Indianapolis Home Show - Celebrities & Speakers

2024 Speakers & Celebrities
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Lyndsay Lamb & Leslie Davis Unsellable Houses

Jeff Devlin 3 Pro Tips to Ensure Your Project is Successful

With over 20 years in the professional carpentry business, Jeff’s passion and dedication, along with his natural ability to entertain those around him with humor, honesty and a smile, led him to the world of television. Jeff has many years and numerous shows under his belt for HGTV, DIY Network & Magnolia Network - including I Hate My Bath, Ellen’s Design Challenge, In With the Old, Stone House Revival and many others totaling well over 200 episodes. At the end of the day Jeff still remains grounded and passionate about character, integrity and quality.

In addition to his TV experience, Jeff has remained very hands on behind the scenes splitting his passions. The first being "SchoolHouse Woodworking", a custom woodworking company that delivers on the promise of excellence and focuses on hand cut joinery and historic methods of building. From farm tables to custom cabinetry. The second is his retail store named "Sycamore & Stone Farm", specializing in handcrafted, local items, which is located in an old 1735 Pennsylvania Stone Bank Barn.

Jeff’s love for fixing things and his hard-earned experience perfecting his craft has led him to independently accomplish the complete renovation of two historic Pennsylvania farmhouses. One of which is the current house of his dreams, a 250 year old Stone Farm House. He shares this labor of love with two children, Reese and Aidan; Gretel, a St. Bernard; and a handful of chickens.

Jeff will be presenting on: 3 Pro Tips to Ensure Your Project is Successful. Learn some great tips & tricks plus don't miss his live demos!

Appearing Friday, January 26th 6:00 & Saturday, January 27th at 11:00 & 2:30

Rachel Whiteaker The Simple Life, Professional Organizers

Hi! I’m Rachel, the Founder and Professional Organizer of The Simple Life!

I am a mom of two young boys and one sweet angel boy. You will typically find me taking kids to practice, at the barre, sneaking in a date with my husband, or enjoying a cosmo with girlfriends. I love even numbers and recycling, and loathe original packaging and paper. If I am home, I am likely organizing in one way or another . . . or thinking about my next project to tackle!

I started organizing at a young age when my friends' parents would pay me to clean their rooms - yes really! Organizing is my passion. It is my gift. It is my talent. It is my stress-reliever. I am detail-oriented and strive to understand exactly what my clients are looking for. I thrive on a good challenge and love to get creative and think outside the box. I am always trying to be more efficient at whatever it is that I am doing.

I turned my passion into an amazing career, creating The Simple Life 13 years ago, and we have been a growing team of incredible women ever since! Our goal is to help people live their best lives by purging distractions and clutter. We help create seamless systems, helping people realize that less really is more. Say goodbye to chaos and start living The Simple Life!

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Appearing Saturday, January 28 12:00 pm

Nina Klemm Flipping Exes/Sleek by Nina K

Nina Klemm, the visionary CEO and founder of Sleek By Nina K, effortlessly merges her multifaceted expertise in interiors, real estate, and fashion to create stunning designs that captivate. With an innate ability to anticipate design trends and a commitment to excellence, Nina's unique brand of taste have garnered her a loyal following of clients who trust her to transform their homes into stunning showcases of modern design.

Nina's journey in the fashion industry started in Boston, MA, where she began her career as a fashion stylist. Over time, she climbed the ladder and took on executive positions with various national retailers. Eventually, she decided to venture out on her own and established C Reality, a highly successful menswear line in Boston.

In 2007, Nina made her way to Indiana and used her knack for design and understanding of client preferences to dive into the real estate market, specializing in high-end homes. As she thrived, her reputation as a top performer for F.C. Tucker grew rapidly.

Nina successfully flipped homes in Indianapolis starting in 2015. Her projects caught the attention of Bravo TV, and her show, Flipping Exes, premiered in the summer of 2019.

Nina made a bold move into the interior design industry with her own company, "Sleek By Nina K” in 2020. Her business includes an online furniture store and offers a wide range of design needs, from staging and styling to transforming home layouts and designing new builds.

When Nina isn't beautifying client spaces with her special touch, her two sons take center stage in her life.

Stage Topic: 2024 Trends for Furniture and Design

Appearing Jan. 20th at 3:00 & Jan. 21st at 2:00

Douglas Trumpey Garage Door Doctor

Garage Door Doctor is a family-owned and operated business established in 2009. They are based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with additional locations in Bloomington and Carmel.

The company has garnered a strong reputation, evident by the over 2900 positive Google reviews, making them a preferred choice for garage door replacement and repair in Indiana.

Garage Door Doctor offers a range of services related to garage doors, including repair options, garage door replacement, and installation.

