Celebrity Guests

The design aficionados you love and trust are up front and personal at the national home show. Check them out at the Unilock Celebrity Stage, presented by HGTV.

	Bryan Baeumler Meet Bryan Baeumler , host of HGTV’s Leave it to Bryan, House of Bryan, and Disaster DIY. Bryan, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Western University in London, Ontario, knew from an early age that hands-on building was his passion. In 2004, he opened his own construction company where his enthusiasm, quick wit and ability to help homeowners understand the intricacies of any home improvement project laid the foundation for a successful business. A natural teacher, Bryan loves to encourage homeowners and viewers to take on any home projects, as long as they do their homework first. Attend an exclusive autograph session with Bryan at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 17th in the Toronto Star booth 5251. Brought to you by:
Even the toughest guys get the flu. Unfortunately, Jim Caruk's appearance for Wednesday, March 21 has been cancelled.	Jim caruk Jim Caruk, Master Contractor, Host of HGTV's Builder Boss. Best known for his HGTV series Real Renos started his career over 30 years ago. Since his humble beginnings he has created his own private successful construction business, hosted and starred in his own HGTV reality show and has an exciting new show currently in production. In May 2010, Jim founded and launched Canada's first Build it Yourself Learning Centers in Toronto with more locations opening across Canada. Jim has worked with some of Canada's most successful architects, tradesmen and designers, gaining practical and skilled knowledge of how to complete home improvement tasks efficiently. Through Jim's network of accredited master builders, teachers, industry professionals and sub-trades he has assembled an interactive practical learning forum that compiles all the essential “know-how” skills homeowners need to complete building projects successfully by themselves. Behind the trade and TV show, Jim's a regular guy with two daughters, a love for family and friends, fast cars, architectural design and lives life to the fullest.
	Glen Peloso Celebrity Designer Glen Peloso, Principal Designer of Glen Peloso Interiors, Inc., has been designing spaces for commercial, corporate, and residential clients for two decades. Since launching Glen Peloso Interiors, Inc. his career has taken off working on numerous residential and large corporate projects. You may recognize Glen from his past work as a host/designer of the internationally popular television show Restaurant Makeover, or Take this House and Sell it, playing across North America, or Canada’s “Slice Network” show, Renovate my Wardrobe. Glen makes regular guest appearances on various magazine styled TV and radio shows across Canada and is a key note speaker for national tradeshows and events across the country. As a design journalist, he contributes regularly, and has been profiled in many national and international magazines and Newspapers, including The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Sun, Homes Publishing, Viva Magazine, Canadian Living as well as other International design publications, where his work has been featured. He is the Design Columnist for The Toronto Star’s “New in Homes section” and the National Design Contributor for “Canadian Homes Trends” magazine, and the Design Editor for Home Decor & Renovations read nationally. www.glenpelosointeriors.com Presented by:.
	Janette Ewen Janette Ewen is best known for her creative and original approach to interior design, fashion styling and entertaining. As a lifestyle expert, she has reported on the hottest trends for style publications—including Chatelaine, Canadian House & Home and The Globe and Mail—for over 10 years. Janette most recently co-hosted Inside the Box with Ty Pennington (broadcast in Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Russia, France, Australia, UK,) and appears regularly on national TV shows including Cityline and Canada AM. Presented by:
	Jane lockhart Award-winning Interior Designer, cross-Canada keynote speaker, author and television personality, Jane Lockhart is one of Canadaʼs best-known design and colour experts. Jane has been practicing interior design as principal designer with her firm Jane Lockhart Interior Design that she founded in 1997. After six successful seasons as creative director and host of W Networkʼs top ranked Colour Confidential which also airs on HGTV U.S., Jane continues to develop her expertise in design and colour through a number of exciting new projects including designing the Jane Lockhart Platinum Series, a custom Canadian-built, luxury furniture line that was launched January, 2011 at the Interior Design Show. In January 2012 Jane will launch Jane by Jane Lockhart her new Canadian-built retail furniture collection that will be available at major retailers across Canada. www.janelockhart.com
	Jackie Morra Jackie Morra is a design consultant and principal of Home Decor Solutions. She is a regular celebrity guest speaker on the main stage presented by HGTV at major homes shows across Canada including the Toronto Fall Home Show, the National Home Show, and BC, Calgary and Edmonton Home and Garden Shows. She has been transforming and designing homes for over 10 years and has been featured in Style at Home, The Toronto Star's - Yourhome.ca, House and Home.com, Reno & Décor Magazine, Breakfast Television, CTS TV Real Life and has written nationally featured décor articles. She is known for her high energy, engaging, presentations and passion for décor. Visit her website at www.homedecorsolutions.ca or blog at www.jackiemorrainteriors.com
	Michael Upshall Michael Upshall of ProBuilt by Michael Upshall is a master carpenter at heart, who naturally progressed into a renovator and builder and is renowned in the construction industry. His career spans over 30 years and his collection of awards and recognitions are impressive. He was the first two-time award winner of the BILD “Renovator of the Year” (2002 & 2006) and was chosen three years in a row to Design/Build the Dream Home at Toronto's 2007, 2008 & 2009 National Home Shows. Renovating your home stems from the dream of attaining that “designer look”. Getting from conceptual design to handing you the keys to your renovated home may seem a daunting task, but the vision to any dream project is keeping focused on the expert design, controlled budgeting, constant communications through documentation as well as keeping it on schedule. For Michael, systems and procedures are what drives his business of renovation and custom home projects that start from $250,000 and exceed well over a million. As you'll never stop dreaming, he'll never stop building. Michael shares some of his renovation secrets during his presentations at this year's National Home Show, as well on his new Facebook page at ‘ProBuilt by Michael Upshall'.
