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TRACKING
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PEPPER RODRIGUEZ, EDITOR
trends
rends come, trends go, but we can never stop talking about them. This issue particularly is filled with them, as we look to what 2023 offers in interior design. But this is what Reno + Decor is all about, keeping readers abreast of the current design and lifestyle trends that can make an impact. In this issue, we have stories on designing a lake home, as Edmonton’s The DIY Mommy takes on her family’s second lake home renovation project. We have Calgary’s Aly Velji giving us a look on his new collaboration with Urban Barn on how to beautify any
living space. And we also have Brittany McNab giving us the lowdown on this year’s interior decor trends. And that’s just for the local side of things. On the national side of things, we have Billha Kangethe talking about the design trends for Spring, Amanda Aerin talking about colours, and of course, Sara Duck with her extensive decor tips. We would also like to remind readers that the Home + Garden Shows in Calgary and Edmonton are coming up, and these shows are always the best place to get ideas on design and lifestyle trends. You just might bump into us there. Until next time, have fun, DIYers.
spring IS IN THE AIR
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NANCY CHEMAIT, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
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RENO + DECOR | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2023
pring is a great time for renovation and home improvement projects both inside and out. Whether it’s spring cleaning, organizing, or getting started on your dream home project, this issue is full of ideas, inspiration, and expert advice to guide you along the way. One of the best places to find inspiration for your spring home renovation and design projects is at a home show. The Calgary Home + Garden Show will feature Randy Spracklin, a third-generation builder who stars in the HGTV Canada series ‘Rock Solid Builds’, alongside other featured guests who will be providing practical advice and ideas for all your
home and garden projects. Appearing at the Edmonton Home & Garden Show is none other than HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler - veteran contractor and host of several HGTV hit shows, including his newest series ‘Island of Bryan’. Bryan has been gracing our TV screens for over a decade, entertaining and educating us along the way - be sure to catch him on the main stage for a chance to get his professional advice live! Reno + Decor is available across Alberta through home delivery, newsstands, home shows, design and building centres, retail showrooms and locations. If you have a renovation story you would like to share, please write to us – we would love to hear from you. Happy Renovating!