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LATEST OBSESSIONSOur editor shares

her latest holiday finds

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HOMEFour festive

motifs for your front entry

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D I Y Create a cheerful topiary in three

easy steps

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WEST COAST WANDERINGSThe outdoors beckon

at this year-round recreational destination

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CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEYMark your calendars

with these holiday events

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FOODVisions of sugared cranberries dance

in our heads

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It’s been an amazing year for us at Stimuli and we are grateful for you, our readers, and for the local businesses that support us. We’ve made many memories this year, but as wonderful as they are it’s the ones we create with family and friends that we hold dear. As we enter this holiday season let’s remember to take time out of our busy schedules to enjoy time together, celebrate the past year and plan for a wonderful 2016.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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While snow is not typically in the forecast in Metro Vancouver, Carrie Thachuk, owner of The Passionate Home, was able to bring the slopes to Aldergrove with her rustic take on a classic Christmas theme. Enlisting the skills of her local pickers, Carrie unearthed a pair of vintage skis and men’s figures skates. When layered behind fresh greenery, shiny baubles and a bright red lantern, this is a truly traditional take on the holiday season.

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With a front door painted a beautiful, bold red, it didn’t take a lot of effort to re-work the entryway of Courtney Van Der Zalm’s Cloverdale home into a welcoming, festive oasis. Incorporating pieces from her Fort Langley store, Livingroom, Courtney combined traditional elements such as pinecones and greenery with industrial metal baskets to create a simple yet stylish theme. Layering in a jute market bag (exclusive to her store) put the finishing touch on this festal motif.

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Pam Ratzlaff and Laurel Edwards, the dynamic blogging duo behind the popular site, sugarplumsisters.com, transformed the front entry of Pam’s home in Abbotsford into a welcoming portico. By calling on the resources of Spruce Vintage Rentals, layering in a few of their own pieces, and adding in a DIY project or two, the pair have achieved a rustic luxe style that compliments their family-centred farm life perfectly.


A ColourFul StAteMeNt

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A traditional Colonial Williamsburg style of decorating for the holidays involves using fruit in swags, topiaries and wreaths, commonly referred to as a della Robbia.

Try dressing your mantels and front entryways with an apple topiary and bring this classic style to your home this holiday season.

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To finish it off, take apart a small grape vine wreath and run the stems around your topiary.

Try making topiaries in different sizes or one with green apples and the other all red. The Christmas tree shape of these della Robbia’s look amazing displayed on a mantel. If you want to add a bit of sparkle, treat the evergreen bundles with a little glitter spray.

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leaves using greens picks - small wooden

stakes with a wire found at craft stores. Stick these into the gaps

between the apples to fill out your topiary.

Secure a Styrofoam cone into a favourite pot and cover with moss using twine to hold it in place. Use bamboo skewers cut in 3” and 4” lengths to stick your apples into the cone, working in a spiral fashion from the base to the top of your form.

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You know it. You’ve probably driven by on your way up the Sea to Sky corridor while

marveling at the beauty of the mountainous terrain that greets you. You may even think it's only for those toque-wearing, Stawamus Chief climbing folks. In my recent West Coast Wandering I turned off the highway to spend some time in Squamish, a community with a deep First Nations culture and rich with the best Mother Nature can offer.

In exploring the region, I am the first to admit I won’t be climbing the Chief any time soon. So what does this lovely town have to offer if you don’t fall into the avid outdoorsman category? With the recent opening of the Sea to Sky Gondola, visitors can take the 10 minute ride 885 metres above sea level to marvel at the beauty of the Howe Sound. While there was no snow during our stay, visitors are invited to snowshoe the trails or walk the Sky Pilot suspension bridge through the season — some terrific options for families with access to eight different trails accessible to a range of ability. My favourite part — Sea to Sky Gondola allows dogs to hike up with their humans and ride down in the gondola with their Buster the Dog pass. Be sure to read up on their policy and download the pass from their website.


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From the gondola we went to explore the shops in downtown and spent some time poking about the independent businesses that make up part of the fabric of Squamish. Be sure to check out the new XOCO Westcoast Chocolate for decadent treats and Stock Home Design at Studio 101 for a peek at their local artwork and décor pieces.

While wandering the shops, the outdoors continued to beckon. We joined Paula from Squamish Adventure to head off to visit Cowboy Jim at his rustic ranch, Diamond Head Outfitters. Offering year-round horseback riding, this isn’t your typical nose-to-tail trail riding experience. Jim and his guides tailor each experience to the needs and comfort of their guests. His connection to the Squamish Valley and his horses was evident and I look forward to returning to experience the Valley through his eyes.

The Squamish/Brakendale area has one of North America’s largest populations of wintering bald eagles and there are many

ways to observe them. From November to January, volunteers through the Squamish Eagle Watch Interpreter Program are available to visitors at Eagle Run Park (off Government Street) to share prime viewing spots and information about the majestic birds. If you would rather float than stroll to watch the eagles, be sure to check out Sunwolf’s float tour.

After all that fresh air we were thirsty and hungry. Here are my picks for the foodies:

Be sure to bundle up and hit Fergies for breakfast. You can hear the Cheakamus River as you sit under the heaters to enjoy your bottomless morning coffee. Don’t let the location fool you, for lunch or dinner be sure to check out Pepe and Gringo’s — seriously, some of the best food in town and known to the locals as the place to go for butter chicken.

Also worth a stop, Howe Sound Brewing. Take time to enjoy a bite in their pub

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where they have been brewing beer in their traditional brewery setup at the end of Cleveland Avenue since 1996. With a diverse and seasonal line-up, their award winning ales are best enjoyed in their natural habitat. I think I enjoyed the story behind each label almost as much as the beer I tasted.

