Barrie’s Landmarks!

Barrie’s Landmarks!

If you’re a newer resident of the City, chances are you’ve seen a few City of Barrie landmarks. We’re fortunate to host one of Canada’s largest Artisan Markets with our Kempenfest Celebration each summer. More than that, Barrie is known as a city that ‘curates the...
The “Barrie Bucket”

The “Barrie Bucket”

Ok, let’s talk old again.  We’ve written about old homes and an old downtown bar, so let’s talk about another old place no one ever really wanted to visit…Barrie Jail. The ‘Barrie Bucket’ Courtesy of The Simcoe County Archives The Barrie Gaol as it was...
Pests in the Attic

Pests in the Attic

My Mom called just the other day, and as we chatted I learned that she has squirrels in her attic.  Now, often as not, she’d be likely to use her Irish wit and say: ‘Now, not bats in my belfry-squirrels in the attic.  I want to be clear on that.’ Summer Friends Photos...
Shared Roof

Shared Roof

There’s a well-known expression that “good fences make good neighbours.” But if you live in a semi-detached home or a unit of a townhouse complex, that may only work outdoors for your yard or patio area. Indoors, you share walls and living space under a common roof....
Light Your House

Light Your House

What could bring more joy than driving through a Barrie neighbourhood while it’s all decked out for Christmas?  It’s perfect weather right now to plan your outdoor decorating for the fall and winter seasons. Outdoor Decorating for the Holidays If you want to...