Douglas Trumpey, the Vice President of Garage Door Doctor, is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry. He will review various aspects of garage door technology, such as garage door openers, color trends, window options, insulation levels, and modern styles in garage door designs.

Stage Topic: "A New Garage Door, yes please!"

Appearing Friday, January 26th at 1:00 pm & Sunday, January 28th at 2:00 pm

Tammy Goff Mainstyle Flooring

“Welcome to Mainstyle”, a warm greeting Tammy says to everyone who comes through the double doors.

If you have been to Mainstyle before chances are you’ve seen Tammy, either with a guest creating an experience with product knowledge and design options or managing the front of house operations.

She has been designing homes for Mainstyle for 33 years out of the 40 years since Mainstyle was founded. When speaking with guests Tammy ensures to give them all the knowledge they will need when picking the perfect flooring for their home. She even can give guests the knowledge of how each of the fibers of carpet are made to create a cozy place for their family to gather on.

Tammy believes that designing is more than just a process, but an experience. Think farther than just the surface you stand on, but the surface that surrounds you as well. She doesn’t just focus on whatever we are putting in a home, but what is already in the home. Creating something cohesive and complimentary.

Tammy is excited to see what the next 40 years has in store for Mainstyle. She started when Mainstyle just offered carpet and now she is designing costume breathtaking bathrooms. No matter how busy we are Tammy is always is the calm to the storm no matter what hat she is wearing at the moment. She is always 73 and sunny, making all the designing dreams come true.

Stage Topic: "Which Hard Surface Flooring is Right for you"

Appearing Sunday, January 21st at 1:00 pm and Friday, January 26th 5:00 pm

Caleb Harbert Precision Outdoors

Caleb is the Managing Partner of Precision Outdoors, an Indianapolis Design and Construction firm specializing in outdoor living and design. He built a company that specializes in truly designing beautiful outdoor spaces that seamlessly integrate structures, fire features, pools and more! Caleb got started as the local lawn care kid building up another company, Precision Cut Lawn Service, into one of Indianapolis’s largest residential lawn and landscaping companies before turning his focus on construction. Caleb found his passion for the design and construction side when he attended Purdue University for Mechanical Engineering. And from there Precision Outdoors history has been made. Caleb is happily married to Cassie Harbert, not only his wife but Precision Outdoors Head of Design, with two kids.

Stage Topics:

Concrete, Decks, or Patios: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

True Design: Perfecting your outdoor dreams to match your properties aesthetic

Appearing, Jan. 19th at 3:00 pm - Jan. 20th at 5:00 pm - Jan. 25th at 5:00 pm - Jan. 28th at 3:00 pm

Liz Henderson

Passionate about people and places, Liz Henderson finds joy in sharing the best of her home, gatherings and quaint places on her Instagram @thehendyhouse. Formerly a radio and television producer, Liz now spends her days designing beautiful events and encouraging others to celebrate everyday moments. She and her husband, Mike have been featured on HGTV’s House Hunters, DIY Network’s Renovation Realities and recently restored a historic 1854 home sharing their journey with the Magnolia Network. Liz calls the cornfields of Indiana home, where she loves to host play dates, dinner parties and pizza nights with her husband and three little kids.

Follow Liz on Instagram @thehendyhouse

Stage Topic: Big Splash, Less Cash: How to update your home with simple changes that don’t break the bank.

Appearing January 27th at 1:30 pm & 5:00 pm

Sallie Lord How to Make your Home Flow by Using Color

Sallie Lord is the principal designer of GreyHunt Interiors located in Chantilly, VA in the Washington, DC metro area. This past year she has expanded her business to the Indianapolis Design Center in Carmel, IN where she travels between the two locations to work with her clients and team. Sallie has been an outstanding member of the interior design community for the last 20+ years as she has followed her passion for creating and transforming the world around her. From her teens through her college years, Sallie worked at a home décor & art-focused boutique company where she gained priceless real-world experience in business and design. As a buyer for the store and starting an interior design business from the ground up, she has seen the change in the industry and has embraced it each step of the way. With that experience and obtaining her BA in Interior Design from Marymount University, she has been able to put her talent, experience and business prowess together to create an ever-growing company. In 2009, Sallie made her dream of owning her own company come true when she founded GreyHunt Interiors (GHI) named after her two sons Greyson and Hunter. Sallie has gone on to proudly transform the homes and lives of countless individuals ever since. She believes it is a joy and honor to have the opportunity to transform the backdrop to people's lives, moments, and memories.

Throughout the years Sallie has won numerous awards, named “Hot Talent”, Best in Virginia multiple times, named Top Designer and more. She enjoys talking at events, sponsoring other businesses, and continuing her education in the interior design industry. She feels there are no ceilings on learning, experiences, and growth.

