Designer Ashley Montgomery

Welcome Barrie’s Own Ashley Montgomery, Designer

Ashley will discuss:

How to achieve her signature organic, collected style at home.

Saturday, March 29, 1 p.m. on stage at the Sadlon Arena

Ashley Montgomery Design is an interiors focused design studio specialized in high-end residential and boutique commercial design projects. Our Founder and Principal Designer, Ashley, has more than 15 years multidisciplinary experience designing high-end interiors. She holds dual degrees in Interior Design and Hospitality. Ashley is widely celebrated for her distinctive and instantly recognizable collected, organic style. You can find our recent work in most major publications including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, House & Garden, Dwell, Domino, House and Home, etc.

Educator and homemaking expert Mary Dobson

Welcome Georgian College Design Professor Mary Dobson

Sunday, March 30, 1 p.m. on stage at the Sadlon Arena

Mary Dobson is passionate about home design and passionate about sharing everything she has learned from 40 years in that industry. A staple on CITYTV’s CityLine for almost 25 years, Mary worked with multiple national brands as a spokesperson and as a consultant. Mary has also been a full-time professor at Georgian College in Barrie for 15 years. She has taught across multiple programs including Art and Design Fundamentals, Interior Design, Interior Decorating, and Kitchen and Bath Design. As both a formal and informal educator, Mary stays on top of the latest news, trends and issues that design clients face in their decision-making process. In addition to teaching, Mary shares daily information and tips through several social media accounts that connect her with a wide audience. You can follow along in Instagram @marycurtainlady @marycookinglady and @becauseyourmamadidnttellyou 

Chef Don Cruickshanks