Vancouver Home + Design Show Exhibitor Spotlight: LUMAS Gallery

We're so excited to have LUMAS Gallery participating in this year's Vancouver Home + Design Show. This renowned company has recently expanded into Canada and is looking forward to talking to guests about incorporating art and artistic photography into their homes.

LUMAS helps people experience and acquire exceptional artistic photography. Throughout the years LUMAS has put together a diverse and dynamic portfolio. We can't wait to see what they're bringing to the show!

But before you explore Artwall G, get to know LUMAS a little better by reading our brief interview below.

Please describe your product.

"LUMAS Galleries strive to democratize the art market by offering a diverse, yet affordable portfolio of limited edition, beautifully mounted works from renowned international artists. With contributions from over 200 artists, our portfolio is expansive and dynamic offering something to suit every taste and space. LUMAS Art Consultants are passionate about helping guests develop personalized portfolios and select works for their home or business spaces."

What are your best decor tips?

"We love to encourage our clients to be bold and choose works with a colour not seen in the rest of their decor. A pop of unexpected colour is a great way to add a lovely sense of unpredictability that simultaneously elevates a space's entire aesthetic."

Will you have any show specials?

"LUMAS has recently partnered with Canadian actor and photographer, Patrick J Adams, to curate a capsule of his own intriguing work. We're very excited to have Patrick help us introduce LUMAS to Canada and to inspire our international galleries with some exceptional Canadian photographic art."

What's your favourite part of the Vancouver Home + Design Show?

"This is our first time exhibitor at the Home + Design Show. As LUMAS is new to Canada, we are so excited to introduce LUMAS to Vancouver and hopefully inspire visitors to start their own art collections or simply encourage them to give art a broader space in their interior design ambitions."

Is there anything else folks should know about LUMAS?

"Please follow us on Instagram for some daily inspiration! @lumas_canada"

The Vancouver Home + Design Show takes over the Vancouver Convention Center West, October 22-25, 2015. Discover the latest decor and design trends, get professional home improvement advice, see your favourite home and garden celebrities, and more - all in one place!

Don't have tickets yet? Right now, when you connect with us on Facebook you can get 2 tickets for the price of 1! Treat a friend or family member to the show. We can't wait to see you there!

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BC Home + Garden Show Sponsor Spotlight: Nightingale Electric

The BC Home + Garden Show took BC Place by storm on February 17-21, 2015. Thousands of guests were able to enjoy presentations from home and garden celebrities, see demonstrations by local professionals, and chat with hundreds of experts ready to help them with their next home project.

With so much happening during the event's four day run, we know it's possible that not everyone saw everything. If you weren't able to catch the Nightingale Electric team at the show, enjoy our electric interview with them below and learn how they help homeowners get what they want.

What home design and decor trends are you anticipating for 2015?

"LED lights!! LED is really the way to go and the price is coming down to make it a really affordable option."

How did you help folks at the BC Home + Garden Show?

"Our booth featured an 'Ask an Electrician' table, so any homeowners who've already started a project or just wanted advice from a Certified Electrician, could come connect with us."

The Nightingale Electric team won the "Going the Extra Mile" award and the "Smile of the Day" award at the BC Home + Garden Show

What inspires your products?

"Wants and needs! We strive to provide people with what they want, but not ever losing what is needed in terms of electricity."

What is your favourite part of the BC Home + Garden Show?

"Definitely getting the opportunity to speak with so many people."

What advice would you give homeowners?

"Electricity can be very dangerous. If you are at all unsure, please call a Licensed Electrician!"

Nightingale Electric believes in doing the right job, the first time. These Licensed Electricians are here to help homeowners make informed decisions when it comes to their electrical needs. Not only that - they were an absolute pleasure to work with on the BC Home + Garden Show.

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Until Next Time At The BC Home + Garden Show

What a week! From February 18-22, 2015 the BC Home + Garden Show ruled the roost at BC Place Stadium. From expert tips courtesy of Main Stage presenters Bryan Baeumler, Todd Talbot, Janette Ewen and Jef Hancock, to live demos from culinary masters on the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage and garden guidance at the Vancouver Sun Gardener's School, plus a slew of exciting exhibits, there was endless inspiration all show long.

