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Tag Archives: decorating an old house

A house museum in Spain

Living in a Museum?

November 3, 2014by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

A reader asked me a question about decorating a heritage home a while back. She asked if it was possible to do it in such a way that wouldn’t make […]

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Arts and Crafts Furniture- A Great Compromise

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There are many reasons for partners, married or not, to disagree, but what kind of furniture to have in one’s home doesn’t have to be one of them. Since I […]

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Antiques, Heritage Homes
Original millwork is an important aspect of authentic interiors.

Authentic Millwork is Important

September 10, 2014by Johanne Yakula 7 Comments

It’s ok to boast about the authentic millwork in your heritage home. After all, it’s one of the things that make such a house special. Trying to replace missing original […]

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Authentic details such as the fireplace and windows give this historic entrance great appeal.

Keeping Authenticity Alive in a Heritage Home 1

September 2, 2014by Johanne Yakula 6 Comments

Living in a heritage home typically presents more challenges than living in one that is relatively new. Although all houses require maintenance, regardless of their age, there are special considerations […]

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The entrance foyer to our 1912 four-square house with its new paint.

Restoring an Entrance Hall

July 14, 2014by Johanne Yakula 9 Comments

I believe that owning an old house takes a special kind of person. A person that doesn’t expect perfection such as smooth walls, perfectly level floors and windows that open […]

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Heritage Homes, My Old House

Queen of Home – Opinionated Advice from 1895

April 24, 2014by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

I always keep an eye out for books about interior decorating but my prize finds are those published pre 1950. I love reading the advice given to home owners. The social history contained […]

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Heritage Homes, Just Stories
Bell House dining room 1912

This Old Edmonton House Seminars 2014

March 18, 2014by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

You know that spring is around the corner when the City of Edmonton Planning Department unveils its seminars designed specifically for owners of old houses. Known as the ‘This Old […]

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Rustic French Ranges work in heritage homes

Old House Ranges

March 4, 2014by Johanne Yakula 3 Comments

Last weekend I was in Calgary doing a talk on the topic of historic preservation along with four other speakers. I like participating in these events mostly because I get […]

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Heritage homes have spirit and energy.

To Restore or Renovate – That is the question

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Why did you choose to live in your current home? What was there about the house that made you realize that this was the right place for you? Beyond its […]

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Seminar for Heritage-Home Owners

February 14, 2014by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

If you own an older house and will be in Calgary on Saturday, February 22nd, you may be interested in a free seminar that will be taking place at the […]

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