calgary home & garden show 2012

The Calgary Home and Garden Show is just around the corner, Feb. 23rd – 26th to be exact. Over 650 exhibitors will offer inspirations and ideas, while local experts and celebrity guests from HGTV will share insights and advice on everything from renovations to meal prep.

Here are three great reasons for you to attend this years show:

• As the first show to showcase YYCFoodTrucks, the Calgary Home + Garden Show is excited to demonstrate first hand how Calgary has become a leader in the food truck trend.  Meet chefs, sample food and check out the ins and outs of this hot new culinary culture.

Tara Jamieson’s love of antiques and gift for refinishing furniture went from hobby to full-time career in 2011 with the launch of Lauren Lane Decor.  The full-service Calgary studio is home base for custom furniture restoration, teaching DIY classes and exclusively carrying the much sought-after Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  She will make her debut on the StateFarm Main Stage at this year’s home show. 

• Show-goers will have an opportunity to bring their design dilemmas to professionals with free 10-minute consultations.  Experts will compare “before” photos and work with show-goers towards refreshing, renewing and restoring their living space.

I’ve got 2 free tickets to give away. (value of $14 each) Simply leave a comment here telling me what project you have on the go in hopes of gaining insights and information or why you would like to visit the show and you’re entered! Comments will close on Tuesday February 21st at midnight and I’ll make a random draw on Wednesday February 22nd.

Good luck!

(One comment per person please.)

Nyla Free Designs is a full service Calgary Interior Design studio. Our goal is to bring your home to life by revealing your style and infusing unexpected elements of design and detail. If we can help with your project please let us know! See the contact page to get in touch.

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