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our Contributors

Jane Lockhart Interior

Designer, spokesperson,
author and television
personality, Jane Lockhart is an
expert in the world of colour
and design. As host of W
Network’s Colour Confidential,
Jane brings a breathtaking
sense of colour into viewers’
homes. With more than
eighteen years of experience
as an Interior Designer, her
firm, Jane Lockhart Interior
Design specializes in custom
design projects. Best Holiday
My favourite Holiday memories
are decorating the Christmas
tree with my family enjoying
an eggnog or two while
listening to all our favourite
Holiday tunes.

Lisa Canning is an
Interior Stylist with a penchant
for chic, contemporary,
personalized interiors. A
graduate of Ryerson University’s
acclaimed School of Fashion,
Lisa brought her flair for
textiles and colour as she
transitioned into designing
homes on HGTV’s Marriage
Under Construction. For the
past seven years Lisa Canning
Interiors has been specializing
in modern interiors for both
commercial and residential
spaces. Best Holiday My best
Holiday memory would be
when our oldest son saw our
Christmas tree for the first time
all lit up. The wonder and awe
in children is amazing.

www.janelockhart.com

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 unrivaled
creative talent to found the
Toronto Interior Design Group
(TIDG) www.tidg.ca

www.house-of-design.ca

www.madisontaylordesign.com

Keri Walters is a
designer at Bloomsbury Fine
Cabinetry. Keri has 15 years
of experience in the kitchen
industry, extensive experience
in space planning and custom
cabinetry design. It’s fair to say
interior design is her passion.
A graduate of the Interior
Design Program at Fanshawe
College, her frequent travel
adventures keep her inspired
along with her commitment
to on-going professional
development. Best Holiday
My favourite Holiday memory
is being curled up on the sofa
watching all the Christmas
classics on CBC. Rudolph the
Red Nose Reindeer is still one of
my favourites!

Tara Wells, founder of
Portico Design Group, has more
than 28 years of experience in
real estate development and
interior design. Having worked
in all facets of development,
design and marketing, Tara
has gained invaluable insight
and experience to direct
the company and oversee
projects in both Canada
and the U.S. Best Holiday
My favourite memory is
camping at Disneyland, with
my family. There is nothing
like Disneyland during the
day, a string of lights around
the van and a BBQ dinner, to
beat out the hectic pace of
a traditional Christmas day.

Meghan Carter

Michelle Shen A
corporate suit by day and
a design blogger by night,
Michelle blogs to sharpen her
creative mind. As an interior
design aficionado and a
self-confessed serial decorator,
she shares her exciting ideas,
finds and plans on her blog
AM Dolce Vita. Best Holiday
My favourite Holiday memory
is preparing Christmas dinner
with my family. We would
drink, chat and take our
time to cook up a storm in
the kitchen, basking in the
unmatched warmth and joy of
the season.

www.porticodesign.com

www.bloomsburydesign.com

www.lisacanning.ca

Madison Taylor has 10
years of design experience and
an education in interior design,
business and architectural
technology. Since opening
her showroom, Madison has
also expanded her expertise
into the stone industry. She
prides herself on delivering
high-end luxurious designs
that provide homeowners
enjoyable, functional and
person