Home + Garden Blog
Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services. We produce consumer home shows and holiday shopping shows, for details and to purchase tickets to a show in your area, visit our show calendar.
We enjoy sharing our love of all things home and garden! Everyone is welcome to gather tips--then see it all in person by attending one of our shows for even more of the latest trends in home and garden. While at our shows, you can meet and learn from celebrity designers, shop, compare and save with our trusted exhibitors.
Simple Entertaining: Two Ingredient Appetizer
Having friends and family over this holiday season? We've got the perfect appetizer recipe to help you entertain in style without breaking a sweat!
Summer Sangria Recipes
Raise a glass to summer with our favorite Sangria recipes. Whether you prefer white or red wine, we have the perfect drink for you!
Outdoor Entertaining Tips
Planning on hosting a outdoor celebration this summer? Here are our top tips for summer soirees.
DIY Patriotic Pretzels
Learn how to make a simple, patriot snack that is perfect for any 4th of July celebration.
The Ultimate Caesar Recipe: How to Make Canada's Cocktail
Invented in Alberta, the Caesar is arguably one of Canada’s most patriotic drinks. And so, in honour of Canada Day and the imminent hangovers many of you face, we present the ultimate Caesar recipe.
How to Bring Summer into Your Home
June 21st marks the first day of summer and we want to celebrate by sharing our top tips for bringing summer into your home.
Summer Home Improvement Projects
Take advantage of the warm, dry weather. Here are some of our top home improvement projects to tackle in the summer.
Small Space Garden Hack: Raised Vegetable Gardens
Don't let a lack of space stop you from gardening! Garden guru Carson Arthur shared his best small garden hacks with us (perfect for city dwellers!).
Mother's Day DIY Craft: Rustic Garden Markers
Help Mom spruce up her garden with this fun and funky Mother's Day project.
Mother's Day DIY Craft: Floral Tea
Show Mom what a sweet-tea she is with this adorable floral craft. Perfect for any Mother's Day brunch or get together!
DIY on a Dime: Rustic Centerpiece
Up the cozy in your space and add some rustic charm to your decor with this simple centerpiece project. Try it today!
DIY on a Dime: Sprucing Up Dollar Store Pumpkins
It's almost time for Halloween! Learn how to take your dollar store pumpkins from boring to beautiful with these simple tricks.
Let's Talk About Tiny Homes
What can you do with just a few hundred square feet? Short answer: LOTS! We've got the scoop on the tiny home trend and what it takes to live in these small dwellings.
Dreamy Decor: 6 Inspiring Ideas
Are you looking to freshen up your home decor? Here are 6 ideas to get you started.
Summer Entertaining Made Simple
Celebrate in style this summer with a few simple entertaining tips from lifestyle expert and interior design guru Tyler Wisler.
Nacho Average Party
Stop serving boring food at your parties. Take your next get together to new heights with a DIY Nacho Bar. Yum!
Give More This Mother's Day
Send a FREE Mother's Day eCard and Intact Insurance will contribute $10 to SOS Children's Villages Canada and help empower vulnerable mothers around the world.
DIY on a Dime: Embroidery
Looking for a new creative challenge? We've found your next hobby: embroidery! Get the inside scoop on this unique activity.
Grand Slam Dip
Always have friends over for the ball game? We have a winning dip that will see you and your guests through to the the World Series!
#GardenGrow - Your New Spring Tradition
Looking for a project to tackle this spring? We've got just the thing! Join the fun with this colorful tradition that will bring out the gardener in you.