Lynn Spence  - Lynn Spence really knows home décor. She is a regular style expert on CityLine- “ 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.

Frank Ferragine

Frank “ Frankie Flowers” Ferragine - is currently the morning weatherman on Citytv's morning show Breakfast Television and gardening expert Cityline. A flower expert, Ferragine's family runs Bradford Greenhouses and board of director of Landscape Ontario . He has also been host at the Alliston Garden Tour "What's New in Horticulture" and "Get Growing" on Barrie, Ontario radio station CKBB.

The only person surprised that Bryan Baeumler is the host of HGTV’s popular renovation show Disaster DIY, is Bryan himself!  Bryan aims to inspire and entertain both troubled homeowners and viewers alike. Baeumler Quality Construction has the motto: “Design, Destroy, Rebuild” and Bryan is part of a new breed of contractors who are equipped with  a business plan, a deep passion for the work they do and an ambition to set new standards in their trade.  Surrounded with like minded young  tradesmen, his team works hard and aims for a very high level of craftsmanship on every job, and in the centre of it all is Bryan , “It’s hard to come home and feel like you've done an honest day's work if your hands are too clean!” This is why DIY Disaster is such a hit!

Peter Fallico

It’s the journey not the destination....And what a journey it’s been for the savvy home decor pro Peter Fallico. Peter is the host of the popular HGTV show Home To Flip. The show encompasses elements of lifestyle and decor and is Peter’s journey to remodel a passer-by house into a diamond in the rough. Peter has been on TV and in magazines for over ten years guiding people through their design challenges but his love for decor began at an early age in his grandmothers’ Old Victorian home. He and his sister played on the vacant third floor by imagining home improvements that could be made. Peter believes that every room is like a blank canvass just ready to be improved.

Karl Lohnes’s reach has extended far beyond basic home decorating; he now reports, teaches and informs about all things new related to living well at home. The 'Dr. Phil of Decorating'  speaks a language of stylish, no-nonsense decorating and entertaining ideas for homeowners. Karl Lohnes is an expert of all good things related to the home; decorating, renovation, entertaining, home keeping and shopping. He reached millions for eight years by appearing on America 's This Small Space on HGTV and is one of the founding editors of Style At Home and has been the Style Editor for 15 years. He is the ‘Home Expert’ on Canada AM

Mark Nazar has successfully owned and operated Artistic Contracting since 1985. Starting out originally as a kitchen  and bath specialty renovator , Marks' company now completes a wide  variety of home renovation projects. Because of Marks hands on  approach and value added service, customers always feel like there receiving a little extra.

Melissa Maker may be young, but she has mopped, scrubbed, sprayed and swept her way to success.  Being an entrepreneur and seeking an opportunity to inject her brand of integrity, quality, and fun, she started Clean My Space at the young age of 24.  Clean My Space has become a successful cleaning company that focuses on the urban condo market Melissa found that clients requested environmentally friendly products, special cleaning solutions for unique finishes . Melissa spends her time researching products, testing techniques, writing articles, educating clients, running her business, and of course, cleaning.   Clean My Space recently won Homestars.com Best of 2008 category award for Home and Apartment Cleaning!

Successful entrepreneur and a mother of two who lives the mantra “Dream Big, Think the Impossible and Love Passionately” day-in and day-out. Wanting to be in the DIY trade,she tried to find proper accessories, like hard hats and work boots were required, yet she could not find anything that was remotely fashionable.  With a growing women population in the trade business, her entrepreneurial instincts kicked into high gear and she made it her personal mission to fill this void in the market.  She, six months later she created her line of Moxie Trades pink work boots, hats, tool belts, safety glasses and t-shirts which are all safety certified. Marissa is also involved with giving back to the community through Habitat For Humanity and is also a regular speaker at local and national events across Canada helping to motivate other women like herself.  

Peter Love  

Peter Love recently formed Love Energy Consultants Inc.’s to foster culture change as part of his commitment to advancing sustainability.  He provides strategic advice as a consultant, associate, facilitator or director on an individual basis or as an associate with selected firms. 

