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32-The Canadian Champion, Fniday. November 7, 2003 Holiday en-t-àrtaining -made easy near, rnany Canadians will begîn planning a festive get-together for family and friends. The team at Canadian Tire have put together entertaining ideas to add some flare to celebrationa thia year. Formai dinner - The table will be the focal point. Choose a festive colour - red or cranberry is the hot colour this year - then coordinate dinnerwarc, napkins, tablecloths and glass- ware for an elegant look. - Make a festive centrepiece by arranging glass ornamients in a bowl or a tray with holiday candles. - Personalize it. Place a namne card at each setting or a trendy shatter-proof orna- ment on each plate as a special takeaway at N .eme 10, 2003 Expeience & Commitment Cocktail party -Serve finger foods that people can cat easily whiie holding a drink. Food sta- tions make for a more informal atmosphere. -Adom drinks with holiday- themed swizzle sticks and attach wine charms to glass stems to add some flare and help gucata identify glasses. - For a sleek look, Canadian Tire has a lime of stainless steel bar accessories complete with bottle openers, utensils and drink shak- ers. Cookie Exchsange - Great way to celebrate and round-up tasty treats for holiday entertaining. - Decide on thse number of guests. Ask each person to bring a dozen cookies or squares for each guest. Have guests package treats individually and gather together for a festive celebration to exchange goodies. - Package up treasa in holiday mugs, cookie jars and recipe boxes from Canadian Tire or scnd guesta home with holiday- themed cookie cutters. A full range of festive food stoirage and baking accessories can be found in-store. Skating party " Perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors. " Choose a local outdoor rink or arena and call ahead to reserve space or fmnd out public skating hours. * In the spirit of die season, invite gucats to bring extra miutts, scarf or bat to donate to a local charity. - Once the fresh air bas worked its magic, invite guests back for warm apple cider, bot chocolate or miulled wine served in festive mugs and accompanied by some fresb, baked goods. - News Canada Choose a new,theme to (NC)--Tinmlng the tree ss an activity Add touches of elegance wsth jewel-tone that captures the holiday spirit and reflecta glass or-naents trimnmed with gold flour- personal style. The decorating teamt at isbes, beaded stars and snowflakes, Canadian Tire suggests these new waya to sequisaed bails and beaded tassels such as dresa up your holiday lace. Pick an entirely those available at Canadiatimr.lnstead of new theme or incorporate tmnsel, try using bea.ded ftesh touches to comple- garandhic ment an exlsting look Tree dcai gi u Toptre ecdsin and easy to do in any size Wen cnis rn space if you select thse theme to complemrent rit re s a o your home décor, contid- re-l t esn save you er lighting, color comnbi- > he avndrc g lhtsO nations, textures, and thsetiereanaeaalbe mixing and matehing of with multi-coloured or vanos nterils.clea white ligis. .Modem mnetas - a *Fsbre-optc lit treeS contemporary, glowmng are novel and have a bit look tisat starts with met- of a retro look at tise als sucis as warm coppers, sanie tinie. antique irosa, glittey gold * Sni" spaces requise rustic bnsshed tin or shiny a narmow trec. Look for silverplate. Mix with slini-line astificial trees, matte or shiny glass balla stach as tise 7 1f2-foot and metalllc stars. Glilzy Greenawich Pine sold aI Iribbon garland completes, Canadian ie. tise look. oTabletop trees are ideal wisen theie la . Dramatic velvels - Velvet touches in no floor space available. rici red, blue or black can begin witi tre Buy a tree - beip a fatnily! decorations and canry tisrough to tise tnee During tise holidaiy season at Canadian skirt, stockings and table linens. Tire stores across Canada, $5 fhmn tise sale . Red is bot - Traditional red looks new of every fuail size artificia tree will ise titis year, when put with silver accents. donated to tise Canadian ire Foundation Stait with silver-beaded snowflakes, add for Families te benefit local charities. TiMe aliumini and wire figures and deck witis Foundation for Famies la commilted so silvery garlands ta comrplement rich red. helping familles in times of need to ensure omraments. that life's basic needs are met - food, shel- * Exotic ornamentation - Tink beading, ter, clothing and essential goods. embroidesy, idian silks and jacquards. - News Canada IN-SHOP AREA CARPET Special Care For Your CLEANING, AND IN-HOME T,.t~ Fine Furenishings!, UPHOLSTERY CLEANING... We Clean Aiea Carpets From Around the World! Oriental and specialty rugs can differ greatly in their construction, dying methods and fibre content. We at Roto-Static understand these differences, assuring a safe and thorough in-plant cleaning of your specialty rugs. Whatever your rug's origin, you can trust it's cleaning and care to the professionals at Roto-Static. specialty fabrics and leathers. 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