The Birmingham Home and Garden Show 2014 was four days jammed pack with celebrity guests, food tastings, inspiring outdoor displays, local vendors, and MORE! Can you believe it? All of that fabulousness in downtown Birmingham at the BJCC [Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex]!
I attended the Birmingham Home and Garden Show on Saturday, February 15, and the turn out was amazing. There were so many people here, there, and everywhere chatting with local vendors, sampling food at the Western Supermarket Pavilion, and snapping iPhone pictures of the awesome garden displays. Oh, the Birmingham Home and Garden Show is the place to go!
Car shopping at the Home and Garden show? Nah…I wish–my dad said no race cars *wink* I guess I will have to find a super adorable and sporty ride at Fiat of Birmingham *wink*Carmen Johnston presenting Southern Living Plant Collection’s expert decorating tips for 2014. Wow! Carmen gave me some great ideas for decorating the small green space of my future apartment.Ah…daffodils! Spring is in the air….Love this backyard idea! So cute and colorful!Emily Ellyn (as seen on Food Network Star Season 8 and Cupcake Wars) and I chatting vintage clothes prior to the interview. We could have talked about vintage all day long *wink*Meeting Ahmed Hassan (Yard Crashers host) before our interview. He is such a fun person and a healthy eater *note the banana in his left hand haha* ;)Ooo another “paparazzi” shot! The VIP and Emily Ellyn chatting with Father Nature Landscapes about their awesome display.Ahmed Hassan giving his presentation at the Birmingham Home & Garden Show 2014.Emily Ellyn cooking up a storm at the Birmingham Home & Garden Show 2014.Okay…So, this photo was wayyyy too funny for me NOT to share with y’all. The VIP in public with no heels, dressed up, and eating a cheeseburger. That’s okay though, I am not ashamed *wink*And…another shot of the VIP and her dad snacking it out at the show…check out my chew-smile haha *wink*
The new fall version of the Birmingham Home Show debuted September 20-22 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). The three-day consumer show spotlighted home remodeling, renovation, home décor, and fall outdoor projects.
In addition, the show brought celebrity guests including home improvement superstar Ty Pennington and Mark Brunetz, host of Style Network’s “Clean House” and author of “Take the U Out of Clutter.”
Throughout the show, two interactive stages were packed with presentations including culinary demos from local celebrity chefs and the culinary talent at Jefferson State University. Other demos featured experts sharing DIY projects that helped guests to save time and money.
More than 300 home improvement experts were on hand to provide one-stop shopping for guests–making the Birmingham Home Show the ultimate destination to shop, compare, and save. Exhibitors also showcased show-only exclusive offers for guests with a new program that identified these businesses with consumer-friendly and easy-to-identify floor stickers.
Both the Birmingham Home and Garden Show and the Birmingham Home Show are the only shows in Alabama endorsed by Ty Pennington.
With the Birmingham Garden and Home Show in February and the Birmingham Home Show in September, every homeowner/garden lover is sure to find something to suit his/her fancy! Whether you are looking to renovate, update, or landscape, the Birmingham Home Shows have it all! To learn more about the Birmingham Home Show and stay up-to-date on upcoming special events, please visit www.homeshowbirmingham.com.
While touring the Birmingham Home Show, I had the opportunity to chat with vendors about the 3400 square foot renovation my parents and I started back in December 2012. There were a couple of weeks where the VIP blog was not so glamorous and glitzy…it was more “kicking in walls” and ripping up carpet”–Oh, why did my parents buy a 1981 time capsule!
To see another side of the VIP! (see pictures below)
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Wendy from Champion and the VIP chatting at the Birmingham Home Show 2013.
When Wendy from Champion complimented me on my shoes, I just had to go over and chat with her! All of the ladies from Champion were so precious.
Me: “How is the show going so far for y’all?”
Wendy: “It is going awesome! We have had a lot of referrals! It is quite busy here today because Ty Pennington is here, of course! I am so excited, and I am very excited to be here for Champion as well!”
Me: “What all does Champion offer?”
Wendy: “We offer windows, sunrooms, roofing, and siding….We have a lifetime warranty protection so anything from Champion is guaranteed to last!”
Because of my overwhelming fear of tornados, I decided to speak with a representative at Lee’s Storm Shelters, INC.
Dear Santa or Birthday Fairy…please bring me an above-ground storm shelter that meets or exceeds FEMA 320/361 and ICC-500 Standards. Please and thank you.
Me: “How many shows does Lee’s Storm Shelters, INC. exhibit at annually?”
Representative: “The shows are new for us; however, we have done about four shows this year.”
Me: “How is the Birmingham Home Show?”
Representative: “This show has been good. It is quite a bit smaller than the spring show, but we have had a lot of interest in our storm shelters.”
Abby: “What is the difference between an above-ground shelter and an in-ground ?”
Representative: “Above-ground storm shelters are handicap accessible. For people who have claustrophobia, an above-ground shelter helps them feel more comfortable.”
Mark Brunetz with fans at his book signing at the Birmingham Home Show.Mark Brunetz chatting with the VIP…what did we talk about? Stay tuned for the wonderful interview coming soon!Ty Pennington on stage with Ronda Robinson from Fox6 News at the Home Show.Ty Pennington and the VIP chatting backstage before his appearance. Can you guess what Ty’s favorite color is, and what kind of power tool he recommends for the VIP? Stay tuned to find out on the upcoming interview! Whoo hoo!
Oh, the 2013 Birmingham Home Show was a lot of fun! I cannot wait to get back to renovating the house! Wait…did I really just say that? Yep, I did! Time to get back to helping put down floor moulding!
Y’all do NOT forget to stay tuned for the VIP interviews with the fabulous Mark Brunetz and the amazing Ty Pennington!
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