	Mary Dobson, Canadian levolor spokesperson Mary Dobson considers herself to be a very lucky lady. She loves what she does and almost every aspect of her life is involved in decorating and decor. As Canada's leading expert in fabric and window covering designs and national spokesperson for Levolor Canada, Mary travels and speaks across the country offering advice and solutions to consumers at home shows, seminars and workshops on the topic of window coverings. Mary's degrees in textile and business, 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. As CityLine's resident fabric expert for more than 20 years, Mary shares her passion, knowledge and ideas with viewers every month. In addition, Mary is a full time professor of Interior Decorating at Georgian College, training the decorators of tomorrow. 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. In her free time, Mary and her husband Colin cherish their home and their weekend escapes to Collingwood where they love to renovate and entertain family and friends. Presented by:
Photo by David Gillespie	BRET ' the HITMAN' HART, SPOKESPERSON STROKE RECOVERY CANADA® A Champion In and Out of The Ring For over 20 years Bret entertained fans around the world winning numerous wrestling championships and has become one of Canada's most recognizable icons. In 2007, March of Dimes Canada was thrilled to welcome legendary Canadian wrestler Bret Hart as spokesperson of its Stroke Recovery Canada® program. Known to many Canadians as Bret “The Hitman” Hart, the champion wrestler was born in Calgary, Alberta into a wrestling dynasty led by his father, Stu Hart. In 2002, Bret overcame a devastating stroke, a defeat he calls his greatest victory. Bret's stroke caused partial paralysis requiring months of physical therapy, but through his determination, he has made a successful recovery. Since then, Bret published his memoirs, titled: Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling. The hardcover book was a bestseller, and it has now been released in softcover. More recently, Bret made a triumphant return to wrestling, taking part in Wrestlemania 26. Over the past years, Bret has been helping March of Dimes in its mission to educate Canadian stroke survivors on how to "Survive and Thrive" after a stroke. Bret has appeared a number of events on behalf of March of Dimes Canada, including throwing out the first pitch at a Toronto Blue Jays game in 2010 to kick off Stroke Recovery Awareness Month, appearing at a number of Toronto Marlies games, doing the ceremonial kick-off at an Argos game and at the Mt. Pleasant BIA Village Fall Fair. Bret has filmed a series of public service announcements which air on television stations across the country. Presented by:
	yanic simard Yanic Simard comes from a long line of industry professionals in Montreal that based their successes on the fact that good design and quality workmanship are the cornerstones to the art of living. Yanic has synthesized his experience in the building trade with his unrivalled creative talent to found the Toronto Interior Design Group (TIDG)—one of Canada’s leading design firms. A talented team of professionals based in Toronto supports Yanic as TIDG strives to create new and innovative spaces for a wide range of clients. Their design spectrum is anything but narrow—from minimalist to modern to elaborate traditional. Practicality and functionality play a vital role in the development of projects, while mixing “old and new” and “high and low” allows the uncompromised grand design scheme to work even on a budget. You may recognize Yanic from his features and articles in many Canadian and international publications. Also a TV personality, you can watch him on television as a regular design guest expert on the #1 Daytime Canadian talk show, CityTV’s CityLine. Yanic is handsomely dressed by Sand Clothing. www.tidg.ca Facebook: facebook@tidg.ca Twitter: @TIDGca Presented by:
	JACKIE GLASS Jackie Glass is a regular guest expert on CityLine, a nationally broadcast television talk show. Her five years of experience as Editor of Reno & Decor magazine showcases her creative talent along with her regular contributions to magazines such as Style at Home, Canadian Living, Reno & Decor, West of the City, Chatelaine and Homemakers. Jacqueline Glass and Associates was established in 1998 as a full service residential firm providing interior design services and innovative concepts. The creative collaboration of Jacqueline Glass and Christine McGee allowed the partners to develop a strong Design Space Planning Division and a resourceful Interior Decorative Styling department. Jacqueline Glass and Associates’ professional portfolio includes designing of luxury homes and additions, kitchen and bathroom renovations, basements, lighting plans and fixtures, custom furniture and layouts, window treatments, paint colours and final accessory styling. From inception of the project to completion as well as working as a team, the goal is to complete each job in a timely and professional manner within budget parameters and to the homeowner's satisfaction. For more information on Jackie, please visit www.jglassandassociates.com Follow Jackie on Twitter @jackieglasscity
