The 13th annual Kids Help Phone 'Homes for the Holidays' is happening this weekend here in Vancouver and interiors photographer, Janis Nicolay who volunteers her talent every year to photograph the homes has kindly sent us a few sneak peeks!


Kids Help Phone' Homes for the Holidays' is a seasonal self-guided tour and fundraiser for Kids Help Phone, which has become an annual tradition where local homeowners, designers, retail stores and countless volunteers generously give their time and talent to make this event a huge success, inspiring us all with decor possibilities for the holidays while supporting such a great cause, Kids Help Phone in our community.

Five beautiful homes in Vancouver, ranging from contemporary to traditional to modern, will have your festive impulse buzzing when you see what this year's designers have come up with to help make your holiday season memorable. Today we get to show you a sneak peek behind two of the homes by Denise Ashmore - Project 22 Design - @P22d and Tanya Krpan - Tanya Krpan Design Co. -  @tanyakrpandesignco.

Other designers this year include:
Andrew Pike - Andrew Pike Interiors -  @andrewpikeinteriors
Jamie Banfield - Jamie Banfield Design - @jamie_banfield_design
Kelly Gibson -

Let's take a peek!

Home No. 1 — A Celebration of Winter
The first sneak peek is called "A Celebration of Winter" with Western Living Magazine’s Designer of the year Denise Ashmore of Project 22 Design, along with Measured Architecture Inc. and Harrier Construction. All photos by Janis Nicolay.

Denise and her team, at Project 22, have crafted beautiful wood bead garlands with an all natural feel to their decor.

Vendors include:

Kerrisdale Lumber - @kerrisdalelumber
PROVIDE - @provide_home
Hunters Garden Centre (supplying live trees) - @huntersgdnctr
The Flower Factory - @flowerfactory






Wood Beaded Garland DIY
We love this wood beaded garland DIY project Denise created using different geometric and rounded wooden beads and twine.



A Simple Modern Wreath DIY
A simple yet modern take on a wreath using a brass ring, some eucaplytus, succulents, airplants and more! Flowers from The Flower Factory.


Unique Wrapping DIY Ideas
Loving the simple, neutral coloured wrap ideas. From kraft paper, white string, manilla tags and washi tapes to wrapping in duck cloth (and sewn together with red thread) —love that!











Home No. 2 — A Naturally Refined Christmas
The second preview is called "A Naturally Refined Christmas" by Tanya Krpan Design Co . We're loving the grand entrance and cozy landing Tanya has created along with a kid-friendly table - making them feel extra special too! All photos by Janis Nicolay.

The vendors include:

Chapters -  @chaptersindigo
Pottery Barn Kids -  @potterybarnkids
Hilary Miles Flowers - @hilary.milesflowers
Hunters Garden Centre - (supplying live trees) @huntersgdnctr
Butter Baked Goods - @butterbakedgoods




















More Homes for the Holidays info at @homesfortheholidaysvan and kidshelpphone.ca/homes-for-the-holidays.

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