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If your home was a book, what would the…

  • November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
  • by PXmujeres

Where were you when your house was created?
Did you help write its origin story?

“Home. That blessed word, which opens to the human heart the most perfect glimpse of Heaven, and helps to carry it thither, as on an angel’s wings.”

– Lydia M. Child
Sylvie now and then our home as a written story
Looking into the looking glass of your home.

If your home reads like a book, do you like the prose?

Is your home older than you? Does your home have a story or two to tell?

Our homes are deeply personal extensions of who we are. The textures and fabrics of our homes contain layers of depth far beyond our years. They have their own stories to tell.  

Maybe you live in a newly built home that is writing its first chapter. Or, are you in a century home, one that’s rich in history, like a tome stuffed with tales and dusty memories?

Did you choose your home or did it choose you?

Do you ever wonder how long your home will live after you have moved on to another home or another life?

‘Arte-facts’ of life carry your poetry with them, long after you are gone.

  • sylvie now and then antique credenza cabinet in dining room
  • sylvie now and then antique table and classic flowers with guest bed
    sylvie now and then antique table and classic flowers with guest bed
  • sylvie now and then small plant pot on a window ledge

Inspired Restoration

On a recent visit to my client’s home, I was inspired to photograph her parent’s home. Sylvie lovingly restored this forgotten century old home, cleaned out debris, disinfected and eliminated mold, added rich layers of personal effects for decor and dedicated the living room for dance lessons.

She has revived this home and opened a new chapter in her life.

How many chapters will you add to your home’s story?

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sylvie-now-and-then classic simple welcoming dining room with potted plant


Now and Then…

One day you are the central character in your home’s story. The next day, the page is blank.

One day you are the central character in your home. Sylvie now and then sitting in dining room
next day you are gone and your home story goes on.

If your home was a book, what would the title be? 

 

Enjoy living photo stories?  check out this one about living in an urban condo of magical light.

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Auto Show 2017 Toronto – Sleek and Sexy

  • February 21, 2017February 21, 2017
  • by PXmujeres

This year the auto show, in Toronto, brought an impressive collection of new and ‘old’ style exotic cars for us to drool over and admire. I imagined myself racing in several of the specimens on display.

Enjoy this mini photo show of some the highlights from the show.

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Then and Now – Debris

  • February 9, 2016February 9, 2016
  • by PXmujeres

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Love Squared

  • November 9, 2015November 10, 2015
  • by PXmujeres

love-squared-graffiti-large-web-listingQuestion remains: what is love to man?

Has anyone ever truly figured out that answer?


This photo:
Part of a large graffiti message along the streets of Toronto.
This particular section is along the base, edge of the sidewalk.
What does it mean to really love? the man seems to ask.

 

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Art in Urban Decay

  • July 27, 2015February 9, 2016
  • by PXmujeres

There is a subtle beauty in the decay of modern humanity.
Places destroyed, waiting. Patient. Stoic perhaps. Holding on to remnants of what was.

The past decaying into present beauty.  Art in Urban Decay.

 

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Fresh Asparagus

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Street Art You Dirty Rat

  • July 18, 2015
  • by PXmujeres

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In the back alley parts of Liberty Village, Toronto, you will find a tucked away little old bicycle shop. Used to be an old warehouse cum furniture storage…now ready to serve all your tube and lube needs. Explore the ins and outs of ‘You Dirty Rat’ Bicycle shop.

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