Showing posts with label trendsetter challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trendsetter challenge. Show all posts
Mar 21, 2016
Last January we started our search for the 2016 Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year - someone to take over from reigning champion, Leanne Lee (the Diva of DIY). Several bloggers entered and in February we narrowed it down to three: Serena Appiah, Allison Griffith, and Denise Sabia.
To help showcase their social media prowess, these talented DIYers mobilized their fans and promoted their entries, receiving several thousand votes in just under three weeks!
Once the social voting portion of our contest was over, it was on to the Denver Home Show! Serena, Allison, and Denise wowed our audience and celebrity judges, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, with presentations on succulents, power tools, and painting techniques. Although all three performed beautifully, we could only crown one winner and, factoring in social voting, audience approval, and the judges' scores, we are thrilled to announce the 2016 Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year is: Serena Appiah.
Congratulations, Serena!
We can't wait to see the amazing things you bring to Marketplace Events and our Home Shows.
Stay tuned to see which Marketplace Events Home Shows Serena will lend her talents to this fall!
Mar 14, 2016
With the Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year contest coming to a head this Saturday at the Denver Home Show, we are beyond excited to see our three finalists present. Our Facebook fans continue to vote for their favorite entries (and you should too!), but we're also interested to see what our Denver audience and the Fabulous Beekman Boys will think of Serena, Denise, and Allison.
You've already met our first two finalists, Serena Appiah and Denise Sabia. Now it's time to meet our third finalist: Allison Griffith.
We sat down with Allison ahead of her presentation to help you get to know her a little better. Check out our fun Q&A below and get ready for Allison to rock the house this weekend at the Denver Home Show.
Q: What is your ultimate comfort food? What do you eat if you're having a bad day?
Allison: "Homemade macaroni and cheese with bacon. Anything with bacon always lifts my spirits!"
Q: What was the best party you've ever attended and why?
Allison: "My husband and I attended a local AIDS benefit called Red Tie Night in Oklahoma City. A few years ago we sat near several professional football players and I was amazed at how humble they were! Despite how much money they made or how famous they had become, it reminded me that a great work ethic will take you far."
Q: Would you rather watch Orange is the New Black or Game of Thrones?
Allison: "Orange is the New Black all day! My favorite characters are Pennsatucky and Red. Plus this meme says it all!"
Q: What are your best tips to help homeowners with curb appeal year-round?
Allison: "Decorate your porch. We have a lot of extreme weather in Oklahoma so when it's really cold, icy, raining, or hailing, most of the time people run straight to your front porch. Painting your front door is a fun way to add some charm to your porch. I keep the accessories simple with a painted chair topped with a seasonal pillow, a wreath, and a vintage mop bucket to hold mums or flowers. I do have to admit I have a front porch pillow problem. You can check out a ton of seasonal pillows to make on the cheap on my blog."
Q: What's your go-to hostess gift?
Allison: "Rombauer Chardonnay or funky coasters from West Elm or Anthropologie."
Q: What's your guilty pleasure?
Allison: "I watch all of The Real Housewives. I am a huge fan of their executive producer, Andy Cohen. So much so, I wanted to name our 1 year old Cohen when he was born. My husband saw right through my motives and refused. I am glad because we named him Shepherd instead and it fits him perfectly."
Q: What should homeowners look for when it comes to working with a contractor or interior designer?
Allison: "My best advice is to get referrals from several people you know and trust. If they rave about the designer or contractor and had a great experience, that says volumes about their business! If you are new to the area and don't have any referral sources then I would check out their website for photos of their work. Unfortunately many contractors don't have websites, so I always ask for references. A true business person will happily hand over a few phone numbers of happy clients."
Q: What's one thing we wouldn't guess about you?
Allison: "People are always surprised to find out I was in banking for 15 years before owning my business and blog. I left my job as a Vice President at a corporate bank to grow my business full-time. I was really scared to take the leap but almost 4 years later I can say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. God has provided every step of the way. I traded in my suit and heels for Chuck Taylors and a nose piercing. I never knew this person was inside of me all of those years but I have never felt more authentic than I do today!"
