Breegan Jane, Interior Designer, Extreme Makeover 
Sat. Feb. 22, 12 noon and 3PM
Sat. March 21, 12 noon and 3PM
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California native, Breegan Jane, is a mother and entrepreneur with an innate passion for inspiring, empowering, and advocating on behalf of women across the globe. With several successful businesses in interior designer, real estate development, philanthropy, and lifestyle expertise, Breegan is the quintessential career mom who manages to balance busy work life with her highest priority and greatest love: her two young sons.
    
Breegan got an early start in Hollywood as a child actor and model, where for over a decade she was featured in dozens of nationally televised commercials and print campaigns for globally recognized brands such as The Limited, Old Navy, Esprit, Vogue and Talbots, among others.
 
Since then, Breegan’s creative efforts have spawned a thriving online social media presence and a flourishing interior design business. Having honed her design skills initially as a creative director and marketing professional for a luxury yacht manufacturer, Breegan now devotes her time to design projects which run the gamut from celebrity and commercial properties to lavish restaurants and large-scale remodels.
    
Between frequent media appearances, Breegan has partnered with the non-profit organization, World Vision, where she dedicates time and resources to help women and children in Africa. Breegan and her family’s generous support recently funded a newly commissioned girls’ dormitory and secondary school in Kenya. In this capacity, Breegan travels the globe with World Vision as an ambassador of hope and a change agent for underserved communities around the world.
    
As a single mother, Breegan understands the importance of empowering diverse motherhood communities through interdependence, unity, and philanthropy. Throughout this and all of her endeavors, Breegan authentically shares her thoughts and experiences every week on her website, blog, and social media channels.
    
For further information, please visit www.breeganjane.com or follow Breegan on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook. 

Matt Blashaw

Saturday March 7, 12 noon and 3PM
 Licensed contractor Matt Blashaw is everything you want in a versatile handyman and then some. His home improvement company once used the slogan “One Call Fixes It All” and Matt made a point of always delivering on that promise. So how does a guy this young get to be this good? Easy – he grew up in a lumberyard! A native of Orange County, Calif., Matt spent his teen years working at his father’s lumberyard before graduating from Chapman University. He then moved on to a variety of jobs in the construction and entertainment industries. A stint with the technical services group at Disney taught him about show effects and electrical installation. Today, when he’s not sharing his expertise with DIY Network viewers, Matt works as a Realtor and develops and builds homes in Orange County. Matt takes a fearless approach to home remodeling and says he’s never afraid to make mistakes. After all, that’s often when he learns the most. If you’re thinking about taking on a do-it-yourself project, take his advice and just go for it. Matt hosts DIY Network’s Yard Crashers, Money Hunters, Deconstruction and Project Xtreme.

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LAURIE SMITHDESIGNER, AUTHOR, SPEAKER
​Laurie Smith was one of the first designers to hit the airwaves on TLC’s breakout hit show Trading Spaces in 1999. For ten seasons, and multiple Emmy nominations, fans were able to see Laurie’s modern classic design each week as she remade a space in just 48 hours.  
In 2018, Trading Spaces rebooted on TLC and was recently nominated for an E! People’s Choice Award. Laurie and cast just completed a second season to air Spring 2019.
After receiving her Bachelors Degree in Broadcast Journalism from SMU in Dallas, she worked in Marketing at Turner Network Television (TNT) in Atlanta before moving to Manhattan to attend the New York School of Interior Design. After graduating, while working for an architecture firm, she attended classes at the New York School of Film and Television.
From the exposure that Trading Spaces has afforded her, Laurie has branched her style and eye for design into various lines of products as well as lecturing and public speaking.  Laurie was a guest speaker with the Women of Faith conferences in 2004 on an 8 city tour. 
Launching in 2005, the Laurie Smith fabric line was unveiled selling exclusively through Hancock Fabrics. The line, which includes 40 different patterns, allowed consumers to use quality, vibrant material in various home decoration projects.  A successful national commercial campaign awarded Laurie a secondary line of fabrics for juveniles that proved to be a popular addition the successful collection. 
Additionally, in 2004 Laurie began a relationship with Lane Home Furnishings appearing as their spokesperson through national commercials and in-store appearances to launch Lane’s independent furniture stores across the country.  Other commercial work involves Zaxby’s in 2007.   
In November of 2005, fans were able to purchase Laurie’s first book, Discovering Home – Find Your Personal Style, which takes the reader through her personal, documented journey of renovation and design of her mid-century home. The book was recognized by The Library of Congress in 2006 with a National Book Award nomination, making it a “how to” manual for anyone wanting to plan, shape and redefine a space in their house.  
January 2009 marked the release of Laurie’s lighting line with the Charleston manufacturer Quoizel Lighting.  Laurie’s collection, Illuminations, classic design for a modern life, is currently available through retailers nationwide, including Lowes.  Laurie also served as the on camera spokesperson for the American Lighting Association in 2011.
Laurie has appeared on The View, several times on The Today Show, where she decorated Katie Couric’s office, and has been featured in numerous magazines, such as House Beautiful, House & Garden, Metropolitan Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, Woman’s Day, Guidepost, O Magazine and People.   Laurie currently resides in Nashville, TN with her two children Gibson, 16 and India, 12.

