Under $100: Best home buys for December

Text It

Just in time for the holiday season, this felt letter board is the perfect addition to your soirée set up. I’ll be spelling out a holiday-inspired message (my favourite is pulled straight from Charlie Browm: “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it”) on mine and positioning it near the bar cart. It’s the perfect set up for warm and cozy Christmas vibes. - Alexandra Donladson, fashion & beauty editor

Felt Letter Board, $30, ebay.ca.

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That's a Wrap

I love to wrap gifts, and I'm good at it, which I owe to my days working at a paper shop. Since then, I've been obsessed with adding wrapping paper—like this whimsical paper from Rifle Paper Co.—to my evergrowing collection. - Linda Cotrina, web producer

Winter Wonderland Wrapping Sheets Set of 3, $8.50, riflepaperco.com.

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Tis' the season

Every year I love hanging up a wreath on my door for the holidays. However, I'll admit that I'm not a fan of paying a pretty penny for a real wreath that I have to toss out come January. So, this year I'm going with a realistic-looking faux wreath like this one from Ikea that allows me to customize it as I please and will last me for years and years to come. - Murissa Barrington, digital assistant 

Smycka artificial wreath, $20, ikea.com. 

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Curtain Call

Pompoms. Millennial Pink. Boho Style. Yes, it's trendy. But who cares? It's gorgeous. A new shower curtain can completely change the look and feel of a tired bathroom. It’s a perfect update, just in time for entertaining season. House guests will be impressed. - Morgan Lindsay, design editor

Magical Thinking Pompom Shower Curtain, $72, urbanoutfitters.com.

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Serve It Up

There’s nothing like this time of year—when friends gather around cheese platters and charcuterie—that reminds me how useful it is to have wooden cutting boards on hand. You can use them to prep and serve, and this cute little one can also hang on your wall as unintended decor too. - AD

Small wooden cutting board, $7, hm.com.

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A Spoonful

My love of cats and polka dots come together in this adorable and purposeful spoon rest. - LC

Polka Dot Spoon Rest, $14 US, anthropologie.com.

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Festive Spirit

Sort of unintentionally, my husband and I have found ourselves adding a new, animal ornament to the Christmas tree each year. Last year was a bear, the year before that an owl. This year, I’m (intentionally) picking up this cute moose from Indigo to keep the trend going. - AD

Glitterville Moose Ornament, $10, indigo.ca. 

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Marble Wonder

Cake plates are a perfect tool to make a casual dinner party feel a bit fancier. Use it to impress your guests when serving dessert (even if it's a store bought!). When not in use, this black beauty will make a stylish statement when displayed on open shelving or tucked into the corner on your kitchen counter. - ML

Marshall Black Marble Cake Stand, $75, cb2.com.

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Hang it up

Next month I'll be moving into a smaller home and so I've been on the hunt for new gadgets and ways that I can save space in my new abode. Well, this floating utensil holder is everything I didn't know I needed. It takes up little to no space, has a sleek design and allows me easy access to the cooking utensils I use most often. What's more, it can be hung on the wall using only adhesive strips, making it renter friendly. - MB

Float utensil holder, $20, umbra.com.  

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Nice & Neat

Navy and brass make a killer combination. Pair these napkins with some brass cutlery at your next dinner party and just wait for your guests to compliment the stylish setting. The a fringed edge on the napkin elevate the table setting with a fun pop of texture. - ML

Bilbao Dinner Napkin, Blue Granite $20, hopsongrace.com.

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