LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2019

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The great wall No room for a tree? Affix thin branches to a wall to form the shape of a tree, leaving room to set presents beneath. Tie on ornaments with pretty bows and don’t forget to put a star on top! Command picture hanging strips will keep it all in place without damaging the wall when it’s time to remove.

9 Easy Ideas with Evergreens We’re branching out with easy, inexpensive and ingenious ways to spruce up your home for the holidays—the more the merrier!

By Brenda Morrison

SIMPLE CENTREPIECE Fresh arrangement Instead of fresh flowers, set a variety of evergreens—pine, cedar, fir, spruce—into glass bottles filled with water and a small handful of cranberries floating on top. Set one at each place setting or together in place of a centrepiece.

Countdown to Christmas Make a DIY Advent Calendar, starting with sturdy branches wired together. With a nod to Santa’s sack full of pres- ents, fill each numbered pouch with a wee treat and hang with various lengths of string.

Initial impression Instead of a traditional wreath, hang the first letter of your family’s last name. Add a clipping of long-needle pine and a couple of silver bells to jingle every time you answer the door.

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HOLIDAY 2019 FOOD & DRINK