Scroll on for a quick look at our favourite moments from the show!

Bryan Baeumler, star of HGTV's Leave It To Bryan, took the stage by storm to share his insider know-how with the crowd.

Fans flocked to the Main Stage to meet Todd Talbot, co-host of W Network's Love It Or List It Vancouver and learn the ins and outs of real estate (both on and off TV).

Home Tweet Home had show-goers flocking to bid on birdy abodes, knowing 100% of the proceeds raised went to families in need. In total, we raised $1,925 for Ronald McDonald House British Columbia.

People lined up at the Linwood Cardinal Cabin presented by BC Hydro Power Smart to get expert advice on how to live an energy efficient life, as well as to gain some style inspiration.

Vancouver's culinary elite, like Edible Canada's Tyler Dallner, took over the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage to share valuable tricks of the trade with hungry foodies.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a fantastic week. We hope to see you all at the 2015 Vancouver Home + Design Show, happening October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Center. 

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BC Home + Garden Show Designer Giveaway

To celebrate the arrival of the BC Home + Garden Show, happening at BC Place from February 18-22, 2015, we're giving you a chance to win BIG. Enter the giveaway below for a chance to walk away with two free tickets to the BC Home + Garden Show to visit the Linwood Cardinal Cabin presented by BC Hydro Power Smart and receive a one-hour free design consultation with the designer, Jamie Banfield. Keep reading to get all of the juicy details!

Looking for a stylish, environmentally friendly escape to call your home away from home? Introducing the Cardinal Cabin, designed and supplied by award-winning Linwood Custom Homes with inspired interior by award-winning Jamie Banfield Design. With sustainable design, building materials, and Energy Star appliances, it's possible to create an affordable dream dwelling with Power Smart advancements. Eco-chic is in with an easy building home package or kit from Linwood Custom Homes.

Linwood Custom Homes, the designer and supplier of the Cardinal Cabin model provides the fastest, easiest, safest, and most cost-effective way to design and build a new home. Known worldwide for exceptional cedar homes, house kits, and custom home packages.

Linwood Custom Homes is offering a BC Home + Garden Show special on all Linwood packages, as well as 5 chances to win $5,000 in Linwood upgrades with the purchase of any Linwood material building package before April 30, 2015.

Meet the designer, Jamie Banfield, who has become a creative force in the design industry. Specializing in design for all spaces, Jamie creates interiors that exude function and beauty. Recently recognized by the National Kitchen and Bath Association as one of the industry's top 30 Under 30 in North America, Jamie's work can be seen in residences throughout Western Canada. If you're planning an interior update, he is the man to talk to.

The BC Home + Garden Show Designer Giveaway will kick start your eco-design ideas. One winner will be announced on Twitter on February 2, 2015 and it could be you! Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway Not ready to risk it? You can get 2-for-1 tickets on our Facebook Ticket Deals to ensure you make it to the show and catch the seasons most talked about feature. See you there!

FEBRUARY 18-22, 2015.
BC PLACE

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Vancouver Home + Design Show Survival Guide

The Vancouver Home + Design Show opens today! Now until Sunday at BC Place Stadium you can take in seemingly endless celebrity presentations, expert ideas, and more! We couldn't be more excited to share our fabulous features, renovation tips and tricks, design ideas, and culinary creations with you all weekend long.

With so much going on, you may need to pace yourself. Read our show survival tips below to hit the Vancouver Home + Design Show like a pro.

1. Come Prepared
Wear comfortable footwear - BC Place Stadium is a huge building, and you don't want to get tripped up by sore soles. Plus, grab a free bag (or two) from our generous exhibitors and you'll have the perfect spot to throw oodles of samples, coupons, and more.

2. Slow Down
Don't rush through the show or you'll miss the best bits. Arrive early, stay late, and take your time. There's plenty to see and do to keep you entertained all day long. When you need to rest your feet, head to the Floform Lounge and enjoy a change of scenery with a copy of Western Living Magazine and a glass of Church + State vino. You'll also find snacks at the ready - or if you crave something a little more filling, check out the food court options like Steveston Fish & Chips and Vij's.

