December Mood '25
This December, stir the season with sparkling recipes, cozy DIYs, art that sparks joy, tunes that warm the soul, and stories that stick like snow. A simple, festive mix of things to make, taste, watch, and enjoy as the year winds down. Let these small seasonal favorites add a little brightness to your days and inspiration to your winter routine.
91.0
Now this is where I want to spend my holidays: 91.0 by Omer Arbel Office, a warm, cozy retreat wrapped in natural timber and sandblasted cedar. Built-in shelving doubles as daybeds, bunks, and snug nooks perfect for curling up with a book, while vertical battens keep the space clean and minimal. Expansive windows frame the forest and sea views, letting in soft winter light.
Clusters of Bocci lights, series 14, 28, and 118, cast a warm, ambient glow, adding a touch of festive sparkle without a fuss. The overall vibe is calm, inviting, and perfectly snug. 91.0 is the perfect place to slow down, soak in the season, and feel both cozy and inspired.
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Inflorium
Looking for the perfect holiday centrepiece inspo? Inflorium takes a fresh approach to seasonal flowers, creating arrangements that are naturally beautiful and completely show-stopping. Their designs balance colour, texture, and form, turning any bouquet into a statement piece. Perfect for December, each arrangement adds warmth, elegance, and effortless festive charm to your table.
Get your Inflorium inspo here
Angela Fiammetta Art
Looking for art that brings warmth and texture to your space? Angela Fiammetta creates layered, stitched paintings that blend acrylic, canvas, and hand-sewn details into rich, tactile abstractions. Each piece feels alive with movement and depth, turning walls into a quietly powerful focal point. Add her work to your list of things you want this holiday season.
Explore Angela Fiammetta Art here
White Cranberry Cosmo with a Ginger Twist
Bring some sparkle to your December evenings with a White Cranberry Cosmo. Crisp, cool, and a little bit glamorous, with white cranberry juice, vodka, elderflower, and a hint of ginger. Perfect for cozying up by twinkling lights or ringing in the New Year, serve it with frozen cranberries and a lime twist for a festive cocktail that's effortlessly chic and full of holiday charm.
Get the recipe here
Looking to wow your dinner guests with a simple, festive recipe? This Easy Cranberry Chicken does it effortlessly. Lightly browned chicken simmers in a sweet-tangy sauce made from whole-berry cranberry, a touch of water, rosemary, and a hint of nutmeg for that holiday warmth. Serve it over rice or roasted veggies, add a fresh rosemary sprig on top, and you've got a cozy, seasonal crowd-pleaser perfect for December nights.
Find the full recipe here
Add a charming DIY touch to your New Year's Eve table with a Festive Champagne Bottle Menu. Its simple. Print, personalize, and elevate your celebration with a little bit of sparkle. It's the perfect detail for a stylish December setup.
Check out this DIY here
Bring a touch of magic into December with this DIY marzipan wreath cake. The project is wonderfully simple and festive. Shape soft marzipan into rings, bake until golden, and stack them into a wreath, then finish with snowy white icing. It's the kind of cozy, hands-on holiday moment that slows the season down. Perfect for a quiet afternoon, making a sweet edible centrepiece for your winter table.
Learn how to make it here
Mac DeMarco Tour
Mac DeMarco is heading to Winnipeg for two shows at the Burton Cummings Theatre December 12 and 13. This holiday season, there's nothing better than sharing good music with good friends. DeMarco's signiture mellow tunes provide the perfect soundtrack to those cozy nights, making it an ideal way to celebrate the season together.
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Not Without Hope
The cold weather means getting cozy in your pjs and watching a good movie. Based on an extraordinary true story, best friends Nick Schuyler and Will Bleakley and NFL players Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith depart Clearwater, Flordia for a fishing trip 70 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. While attempting to free a trapped anchor before a fierce storm hits, their boat capsizes, throwing the four friends violently into the freezing water.
Watch the trailer here
