Valentine’s Day memories
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]