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As an in-house Colour and Design Expert and Spokesperson for Benjamin Moore & Co., Sharon has established a reputation as an enthusiastic and knowledgeable authority on all aspects of colour, home fashion and style trends.

Upon graduating from the University of Toronto's Fine Art & Art History Program, Sharon has dedicated her career to exploring and celebrating the world of colour.

As a member of Benjamin Moore's Colour Innovation and Design Team, Sharon researches design trends, helps develop new colour collections, and communicates Colour and Style to consumer, media and professional audiences across North America.

With a passion for colour and style, Sharon has been a popular décor Expert on the top-rated morning program in Canada, CityLine, since 1997. With her artist's eye and lively "hands on approach", Sharon has led the makeovers of hundreds of rooms, both inside and out, demonstrating how colour and paint can unify and beautify any space.

Sharon contributes regularly to Home & Style publications across North America as a colour expert and you can follow her on twitter and facebook where she shares her insider-tips and colourful inspirations.

Born and raised in Toronto, Shai DeLuca grew up in a family involved in commercial real estate. Post high school, his Israeli heritage led him there where he joined the army for 3 years. Post army, Shai moved to New York beginning his career, obtaining a degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of New York City. Establishing himself led him to projects in New York, Tel Aviv and Toronto where he resettled, opening his firm, Shai DeLuca Interior Design in 2002. In 2011, Shai joined Cityline as a regular contributor to the design team. Shai's love of travelling and international influences is something he enjoys incorporating and travelled to Portugal, Israel and Mexico to explore their design cultures. Shai married his partner Csaba and they live in Toronto with their Hungarian Vizla, Zoli.