Staging For Success and First Time Home Buyers Seminars 
Northrop Realty
Getting Ready to sell? Home Staging combines a unique blend of home design skills used to prepare a house to sell so that it appeals to a wide audience and stands out from the competition in any market.​This seminar is a must attend for homeowners thinking of making their home ready for the real estate market. Get the ins and outs of getting your house prepared for the current market of buyers. 
Getting Ready to make your first real estate purchase? Be part of this step by step seminar to make the process less overwhelming! 

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Todd Peenstra, Peenstra Antiques 
What's it WORTH ?
How can I SELL IT ?
Simple questions do not always have simple answers, but knowing the market value of your antiques, fine art and jewelry is important for many reasons. Whether you are looking for an appraisal for insurance or estate purposes, or you wish to sell part or all of your collection, or you are looking for the piece that will finish off your collection, Peenstra Antiques Appraisals is the right choice. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience buying, selling and appraising antiques for the one of the world’s leading art and antiques galleries, Todd Peenstra’s knowledge of the fine arts and antiques industry makes him uniquely qualified to handle valuations of single works or entire estates, including contemporary contents. Peenstra’s long tenure as a sales consultant and curator make him a valuable resource when you are considering the purchase or sale of an antique or piece of art. He brings a professional, inside perspective on the market and the process of disbursing or procuring antiques and fine art.
For More Information, log on to:  http://www.peenstraappraisals.com/

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Rachel Jennifer is a professional organizer, and is certified in home staging & redesign.  She owns Rachel Jennifer Interiors, a company that provides home organizing, staging & decorating services.  Rachel is dedicated to helping people take the stress out of moving, make sense of their stuff, and create homes they can enjoy!

Kim Roman is a Square Foot GardeningTM Certified Instructor mentored by well-known author and creator of the SFG method, Mel Bartholomew. Her passion is to uphold the mission of the SFG Foundation - to end world hunger one square foot at a time. Her woman, veteran-owned business, Square Foot Gardening 4 U offers classes, consultations, staff/client lunch & learns, seminars and more.  ​

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Scott Fulton
Transforming Your Home For Retirement
Sat. March 7. 1PMPM 
Wilmington DE

Scott is founder of Home Ideations, a Universal Design and remodeling company in Wilmington, DE,  known for creating architecturally appealing spaces that excite the eye, while blending in highly functional, naturally accessible features welcoming to all ages. Scott teaches Home-Based Retirement to mature students at University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, focused on extending health-span and lifestyle. A 2-time Ironman and Death Race competitor, endurance athletics gave Scott an inside look at the first-hand challenges of aging, accelerating several years of aging into just 24 hours.A graduate of St. Lawrence College, Scott’s diverse 40-year career spans engineering, science, research and business, with recurring themes around public accessibility, health and innovation. Originally from Canada, Scott lives with his wife Cindy in Wilmington DE and has four sons.