Giveaway! Home Show Tix

If you are in the Toronto area and would like to go to the National Home Show 

you are in luck!

The show has generously provided me with a few sets of free weekday tickets to give away - yay!

The show takes place February 18-27,

at the Direct Energy Centre in the Ex.

There will heaps of celebrity guests, 

including Debbie Travis, Colin and Justin, and Brian Baeumler..

Need help with decorating?

 Don't forget to bring pics (and a floor plan with dimensions)

of a space you're struggling with -

onsite designers will help you solve your design dilemmas.

Planning a reno?

Meet builders for a one-on-one construction consultation-

these guys will give you the advice you need before starting your project.

I am looking forward to the two model homes presented by PolygHome and Quality Homes.

and inspiration at the garden area,

 we are re-buiding our deck this summer and doing some landscaping...

For a full listing of all the show highlights and exhibitors,

 head over to the National Home Show Site.

But don't forget to enter first!

All I ask is that you leave me a comment telling me 

what painting projects you have planned for this year, including colors..

because I'd really like to know what YOU are loving right now!

Comments open until next Sunday, 

the winners will be randomly chosen and announced on Monday, January 31.

good luck - x

Great Scot! Giveaway! Toronto Fall Home show Tickets!

I scored tickets to the Toronto Fall Home Show - for you!

Sept 30-Oct 3, at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place

As well as tons of goodies, free one-on-one advice from Arido members and licensed builders,

there's a few other reasons to attend:

#1. all the fun boys will be there..

Colin and Justin will present in the Style Lab Oct 1 & 2, and I'm sure it will be highly entertaining :)

Scott McGillivray will be flashing those dimples, Karl Lohnes shares his legendary style know-how

#2 ..and some stylista's as well..

Candice Olsen, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault talks colour trends, Jackie Morra offers decor tips

# 3 ..but the big story for me is the Habitat ReStore Recycled Dwelling.

An on-site home created completely of pieces that would have been sent to the landfill,

sourced form the Habitat for Humanity stores in TO.

The fabulous designer Melissa Davis of your Design Friend

will be hosting, offering her take on the sustainable trend.

Melissa, I'll just apologize now for bombarding you with questions!

So, if you would like a set of free tickets for the show

just tell me which of these spaces below

you prefer and why... 

a random winner will be chosen on Monday, Sept 13

Colin and Justin's Home Heist Beauties

via hgtv

The last room is going straight into my inspiration file - 

I never tire of loads of white, ultra-comfortable furniture, bits of color and animal prints, natural finishes and textures, treasures on display -  pretty much sums up my fantasy family room!

off to meet D. for lunch - it's his birthday and our anniversary -

long story :) 

 hope you are having a fantastic wednesday..

til next time..