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30 Wednesday December 18 2019 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz HOME PROFESSIONALS SELWYN TIMES Styling ideas for entertaining Whether you’re setting the table for two or 20, you can start to think about some festive ways to tie everything in. Like many of us, I adore entertaining and making sure each guest feels a certain magic when they enter a room. Here are my tips that I hope will help inspire you with your Christmas Day styling. Wishing you all the best, and much joy for the 25th. 1. Go big A large table allows for more food, more wine and more decor all adding to the vibe of gifting and giving. Bring that outdoor table inside, or hire in a couple of trestles and set them side by side to create an extra large tabletop. This allow ample room for platters, water jugs, wines, nibbles, fresh flowers, fruit and candles all to be set on the table for your guests’ arrival. 2. Create abundance It doesn’t have to be restricted to the bowls of food. Allow the overflow of foliage and fruit to spill out along the table by incorporating fresh lemons, pomegranate, olive branches and fresh herbs in terracotta pots along the table. Magic. 3. Opt for stylish serving dishes Bring in some new and different pieces to present the food. Think slabs of wood, large chopping boards, slate tiles and wire baskets lined with linen for breads. 4. Develop a colour scheme I’m a fan of the more earthy palette with neutral tones found in linen napkins and table runners, wooden furniture, stoneware and then adding in accents of gold, or cut crystal glassware for that touch of elegance. If you want to use the traditional colours, try something different in a muted soft pink/red and pale sage green over the bolder red and green. 5. Personalise your table Adding name tags are a fun way to welcome each guest to the table. Try handwritten or stamped tags, painted pebbles, or even gold pen written names on wine glasses. Use natural over plastic or synthetic where possible, it makes for a more hand-made feel. 6. Add in a summery signature drink Make a fun arrival cocktail and tie this into your overall style for the day. It will also add colour to the room. Try a rosemary-infused holiday cocktail, wild hibiscus champagne, Pimms or a rose with raspberry and mint. 7. Ensure there is good lighting As many celebrate the day with a Christmas lunch, lighting often gets forgotten. However, candles at a table, no matter the time of day, always add that warmth and festive glow. 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Remember the children Growing up in our family, and well into our teens, we were always seated on a separate table with all the cousins at Christmas. The table was complete with loads of Christmas crackers and lots of loud laughter. If your family gathering is on the larger size, then a children’s table is always a good solution. Depending on their ages, you could choose to bring in a few more child-friendly elements, like a brown paper tablecloth, red and green crayons, a bowl of Christmas crackers and some silly dress-up props for photos. Recipe Create an outdoor setting with neutral colours and plenty of greenery. 9. Add a wreath – or three! Easy to make, this DIY festive symbol can even be made by the children. Keep it green, and make a few to hang along the wall or window. Try making smaller ones with rosemary to use as napkin rings. Not only will they bring a lovely fragrance to the table, they’ll look super cute. 10. Make a chill-out zone Let’s not forget that after all that cooking, eating, laughing and drinking there is a certain moment in the day when everything goes quiet. Some find a good chair to start that new book, while others like to nod off into siesta land. So why not create a lovely lounge area on the veranda or lawn, where picnic blankets, throw cushions and beanbags invite your guests into a blissful state of relaxation — and digestion! Source: Sophia Hoadley, My Waiheke Make a non-alcoholic Christmas fruit punch the whole family can enjoy. • 2 cups orange juice • 2 cups cranberry juice • 1 cup pineapple juice • 1 cup ginger ale. Combine ingredients and chill. Decorate with mint leaves and add fruit pieces before serving. Enjoy! YOUR LOCAL FLOORING EXPERTS AND WE COME TO YOU AT A TIME THAT SUITS At Harrisons Carpet you’ll always get the best advice and best price from your locally owned and operated Harrisons expert. 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SELWYN TIMES Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday December 18 2019 31 HOME PROFESSIONALS Increase the value of your home A garage door is the biggest door in your home and needs to stand up to the elements for years to come. Custom Made Garage Doors design and build high quality garage doors in Selwyn/ Christchurch and is New Zealand’s leading architectural garage door company. The company also operates branches in Auckland’s North Shore as well as the Wanaka and Queenstown Southern Lakes area and offers an extensive range of options that fit your home’s individuality. Their mission is to give you the best quality and design for your money while providing the look of tomorrow today, They stand by their workmanship and innovative door designs and invite you to find out what garage door works best for you and your home. Gregg Builders took out the 2019 Premier House of the Year award with their new stunning frameless glass sectional door while five award winning builders in last year’s House of the Year featured garage doors from Custom Made. The company is reknowned for the best flat panel insulated sectional doors on the market today. This top-selling insulated range includes the Phoenix flat panel and Nevada/Idaho negative detail sectional doors followed closely by their popular Smart Line range. All doors are quality built, powder coated and can be insulated for energy efficiency. They are available in aluminium, corten steel and copper and are in high demand nationwide. Custom Made Garage Doors also specialises in timeless cedar doors and gates. Choose from the popular vertical and horizontal TG&V cedar style or consider a barn style cedar door to create a memorable impression. Their extensive range also includes the new Weatherline and V line in either zincalume or powder coated. Plywood doors, ply and batten, and classic character replica styled timber garage doors with windows are also standouts. Affordable off-the-shelf sectionals and tilt and roller doors are also available. If your garage door needs repairs, spare parts or servicing, Custom Made Garage Doors can help. They are also local agents for Merlin remote auto door and gate openers. Their experienced team is happy to discuss a garage door solution that will best satisfy your budget, individual requirements and home aesthetics. All Custom Made Garage Doors’ products and workmanship are fully guaranteed. Call Custom Made Garage Doors Ltd today to discuss your options on 0800661366 or visit www.custommade. co.nz. The genuine Custom Made Garage Door professionals. GARAGE DOORS The Genuine Custom Made Garage Door Professionals 0800 661 366 info@custommade.co.nz Auckland • Christchurch • Wanaka www.custommade.co.nz Canterbury Ltd Merry Christmas from the Pumps & Filters Canterbury Team CLOSED from the 23rd Dec RE-OPENING 13 Jan 2020 For emergencies, our staff is available on call. NEW LOCATION 551 Halswell Junction Road 0800 GRUNDFOS / 0800 478 633 For sales and service or after hours service call Jason 021 649 944 or Mike 021 560 044 www.pumps-filters.co.nz Thanks for growing with us. Merry Christmas from the Southern Woods team! Established in 1987, Southern Woods has been growing millions of quality plants for over a generation. Talk to our knowledgeable team about your summer planting project. - New Zealand Natives - Specimen Trees Landscaping Plants - Ornamentals - Premium Tools - Expert Advice - Delivery Nationwide Visit our great plant centre - Open 7 days 1002 Robinsons Rd, between Templeton & Rolleston 0800 800 352 southernwoods.nz
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