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What Am I ? … #4

June 30, 2022by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

This is #4 of “What Am I?” Test your knowledge or guess what this object is.

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What Am I ? #4

April 15, 2022by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

What Am I? Can you guess what this object is? Tip” It’s about 8 inches high. Read more to find out.

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What is a Games Table?

September 10, 2021by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

Although there is evidence that Romans played backgammon on special boards, the games table did not become popular until the concept of the Medieval ‘great hall’ gave way to the […]

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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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The Parlour

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The Evolution of a Room Is the parlour just another Victorian room that is totally irrelevant to today’s homes? To understand how this room evolved into today’s living room and […]

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Accept my Love Antique Valentine's Day card

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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