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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