Bizarre Antique #2
In April I attended the Wild Rose Antique Show that is held annually at Northlands in the city. Given that I have been teaching a course on the history of […]
Category Archives: Heritage Homes
My Schedule of Events for Spring 2018
It’s Spring! Well, sort of. In any case it’s time to start thinking of this year’s projects, whether that means doing some work around your heritage home or beginning the […]
Featured Antique: Victorian Sewing Stand
A sewing table or work table is a table that was used for sewing. It originated in 1770 in England and was eventually adopted in Canada and the USA. Based on the philosophy […]
New Year’s Resolution: Downsizing? Part 1 : Donating
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to downsize? Even donating your goods requires some forethought.
Architectural Details in Quebec City Pt 2/3
Landscapes are great but I love to photograph architecture. I especially love the details that we often forget about once we’ve admired a building as a whole – especially the […]
Historic Magrath Mansion Open House
There are so many events going on over the next few weeks that celebrate our country’s 150th birthday that it’s very hard to fit even a small number of them […]
A Strange Retro Chair left behind in a Basement
I get many emails from readers who want to know something about the objects they own. This reader had moved into a home and the previous owners had left behind what […]
Are you ready to lose your front yard?
Warning. This post contains some venting about an article that was published in the Edmonton Journal about how losing our front lawns is somehow connected to creating a vibrant city. […]
Home Reno Bootcamp
If you’re planning to spruce up your home or do a renovation check out these upcoming workshops.
A Clinker Brick Beauty
Who would have thought that a product that had been discarded because it was discoloured and distorted could be such a thing of beauty? Old house enthusiasts will know that […]
