Edmonton Dwelling + Backyard Present: Knowledgeable assist for initiatives of all sizes

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It doesn’t matter what Edmonton’s climate is like in March, the annual Dwelling and Backyard Present is a positive signal that spring is on its method.

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This yr’s Dwelling and Backyard present will run Thursday, March 24 to Sunday, March 27 on the Edmonton Expo Centre with greater than 400 exhibitors showcasing modern merchandise, the newest traits in inside design, plus residence and backyard associated companies.

As all the time, the present will function inspirational shows, an interactive market and dwell stage shows that includes movie star consultants and native professionals.

Visitor appearances on the Dwelling and Backyard Present’s Essential Stage embrace Dave Kenney and Joey Fletcher, who’re HGTV Canada’s The Brolaws; inside design knowledgeable Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault of Cityline; and Christina Dennis of the DIY Mommy.

The BroLaws, who’re real-life brothers-in-law (who really like one another) are greatest identified from HGTV reveals reminiscent of Household Dwelling Overhaul, Decked Out, Catastrophe Decks, Customized Constructed and Dwelling to Win. They’re common residence and backyard go-to-experts on CITY-TV’s Cityline as is Perrault, their fellow co-presenter.

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Dwelling and Backyard Present supervisor Kristy Cairns says the bubbly Perrault has a present for creating designs that fuse ingenuity, whimsy and high quality workmanship on a “frugalista” finances.

“We proceed to carry her again as a result of she’s a lot enjoyable and so participating. She actually attracts folks in,” she says.

“Leigh-Ann explains how one can take gadgets across the residence that you have already got or that you will discover second-hand to recreate a whole area with out breaking the financial institution.”

Perrault joined Cityline in 2006 and started a bricks and mortar/on-line retail retailer referred to as Hue La La in 2013. Her savvy DIY recommendation has garnered a big social media following, together with 23,000-plus Instagram followers.

Dennis, the DIY Mommy, has 1.2 million YouTube followers alone and returns with DIY recommendation and finances adorning concepts for the house, vacation trailer or trip residence. She and Perrault will focus on a joint challenge to make over a room within the Hearth Lounge on the 116-year-old YWCA Camp Yowochas. The camp, situated 45 minutes exterior of Edmonton, will probably be handled to a design refresh of the area used throughout its summer time camps, grownup retreats and therapeutic retreats in partnership with Indigenous teams.

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The trending tiny home/dwelling on the highway phenomenon will probably be explored intimately on the Essential Stage by the VanLife panel of native consultants. The panel will share recommendations on tips on how to dwell minimalisticaly whereas travelling, tips on how to maximize area and tips on how to create tremendous environment friendly tiny areas, like a chef-inspired kitchen, in a van or RV.

Edmonton designers Jennifer Hughes of the Turquoise Chair and Jennifer Woch of the Home of J will even inject native flavour into this yr’s present.

For Essential Stage present occasions, exhibitor listings, ticket info and doable COVID-19 protocols, go to edmontonhomeandgarden.com.

THE DETAILS

WHAT: The 2022 Edmonton Dwelling and Backyard Present

WHEN: Thursday, March 24 to Sunday, March 27

WHERE: Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118th Ave. N.W.

HOURS: March 24 and 25 from midday to 9 p.m., March 26 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., March 27 from 10 a.m. to six p.m.

TICKETS: $16 full day/$8 half day for ages 13-plus; $11 for ages 60-plus; free for youngsters 12 and below. Save $2 per ticket by buying on-line.

INFORMATION: edmontonhomeandgarden.com