While the trip is not much more than 90 minutes, making a day trip easy, the options for where to stay in Squamish are plenty. Executive Suites offer great views, private balconies, in-suite laundry facilities, in-suite kitchens, complimentary wifi and terrific staff. If you are looking for something a little more cabin-like and within walking distance from a great breakfast, Sunwolf offers river-side cabins and cottages nestled in the trees on their scenic acreage.

I love the west coast. We live in a beautiful part of the world and Squamish is worth more than just a quick glance.

Here are some tips for your next trip to the Howe Sound fjord:

• Toques optional. Quintessentially Canadian, I would suggest you pack comfortable walking shoes and waterproof layers. Even if you aren’t an outdoorsy person, it is hard to ignore the calling of Mother Nature.

• Eat where the locals eat. We enjoyed great food at a number of spots including Zephyers and the Water Shed Grill.

• Take a chance. Try something different. From horseback riding to flying. If you would rather take in the sights from the air, Sea to Sky Air offer daily scenic tours of the area; truly providing a bird’s eye view.

• Check out Squamish Adventure. If you aren’t quite sure where to start the team at Squamish Adventure will help. They also have a great app with loads of local information, maps, and recommendations.

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Magic of Christmas Parade cloverdalebia.com/events When: December 6thWhere: Cloverdale Town CentreCost: By donation towards the Surrey Food Bank and Surrey Christmas Bureau Surrey’s Santa Parade is back! An amazing collection of lighted trucks and big rigs which start at the Cloverdale Town Centre will drive across Surrey via Highway #10 and the head north on King George Boulevard to end up at Holland Park in Surrey City Centre.

Ladies Shopping Night When: December 3rdWhere: Downtown Cloverdale, along 176th StCost: Whatever you’re looking to spend! Merchants along 176th Street along with restaurants and our two coffee shops will all be open and offering specials to start off the holiday shopping season. There will also be a stamp program; purchase from five different merchants and your name will go into a draw to win a large basket filled with wonderful gifts.

SurreyChristmas Market at High Streetabbotsfordartscouncil.com When: December 4th to 6th Where: HighStreet Shopping Center Cost: $2 Donation The market will be a festive destination for guests to find one-of-a-kind gifts and stocking stuffers as well as discover over 25 talented local artists. Free cider and lots of raffle opportunities to win items from local artisans.

North Pole BCnorthpolebc.com When: December 4th to 23rd (Closed select days)

Where: TradexCost: $12.50 to $15.00 depending on the day of the week Come see Santa and the elves in their magical North Pole Village! Featuring interactive scenes and activities, Christmas characters, mountains of lights, with plenty of good ol’ family fun and festivities.

Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacularabbotsfordcentre.ca When: December 6thWhere: Abbotsford CentreCost: $25 - $80 A concert and visual experience for the entire family, blending spell-binding grace and dare-devil athleticism with the magic of the holiday season.

West Coast Christmas Show westcoastchristmasshow.com When: Nov 20th - 22ndWhere: TradexCost: $6 Fun for the whole family. Explore unique booths filled with gift ideas, enjoy cookie decorating and write a letter to Santa.

Fraser Valley First Night 2016fvtradex.com When: December 31st Where: TradexCost: $15.00, Pre-purchase for $12.00 Ring in the New Year as a family! With rides, activities, games and more.

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Fraser ValleyThe CP Holiday Train cpr.ca/holiday-train When: December 18th & 19th Where: Agassiz, Haney-Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody & Port CoquitlamCost: Healthy donations to their Food Bank Initiative Free concerts by local musicians and a chance to see Canadian CP trains decked out in Holiday Lights. An exciting annual event!


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Sparkle, Fizz, Yum!

Enjoy!

love cocktail parties! It’s so much fun getting dressed up and having your

besties over for elegant appetizers, fun cocktails, and champagne, celebrating the holidays together. Between choosing the right outfit and decorating your space, you could easily get overwhelmed with too many complicated dishes. Why not make something simple, yet glittery and pretty, to serve at your next soirée?

These Sparkling Cranberry appetizers are beautiful, elegant, and tasty. The cranberries pop with sugar-coated tartness, enveloped by creamy brie. A basil leaf adds just a touch of savoury spiciness to balance the sweetness, and the tiny hint of raspberry jam holds it all together. Serve these with a glass of pink bubbles to complete the sparkle effect!

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Ingredients2 cups white sugar

1 cup water

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Your favourite crackers

1 wedge Triple Creme brie cheese

Raspberry jam

Fresh basil leaves

InstructionsCombine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of

water in a large saucepan. Bring to a

simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar is

completely dissolved. Remove from heat

and let stand 10 minutes.

Pour syrup into a large bowl, add

cranberries, and stir to coat all the berries.

Refrigerate overnight.

Drain syrup from cranberries.* Place 1 cup

of sugar in a large baking dish. Working

in small batches, put about 1/4 cup of

drained cranberries into the sugar, and

shake the dish back and forth, so that

Sparkling Cranberry & Brie AppetizerMakes about 2 dozen

the cranberries roll around in the sugar

and are completely coated. Put sugared

berries onto a baking sheet. Once all

the cranberries are sugared, let stand,

uncovered, for about an hour or until dry.

To serve, place a slice of brie on a cracker,

add a 1/2 teaspoon of jam, add 3 or 4

cranberries and a leaf of basil.

Serve immediately.

*Save the cranberry syrup to mix into your holiday cocktails.


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The Christmas party

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If you’re not sure how

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a fun graphic tee like

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To take your t-shirt from

basic to babe-worthy,

mix in a luxe texture like

lace and don’t forget

to add some sparkle! A

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can pack a punch for

even the simplest of

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