Q: What's one thing you think people should splurge on?
Allison: "Skin care. I tend to be a cheapskate - hence why I love scoring furniture on the cheap at thrift stores and garage sales. But you wear your face every single day so I splurge on taking care of my skin."
Q: What's the best way for homeowners to incorporate the latest trends into their decor?
Allison: "How can you tell what has staying power and what doesn’t? Don't invest a lot of money on trendy prints. I recommend buying neutral pieces for the more expensive purchases, like couches, dining room tables, bedding, and headboards. You can then add pops of fun, funky, and trendy items in rugs, pillows, drapes, and even reupholstering the seats of dining room chairs. These items are easy and inexpensive to change out after a fad has faded out a few years later.
If you love a lot of color in your home, paint a thrift store buffet or dresser in a bold color - if you get sick of looking at it - it's easy to just paint over it!"
Think Allison should be named Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year? Vote for her on Facebook. She'll be presenting on March 19th at the Denver Home Show where our audiences and celebrity judges, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, will help decide if she, Denise, or Serena, will earn the title.
You've already met our first two finalists, Serena Appiah and Denise Sabia. Now it's time to meet our third finalist: Allison Griffith.
ALLISON GRIFFITH
Oklahoma entrepreneur Allison Griffith is the creator of RefunkMyJunk.com. Through her speaking engagements, ebooks, blog, and workshops, she shows homeowners how to harness their creativity and rethink their approach to decor. Allison's DIY projects have been featured on Today.com, The Huffington Post, Apartment Therapy, Buzzfeed, and Good Housekeeping. What will she bring to Denver? Find out March 19th!We sat down with Allison ahead of her presentation to help you get to know her a little better. Check out our fun Q&A below and get ready for Allison to rock the house this weekend at the Denver Home Show.
Q: What is your ultimate comfort food? What do you eat if you're having a bad day?
Allison: "Homemade macaroni and cheese with bacon. Anything with bacon always lifts my spirits!"
Q: What was the best party you've ever attended and why?
Allison: "My husband and I attended a local AIDS benefit called Red Tie Night in Oklahoma City. A few years ago we sat near several professional football players and I was amazed at how humble they were! Despite how much money they made or how famous they had become, it reminded me that a great work ethic will take you far."
Q: Would you rather watch Orange is the New Black or Game of Thrones?
Allison: "Orange is the New Black all day! My favorite characters are Pennsatucky and Red. Plus this meme says it all!"
Q: What are your best tips to help homeowners with curb appeal year-round?
Allison: "Decorate your porch. We have a lot of extreme weather in Oklahoma so when it's really cold, icy, raining, or hailing, most of the time people run straight to your front porch. Painting your front door is a fun way to add some charm to your porch. I keep the accessories simple with a painted chair topped with a seasonal pillow, a wreath, and a vintage mop bucket to hold mums or flowers. I do have to admit I have a front porch pillow problem. You can check out a ton of seasonal pillows to make on the cheap on my blog."
Q: What's your go-to hostess gift?
Allison: "Rombauer Chardonnay or funky coasters from West Elm or Anthropologie."
Q: What's your guilty pleasure?
Allison: "I watch all of The Real Housewives. I am a huge fan of their executive producer, Andy Cohen. So much so, I wanted to name our 1 year old Cohen when he was born. My husband saw right through my motives and refused. I am glad because we named him Shepherd instead and it fits him perfectly."
Q: What should homeowners look for when it comes to working with a contractor or interior designer?
Allison: "My best advice is to get referrals from several people you know and trust. If they rave about the designer or contractor and had a great experience, that says volumes about their business! If you are new to the area and don't have any referral sources then I would check out their website for photos of their work. Unfortunately many contractors don't have websites, so I always ask for references. A true business person will happily hand over a few phone numbers of happy clients."
Q: What's one thing we wouldn't guess about you?
Allison: "People are always surprised to find out I was in banking for 15 years before owning my business and blog. I left my job as a Vice President at a corporate bank to grow my business full-time. I was really scared to take the leap but almost 4 years later I can say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. God has provided every step of the way. I traded in my suit and heels for Chuck Taylors and a nose piercing. I never knew this person was inside of me all of those years but I have never felt more authentic than I do today!"
