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Seeing Double – A cabin on Canada’s Lake Simcoe brings home vintage style
A Toronto-based couple wanted a place to escape the hustle and bustle of their busy city lives. They chose to build a getaway retreat on ...
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Transform Your Kitchen from Ordinary to Stunning With Vintage Finds
Vintage and re-purposed items have become increasingly popular in today’s homes. Mementos and keepsakes remind us of simpler, less hectic times. Plus, finding a new ...
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When it comes to kitchen design, take it personally
It’s funny how people always seem to crave styles from the past – kitchens are no exception. People have been remodeling their kitchens for decades, ...
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Swimming in a Sea of Color
In December, The Pantone Institute announced its 2019 Color of the Year, the hue the color experts believe will be front and center in home ...
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An Outdated Kitchen Gets a Makeover – and New Life – With the Help of Northstar Appliances
The goal of the remodel was threefold: 1) enlarge the kitchen by removing an existing wall, 2) make the kitchen more functional, and 3) create ...
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Timeless Thanksgiving Recipes from Elmira Stove Works Fans
Just in time for the holidays, we wanted to share some of our social media followers’ favorite Thanksgiving recipes. But, first, following are a few ...
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“Let’s Do the Time Warp” – The Artful Blending of Kitchen Styles
Interior design and kitchen styles have come a long way from what they used to be – from the Renaissance style of the 15th and ...
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Creating the Perfect Rustic Kitchen
If your style is a little bit chic and a little bit country, it can be hard to find the right balance when it comes ...
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A Summertime Kitchen Design With a Splash of Playfulness
As summer is winding down, it’s time to spend those final days relaxing beside the water, either by the pool or at the shore. For ...
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How to Add Antique Style Without Really Trying
We haven’t always lived in this stainless steel world with clean lines, tidy angles, and sleek kitchen accessories. There was a time when appliances were ...
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A Brief History of Diners
Vintage For many people, diners have become a home away from home. Since they are open late hours – many 24 hours a day – ...
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Something Old, Something New
One of the main focal points of the house is the kitchen. The homeowners already owned a suite of Northstar retro appliances by Elmira Stove ...
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