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Valentine’s Day memories

February 13, 2015by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

Do you have memories of what Valentine’s Day meant to you as a child? For many, it was a day to look forward to. For others, not so much. It […]

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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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Aesthetic Movement Art Furniture. Photo by James Sansum, dealer.

Victorian Art Furniture

July 8, 2014by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

It can be quite confusing trying to find images online when looking for art furniture – especially for antique art furniture. Art furniture, by its very definition, is furniture that, […]

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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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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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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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Change your mantlescape every year for more interest.

Decorating with Christmas Vignettes

December 20, 2013by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

Christmas decorating is often an all-or-nothing proposition. Magazines show rooms filled to overflowing with decorations while others show minimalistic decor such as a few green apples on a mantle. I […]

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Antique Christmas Decorations

Christmas Decorating – Vintage Ornaments

December 6, 2013by Johanne Yakula 3 Comments

Last week I took my interior decorating students to visit Classic European Antiques which is an antique store here in Edmonton. Some of the students were thrilled to see a display […]

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Priming Anaglypta

Paintable Wallpaper a Good Option for Heritage Homes

October 15, 2013by Johanne Yakula 3 Comments

Here’s an email I received for information about paintable wallpaper for old houses: Dear Johanne: Several years ago I attended one of your courses about Heritage Houses.  You showed us […]

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