In 2005, Peter was recruited as Ontario ’s first Chief Energy Conservation Officer with the Ontario Power Authority where his focus was on providing leadership in electricity conservation and advancing a conservation culture in Ontario . 

No stranger to the concept of a “cultural shift” in the Province, early in his career Peter worked as a project coordinator for Pollution Probe with the team that developed the 3Rs campaign “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

In recognition of Peter’s commitment to sustainable buildings and energy efficiency, he was inducted into the EnerQuality/R-2000 Hall of Fame and earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from Sustainable Buildings Canada .

Colette specializes in residential interior decorating and design. Her energy and creativity keeps her clients excited about their projects. Her style is about creating a classic look (but not boring!) that is very functional, comfortable, and remembering that rooms need to incorporate her clients personal tastes, lifestyle and budget. Colette believes good design can be affordable at any budget size. Sometimes by reusing, or repurposing items in her clients’ homes, her clients are happy that these items are saved and all the while being creatively unique, funky, and fun!

Vicky Sanderson 

As Toronto Star’s columnist on New Home Improvement Products, Hot Home Products  Vicky has tried and tested just about every new home appliance and décor product .Vicky has a new décor feature called Conversation Piece in the Toronto Star’s new YourHome.ca. Vicky’s extensive knowledge on what is hot is regularly tapped into by CityTv’s Breakfast Television and other local media.

Kitchen Stage Celebrities

Massimo Capra  

Massimo is a regular Master Chef on CityTv’s CityLine and HGTV’s Restaurant Makeover. Massimo represents all things Italian. His Italian flare and charisma has undisputedly given him a reputation as being a great Italian chef and the best in Canada . Massimo is a proponent of shopping locally in the markets and connecting with the farmers and cooking naturally. Massimo is also the author of One Pot Italian Cooking. Massimo is the inspiration for his two world class restaurants, Mistura and Sopra.

Jason Parsons

Jason Parsons, executive chef of the  Peller Estates Winery kitchen has worked at some of the world’s most renowned restaurants. More recently you may recognize Jason from television.  For the past six years Jason has been a Guest Expert on CityLine. Working along side some of Canada ’s top design, fashion and culinary experts to entertain and inform viewers across Canada . Now in his fifth year at Peller Estates and is continuing to focus on Awakening the palates of those that dine in the restaurant.  “I am eager to continue our constant pursuit of excellence,” states Chef Parsons, “excited to further develop one of Canada ’s most talented culinary teams and continue my passionate journey of Wine and Food, The Joy of Life.”

Ken Kostick

Celebrity Chef and Television Personality Ken Kostick has been entertaining Canadians for over 13 years.  With the successful run of the hit television series “What’s for Dinner?” ,which continues to air episodes with over 2 million weekly viewers, Ken Kostick and Mary Jo Eustace launched their second show “He Said, She Said with Ken and Mary Jo” now in  its second season on the VIVA Network.  Ken continues to entertain and educate Canadians in the kitchen.  His newest book “The $10 Gourmet”, which will be released in the fall of 2009,  takes Ken’s creativity and ingenuity during these hard economic times and teaches the public how to make delicious, nutritious and inexpensive restaurant quality meals for two for under $10.

Ezra Title

Ezra Title is not only the co-host and chef on Viva Network’s  HEALTHY GOURMET. He is also the Chef/Owner of Chezvous Dining as praised by food columnists,  Lucy Waverman and Bonnie Stern.  Ezra has been a featured chef on Breakfast Television as well as on the CBC. From Massimo Capra in Toronto to Daniel Boulud and Dan Barber in New York Ezra has learned classical French technique and developed an affinity for local ingredients that results in distinctive, inspired cuisine of uncompromising quality. Ezra also sits on the executive board of Food Share, donating his time and energy to a cause that helps give individuals access to healthy, inexpensive food