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Design
The HGTV MAIN STAGE

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Seeking professional help is an important step in every successful makeover. Enter Canada's top design and style experts, who will share ideas from past projects and fall trend forecasts for the home and wardrobe. Featured talent includes Bryan Baeumler from HGTV's Leave it to Bryan, Jillian Harris, design host of W Network's Love It of List Vancouver, plus stylist Janette Ewen, interior designer Alykhan Velji and colour expert Maria Killam.

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Cooking stage

	Home cooking is going decidedly up-market this fall, as noted chefs share theirrecipe collections.  Nose-to-tail techniques, local produce, and fall flavours top the menu, along with clever pairing suggestions for every meal.  Too many cooks in the kitchen?  We think not.
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M(art)ket

Bare walls will meet their match at this curated exhibit of afforable artwork from Vancouver's most talented up-and-coming artists.  With everything from post-modern prints to cubist canvases, there's a style and size to suit everyone's fancy and budget.  Works of art, indeed.

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The Western Living Lounge

Sip and flip through the latest editions of Western Living and Condo Living magazines, all in the lap of luxury. Conveniently located adjacent to The HGTV Main Stage, this is one space that will beg for a break - and a lengthy one at that, thanks to a wide variety of wines and beers suited for every palette.

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GVHBA Renovation Gallery

Bad contractors give renovations a bad name.  Stop the insanity with an abundance of trustworthy home improvement-related information from accredited members of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association.  Think more than 1,000 square feet of before-and-after photos and reliable referrals, plus complimentary consultations with well-respected trade members.  Consider crisis averted!

DESIGN
ASK A DECORATOR

	Decorating questions asked, decorating questions answered!  Interior decorator Christine Friend from Friendly Decorator will share her expertise with free, 10-minute consultations for renegade renters and hassled homeowners alike, paint chips, and photographs in hand.  No question too touch, no design topic taboo.
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DESIGN THOUGH THE DECADES

	Nostalgia goes ultra-chic with this collection of vignettes commemorating a century of style as imagined by Janette Ewen.  From the Roaring Twenties to the rebellious Gen X age, each distinctive scene will interpret a significant era of fashion and design with modern elements provided by retailers from Park Royal Shopping Centre.  It's old meets new - with decidedly favourable results.
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Portobello West

Inspired by London's world-famous street market, Portobello West is Vancouver's best-known fashion and art market.  A selection of top emerging talent will showcase their wares in a special pop-up edition, with enticing opportunities to increase the inventory of any closet, jewelry box or art collection.  Shopping local has never looked so good.