Celebrities

(2012 Show)

Lynn Spence
Lynn Spence really knows home décor. She is a regular style expert on CityLine’s-“ Around the House” and Fashion Friday. Through her passion and enthusiasm for style and design, she creates inspirational ideas and solutions to appeal to the viewer’s lifestyle. Lynn is a past decorating editor of Chatelaine Magazine and a story producer for Style at Home Magazine. Her expertise in the industry has made her a regular speaker at the International Home Show.

Karl Lohnes

Karl Lohnes is a recognized expert of all good things related to the home; decorating, renovation, entertaining, home keeping and shopping. He reached millions of viewers for years while appearing on America 's This Small Space on HGTV. Karl is now the on-air home design expert for CTV’s Canada AM and offers up a monthly décor report on CHUM FM’s All About Style with Marilyn Denis. He is also the national home columnist for Metro News.

Kimberley Seldon

Kimberley Seldon is a vibrant presence in the world of design and media, enjoying an international reputation as a designer, editor, keynote speaker and broadcast personality. Kimberley has enjoyed more than 15 years’ experience in television; hosting three of her own series including the HGTV series “Design for Living with Kimberley Seldon”. She presides as guest design expert on CITY-TV’s CityLine with Tracy Moore. She is Design Editor of Canada ’s Chatelaine and Editor in Chief of Dabble Magazine, and authored two books: “Kimberley Seldon’s Business of Design” (Amazon) and “500 Ideas for Small Spaces” (CPI Publishing). An award-winning design firm, Kimberley Seldon Design Group boasts 20 years’ experience in full-service interior design build.

Glenn Peloso

Glen forged into the world of design almost 20 years ago after completing his Masters degree in Fine Art. As Principle of Glen Peloso Interiors, he creates inspiring spaces for his clients around the world and has successfully designed over 300 residential and commercial projects. Glen’s TV successes include host/designer of the internationally popular television show Restaurant Makeover, and Take this House and Sell it, playing across North America, and Canada ’s “Slice Network” show, Renovate my Wardrobe. He is currently a design columnist for The Toronto Star’s “New in Homes section” and the Design Contributor for “Canadian Homes Trends” magazine, and Design Columnist for Revive Magazine and Home Decor & Renovations Design Editor read nationally.

Vicky Sanderson
Vicky Sanderson writes a weekly Hot Home Products column, which focuses on home improvement, decor, entertaining items and housewares, for The Toronto Star. Her widely-read daily blog, On the House, which can be found on www.yourhome.ca, keeps readers up to date on new products and developing trends. Vicky also delivers standing-room-only seminars at Toronto-area home shows. Funny and informative, she frequently shares her tips, tricks and trends on such media outlets as Canada AM, the Steven and Chris Show, CHCH Morning Live, Breakfast Television, EZ-Rock and CBC Radio.

Shawn Monteith

Shawn in his early years he spent every summer and holiday up at his Grandparents farm. Shawn could always be found at his Grandfather's side, helping with repairs to buildings, fences and machines. His Grandfather 'Jimmy' was quite the handyman himself and took Shawn aside to not only show him how things worked but more importantly to teach him how to 'think handy'. Over 30 years in the construction industry he has learned all facets of construction and renovation. He speaks at many shows throughout Canada on how to be “handy” at home. Shawn loves what he does and wishes to continue to show the public how to think 'handy' just like his late Grandfather took the time to show him. The feedback Shawn gets from the public is that he has a way with words that makes people feel they can do the job and do it right.

Jackie Morra

Jackie Morra is a design consultant and principal of Home Decor Solutions. She is a regular celebrity guest speaker on HGTV’s stage at major homes shows across Canada. She has been transforming and designing homes for over 10 years and has been featured in Style at Home.com, The Toronto Star’s - Yourhome.ca, House and Home.com, Reno & Décor Magazine, Breakfast Television and has written nationally featured décor articles. She is known for her high energy, engaging, presentations and passion for décor.

Mary Dobson

Mary Dobson is widely recognized as Canada ’s leading expert in fabric and window covering design and perhaps best known for her almost twenty years as the resident “material girl” on Citytv’s popular CityLine national lifestyle program. Mary’s degree in textiles and business, a Bachelors in Home Economics from Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, combined with many years of hands-on experience in the custom drapery field, gives her a unique understanding of the industry and of consumer needs. Mary appears twice monthly on CityLine, providing practical advice and creative inspiration for the show’s legion of loyal viewers, from coast to coast. Over the years she has contributed key ideas and demonstrated creative use of fabrics in a number of best-selling home decor books, as well as in most of Canada ’s top home décor magazines. Mary is currently Professor, Interior Decorating at Georgian College in Barrie , Ontario .

Nicholas Rosaci

Nicholas Rosaci is an award winning Designer appearing as a guest expert on Cityline and is the "D.I.Y. Guy" for Kimberely Seldon's Dabble Magazine (www.dabblemag.com ) and Home Décor Editor for VIE Magazine. Nicholas has established a reputation for creating chic, confident, glamorous spaces and stunning Do-it-yourself projects that cross the divide of modern versus traditional. With a passion for fashion and all things stylish, his dynamo spaces and projects leaves a lasting impression that packs a punch and inspires you to live better, greener and of course, more fabulously! You can reach Nicholas at Nicholas Rosaci Interiors (www.rosaci.com)

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