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Celebrity Guests
2013 Celebrities & Experts
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Todd Davis
HGTV junkies know Todd Davis from his high-energy turn as a finalist on that network's "Design Star" competition show, but locals have been turned onto this landscape and interior designer for years. His San Francisco-based company, Epic Spaces, specializes in unique spaces--both indoor and outdoor--that reflect a Northern California sense of refined relaxation, adventure, and fun.
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Todd’s passion is contagious and
visionary. As an experienced, multi-talented artist and highly trained
Landscape Architect, Todd's design success is "epic." His vision,
expertise and skilled planning allow him to create dynamic environments
and timeless designs.
Todd’s vibrant personality and on-camera presence coupled
with his skills and expertise makes him a "personality with talent."
Appeared on the Lifestyle Stage - Friday and Saturday
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Appeared on the
Lifestyle Stage -
Friday and Sunday
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Nicole Curtis
A self-taught home rehabber and designer, Nicole is also a mom, a master of salvage picking, and a spirited advocate for saving old houses. Resourceful, creative and always in motion, Nicole is hands-on with all of her projects and wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s a whirlwind of ideas, energy and vision, skilled with every tool in her belt (plus a few secrets she’s got tucked up her sleeve). Nicole harnesses her experience with interior design, contracting and real estate in Rehab Addict, her show on both HGTV and DIY network. She also consults and tackles projects for clients ranging from revamping a single room to redoing an entire home.
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Chris Crary
Chef Chris Crary - or "Malibu Chris" as viewers nicknamed him -- won the title of Fan Favorite after his turn on Bravo's wildly popular series Top Chef: Texas.
Born in a small town in Ohio, Chris decided he wanted
to venture into larger cities to follow his culinary passions. He attended Johnson & Wales University in both Norfolk, Virginia and Providence, Rhode Island where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Culinary Arts. From there, he journeyed to California where he trained with his chef mentor Tony DiSalvo, former Executive Chef at Jean Georges in NYC.
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As Executive Chef of the exclusive new private dining club 41 Ocean
in Santa Monica, Crary's cooking showcases his knack for bringing out
the inherent qualities of ingredients. A blend of homey and haute,
Crary's dishes are stunning and sensational and illustrate his vision of
turning food into art and creating stunning yet accessible
masterpieces.
Chris was named one of the Top 5 Rising Chefs in the U.S.
2012 by Gayot, and one of the Hottest Chefs in LA by Eater.
Appeared on the Kitchen Stage - Thursday
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Sasha Andreev of HGTV
With a background in acting and production design, Sasha kicked off his TV career merging his creative interests on HGTV's Decorating Cents, presenting ideas on the “Trash to Treasure” segment. His passion for home improvement and innovation landed him as the host of the popular series Curb Appeal, and as a technology expert on the ShopNBC network. After taking part in numerous home renovations on Curb Appeal, Sasha has experienced first-hand that with a little elbow grease, patience, the occasional help of a professional, and the right products, any home can be transformed on the inside and out.
Sasha selecting the products for this year's Innovation Avenue and appeared live throughout the show, presenting the latest home improvement solutions for the home and garden.
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Rachel Kate
Rachel Kate is president of Rachel Kate Design, Inc. a Twin Cities based interior design business. She was most recently a top design finalist on HGTV’s Season 7 of Design Star. Before competing for her own show on HGTV Rachel has been traveling the US working as a residential and home goods products designer. She was raised in Minneapolis by a family of motorcycle builders but have always had an eye for fashion and interiors. Now armed with a fashion design degree from Parson School of Design in NYC and a talent to illustrate, paint, build and sew Rachel is a D.I.Y. designer creating everything from custom wedding gowns to custom interior spaces.
Appeared on the Lifestyle Stage - Saturday and Sunday
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Christopher Straub
Christopher Straub is a fashion designer who made his debut on Season 6 of Project Runway: a competition reality program where fashion designers are creatively challenged week after week to show their skills while meeting the guidelines of each challenge. He won top honors on the first episode and continued to show the judges that he has the potential for greater things.
After filming Project Runway Christopher continues to design from his hometown in Shakopee, Minnesota. Straub has many pieces in development including handbags, fashion accessories, apparel and even home décor.
To keep-up with all-things-Christopher: "Like" his page on Facebook; follow him on twitter (@schmistopher); or visit
http://www.christopherstraub.com
Appeared on the Lifestyle Stage - Thursday
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Margorie Johnson
Described as a 4'8" dynamo, Marjorie enjoys spending the entire day baking. Her goal is to continue improving her baking skills. This philosophy has produced blue ribbons at the fair and has helped her win national baking contests.
Appeared on the Kitchen Stage - Saturday
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WCCO Ultimate Chef Cook-off
A large crowd watched the WCCO-TV Cook-off where Frank Vascellaro, Amelia Santaniello, and Chris Shaffer competed against each other for the title of Ultimate WCCO Chef!
Appeared on the Kitchen Stage Friday at 7:00 p.m.
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