Q: What's one thing you think people should splurge on?
Allison: "Skin care. I tend to be a cheapskate - hence why I love scoring furniture on the cheap at thrift stores and garage sales. But you wear your face every single day so I splurge on taking care of my skin."
Q: What's the best way for homeowners to incorporate the latest trends into their decor?
Allison: "How can you tell what has staying power and what doesn’t? Don't invest a lot of money on trendy prints. I recommend buying neutral pieces for the more expensive purchases, like couches, dining room tables, bedding, and headboards. You can then add pops of fun, funky, and trendy items in rugs, pillows, drapes, and even reupholstering the seats of dining room chairs. These items are easy and inexpensive to change out after a fad has faded out a few years later.
If you love a lot of color in your home, paint a thrift store buffet or dresser in a bold color - if you get sick of looking at it - it's easy to just paint over it!"
Think Allison should be named Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year? Vote for her on Facebook. She'll be presenting on March 19th at the Denver Home Show where our audiences and celebrity judges, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, will help decide if she, Denise, or Serena, will earn the title.
Mar 10, 2016
The Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year contest is heating up with several thousand votes already cast on Facebook. We can't wait to see what our three finalists, Serena Appiah, Denise Sabia, and Allison Griffith, present at the Denver Home Show next weekend. But first, it's important that you get to know our competitors.
You've already met our first Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year finalist, Serena Appiah. Now it's time to meet the second: Denise Sabia.
DENISE SABIA
Denise Sabia is a Philadelphia designer, DIYer, and the voice behind ThePaintedHome.com. She takes everyday items and flea market finds and transforms them into unique pieces that will freshen and warm your home - all without breaking the bank, of course. Her DIY workshops help others learn valuable crafting and decorating skills they can try in their home. Her flips and finds are sold in Philadelphia at Serendipity Shops of Chestnut Hill and Serendipity Shops of Doylestown. Will Denise rock the house in Denver? We can't wait to find out!
We sat down with Denise ahead of her presentation to help you get to know her a little better. Check out our fun Q&A below and get ready for Denise to teach you more than a thing or two you didn't know about crafting.
Q: What's your least favorite chore?
Denise: "Laundry."
Q: Would you rather water Game of Thrones or Orange is the New Black?
Denise: "Neither."
Q: What are your best tips to help homeowners with curb appeal year-round?
Denise: "Paint your front door...a color. A real COLOR! Painting your door is the simplest weekend project you’ll ever attempt. Plus, in the warmer weather it’ll add a little punch of color to your foyer when the door is open! Double the bonus!"
Q: What has been your most embarrassing fashion choice?
Denise: "My ex-husband."
Q: What's your go-to hostess gift?
Denise: "Any Real Housewives of..."
Q: What should homeowners look for when it comes to working with a contractor or interior designer?
Denise: "A good vibe...you know when you know. Many people can design a beautiful room...you want someone who “gets you” and who you can trust."
Q: What's one thing we wouldn't guess about you?
Denise: "...that I occasionally heat up yesterday's coffee. Completely gross, I know."
Q: Are you a dog person or a cat person?
Denise: "Dog."
Q: Would you rather be too hot or too cold?
Denise: "Too HOT!"
Q: What's one thing you think people should splurge on?
Denise: "Splurge on your sofa. It's like a second home...you spend a lot of time there and you won't be buying another one anytime soon."
Q: What's one simple thing homeowners can do to improve their landscape or garden?
Denise: "Hire a professional, or even just a neighborhood kid to keep it maintained and mowed. My 11 year old weeds for $5...a huge bang for your buck!"
Q: What's the best way for homeowners to incorporate the latest trends into their decor? How can you tell what has staying power and what doesn't?
Denise: "Use what you love. If you love a trend use it, if you hate it, don't use it just because someone famous has. Any item that has value to you has staying power. Use what you love, where you love it."
Think Denise should be named Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year? Vote for her on Facebook. She'll be presenting on March 19th at the Denver Home Show where our audiences and celebrity judges, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, will help decide if she, or one of our two other finalists, will earn the title.
