National Home Show, Part 2

Well I went, I saw and now I am writing.....  I also took many photos and then made a HUGE  mistake and deleted them somehow.  Hate taking photos with my phone but when I arrived with my trusty camera in hand it turned out that the battery was dead?  Yikes.

So unfortunately all the wonderful booths I visited and photos I took are gone.  I have a few from the Canada Blooms exhibits

 How about this 'Bed of Flowers'

 Not a bad size koy

National Home Show, Part 1

As mentioned in an earlier post, I was on hand in the Homes Publishing Booth, representing Reno &Decor Magazine, by offering consultations to "Design Dilemmas" this past Tuesday.  Met a lot of nice people and was able to help with their design issues.  It is always exciting to get involved in design and decor projects and have the opportunity to see the projects people are planning.  I never tire of it.  There was even an outdoor dilemma and I love creating good design in outdoor spaces.  I think the outside space is just another room in your home and it should flow as such.

Plan on attending the show to kick start your decorating and design projects and start thinking of any renovations you would like to undertake this year.  We all like to freshen up our homes in spring and then think about entertaining during the summer months so head down to the show.  You will be inspired by all there is to see and come away with some great ideas & advice as well as be knowledgeable about all of the newest products for both inside and outside your home.  Many great experts will be on hand on both the IDEA Stage and the Main Stage.  Don't forget to visit Canada Blooms for even more inspiration for your outdoor space.

 

This service is being offered throughout the home show and depending on when you plan to be there, you may even have the chance to meet the celebrity designers, like Glen Peloso, Evelyn Eshun, etc

While strolling through the show, I made my way to the Dream Home and the 4 spaces designed by local designers using furniture and accessories supplied by Urban Barn.

Below are the four designer spaces.  Which do you like best?

MODERN ROMANCE BEDROOM by Modern Staging Modern Spaces

RETRO URBAN BOHEMIAN by Evelyn Eshun

A ROOM WITH A VIEW (travel themed ) by Nella Casa  Bella Staging Solutions

A DINING ROOM by Catherine & Davis

And now we have the Dream Home furnished by Casa Life.... Welcoming us with Purple and White Tulips

The entrance  

Great Room

Love this Area Rug

This Dining space is something any guy would love - a pool table that converts to a dining table

Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Master Ensuite

Love this shower with its curved wall

A second bedroom used as an office/den

Bedroom for guests

Main Washroom

A dream Garage

I am returning to the show on Sunday so I can finish my browsing and check out Canada Blooms.

Visit Homes Publishing Booth #5205 at the National Home Show & receive answers to your Design Dilemmas

National Home Show - See you there! The National Home Show opens today at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place.  This means spring is on the way very soon and I can't wait.  I love to head down and check out the new products and this year I will actually be participating in the show.  I am really looking forward to it. I will be on hand in the Homes Publishing Group,  Booth #5205 on Tuesday March 19th from 12 noon to 6:00 pm.  Reno & Decor Magazine, one of several published by Homes publishing is offering "Whats Your Design Dilemma" and I will be on hand to answer any design questions you may have. Stop by and meet guest editors Glen Peloso, Jim Caruk & Mark Cullen!

National Home Show

>> visit show website

March 15 - 24, 2013

Direct Energy Centre
Exhibition Place
100 Princes' Blvd., Toronto
416-385-1880