	CATHERINE + DAVIS Catherine + Davis is a creative studio providing complete residential, commercial, retail and hospitality design services. Our diverse and skilled team provide interior design, decoration, architecture, renovation and new-build construction, under the direction of principals Halina Catherine and Melissa Davis. Halina Catherine is a renowned Canadian designer, known for her enchanting take on interiors and luxury lifestyle. Her career saw its beginning in Fashion Design before beginning her now 15 year career as an Interior Designer. Her work is consistently featured in the pages of the more notable design and décor magazines. Melissa Davis is a design and construction expert with more than 13 years experience. Watch her renovate a beautiful family home room by room on HGTV’s Marriage Under Construction and catch her designs and reveals on the hit HGTV series Income Property, as well as regular appearances at the National Home Show. Presented by:
	VICKY SANDERSON Having tried and tested just about every new home product, décor item and countertop appliance to hit the market in the last ten years, Vicky Sanderson is an expert on all things home-related. She shares her expertise in Hot Home Products, a widely-read weekly column that appears every Saturday in The Toronto Star. Vicky also keeps readers up to date on new products through her blog, On the House, which can be found on www.yourhome.ca. Her first design make-over project will appear in the May 2012 issue of Canadian Living. She frequently shares tips, tricks and trends on such media outlets as Canada AM, Breakfast Television, CHCH Morning Live, and CBC Radio, as well as in numerous design magazines and on several blogs. Follow her on Twitter @vickysanderson Presented by:
	THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW LIFESTYLE EXPERTS WENDY RUSSELL - DIY Expert As a self-confessed “craft junkie” and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Expert on THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, Wendy Russell shows viewers on a regular basis how easy it is to revamp any space using creativity and a bit of intuition. Wendy can whip messy, claustrophobic homes into gorgeous, tidy spaces in no time flat. Best known as the host of the Canadian television lifestyle series, SHE’S CRAFTY, Wendy is schooled in interior space planning, home staging and fashion styling and as a member of the Professional Organizers in Canada and as a trained professional organizer. A multi-nominated TV host & award-winning producer, Wendy is also a prop stylist, set decorator and freelance writer – whose written for Canadian Living, The Globe & Mail, and Homes & Living Magazine. For more information on Wendy visit WendyRussell.com. Follow her on Twitter @ShesCrafty. CHARLES MACPHERSON - Resident Butler From appropriate etiquette for serving breakfast in bed, to proper garment care, Charles MacPherson (a.k.a Charles the Butler) shares tips and tricks of his trade weekly on THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW. As the resident butler for the national daytime lifestyle series, Charles is a fan favourite as he shares his household advice and answers viewers’ etiquette questions both on-air and online at Marilyn.ca. With more than 24 years experience in Household Management, Charles is also the founder and president of Charles MacPherson Associates Inc. – a firm that offers consulting and training as well as placement services to the luxury residential and hospitality markets worldwide. In 2009 Charles opened North America’s only registered school for Butlers & Household Managers in Toronto. Throughout his career, Charles has consulted with both residential and hospitality clients in North America, UK, Europe, South Africa, and China – making him the international authority in the Household Management and Butler fields respectively. Most recently, Charles has completed assignments at some of the leading hotel properties in China, India, and France. Charles has also personally written the department standards and was the lead team trainer for Queen Mary 2, Fouquette's Barrière Hôtel and Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces, along with being the lead trainer for the Butler department of the Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai. In 2011, Charles became a member of the prestigious PDA-POA (Protocol & Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association) and is a founding member in DEMA (Domestic Estate Managers