You've already met our first Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year finalist, Serena Appiah. Now it's time to meet the second: Denise Sabia.
DENISE SABIA
We sat down with Denise ahead of her presentation to help you get to know her a little better. Check out our fun Q&A below and get ready for Denise to teach you more than a thing or two you didn't know about crafting.
Q: What's your least favorite chore?
Denise: "Laundry."
Q: Would you rather water Game of Thrones or Orange is the New Black?
Denise: "Neither."
Q: What are your best tips to help homeowners with curb appeal year-round?
Denise: "Paint your front door...a color. A real COLOR! Painting your door is the simplest weekend project you’ll ever attempt. Plus, in the warmer weather it’ll add a little punch of color to your foyer when the door is open! Double the bonus!"
Q: What has been your most embarrassing fashion choice?
Denise: "My ex-husband."
Q: What's your go-to hostess gift?
Denise: "Any Real Housewives of..."
Q: What should homeowners look for when it comes to working with a contractor or interior designer?
Denise: "A good vibe...you know when you know. Many people can design a beautiful room...you want someone who “gets you” and who you can trust."
Q: What's one thing we wouldn't guess about you?
Denise: "...that I occasionally heat up yesterday's coffee. Completely gross, I know."
Q: Are you a dog person or a cat person?
Denise: "Dog."
Q: Would you rather be too hot or too cold?
Denise: "Too HOT!"
Q: What's one thing you think people should splurge on?
Denise: "Splurge on your sofa. It's like a second home...you spend a lot of time there and you won't be buying another one anytime soon."
Q: What's one simple thing homeowners can do to improve their landscape or garden?
Denise: "Hire a professional, or even just a neighborhood kid to keep it maintained and mowed. My 11 year old weeds for $5...a huge bang for your buck!"
Q: What's the best way for homeowners to incorporate the latest trends into their decor? How can you tell what has staying power and what doesn't?
Denise: "Use what you love. If you love a trend use it, if you hate it, don't use it just because someone famous has. Any item that has value to you has staying power. Use what you love, where you love it."
Think Denise should be named Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year? Vote for her on Facebook. She'll be presenting on March 19th at the Denver Home Show where our audiences and celebrity judges, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, will help decide if she, or one of our two other finalists, will earn the title.
Mar 7, 2016
At the beginning of 2016 we encouraged local home, garden, and lifestyle bloggers to apply to become the Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year. Taking over the reins from Leanne Lee, the Diva of DIY, this year's winner will receive a multi-show contract from Marketplace Events and much more.
After several entries and much deliberation, the results from the first round of the contest are in! Over the next few days we'll be introducing you to our three finalists: Serena Appiah, Allison Griffith, and Denise Sabia. First up, Serena Appiah!
SERENA APPIAH
Serena Appiah is the talent behind thriftdiving.com. Hailing from Maryland, this mother of three boys has been helping folks decorate, improve, and maintain their homes on a DIY budget since 2010. Serena loves power tools, thrift stores, creating, inspiring, and teaching. She'll be bringing her home improvement know-how and thrift decor ideas to the Denver Home Show. Will she take home the title?
We sat down with Serena to help you get to know her a little better. Check out our fun Q&A below and get ready for Serena to make a splash at the Denver Home Show!
Q: If you could be gifted with one super power, what would it be?
Serena: "If I had one super power, I would be invisible! Not because I don’t like to be seen, but because I could go anywhere and see anything, without being detected! I’d be able to see the real truth behind everything. Not to mention that I could check up on my children to see if they really are behaving in school!"
Q: What was the best party you've ever attended and why?
Serena: "The first year that I attended the Haven Conference in Atlanta (the annual DIY conference for bloggers), I danced and danced the night away! You can see me in the center of the crown, gettin’ down with blogger friends! It was so exciting because not only was it a chance to have fun without the hubby and kids in tow, but I had felt so inspired to take my blog to the next level that weekend. I couldn’t contain my excitement! And wouldn’t you know when the following year’s conference rolled around, everyone remembered me as the girl who danced all night. What a way to be memorable, eh?"
