Hello Summer Day 2023

You are Invited to our Hello Summer Event at the studio in Paris ontario!

Saturday, June 24th from 12-4 PM.

We can't wait to welcome the warm sunshine and celebrate the start of summer with you!

We have invited two incredible guests, Irene Matys and Cynthia Zamaria, to share their expert tips and ideas for summer entertaining. You won't want to miss out on their insights, which are sure to inspire some fun-filled and memorable gatherings with family and friends this season.

There will also be some Giveaways to enter while you're visiting, as well as some exclusive giveaways for our email community! So if you're already signed up and receive our emails, thank you!, your name will automatically get entered in for a chance to win.

We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at our Hello Summer Day!

Come join us for some sunshine, great company, and lots of inspiration!


  • Photo credit: Irene Matys
  • Photo credit: Irene Matys
  • Photo credit: Irene Matys
  • Photo credit: Irene Matys
  • Photo credit: Irene Matys
  • Photo credit: Irene Matys
  • Photo credit: Irene Matys

Irene Matys

On-Air Expert www.marilyn.ca
Local Farm-to-Table Advocate
Recipe Curator, Food Stylist
Food Photographer
Instagram irene_matys
www.irenematys.com

Session One - 12:15pm to 12:45pm

Session Two - 1:00pm to 1:30pm

There will be 2 sessions with Irene, where she will be inspiring you with fresh charcuterie board inspiration for relaxed, healthy and colourful summer entertaining.

Irene is a passionate local farm-to-table advocate and has been with Plan B Organic Farms in Hamilton, Ontario, for the past 8 years. She loves to share her Cypriot family recipes as she takes you along the farm seasons. Irene specializes in freelance food styling, recipe development and food photography. She is currently with CTV/Bell Media on The Marilyn Denis Show as an on-air food expert. Irene is also a recipe contributor for LCBO Food and Drink Magazine.

She is working on her first cookbook to launch Spring 2025.

  • Photo Credit: Robin Stubbert
  • Photo credit: Cynthia Zamaria
  • Photo credit: Cynthia Zamaria
  • Photo credit: Cynthia Zamaria
  • Photo credit: Cynthia Zamaria
  • Photo credit: Cynthia Zamaria
  • Photo credit: Janet Kimber
  • Photo credit: Cynthia Zamaria
  • Photo credit: Cynthia Zamaria
  • Photo credit: Janet Kimber
  • Photo credit: Cynthia Zamaria
  • Photo credit: Cynthia Zamaria

Cynthia Zamaria

Website | cynthiazamaria.com
Instagram | @cynthiazamaria
Call or Text | 647-248-3755

2pm to 3pm (several 15 minute demos)

Celebrate the longer, warmer days with outdoor floral and entertaining ideas offered by home and garden creative Cynthia Zamaria. Cynthia will demonstrate how to elevate garden planters with everyday botanicals, offer advice on floral and vase pairings, and provide tips for setting an inviting al fresco table.

About Cynthia - With an infectious, optimistic spirit and a belief that we all need more beautiful in our lives, Cynthia shares home and garden inspiration as a writer, photographer, stylist and presenter. She's known for her accessible approach to character-filled spaces, carefree flower displays, and an appreciation for vintage and artisanal objects. Recognized as a Country Home Magazine Style Maker, Cynthia is regularly featured in leading international lifestyle media and is the author of House + Flower: Reviving Forgotten Homes and Gardens published by Bloom Imprint.