FIXING UP THE PICKUP HOUSE

Let us be clear, this is not the story of a restoration.  In the words of Leslie Langille, the owner of the Pickup House in Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia, “For it to be a restoration, there would need to be something original left in place to restore.”

SUITE DREAMS

Twenty-two years ago, best friends, Mary Allen and Dianna Hrysko, left busy Toronto nursing careers to open a Bed and Breakfast retreat like those they'd enjoyed while travelling in Europe.  Historic Deacon House, in the renowned theatre district of Stratford, Ontario fit the bill perfectly.

10 WAYS TO BRING SPRING

INTO YOUR HOME

Painting your walls a different colour is one of the least expensive, high impact changes you can make. Painting old furniture a light colour can breathe new life in your seasonal decor too.

ANTIQUITIES

I am a personal admirer of primitives.  I am not talking about new items that are just made to look old, rather the items that are very old, very simple and of very high museum quality.  Usually the highest quality item of any movement, whether it be Georgian or Art Deco, is most collectible.

    We are getting ready for the Old Home Expo coming this May first and second.  It was not an easy task to set up the show last year with a huge amount of fear and trepidation of how successful it would be and how the attendees would like it.  We were ecstatic that the show turned out to be an absolute success.  The feedback and response from the people that attended spoke volumes.

    Nena and I are really looking forward to a successful show and to meeting all of you who attend.  So mark your calendar, make your hotel reservations and come out to see us and support the participating exhibitors so we can continue bringing you this one-of-a-kind show.  Hope to see you at the Second Annual Old Home Expo!  Chris Cooper  www.oldhomeexpo.com

WHAT IS THAT CRUD BETWEEN MY FLOOR BOARDS

Do you really want to know?!  If you think it is skin, human hair, dog hair, stuff from dogs that is better left in your yard or just plain dirt, well – you are right on the money!