Q: If you had to give up Facebook or Instagram, which would you pick?
Serena: "Instagram would be gone in a flash! I can’t keep up with the perfection that Instagram requires! LOL. Instagram is supposed to be about pretty feeds, but my audience knows how much I love an “ugly” before picture! People welcome the “ugly” on Facebook; they just connect with it! Since most of my DIY furniture makeovers and room makeovers start with dirty, thrifted furniture and not-so-pretty rooms, Facebook is definitely the platform where Thrift Diving thrives!"
Q: What has been your most embarrassing fashion choice?
Serena: "Last summer, while shopping with my best friend, I mentioned I may have wanted to look for some new jeans. She quickly agreed with my decision and said, “Oh yeah—because those jeans you’re wearing right now are hideous.” My mouth gaped open wide! I couldn’t believe my always-too-truthful-friend had put it so harshly! Were my favorite Lucky Brand jeans so horrible?? I didn’t think so. To this day, I still wear them, but I’m also cognizant that they’d once been deemed “hideous.” LOL. I still love them, though."
Q: What should homeowners look for when it comes to working with a contractor or interior designer?
Serena: "I absolutely love Angie’s List for finding contractors and any professionals related to home services. You’ve got to know what other people are honestly saying about those professionals. Angie’s List includes real feedback from real homeowners. Things I look for is what grade do they have? I only hire grade “A” contractors. Are people saying they’re trustworthy and honest in their pricing? Do they show up on time? Do they treat customers respectfully? I also look for professionals that have not just positive feedback, but lots of that feedback, because the more feedback, the better assessment you can make."
Q: What's one thing that we wouldn't guess about you?
Serena: "You’d never know it, but I’ve been a vegetarian for 16 years! I’m not a super-crunchy, tree-hugger, but I do have compassion for animals, and I feel that there are healthier choices of food to eat. People always ask if I crave meat, and the answer is, “Nope!” There are so many tasty alternatives to meat, I never crave the real thing!"
Q: What's your favorite space to makeover and why?
Serena: "Show me an ugly bathroom, and I’m all over it! Bathrooms are fun because usually it’s a smaller space where you can be bolder and decorate outside of your comfort zone. I generally love soft, comforting colors when it comes to most living spaces, but bathrooms are spaces to unleash your inner “wild child” decorating ideas!"
Q: What's your biggest pet peeve?
Serena: "Oh, I could name a lot of pet peeves! However, my biggest pet peeve would have to be rude drivers—the people who you’ve given the courtesy of pulling in front of you, or some other kind gesture on the road, and they don’t even raise a hand in “thanks.” Gets to me every time."
Q: What's one thing you think people should splurge on?
Serena: "Electronics! As thrifty as I am when it comes to home decor, you’d never know that I splurge on the best electronics (computers, cameras, tablets, etc.) I can afford. Technology changes so quickly that people should buy the best they can afford so that their electronics are relevant for at least a couple of years."
Q: What's the best way for homeowners to incorporate the latest trends into their decor? How can you tell what has staying power and what doesn't?
Serena: "Only decorate with the latest trend if it’s something you truly adore. You should never feel pressured to incorporate trendy decor just because someone else did it or else you risk your home not really being a reflection of you. If you absolutely love a trend, don’t worry about whether it has staying power. Simply because you love it means it has staying power, regardless of whether the trend goes in or out."
Think Serena should be named Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year? Vote for her on Facebook! She'll be presenting on March 19th at the Denver Home Show where our audience and celebrities judges The Fabulous Beekman Boys will help decide if she, or one of our two other finalists, will earn the title.
After several entries and much deliberation, the results from the first round of the contest are in! Over the next few days we'll be introducing you to our three finalists: Serena Appiah, Allison Griffith, and Denise Sabia. First up, Serena Appiah!
SERENA APPIAH
Serena Appiah is the talent behind thriftdiving.com. Hailing from Maryland, this mother of three boys has been helping folks decorate, improve, and maintain their homes on a DIY budget since 2010. Serena loves power tools, thrift stores, creating, inspiring, and teaching. She'll be bringing her home improvement know-how and thrift decor ideas to the Denver Home Show. Will she take home the title?
