IT'S A STAR-STUDDED DESIGNER HOLIDAY WEEK ON STEVEN AND CHRIS

All-new holiday episodes of STEVEN AND CHRIS, complete with guest appearances from the hottest names in décor and design, begin airing on Monday, December 10 at 2 p.m. (2:30 NT). Viewers tuning in will learn fabulous tips and tricks for all things holiday-related; from easy DIY creations the whole family can enjoy, recipe ideas for festive entertaining on a budget, to the perfect look for the next holiday party - STEVEN AND CHRIS have it covered.

• Monday December 10 - Tommy Smythe of Sarah Richardson’s Design Inc. team gets seasonal with a touch of plaid

• Tuesday, December 11 - Hilary Farr of Love it or List it fame creates a Chrismukkah space mixing both Hanukkah and Christmas traditions to create an inclusive celebration for all of her friends & family

• Wednesday, December 12 - Erin McLaughlin from Style at Home mixes it up with Scandinavian inspired holiday décor

• Thursday, December 13 - Lynda Reeves, founder and publisher of House & Home, show us her simple tricks & tips for creating beautiful tree displays in your home

• Friday, December 14 - Genevieve Gorder, HGTV host of Dear Genevieve , White House Christmas and judge on Design Star, will share her vision of a super stylish holiday living room

Christine Tizzard, the dynamic, new host of CBC-TV’s BEST RECIPES EVER, will also be joining the guys for some holiday baking fun in the kitchen. Her guest appearance on the episode airing Thursday, December 13 will mark her debut on CBC.

STEVEN AND CHRIS remains the hottest daytime destination for all things lifestyle - continually bringing more fun and fabulous content to viewers every Monday to Friday at 2 p.m. (2:30 NT). Their unrivalled roster of experts continues to deliver the very best ideas and advice on all the hottest topics including home décor, food & entertaining, fashion & beauty, health & fitness and relationships. And this season, there’s even MORE to love with celebrities swinging by, giveaways galore and web exclusives you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, every show wraps up with LIFE MADE EASY - a segment devoted to simplifying YOUR life. The boys are also thrilled to be taking part once again in the LIVE RIGHT NOW movement - an initiative dedicated to helping Canadians make their health a top priority. Tune in to enjoy your daily dose of laughter and lifestyle every day with STEVEN AND CHRIS.

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CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. The Corporation is a leader in reaching Canadians on new platforms and delivers a comprehensive range of radio, television, Internet, and satellite-based services. Deeply rooted in the regions, CBC/Radio-Canada is the only domestic broadcaster to offer diverse regional and cultural perspectives in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages, plus five languages for international audiences. In 2011, CBC/Radio-Canada celebrated 75 years of serving Canadians and being at the centre of the democratic, social and cultural life of Canada.

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Erin Richards, Publicist, CBC

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