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Marketplace Events, which runs the Philadelphia Home Show, celebrates its 31st year in 2012 so this year's show promises to be bigger and bolder than ever before. (Photo courtesy Marketplace Events)

The Philadelphia Home Show, the region’s premier building, design and landscaping event, returns January 14-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

The show will highlight the latest trends in remodeling, decorating and gardening, in addition to presenting two HGTV stars, thousands of products in four design rooms, and delicious local food and drinks.

We’ve outlined some key highlights for you, below:

HGTV Stars

With his energetic personality, Todd Davis of HGTV’s Room Crashers will teach attendees how to create timeless designs both indoors and out. Kimberly Lacy of Curb Appeal: The Block will be inspiring attendees with her artisan paint tips and tricks.

Design Rooms

Attendees can visit four specially-created Design Rooms, where local media personalities have been paired with designers to create the room of their dreams. Stroll through these unique settings featuring new products, furniture, colors and accessories sure to inspire.

Clover Market at the Home Show

New this year is “Clover Market at the Home Show.” Packed with a carefully curated selection of vintage furniture and accessories, “Clover Market at the Home Show” is an exclusive sampling of the great merchandise typically featured at the monthly outdoor market in Ardmore, which reopens in April.

Entertainment

Comcast’s Xfinity Experience will provide fun for the whole family on Martin Luther King Day, January 16. Special guest Strawberry Shortcake will be on hand for kids to meet and play with. There will also be a Green Screen: pose for shots in a variety of interesting themed backgrounds. On January 15-16, John Cassidy the “Balloon Freak” will entertain with his balloon-sculpting talent. Cassidy holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for sculpting 757 balloons in just 60 minutes!

Green Factor

This year’s Philadelphia Home Show is greener than ever before, featuring environmentally-friendly products ranging from Avalon Carpet & Tile’s carpet and pad recycling program to ACE’s new Salt Walter Sanitizing System for hot tubs.

Food & Drink

Home Show organizers have partnered with Rolling Barrel Events for three evening celebrations under the theme of “Love Local,” featuring the area’s best wines, spirits and food. The fun starts Tuesday, January 17 with “Cocktails Made Easy,” followed by Wednesday’s “Local Wine & Cheese Pairings” and ends on Thursday with a unique “Beer & Cookies” event.

Tickets are available online; save $3 by ordering in advance!

Philadelphia Home Show
When: January 14-22
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets
Cost: Adults $13, kids (6-12) $3
More info: www.phillyhomeshow.com