We sat down with Serena to help you get to know her a little better. Check out our fun Q&A below and get ready for Serena to make a splash at the Denver Home Show!
Q: If you could be gifted with one super power, what would it be?
Serena: "If I had one super power, I would be invisible! Not because I don’t like to be seen, but because I could go anywhere and see anything, without being detected! I’d be able to see the real truth behind everything. Not to mention that I could check up on my children to see if they really are behaving in school!"
Q: What was the best party you've ever attended and why?
Serena: "The first year that I attended the Haven Conference in Atlanta (the annual DIY conference for bloggers), I danced and danced the night away! You can see me in the center of the crown, gettin’ down with blogger friends! It was so exciting because not only was it a chance to have fun without the hubby and kids in tow, but I had felt so inspired to take my blog to the next level that weekend. I couldn’t contain my excitement! And wouldn’t you know when the following year’s conference rolled around, everyone remembered me as the girl who danced all night. What a way to be memorable, eh?"
Q: If you had to give up Facebook or Instagram, which would you pick?
Serena: "Instagram would be gone in a flash! I can’t keep up with the perfection that Instagram requires! LOL. Instagram is supposed to be about pretty feeds, but my audience knows how much I love an “ugly” before picture! People welcome the “ugly” on Facebook; they just connect with it! Since most of my DIY furniture makeovers and room makeovers start with dirty, thrifted furniture and not-so-pretty rooms, Facebook is definitely the platform where Thrift Diving thrives!"
Q: What has been your most embarrassing fashion choice?
Serena: "Last summer, while shopping with my best friend, I mentioned I may have wanted to look for some new jeans. She quickly agreed with my decision and said, “Oh yeah—because those jeans you’re wearing right now are hideous.” My mouth gaped open wide! I couldn’t believe my always-too-truthful-friend had put it so harshly! Were my favorite Lucky Brand jeans so horrible?? I didn’t think so. To this day, I still wear them, but I’m also cognizant that they’d once been deemed “hideous.” LOL. I still love them, though."
Q: What should homeowners look for when it comes to working with a contractor or interior designer?
Serena: "I absolutely love Angie’s List for finding contractors and any professionals related to home services. You’ve got to know what other people are honestly saying about those professionals. Angie’s List includes real feedback from real homeowners. Things I look for is what grade do they have? I only hire grade “A” contractors. Are people saying they’re trustworthy and honest in their pricing? Do they show up on time? Do they treat customers respectfully? I also look for professionals that have not just positive feedback, but lots of that feedback, because the more feedback, the better assessment you can make."
Q: What's one thing that we wouldn't guess about you?
Serena: "You’d never know it, but I’ve been a vegetarian for 16 years! I’m not a super-crunchy, tree-hugger, but I do have compassion for animals, and I feel that there are healthier choices of food to eat. People always ask if I crave meat, and the answer is, “Nope!” There are so many tasty alternatives to meat, I never crave the real thing!"
Q: What's your favorite space to makeover and why?
Serena: "Show me an ugly bathroom, and I’m all over it! Bathrooms are fun because usually it’s a smaller space where you can be bolder and decorate outside of your comfort zone. I generally love soft, comforting colors when it comes to most living spaces, but bathrooms are spaces to unleash your inner “wild child” decorating ideas!"
Q: What's your biggest pet peeve?
Serena: "Oh, I could name a lot of pet peeves! However, my biggest pet peeve would have to be rude drivers—the people who you’ve given the courtesy of pulling in front of you, or some other kind gesture on the road, and they don’t even raise a hand in “thanks.” Gets to me every time."
Q: What's one thing you think people should splurge on?
Serena: "Electronics! As thrifty as I am when it comes to home decor, you’d never know that I splurge on the best electronics (computers, cameras, tablets, etc.) I can afford. Technology changes so quickly that people should buy the best they can afford so that their electronics are relevant for at least a couple of years."
Q: What's the best way for homeowners to incorporate the latest trends into their decor? How can you tell what has staying power and what doesn't?