Sallie also loves to give back and loves supporting Women in Business. She was featured on a podcast with Luann Nigera on Collaboration verse Competition. Sallie is always happy to help up-and-coming designers with advice to help them move forward in the field and navigate the waters with more ease. Sallie often says, “If there isn’t room at the top for us all, then we will redesign it.”

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Stage topic: "How to Make Your Home Flow by Using Color"

Appearing Saturday, January 27, 12:30

Sydney Joy Peña Intentionally Designed Interiors

Sydney Joy Peña is the owner of Sydney Joy Studio, a full-service interior design firm specializing in high-end residential projects including whole-home renovations, furnishings, and kitchen and bath design. Sydney is passionate about designing spaces that improve functionality, encourage hospitality and community, and speak to her client’s soul. The firm’s design work has been featured across multiple media platforms including magazines, blogs, social media, and podcasts.

Over the years, Sydney has developed a multifaceted skillset within both the residential and commercial design industry. In the midst of the global pandemic, Sydney felt called by God to “go off on her own” and launch her dream business - Sydney Joy Studio. Such risk has proven great reward because just as her business continues to grow and thrive, so does Sydney’s intentionality in designing one-of-a-kind homes that are unique to each one of her client’s story.

Recently, Sydney and her husband relocated from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne where they purchased a historic home that they fell in love with and are now raising their precious baby girl in. If Sydney is not busy designing, you can catch her playing with her daughter, sippin' on lattes, or spending quality time with family and friends.

Instagram: @sydneyjoystudio

Stage Topic: Intentionally Designed Interiors

January 27th at 4:00 pm

Stephanie Denson Spirit & Space LLC

The Founder and Lead Organizer of Spirit & Space LLC, Stephanie Denson is an organizational expert who delights in creating order. She serves clients across the country who desire aesthetically pleasing, orderly spaces that create more joy and peace in their lives. She is also a collectibles advisor, helping clients understand the value of their belongings and make money from the “stuff” they no longer want in their space.

What sets Stephanie apart is her ability to connect with people, listen to their needs, and meet them where they are. She applied those skills for 10 years in education and spent two decades working in human resources, facilitating connections between people and opportunities. With Spirit & Space she serves as a bridge to help others achieve their goals, find the resources they need, and create a space that lifts their spirit.

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Stage Topic: "Finding Peace and Calm at Home - Home Organizing"

Appearing January 21st, 3:00 pm & January 28th 1:00 pm

Joan Scholl Artisan Markets

A part-time CPA and mother of two young adults, Joan Scholl has stepped away from 35 years in the corporate finance arena to pursue her love of art and design. She enjoys scouting for well-made wood furniture and giving it new life. By using both chalk and milk paints, hand painting and spraying, Joan up-cycles pieces and has fun exploring different painting and embellishment techniques. She has a retail booth at Logan Village Mall in Noblesville. Joan and her husband, Lyle, live in Noblesville.

Stage topic - HOW TO PAINT A BOHO DRESSER: From start to finish, learn how to transform an old dresser using the techniques of blending, stenciling, transfers, accent metallics and more.

Appearing Jan. 22nd & 25th at 1:00 pm

Angie Merkel-Brown Artisan Markets

Angie is a professional furniture artisan located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her passion is repurposing, refinishing, restoring, redesigning, and reimagining furniture and home decor. She works with her customers to transform something they have into something they love. Through Etsy, customers throughout the United States have original, one-of-a-kind Gravel Road Home items in their homes.

Let’s face it, they just don’t make furniture like they used to. Solid wood, handmade, quality craftsmanship, attention to details. Join Angie Merkel-Brown, from Gravel Road Home, as she shares how furniture artisans have transformed dressers, dining tables, chairs, bedroom sets, coffee and end tables, benches, buffets and more from dated and tired to fabulous and stylish. It’s time to rethink those old furniture pieces.

Stage Topic: This ain’t your Grandma’s furniture! Or is it?!?

Appearing Jan. 23rd at 1:00 pm & Jan. 24th at 1:00 pm & 3 pm

Brandie Price Funky Junk Dumpsters

With a 25 year career in television and film as a celebrity stylist, Brandie Price has been in over 5,000 closets helping women and men uncover their true personal style while embracing their current season of life. Her no-nonsense method of clearing out the clutter in wardrobes has become a movement that many are now using to declutter their homes, revealing that underneath all of that clutter is a space that you can truly love that feels like home. In an effort to expand this vision Brandie and her husband Chad Founded Funky Junk Dumpsters, a residential boutique dumpster company in 2021. She is also the Lead Fashion Contributor for Indy’s #1 ranked Lifestyle show IndyNow where she shares true style and capsule wardrobing tips with her behind-the-scenes secrets.

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Stage Topic - Declutter Your Home

Appearing January 20th at 4:00 pm and January 21st at 12 pm