IKEA Offering Decorating Tips For Gingerbread Houses

A leading home furnishings retailer is lending a hand this holiday season to those looking to make their gingerbread houses more hospitable.

IKEA Canada offers free downloadable instructions on how to build gingerbread furniture.

Among the edible effects the Swedish-born company is ready to help you out with are beds, chairs, bookshelves and even a full dining room set made from the popular holiday cookie dough.

Simply print the instructions, shape some gingerbread dough and mold and glue the miniature home furnishings together.