Until Next Time At The Calgary Home + Garden Show

The 34th annual Calgary Home + Garden Show took the city by storm this past weekend, and what a show it was! with over 650 exhibitors and features, incredible Home + Garden Stage presenters including HGTV's Carson Arthur and design duo Janette Ewen and Jef Hancock, inspiration and expert advice was nothing short of abundant.

For those of you that weren't able to make it, we've rounded up our favourite moments from the show! Be sure to make your calendars for the Calgary Home + Design Show, coming to the BMO Centre at Stampede Park from September 17-20, 2015.

Carson Arthur from HGTV Canada's Critical Listing took to the Home + Garden Stage to share his know-how on adding value to outdoor spaces.

The crowd loved design duo and co-owners of Parker barrow, Janette Ewen and Jef Hancock, as much as their advice on quick fixes and updates for the home.

With DIY projects on everyone's to-do list (Pinterest, anyone?), many a show-goer got crafty with Blue Grass Nursery, building terrariums and mini gardens at Contain Yourself.

Home Tweet Home was the talk of the town, helping worthy families by auctioning off artfully-designed birdhouses by 20 of Calgary's media personalities and designers. In total, $2,535 was raised for Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta.

The revolve home was undoubtedly the biggest showstopper - literally. Shoppers stopped in their tracks to check out the mod eclectic beach design, created by the experts at revolve furnishings.

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for a great show! Until next time, happy gardening! 

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Home Tweet Home At The Calgary Home + Garden Show

At this year's 34th annual Calgary Home + Garden Show, taking place February 26 - March 1 at the BMO Center & Corral, we're introducing an exciting new design challenge for a cause: Home Tweet Home. This new feature will showcase 20 birdhouses designed by Calgary's top designers, tastemakers, and media personalities. Each creation is inspired by drawings of a dream house as imagined by a young beneficiary of Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta.

Left: Marie-Claire Williams combined fire-hydrant red with mixed metals for a match made in heaven.

Right: Ricky Zayshley recreated Stacey's dream house with this Hello Kitty-inspired masterpiece.

Each miniature abode will be up for silent auction for the duration of the show, and 20 lucky bidders will have the chance to walk away with their house of choice, with 100% of the funds directly benefitting Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta.

Left: Alykhan Velji and Katie Mooney took a modern, gilded approach.
Right: Sarah Swanson and Jennifer Englehardt were inspired by a Palm Springs bungalow.

Home Tweet Home Participants include:

Ana Zanella, 4Cats Art Studio

Angela Knight, CBC Calgary

Brooklyn Berry, Brooklyn Berry Designs

Carlos Cuevas, Kool 101.5 FM

Dallas Flexhaug, Global Calgary

Jenny Howe, CBC Calgary

Julia Kwinter & Caitlin Best, Notable

Katie Mooney, Alykhan Velji Designs

Kelsey Hipkin, CREBnow

Marie-Claire Williams, Cardel Renos

Ricky Zayshley, Avenue Magazine

Ryan Massel, I'm Mr. Fabulous

Samantha Nickerson, Peek Thru Our Window

Sarah Swanson, Flourish Design + Style

Sarah Crosbie, Q107 FM

Sue Deyell, KISS 95.9 FM

Tara Nelson, CTV Calgary

Tiffany Burns, Blue Besos

Wanda Weston, WW Design Studio

Make sure you check out the Home Tweet Home display to place your winning bid. Purchase your tickets early for the best deal - right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook.

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Home Tweet Home At The BC Home + Garden Show

The countdown is on! With only five days until the kick off of the BC Home + Garden Show, happening February 18-22 at BC Place Stadium, we couldn't help but announce a new favourite feature of ours: Home Tweet Home. This year's design challenge for a cause, Home Tweet home, will showcase 20 birdhouses inspired by drawings of dream homes as imagined by young beneficiaries of Ronald McDonald House British Columbia and brought to life by local tastemakers.

This multi-coloured birdy mansion designed by Bria Lear is sure to cause a bidding war.

With each aviary up for silent auction all show long, you could walk away with your favourite birdy abode and rest easy knowing 100% of the funds go directly to benefit Ronald McDonald House British Columbia.

Thinking of placing a bid? Find birdhouses designed by:

• Coleen Christie, Anchor for CTV Vancouver
• Norma Reid, Anchor for CTV Vancouver
• Keri Adams,Anchor for CTV Vancouver
• Randene Neill, Anchor for Global BC
• Dunia Tozy, Video Journalist for Shaw TV Vancouver
• Karen Khunkhun, Host for C Fox
• Ruby & Cruise, Hosts for Z 95.3
• Stacey McLachlan, Associate Editor for Western Living
• Kelsey Dundon, Style Blogger for The Anthology
• Karin Bohne, Founder & Interior Designer for Moeski Design Agency
• Christine Friend, Founder & Interior Decorator for Friendly Decorator
• Jamie Banfield, Founder & Interior Designer for Jamie Banfield Design
• Kate Horsman, Blogger for Bullet with Butterfly Wings
• Stephanie Rose, Blogger for Garden Therapy
• Louisa Chan, Blogger for L for Life
• Jennifer Pistor, Blogger for Prairie Girl in the City
• Bria Lear, Owner of Digital Darlings
• Paul Mon-Kau, Owner of The District Restaurant Group
• Marisa & Rachel, Co-Founders of Laneway Art Collective
• Christina Lazeski, Owner of Paperclip Creative

Don't miss out on what's sure to be a birdhouse bidding war. Buy your show tickets early to avoid box office lines and get the best deals - right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook.

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