Starstruck: The Ace Hardware Paint Studio Lifestyle Stage Is The Place To Be!

This year's Ace Hardware Paint Studio Lifestyle Stage at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show is sure to be a crowd favorite with a jam-packed list of presenters. Attendees will see helpful presentations revolving around remodeling, interior design and landscaping, budget saving tips, DIY ideas, and education from local speakers and national celebrities. The Ace Hardware Paint Studio Lifestyle Stage is designed by Jaque Bethke of Pure Design Environments and is not to be missed. Jaque will also take to the stage to share her expertise on colors trends for your home design.

Here are a few highlights you can look forward to on the stage:

• Move that bus! Ty Pennington will be charming show-goers as he takes the stage Saturday at 11am. You can expect to be entertained and informed as this DIY superstar from TLC's Trading Spaces, ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and TNT's On The Menu, make his first visit to the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show. Ty is presented by Wings Financial Credit Union.

• Twin Cities Live will be broadcasting live for the third year in a row on Thursday at 3pm - Megan Newquist will fill-in for Elizabeth Reis who is on maternity leave. Megan joins TCL co-host Steve Patterson in providing helpful tips and chatting with experts.
• New York Farm Boys, Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge, are the force behind the Cooking Channel's The Fabulous Beekman Boys, and lifestyle brand Beekman: 1802. The boys will be guests on Twin Cities Live Thursday and will present on the Ace Hardware Paint Studio Lifestyle Stage at 7pm that night, as well as Friday at 2pm and 6pm.

• DIY blog lovers will be thrilled to hear home decoration and organization expert, Ursula Carmona, tell how she beautifies her home (sometimes with spray paint and glitter). Catch Ursula Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 11am and 3pm.

• Once again, our "Man on the Avenue" Products expert Sasha Andreev will give us the inside scoop on the best new products of 2015. Visit "Innovation Avenue LIVE" on the Ace Hardware Paint Studio Lifestyle Stage on Wednesday at 7pm, Saturday at 5pm, and Sunday at 2pm.
• Internationally-recognized design/build contractor and Canadian television personality, Ramsin Khachi will share the latest in luxury decorating trends and how to apply them to your home. Presented by Cambria. See Ramsin Friday at 4pm and Saturday at 2pm.

The Minneapolis Home + Garden Show takes over the Minneapolis Convention Center February 25 - March 1, 2015. For a complete list of the celebrities and experts gracing the Ace Hardware Paint Studio Lifestyle Stage please check out our Stage Schedule. Remember to buy your tickets early to avoid box office lines and get the best prices - right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook.

MARCH 25 - FEBRUARY 1, 2015.
MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER 

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Look Who's Taking The Stage At The BC Home + Garden Show

Get ready to roll out the red carpet! The BC Home + Garden Show, happening February 18-22 at BC Place Stadium, is shaping up to be a star-studded event. Featuring Canada's most talented designers and home improvement specialists, the Main Stage presented by The Vancouver Sun, is certain to be your favourite spot at the show. Prepare to be star struck!

Without further ado, take a peek at this year's celebrity line up, and find the full Main Stage presented by The Vancouver Sun schedule here.

Bryan Baeumler

Canada's favorite handyman is on his way to Vancouver. Bryan Baeumler, contracting king of HGTV's Leave It To Bryan, is back on the Main Stage to offer his no-nonsense brand of home building know-how and teach you how to renovate your priority list. Bring a notepad, you won't want to miss a word this hunky handyman has to say. Dying to meet the man in person? Visit Bryan during the 30-minute autograph signings following each of his presentations.

Where: Main Stage presented by The Vancouver Sun
When: Saturday, February 21 at 2pm and Sunday, February 22 at 12pm

Todd Talbot

Todd Talbot, co-star of W Network's Love It Or List It Vancouver, can be caught on the Main Stage dishing the behind-the-scenes aspects of real estate, both on and off TV. Whether you're a first time buyer or a seasoned expert, there will be something new to learn when this respected Realtor takes the stage.

Where: Main Stage presented by The Vancouver Sun
When: Saturday, February 21 at 7pm and Sunday, February 22 at 1pm

Janette Ewen & Jef Hancock

Design duo and co-founders of creative studio Parker Barrow, Janette Ewen and Jef Hancock are set to get design-lovers' hearts aflutter on the Main Stage. Offering up five-minute quick fixes and overall updates for your home, these design dynamos will leave audiences pumped for home improvement projects big and small.

Where: Main Stage presented by The Vancouver Sun
When: Friday, February 20 at 3pm, Saturday, February 21 at 3pm and Sunday, February 22 at 3pm

Ready to meet these celebs plus local experts? Buy your tickets to the BC Home + Garden Show early to get the best deals and avoid box office lines. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook.

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