3. Stick to Your Schedule
Have a favourite celebrity guest that you just have to see? Create a schedule so you never miss a minute. Better yet, set alarms for yourself so you know where you have to be and when. Don't forget to keep your show map with you - no one likes getting lost!

4. Be Ready to Buy
Nothing's worse than falling madly in love with the perfect product at the show and not having the cash on hand to make it yours. Many of our exhibitors take credit, but just in case, have some cash at the ready.

5. Take Notes
You're only human, you can't be expected to remember everything you hear at the show. Whether you're listening to Bryan Baeumler, cooking with Chef Corbin, or getting the low-down at the Ask a Designer booth, be ready with pen and paper (or smartphone, on silent) in hand!

6. Stay Up to Date
BC Place has free wifi and we'll be live tweeting all weekend long. Make sure to follow us at @VanHomeShows to get the latest information on giveaways, presenters, and the best booths. Have something to say? Share it with us using #VHDS14! You never know, you could win a prize (hint, hint).

Now that you have these tips, put them to good use at the show! Haven't bought your tickets yet? No worries. Right now you can get two tickets for the price of one when you like us on Facebook. Bring a friend or family member to the show; we can't wait to see you there!

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Green Thumbs Up: Better Gnomes & Gardens in BC & Calgary

Give a gnome a home!

Winning you points with both Mother Nature and your home base, the Better Gnomes & Gardens feature at the upcoming BC and Calgary Home + Garden shows is as good for your community as it is for your garden’s style-cred.

In an artistic venture that would get even Picasso’s palms sweating, Vancouver and Calgary’s top movers and shakers will put their artistic license to the test as they transform plain garden gnomes into whimsical, colorful treasures. Check out the final products on display at the BC Home + Garden Show and Calgary Home + Garden Show, then bid on your favourite to benefit local organizations dedicated to supporting urban-farmed food production in each host city. Give a gnome a home!

BC Home + Garden Show

All proceeds will directly benefit Sole Food Street Farms, a non-profit, urban agricultural community dedicated to transforming empty lots into fruitful farming plots while empowering and employing the underprivileged along the way.

Participating gnome designers include:

·       Andrea Bellamy, HeavyPetal.ca

·       Barbara Matson, Hodge:Podge by Markova Design

·       Christine Friend, Friendly Decorator

·       Coleen Christie, CTV Vancouver

·       Cory Ashworth, 102.7 The Peak

·       Dawn Chubai, Citytv Vancouver

·       Jody Vance, Citytv Vancouver

·       Johanna Ward, SHAW TV

·       Kaitlyn Herbst, Global BC

·       Laurie Logan, local radio personality with Jude Kusnierz of The Beaumont Studios 

·       Mallory Bromley, 4Cats Edgemont Village

·       Mary Zilba, entrepreneur & TV personality

·       Monika Hibbs, The Doctor’s Closet

·       Stephanie Rose, GardenTherapy.ca

·       Steve Darling, Global BC

·       Todd Talbot, Love It or List It Vancouver

Gnome bidding at the BC Home + Garden Show will be open from Wednesday, February 19 at 4PM until Sunday, February 23 at 5PM, on the concourse level of BC Place Stadium. Stop by and sign your name away for a great cause!

Calgary Home + Garden Show

All monies raised will enable access to fresh, local food for all Calgarians, by way of GrowCalgary, which cultivates fresh produce for the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank on Canada’s largest urban agricultural farm.

Participating gnome designers include:

·       Alykhan Velji, AlyVelji Designs

·       Bryan Bauemler, HGTV’s Leave it To Bryan

·       Carlos Cuevas, KooL 101.5

·       Cynthia Roebuck, CTV

·       Erin Strate, Go!Calgary on Shaw TV

·       Jason Gogo, Local Artist

·       Kait Kucy, Yuppie Love

·       Kim Flanagan, Fashion Stylist (www.kimflanagan.com)

·       Ryan Massel, I’m Mr. Fabulous

·       Ricky Zayshley, Avenue Magazine

Gnome bidding at the Calgary Home + Garden Show will be open from Wednesday, February 26 at 4PM until Sunday, March 2 at 5PM, in Hall D&E of the BMO Centre. Come down and get your bid on to show your support!

