Welcome to Homes for the Holidays!

About the Homes: West Kelowna

You can tour the homes in any order; please treat them as gently as you would your own!

Okanagan Fiesta de Noel

455 Casa Rio Drive – West Kelowna

Perched on the Okanagan waterfront, this distinctive white adobe home stands out like a blank canvas ready to be painted with joy. Its crisp exterior belies the explosion of colour waiting inside, where the owners’ love for Mexico infuses every corner with vibrant life. As you enter, the home’s white walls serve as the perfect backdrop for a Holiday celebration that’s as bold and spirited as a Mexican fiesta.

Inside, the home is a testament to fearless colour and eclectic style. Vibrant artwork, richly hued tile work, and even colourful kitchen cabinetry set the stage for a Holiday decor that refuses to be subtle. The centrepiece, a candy apple red piano, epitomizes the home’s approach to the Season – loud, proud, and cheerful. Christmas decorations follow suit, embracing the lively palette and Southwestern flair that defines the space year-round, with 50 handcrafted brightly coloured paper flowers and handmade graphic paper candy canes adding a personal DIY touch throughout.

This is a home where Holiday traditions are reimagined with a Mexican zest for life, resulting in a celebration that’s as warm and inviting as it is visually stunning.

Parking Tips

  • This driveway is highly sloped so please use the stairs. Street parking is available, please do not block driveways.

Design Team

  • Anjie Rehe
  • Heather Harris – volunteer assistant
  • Sarah Dunn – volunteer assistant

Decorations

  • Homeowner’s Own Collection
  • Anjie Rehe – DIY Paper Flowers, Paper Candy Canes
  • Maria Winn – Private Collection
  • Nativity Scene – Trinity Church, Kelowna

Music

  • Tricia Dalgleish: Performing on the piano from 2:15 – 4:15 pm
  • David Sproule: Performing from 4:15 – 6:00 pm

Florals

Shopping

  • 1000 Palms Boutique: A carefully curated selection of resort, beachwear, intimates and accessories
  • Born to Shake: To accompany the Spanish architectural vibe of this stunning West Kelowna home, Born to Shake will be pouring our non-alcoholic Take Me Away cocktail – our juicy Cherry Bomb syrup and spicy ginger beer come together for this refreshing tequila highball. We’ll have this cocktail kit along a handful of others available to purchase. We’ll introduce you to your new favourite cocktail, and give you the tools to make it at home.

My Woodsy Wonderland

#16, 2155 Horizon Drive – West Kelowna

Step into a magical celebration of the Okanagan’s natural beauty, where the outdoors has been thoughtfully brought inside. This home transforms into a sophisticated forest retreat, each space telling its unique story through varying textures and moods.

The main floor invites you to experience our local wilderness year-round. The living room, dining room, and outdoor deck showcase an authentic array of pine, juniper, spruce, and cedar, accented with pinecones, berries, and whimsical mushrooms. Watch for the Okanagan’s beloved wildlife – from graceful deer to wise owls, playful squirrels, cheerful birds, and even charming mice.

Downstairs captures the joy of family Christmas festivities. Scenes of skating, sledding, and snowmen mingle with seasonal foliage, while bells and champagne flutes add a celebratory touch.

Featured throughout the home are four distinct tablescapes styled by Deborah Oegema of Treehouse Interiors, each inspired by nature’s beauty:

  • A festive display of Christmas florals and traditional plaids in rich reds and greens, crowned with striking amaryllis and holly
  • The main dining table’s whimsical forest setting, featuring fresh evergreens, playful mushroom decor, and charming woodland creatures
  • A back deck celebration blending vibrant Christmas flavours with Canadian winter charm through cranberries, oranges, and snowy elements
  • An intimate table for two on the front deck, where jolly snowmen frolic among splashes of red and pink

Parking Tips

  • Please note the speed limit of 20 km/h inside the Huntsfield Green community. Do not block driveways.

Design Team

Decorations

Tablescapes & Demonstrations

Artwork

  • Mary Meenagh, Visual Artist: As an acrylic painter, Mary’s work reflects how she sees the world in colour – a bit of realism, fantasy and emotion. Her work has been described as “bold – yet peaceful” and “emotive colour”. She has created six winter scenes specifically for this home on the tour.

Florals

  • Poinsettia trees sponsored by Guebert Consulting, AA Guebert and Associates and Nancy Guebert Consulting Services. Poinsettias to be donated to Kelowna Hospice House following the event.

Shopping

A Heart & Home Christmas

1209 Gregory Road, West Kelowna

Welcome to a home that breathes the magic of Christmas, meticulously prepared by a family who celebrates the Season with passion and nostalgia. This is not just a house decorated for the Holidays – it’s a living scrapbook of cherished memories, carefully curated over decades.

Six uniquely themed trees tell the story of a family’s love, each adorned with ornaments collected through generations. The decorating process is a labour of love, taking weeks to perfect and reserved for those special years when the family reunites.

Tour through rooms alive with Holiday spirit:

      • An office featuring a tree laden with decades-old Precious Moments ornaments
      • A whimsical gingerbread-themed kitchen
      • A cozy living room blending real and faux greenery, creating a woodland wonderland with warm woods and woodland creatures
      • Bedrooms transformed into festive retreats
      • A magical children’s play nook tucked under the stairs, sparkling with Holiday wonder
      • A playful lower level inspired by Santa’s workshop, with charming red and white accents celebrating the Season’s most famous resident

Every corner reveals a cherished memory. Spot the well-loved Santa apron hanging in the pantry – a testament to the joy of baking with grandchildren. Take your time exploring each space, savouring the details and letting the Holiday spirit unfold around you.

Parking Tips

  • Do not park in the driveway. Street parking is limited. Please don’t block neighbourhood driveways.

Design Team

  • Our Talented Homeowner

Decorations

  • Homeowner’s Own Collection
  • Porch Decorating — Tracy Schell, Harvard Hills

Shopping

  • S&M Soap Co.: Dedicated to handcrafting natural, gentle bath and beauty products.
  • Sweet Hoopla: Kettle Roasted Candied Almonds. Simple, natural ingredients. No gluten, no dairy, vegan
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