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Welcome to THIS IS HOME — a collection of stories about interesting houses, thoughtful design, gardens, neighbourhoods and, most importantly, the reflections by the people who bring them to life.

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A Life Well Lived
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A Life Well Lived
Modern Living Without the Million-Dollar Price Tag
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Modern Living Without The Million-dollar Price Tag
Architecturally Reimagined. Effortlessly Livable.
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Architecturally Reimagined. Effortlessly Livable.
The Art Of Fine Living-119 Strathcona Avenue
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The Art Of Fine Living-119 Strathcona Avenue
Staging Display Cabinets
DesignHouse & HomesHouse DecorLifestyleStaging and Getting the house ready

Staging Display Cabinets
Few of these are left.
ArchitectureDesignglebeHouse & HomesLifestyleThe Arts

Few Of These Are Left.
The Iconic Martini Cocktail
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The Iconic Martini Cocktail
Andrew Morrow – Artist to Watch
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Andrew Morrow – Artist To Watch
BIG LITTLE GALLERY- STUDIO 66
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Big Little Gallery- Studio 66
Ottawa’s Centretown
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Ottawa’s Centretown
They’ll be dancing, dancing in the street
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They’ll Be Dancing, Dancing In The Street
LIGHTING
DownsizingStaging and Getting the house ready

Lighting
All the World’s a Stage: A Mini Series
DownsizingLifestyleStaging and Getting the house ready

All The World’s A Stage: A Mini Series
Rooms, furniture and bathrooms
DownsizingStaging and Getting the house ready

Rooms, Furniture And Bathrooms
Paint Colours
DownsizingStaging and Getting the house ready

Paint Colours
Cleaning and Closets
DownsizingHouse & HomesLifestyleStaging and Getting the house ready

Cleaning And Closets
A mini series – All the world is a stage!
DownsizingStaging and Getting the house ready

A Mini Series – All The World Is A Stage!
THE BASEMENT
DownsizingHouse DecorLifestyleListingsStaging and Getting the house ready

The Basement
The Art of Clutter
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The Art Of Clutter
The Wood Pile
House & HomesTerrific Trades

The Wood Pile
The Iron Man
House & HomesTerrific Trades

The Iron Man
Moio Masonry
House & HomesTerrific Trades

Moio Masonry
Everything Old is New Again
GardensHouse & HomesLifestyle

Everything Old Is New Again

Staging Display Cabinets

Staging  Display Cabinets . Recently we were asked to stage a home that was vacant that had a lot of wonderful display cabinets and bookshelves. As I am someone with an abundance of collectables and endless books looking for items to use  was not an issue. However I must tell you how much better they […]

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DownsizingHouse & HomesLifestyleStaging and Getting the house ready

Cleaning and Closets

Cleaning:  How Much Fun is This!  Part of the mini series:  Cleaning and Closets: All the worlds a stage series” by Julie Teskey and Stephanie Cartwright on getting your home ready to sell.    This is something that is so important. When a house is for sale, the goal is to make it as attractive […]

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DownsizingHouse DecorLifestyleListingsStaging and Getting the house ready

THE BASEMENT

‘Staging is preparing a home for sale so the buyer can mentally move in”  This includes the basement and in particular ones that are not finished.   The Basement: Purge, Purge, Purge. We all collect items and there are lots of places to donate . We can help with that. 1. Get rid of anything […]

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