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Johanne Yakula, CPPAG Certified Personal Property and Antiques Appraiser in Edmonton, Alberta

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“Historical Interiors of Alberta” is officially launched!

December 4, 2012by Johanne Yakula

The official launch of my book took place recently at one of the homes featured in the book – the Bell Residence. There were 30+ invited guests that sipped wine, […]

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Heritage Homes, Just Stories

Historical Interiors of Alberta – A Guide to Restoring and Decorating your Heritage Home

October 15, 2012by Johanne Yakula

TIP: Remember whoever is attracted to the exterior of your home will expect the interior to harmonize. Making decisions that will destroy this historic continuity may affect the price you […]

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Antiques, Heritage Homes, My Old House
A Lovely mirror

The Art of Hanging Pictures

September 24, 2012by Johanne Yakula

Hanging pictures, or mirrors, or artwork on a wall takes some thinking. It’s very interesting how many people take such care to buy the right furniture and accessories for their […]

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Heritage Homes, Just Stories
Crawford House at Christmas

The Star of Christmas Decorating

December 15, 2011by Johanne Yakula

It is my personal opinion that the dining room is the star of Christmas decor. Yes I know that the living room can have a wonderful fireplace and the Christmas […]

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Antiques

Antique Trivia – What am I ? Vol 2

October 25, 2011by Johanne Yakula

The antique trivia portion of my newsletter back in June of this year was very popular so I have decided to do more of this.This is what you do: – Scroll […]

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Antiques
This Old House

This Old House Magazine Disappoints

October 21, 2011by Johanne Yakula

I have been a long time buyer followed by subscriber of This Old House Magazine. When I first started buying this magazine it was at a time that there was […]

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My Old House
A Victorian Home

Faux Floor Finishes Part 2

June 8, 2011by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

This blog post is for Robert and anyone who owns a Victorian house with original floors.If you read my last posting I gave directions on how to restore or touch […]

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Heritage Homes
Faux oak dresser detail

Restoring Faux Wood Floors in a Victorian House

June 3, 2011by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

This week I received an email from a reader with a very unusual question. Unusual because I had never heard about faux wood floors– faux wood walls and doors but […]

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Antiques, Heritage Homes
Antique dining room fixture

CSA Rules for Antique & New Light Fixtures

May 11, 2011by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

Some of you may not be aware of the many articles and information I have posted on my web site at http://www.fromtimespast.com/ . Although much of my writing energy goes […]

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Antiques, My Old House
Millwork connects rooms.Lougheed House in Calgary.

What Wall Divisions Say about Your House

April 27, 2011by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

In a previous post I talked  about the interesting things that old house owners often find inside their walls. But the story doesn’t end there.  Walls, if they are original, say a […]

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Heritage Homes

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