  

Stop by the upcoming BC and Calgary Home + Garden shows to show your support for two admirable, agricultural initiatives that are as empowering to the individuals they employ as they are to the communities in which they were created.

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Sizzling on Stage: Vancouver’s top chefs to dish it out at the BC Home + Garden Show

Calling all foodies! The Urban Fare Cooking Stage at the BC Home + Garden Show, presented by FortisBC and Western Living, is set to showcase cooking demonstrations as diverse and distinct as the headlining chefs themselves. Arrive with an appetite, because four lucky attendees at each demonstration will also get to sample the still-sizzling, signature creations first-hand.

Better yet? We’re giving away more than $1,000 in prizes from our chefs! Read through the exciting line-up and check out the items up for grabs. With 11 prizes there's something for every foodie on this list!

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Don’t miss the dish from the city’s top chefs, starting Wednesday, February 19 at BC Place! Click here for a first look at the skilled culinarians we’re welcoming to the Urban Fare Cooking Stage.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STAGE SCHEDULE.

Whatever your fancy, the array of talent appearing on the Urban Fare Cooking Stage is not to be missed. Revive stunted stovetop activity just in time for spring, thanks to expert advice and show-stopping creations sure to leave your lips buzzing and your mouth watering!

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Energy-Efficient Chic: West Coast Power Smart Home

Staying on-trend and energy-efficient has never looked better, thanks to the team behind the West Coast Power Smart Home at this year’s BC Home + Garden Show, February 19-23, 2014 at BC Place Stadium.

Fresh off the success of the BC Hydro Power Smart home at this fall’s Vancouver Home + Design Show, BC Hydro is back – and better than ever! This year’s dream home promises to be your go-to source for green living inspiration that is as good for your space as it is for the environment. Drawing on inspiration from the best natural features of the west coast – think magnificent wood, spectacular seascapes and breathtaking British Columbian rainforests – the West Coast Power Smart Home will showcase the creative talents of landscaping guru Rob Spytz and the Friendly Decorator herself, Christine Friend.  Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store on the show floor.

Plus, visit the BC Hydro booth to check out Energy Star-approved appliances and a featured selection of environmentally friendly home products. Team Power Smart will also be on-site to offer their two green cents on how to ease your climate conscience and the monthly electricity bill with easily adaptable, energy-efficient alternatives sure to put your home in Mother Nature’s good books for the long haul. Get a head start with these tips:

• Turn down your thermostat by two degrees, and save up to $30 a year
• Use small appliances where possible – they use less energy and cook as effectively
• ENERGY STAR® fixtures are stylish and save approximately 75% more energy than standard fixtures
• Design bright – consider light colours that reflect light to reduce lighting costs
• Switch four bulbs to ENERGY STAR® LEDs, and save up to $16 a year
• Wash two loads of clothes a week in cold water, and save up to $36 a year
• Visit the West Coast Power Smart Home and powersmart.ca for more tips on how to save power and money
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Solid proof that compromise between style and sustainability is no longer a necessary negotiation, the Power Smart Dream Home is a west coast-inspired treasure you won’t want to miss at the BC Home + Garden Show.

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Seeing Double: Duos Dominate the Main Stage at the BC Home + Garden Show

Living proof that two is better than one, renovation and design duos will reign supreme at this year’s BC Home + Garden Show. Catch them all on the HGTV Main Stage, featuring expert twosomes like HGTV’s Bryan & Sarah Baeumler, Mike Holmes Jr. & Sherry Holmes and Parker Barrow co-owners Janette Ewen & Jef Hancock. In the end, it is our ties that bind us. For our lineup of expert dynamic duos, it also means contracts, deadlines, and a whole lot of dedication. Witness firsthand the barter and banter, stabs and jabs sure to ensue between our top twosomes as they take the stage with presentations that are both practically informative and highly entertaining.