Serena: "Only decorate with the latest trend if it’s something you truly adore. You should never feel pressured to incorporate trendy decor just because someone else did it or else you risk your home not really being a reflection of you. If you absolutely love a trend, don’t worry about whether it has staying power. Simply because you love it means it has staying power, regardless of whether the trend goes in or out."
Think Serena should be named Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year? Vote for her on Facebook! She'll be presenting on March 19th at the Denver Home Show where our audience and celebrities judges The Fabulous Beekman Boys will help decide if she, or one of our two other finalists, will earn the title.
Jan 9, 2016
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the Home + Garden
Trendsetter of the Year? We’re looking for one lifestyle blogger to rule them
all, and take over the title from our 2015 winner, the Diva of DIY.
If you’re an aspiring home and garden star with a penchant
for home improvement, design, and decor, we want to hear from you! We’re not
picky about your home improvement talent – whether it’s renovating, styling,
gardening, cooking, or DIY-ing, we encourage you to apply!
Here’s what you need
to do!
All applicants will create a four minute video containing a
home and garden tip or DIY project and submit it to us before February 26th,
2016. We’ll select three finalists and ask our Facebook fans to vote for their
favorite video. Voting will run until March 17th, 2016. The
finalists will be flown to the Denver Home Show, where they’ll make
presentations and compete for the title.
One winner, chosen by DIY Network star Jason Cameron, the
Denver Home Show audience, our Facebook fans, and Marketplace Events
executives, will be named the 2016 Home + Garden Trendsetter of the year and
receive a multi-show contract valued at approximately $30,000!
Jun 4, 2015
This past winter, we launched our search for the next big name
in design, entertaining and all things lifestyle, alongside Urban Barn
and WesternLiving magazine. We combed all of British Columbia and Alberta to
find the official spokesperson for this fall’s home and design shows in
Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver - and found you, did we ever! From Vancouver to
Stony Plain, Calgary to Kamloops, Nanaimo to Medicine Hat, applicants came out
in droves to stake their claim to the title of Western Canada’s Next Home
Stylist, not to mention a prize package including a $1,000 Urban Barn shopping spree,
media exposure across two provinces, and much more.
And now, we’re ready to announce our three finalists.
Tijana Popovic from
Vancouver, British Columbia was a blogger at heart before she even knew what blogging
was! A born frugalista, Tijana is the Do-It-Yourself maven behind the blog, Frugal Living Adventures.
Tijana Popovic
Ryan Massel from
Calgary, Alberta is all about feeling FABULOUS. As the editor of I’m Mr Fabulous, Ryan shares stories of
travel, fashion, home décor, and great eats - all in totally fabulous style, of
course.
Ryan Massel
Christina Dennis from
Stony Plain, Alberta started her blog, The DIY Mommy, when she was having a tough
time finding free resources to make trendy baby clothing for her six-month-old
daughter. Today, she features crafts for babies, moms and homes while offering
a sneak peek at her personal life.
Christina Dennis
Who will capture the title of Western Canada’s Next Home
Stylist? It’s up to you to help us decide. Starting today, our three finalists
will compete in a series of three lifestyle-themed challenges - check out the first one here! Vote for your favourites on our FacebookPage starting Monday, June 15 and you could choose our winner and win
an Urban Barn gift card.
Feb 18, 2015
Calling all bloggers, designers, and entertaining enthusiasts: we're searching for the next big name in design, entertainment, and all things lifestyle. Are you it? If you've got a reputation for throwing buzz-worthy parities, creating unforgettable spaces, and styling incredible Instagram snaps, we want to hear from you!
Enter Western Canada's Next Home Stylist contest at nexthomestylist.com and you could make it big by becoming our official spokesperson at this fall's home and design shows in Calgary, Vancouver, and Edmonton. Our three favourite entrants will compete in a series of lifestyle-themed challenges in partnership with Urban Barn and Western Living magazine, with the winner announced this August.
That's not all - our $10,000 grand prize package includes an Urban Barn gift certificate, connections with Western Living magazine, media exposure across two provinces, and so much more!
