Christmas with a twist: Inspiration from holiday homes tours

Holiday decorating is trending toward the more minimal but, as the recent Homes for the Holidays house tour shows, there are still plenty of ways to add some pop.
Now in its 15th year, the sneak peek into some of Ottawa’s most interesting homes — all decorated for the season by top florists and designers — continues to be a popular draw. More than 1,200 visitors strolled through eight homes last month to get ideas for their own holiday decorating while enjoying homes