   [caption id="attachment_247366" align="aligncenter" width="277"] Ugly Hanukkah Sweater[/caption] Ugly sweaters are a perfect way to add some humour to the holidays and a great gift for family and friends.   [caption id="attachment_247367" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Funny Hanukkah Wine Labels[/caption] These homemade wine bottles make for great decorations and a great gift for dinner parties.   [caption id="attachment_247362" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Hanukkah Ginger Bread House[/caption] This light-up gingerbread house is made of clay dough and is perfect to compliment any Hanukkah tablescape. [caption id="attachment_247364" align="aligncenter" width="205"] Jerusalem Dreidel[/caption] A dreidel is a great gift to incorporate Hanukkah traditions with a beautiful piece of art. All of our product suggestions are independently researched and sourced by Cityline. However, if you purchase something through cityline.tv, we may earn commission. Thanks for visiting us!

[bc_video video_id="6283912605001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] The Roaring 20s are back in a BIG way, especially when it comes to fashion. There’s a renewed excitement in the air for getting dressed up again, women are craving fantasy and optimism in fashion and there’s a buzz in the air about another round of the “Roaring 20s” post-pandemic. The Fall/Winter runways were showing that hedonistic resurgence and opulence in the form of sequins, embellishments, maximum volume, colour, and rich fabrics. This is no exception for the holiday party season, with the return of dressing up again suggesting a collective wish for another round of the roaring 20s and a return to wild nights out and opulence in fashion with the “modern 20s” take being wanted for both luxury but also eco-friendly/sustainable options like rentals and second-hand fashion. Consumers are caring where garments and products come from and how they’re made. Fashion is back and I think we can definitely welcome its energetic and optimistic return. Occasion 1: Cocktail Holiday Party  Zepher Metallic Mini Dress:

• Love this for a cocktail party. Super on trend with the voluminous shoulders and metallic fabric.
• A really fun and fashion-forward option for a holiday party where you want to stand out in the crowd.

Helena Cocktail Dress:

• This is a great cocktail dress option for a dressy holiday party, the sequin plaid embellishments on the bodice are so holiday!
• The ruffles in the skirt are giving all the Carrie Bradshaw vibes.
• A very sophisticated and stylish look for a holiday cocktail party or perhaps an NYE wedding.

Occasion 2: Work/ Corporate Holiday Party Champs Elysees:

• Perfect for a work holiday party.
• A little bit more conservative as it has coverage and the midi length, but still fun and different with these gorgeous floral appliques, beaded embellishments, and emerald-green colour for the holidays.

Milan Dress:

• Such a flattering silhouette, this can be worn strapless or with straps.
• Fitted in the bodice and a-lines out so easy to wear for a lot of body types.
• Perfect for a company holiday party or if you’re attending a winter wedding.
• We’re seeing a lot of weddings happening around the holiday season so this would be a perfect option for that.

Occasion 3: Holiday Host With The Most Purple Haze Metallic Suit:

• A very cool look for the holidays, especially if you prefer a pantsuit over a dress.
• Would work for a holiday party or work event.
• Love the shimmery purple/gold fabric. A very fun piece for the holiday season.

Stella Sequin Jumpsuit:

• This sequin jumpsuit is everything.
• It’s giving us all the opulence with its rich sequin fabric and voluminous shoulders.
• So glamorous.
• This would be great for a holiday party as a hostess where you truly want to shine, maybe it’s your birthday over this season, or it would be a great one to ring in the New Year.

Occasion 4: Black Tie Event Josephine Gown:

• For a more formal option, this gown is giving us very 1920s art deco vibes.
• It is so flattering and glam but still provides you great coverage where you want it.
• Who doesn’t love a long-sleeve dress?
• This would be perfect for a more formal holiday party or black-tie event.
• Definitely a nod to the opulent Roaring 20s.

Zendaya Gown:

• This one is such a showstopper.
• Great for a formal holiday party or winter wedding.
• It’s actually quite easy to wear even if you’re larger chested as this tulle on the bodice just forms right over the bust.
• The tulle skirt covers things you want to cover and it’s so glamourous and definitely a modern take to the roaring 20s.

All these looks are available to rent at The Fitzroy fitzroyrentals.com. Renting is the perfect option to be able to attain these opulent, “roaring 20s” looks in a more sustainable (and economical) way, they’re all available to rent at fitzroyrentals.com with shipping across Canada or in-store at our Toronto studio

[bc_video video_id="6283593849001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] It’s been close to two decades since lavender was a trendy décor colour and not just something that 4-year-olds wanted to decorate their rooms in. Well, it’s back, it’s matured and now it’s made its way into our adult hearts! Lavender can have a youthful, whimsical feel, for sure but it can also be sophisticated and modern. The right tone from the purple family can suit any design style! There are greys with a purple undertone like Portland-Gray that suit a traditional space, the lively Lavender Mist paired with a Dark Lilac feels more modern & graphic and then Porcelain is on the pinker side feels fresh and almost beachy. The purple family overall tends to move in and out of favour but pale tints like lavender are so calming. They are ALWAYS a great choice for a bedroom! The private spaces in our homes are more important these days than ever. So we are giving more design priority to our private/personal spaces like Bedrooms, bathrooms, basements, home offices. There are three main things to consider to create a soothing sanctuary: calming colour gentle, rounded forms and layered textures. Colour: How colour affects mood is definitely personal, so there isn’t a colour that will work for EVERYONE, but there is something naturally calming and fresh with soft pastels that appeal to a lot of us. Benjamin Moore has a few pastels in their 2022 Trend Collection but it's’ Hint Of Violet, that really inspired me for my bedroom set here in-studio. it’s soft, cool and dreamy: In the photo, it’s paired with white so it feels modern and fresh…but still so quiet. Here I paired it with various tints and shades of lavender and violet for a true monochrome look and feel.  (pointing to bedding) In fact, working with one colour and varying the value, light and dark throughout the space is a sure way to bring a feeling of calm. Lavender is one of the most popular aromatherapy scents. I have a lavender linen spray for the pillows and always have a lavender candle on the go. Many studies have shown that it helps reduce anxiety and even help us sleep. So why not use it as a bedroom wall colour too? Overall, I find lavenders, violets & mauves so nostalgic and calming.  I love the hint of violet on its own but for a fun graphic effect, I painted a BIG circle in a deeper tone, Spring Violet.  I think this is a fun, creative way to bring more colour into a space without too much “visual clutter”. Form: We know that rounded shapes and forms are naturally more soothing an interior design element than hard edges. And we have been seeing this trend in furnishings for a while. I chose this beautiful bedframe from Ikea, the BJÖRKSNÄS for its rounded edges, pale wood tone and of course the comfy built-in cushions for the headboard. [caption id="attachment_247239" align="aligncenter" width="300"] BJÖRKSNÄS Bedframe[/caption] The leather accents are great textural details too.  You will notice that all the furnishings in my bedroom are rounded: the table, pouf and even lighting. In any room, even a few rounded elements will help balance out and help soften the straight lines and obvious square corners that all rooms have. Texture: Even if objects are the same colour, different textures make them so much more appealing! Layering them in a bedroom is so easy – with bed linens, rugs etc. Here I have some pattern in the duvet cover, but aside from that, it’s layers of monochromatic lavenders, mauves in soft, “touch-me” textures like velvet, faux fur, chunky knit etc. The natural birch, leather and linen of the bed to0 have tactility. These textures bring so much comfort visually and certainly to our sense of touch.