Association). Charles was also a keynote speaker at The Leading Hotels of the World and APNA (Association of Premier Nanny Agencies) annual convention. For more information on Charles visit CharlesMacPherson.com. Follow Charles on Twitter @ButlerSchool. MICHELLE MAWBY - Interior Design Expert Born in Richmond, B.C., Michelle Mawby has practiced design in Amsterdam, England, California and Vancouver. Today, Michelle’s signature designs, which are both elegant and functional, can be seen regularly on THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW – where she serves as resident interior design expert. She is also the founder and principal designer at Lucid Interior Design Inc., a Toronto based multi-disciplinary interior design firm. Constantly reconfiguring her white baroque style princess furniture and four poster canopy bed, Michelle’s love for design was evident as a young girl. Michelle’s work has appeared in many Canadian publications. She was notably highlighted as one of Toronto’s top interior designers in the book Spectacular Homes of Toronto: An Exclusive Showcase of the Finest Designers in Ontario. Michelle is also known for being an interminable shoe collector, gadget girl and bibliophile. For more information on Michelle Mawby, visit Lucid.com. Follow Michelle on Twitter @MichelleMawby. RAMSIN KHACHI - Design Build Contractor A leader in his field, Ramsin Khachi's unparalleled integrity for quality and his knowledge of construction has made him prominent member of the design community and a fan favourite on television. Officially joining THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW as Marilyn’s design build contractor, Ramsin provides viewers across the country with expert advice in construction and design, as he educates them on the latest products and innovations hitting big-box stores. Best known for taking fairly ordinary suburban homes and turning them into extraordinary dream houses, Ramsin is responsible for the vision and construction of the interior finishes in Marilyn’s current home. In addition to his television appearances, Ramsin is the principal owner of his own full-service design/build firm, Khachi Design Group Ltd. and sister company Khachi Interiors Inc., which specializes in real-estate sales, commercial design, and custom home construction. Ramsin also frequently lectures at public forums and to professional organizations including The Ontario Home Builders Association, The Canadian Home Builders Association, and the Toronto Fall Home Show. For more information on Ramsin, visit Khachi.com. Follow Ramsin on Twitter @RamsinKhachi.
	BOB THE BUILDER™ Bob the Builder and his Machine Team are ready to tackle any project. As they hammer out the solutions that lead to a job well done, Bob and his friends demonstrate the power of positive-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and follow-through. Most importantly, from start to finish, the team always show that The Fun Is In Getting It Done! Airing on Treehouse, Bob the BuilderTM is one of the most popular and recognized children’s characters globally. His positive mottos are widely known by kids and parents alike: “Can WE Build It? Yes WE Can!” and “Can WE Fix It?TM Yes WE Can!” Internationally, Bob the BuilderTM is broadcast in more than 250 territories, 45 languages, has sold more than 28 million books and over 10 million DVDs. In Canada, Bob the BuilderTM is a feature on Treehouse Live! National Tours, produced by Kidomo, annually performed at Ontario Place, Toronto for 10 years and countless prestigious events nationally. For further information please visit www.bobthebuilder.com Media Inquiries: Nancy McFatter; 905.648.4164 nancy@kidomo.com
	David Cormican, Stage Emcee Mr. Cormican is an award-winning actor, MC and producer. In addition to his duties as Head of Development for Minds Eye Entertainment, Cormican also founded the prestigious Canadian Short Screenplay Competition in 2008 and recently rounded out the cast for Benoit Philippon's Lullaby For Pi (starring Rupert Friend and Forest Whitaker), which was recently selected as one of Ion Cinema's Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010. David most recently Executive Produced the feature films Face in the Crowd (starring Milla Jovavich and Julian McMahon) and The Tall Man (with Jessica Biel). David is a member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT), The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), Canadian Actor's Equity (CAEA), the Saskatchewan Motion Picture Association (SMPIA) and an ambassador for Raindance Canada. He is a board member on the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District, a counsellor for ACTRA Saskatchewan and Board member in charge of Arts for SaskCulture. He lives in downtown Regina, SK, with his beautiful daughter.
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