We sat down with each of our favourite duos to discuss their current musings in home improvement and design– read below for a glimpse of what’s to come in each of their exciting presentations!

Bryan & Sarah Baeumler

 

With a booming television production company, custom home-building business and two charitable organizations, power couple Bryan & Sarah Baeumler are no strangers to the spotlight or the chaotic frenzy of the design world. Witness the candid couple in action during their All’s Fair in Love and Construction presentation on the HGTV Main Stage on Saturday, February 22 at 6PM and Sunday, February 23 at 12PM.

What trends do you anticipate we’ll see in the home for 2014? And what trends are on the way out?

Sarah: Let’s hope we can do away with heavy, pooling drapery and head back to the days of appreciating the view. Everything doesn’t have to be a mirror image or balanced equally in a room. Have fun with scale and break out of the mould!

Brian: I’m anticipating more open concept, more built-in cabinetry to replace old-school closets, and lots of LED lighting! Personally, I'm hoping the throw pillow gets thrown out - but don't tell Sarah I said that.

Radiant Orchid is slated to be the hue for 2014. Yay or nay?

Sarah: A definite ‘yay’ for me! A splash of pink anywhere in the home makes me happy.

Bryan: What?! Luckily paint is one of the easiest things to change!

Mike Holmes Jr. & Sherry Holmes

 

Siblings Mike Holmes Jr. and Sherry Holmes may have been born with home building in their blood, but the work they have done to become masters of the industry has been entirely their own. Join Mike and Sherry on the HGTV MainStage for three insightful presentations on Growing Up Holmes on Friday, February 21 at 7PM and Saturday, February 22 at 1PM and 4PM.

What is your signature design style? Are there any tools you’re currently jonesing for that would help you achieve your signature look with your next home project?

Mike: For the home and around the house I like the rustic look, with some detail and modern accents. I would love to have my own professional laser level. We have one on set but I really need to get one for myself. You can use it to find any level you need on the job site.

Sherry: My style is eclectic. I like my home to be colourful, bold and exciting! If we’re talking construction, I think I have all the tools I need – a whole truck full, to be exact! My favourites are my mitre saw and stiletto hammer.

Finish this sentence: If I didn’t work in the design industry, I would…

Mike: If I didn’t work in the design industry I would be a firefighter - no question.

Sherry: If I didn’t work in the design industry I would definitely be working with animals in some way, either as a marine biologist or a veterinarian. Failing that, I’d probably be a hippie traveling the world and doing odd jobs!

Janette Ewen & Jef Hancock

 

Co-owners and business partners of Parker Barrow, Janette Ewen and Jef Hancock know better than anyone the true definition of the word ‘team’, and they have a successfully renowned design consultation company to prove it. Janette and Jef will provide useful tips on how to Design Your Life from A-Z with three exciting presentations on the HGTV Main Stage on Thursday, February 20 at 7PM, Friday, February 21 at 5PM, and Saturday, February 22 at 5PM.

Cutting-edge customer alert! What design tips would you recommend to a client looking to get ahead of the design curve?

Janette: Think for yourself! Don’t follow trends - follow your passion and heart. What makes you tick? Think of what colours, textures, materials make you swoon and create your own style based on that. That way, you’ll always be ahead.

Jef: Forget the curve. Focus on your personal creative vision. Go wild. If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing all the way. Don’t be fearful of breaking through ‘safe’ barriers. Trends are about what everybody else is doing. If you want to stand out, go your own way and your spaces will make you happy. Use color and composition as a guide, as you can’t throw out design sense, but open your mind to unorthodox possibilities.

We love shopping local! What are a few of your go-to spots for retail therapy for the home?

Janette: I LOVE The Cross! Urban Barn is also a great go-to for quirky accessories and mainstay must haves. I also find gems in goodwill, someone else’s trash, and my parent’s basement.

Jef: It’s a three-way tie between Urban Ore in Oakland, The City of Detroit, and my workshop – I can’t choose just one!

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With twice the advice, twice the fun and twice the expert knowledge, the presentations at this year’s BC Home + Garden Show are not to be missed! To view the entire HGTV Main Stage schedule, please click here. See you at the show!