Stardom waits for no one. Make your chance count and enter today - we're only accepting entries until April 30, 2015. What are you waiting for? This could be your big break!
For full rules and regulations, please click here.
Enter Western Canada's Next Home Stylist contest at nexthomestylist.com and you could make it big by becoming our official spokesperson at this fall's home and design shows in Calgary, Vancouver, and Edmonton. Our three favourite entrants will compete in a series of lifestyle-themed challenges in partnership with Urban Barn and Western Living magazine, with the winner announced this August.
That's not all - our $10,000 grand prize package includes an Urban Barn gift certificate, connections with Western Living magazine, media exposure across two provinces, and so much more!
Stardom waits for no one. Make your chance count and enter today - we're only accepting entries until April 30, 2015. What are you waiting for? This could be your big break!
For full rules and regulations, please click here.
Oct 24, 2014
In July 2014,
we announced a new contest: the Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year. Designed
to propel a rising home and garden talent to stardom, we encouraged lifestyle
bloggers from across America to apply and tell us why they deserved to win our
amazing prize package: a 3-month, multi-show contract, opportunities for media
appearances, and access to thousands of potential new, online followers. Though
we received countless entries, only three could move forward to the next phase of the contest.
Ursula
Carmona, Dave Marciniak, and Leanne Lee are heading to the Orlando Home Show
for the final portion of the competition: deciding who the true Trendsetter is.
Each contestant will present their best home, garden, and DIY tips on the Fresh Ideas
Stage on Sunday, October 26th. After hearing the presentations, our
celebrity judges will crown the Trendsetter of the Year.
Who do you
think will win? The design innovator from Painesville, Ohio? The revolutionary
gardening guru from Culpeper, Virginia? Or the DIY Diva from Parkville,
Missouri? Check out their presentations and watch the culmination of this
exciting contest!
The Orlando Home Show takes over the Orange County Convention Center, October 24-26, 2014.
Get tickets to see home and garden celebrities, and watch as a new one is created!
To get a sneak peek of the trendsetter presentations, watch the videos each finalist made on our Facebook page.
Did you know
that connecting with us on Facebook has perks beyond getting to see these fun
videos? Right now when you like us on Facebook you can get two tickets for the price of one to the Orlando Home Show! Treat a friend or family member to the
show. We can’t wait to see you there!
Aug 25, 2014
We would like
to thank everyone who applied to be the Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year!
We received entries from many innovative home decor, garden, lifestyle and DIY
bloggers, but unfortunately only three contestants could be selected to
participate in the next phase of our trendsetter search. While we had to make
some difficult choices, it is with great pleasure that we introduce our finalists:
To give you a
taste of what they can accomplish if selected as the Home + Garden
Trendsetter of the year, each finalist has submitted a short video containing
their best home and garden tips, or a DIY project.
Here’s where
you come in!
Check out the videos on our Facebook page and vote for your favorite. Who do you think has the best advice,
style and personality? Who would you pick to be our Trendsetter of the Year?
Let us know by sharing your choice on Facebook.
The three
contestants will present live at the 2014 Orlando Home Show. It is
there that the winner will be chosen and named the Home + Garden Trendsetter of
the Year. Of course, your votes will also be taken into consideration!
Jul 23, 2014
'Cause we’re looking for you!
There are
loads of outlets for amateur dancers, singers, and fashion designers looking to
make it big – but not so much for home and garden enthusiasts. Well all of
that’s about to change! We’re your Simon Cowell, your Christina Aguilera, your
Nigel Lythgoe, and your Tim Gunn. Let us help make you a star! We’re searching for
the Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year, one savvy design darling or DIY
daredevil, to rule them all.
Click here to enter
and show us what you’ve got! One lucky winner will receive a contract/tour prize valued at approximately $30,000!
What are you waiting for? This is your opportunity to connect with media outlets, vendors, and over a million attendees. Many celebrities credit their success with being in the right place at the right time. We’ve got the right place and the right time, but where are you? The first phase of the contest ends August 14th, 2014 so apply today and get your home + garden career growing!
To see the complete challenge details and rules please click here.
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