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BC Home + Garden Show launches high-stakes cooking competition!

 Chopping Block presented by Urban Fare & 102.7 The Peak

Vancouver foodies, take note! You won’t want to miss the BC Home + Garden Show’s first-ever Chopping Block challenge, a high-stakes culinary competition designed to find the city’s top home chef, in partnership with Urban Fare and 102. 7 The Peak.

Hosted by Ned Bell, executive chef of the Four Seasons Vancouver, Chopping Block will see four contestants take the Urban Fare Cooking Stage on Saturday, February 22 from 2-4PM. Each competitor will race against the clock to create the ultimate three-course meal using mystery ingredients from Urban Fare, as chosen by public vote. Course by course, one chef will be “chopped” from the competition by an expert judging panel led by Vikram Vij, executive chef of Vij’s and Rangoli, Urban Fare executive chef Ryan McDonald and 102.7 The Peak host Clinton Herman, until just one remains. The winner of Chopping Block will receive a deluxe flightseeing and dining experience for four valued at $3,500, courtesy of Urban Fare and Helijet. Keep reading to learn how you to can enter!

Announced last week at an exclusive preview party for the BC Home + Garden Show at Urban Fare, Chopping Block kicked off with a unique social media challenge. Guests were asked to tweet photos of their favourite Urban Fare products using hashtag #UFchoppingblock. Not only did these tweets help to raise money for BC Children’s Hospital (a donation was made for every tweet), but they also helped to create a grocery list of potential mystery ingredients to be revealed during Chopping Block! From today until Sunday, February 16, you can visit the Home + Garden Events Facebook page to vote for your top picks – and enter to win a $50 gift card to Urban Fare. 

Click here to vote!

Think you have what it takes to compete in Chopping Block? 102.7 The Peak is on the hunt for four fearless home chefs ready to put their cooking chops to the test, but beware – this cutthroat competition is not for the faint of heart. Click here to visit 102. 7 The Peak for entry details. Hurry! You only have until Friday, February 7 to enter. 

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Stay tuned to the BC Home + Garden Show Facebook page and Twitter feed to see the big reveal of the four chosen contestants the week of February 10! Bon appétit.

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Opening Night in Vancouver: Celebrating 30 years of design

The Vancouver Home + Design Show kicks off tomorrow with a party to celebrate 30 years of all things design, home improvement and entertaining. You’re invited to join in the fun at our opening night soiree tomorrow, October 17, from 4-9PM at BC Place Stadium.

Enjoy an evening of rubbing shoulders with the who’s-who of Vancouver’s creative set at the biggest design party of the season, complete with au-courant cocktails in the Western Livng Lounge designed by Nicole Sjostedt. Nibble on snacks from some of the city’s favourite eateries, like Beaucoup Bakery, while bobbing your head to a live performance from DNA6 presented by The Beat 94.5. You’ll be treated to exclusive surprises all night long; make sure you don’t leave empty handed, no good party ends without a goodie bag!

For three decades, the Vancouver Home + Design Show presented by Scotiabank has been a major event, attracting more than 30,000 visitors each fall. Every year we bring you high-interest exhibits and high-profile industry personalities, accompanied by the latest in home and lifestyle trends.

  

This year, you won’t want to miss the big names like Johnathan and Drew Scott, stars of W Network’s Property Brothers, Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot, hosts of W Network’s Love It or List It Vancouver and local favourites like A Good Chick to Know. The Vancouver Home + Design Show will also play host to more than 325 exhibitors and tons of new and exciting features. Check out the HGTV Main Stage schedule to mark off your must-sees in your calendar.

Home entertaining will be infused with flair and flavor from Vancouver’s best known chefs and culinary personalities on the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage. Chef Massimo Capra, Ned Bell and Trevor Bird are some of the familiar faces that will be cooking up a storm on stage. Check the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage schedule so you don’t miss out on all the flavor filled action.

Purchase your tickets online today for the Vancouver Home + Design Show and save $3 off regular adult admission.  See you tonight! 

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