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In the bottom right side-bar of my blog page is a short list of my favourite books. I have listed my all-time favourite decorating book: Celebrating Home, published for Midwest/Seasons of Cannon Falls. I came across the Midwest line about 15 or more years ago, while shopping in the U.S., and was immediately drawn to their great decor line. They could always be counted on for great accent pieces and seasonal touches for your home. To this day, if I am particularily attracted to a piece in a shop, more often than not, I will pick it up and it will be labelled with the Seasons of Cannon Falls (as it is now known) symbol. One oh my happiest moments came when I discovered they had put out a book showcasing their seasonal decor. It is a book that is filled to the brim with great holiday decorating ideas and it is set amongst the backdrop of the home that is their "set" for many of the magazine features they produce each year.
In 2002, the company vowed to save a historical piece of Cannon Falls from demolition. They moved and renovated a home built in 1868 by one of Cannon Falls’ founders. The home, which they call River House, is now a symbol of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand. They also created a book, Celebrating Home: Decorating for the Holidays and Seasons, that showcases seasonal and holiday decorating ideas set and photographed in River House. Laura Ulland Architecture was the company in charge of bringing River House back to its former glory. You may recognize the photos below, as the home has been featured in many decor publications, including Country Living magazine. I always look forward to the seasonal issues of my favourite magazines, hoping fervently that I will see River House decked out in its seasonal finery in true Seasons of Cannon Falls style.
This is one of my favourite images from River House. I have always coveted a staircase like this. Although the photo shows only a glimpse of it, the thing I love most about this staircase is the detailing on the riser trim. I have always vowed that if I ever come across a home with this particular detailing on the risers, I will someday own that home. Funny enough, I did find such a home, but it needed a ton of work, and I had just moved into my present home, where I am happily settled. So alas, we passed it up. However, we will someday, "hang our hat" in such a home. Of that I am certain...I hope you have enjoyed this quick tour of River House, and I will bring you more photos of it, as the seasons change. It will be our seasonal holiday tour together!!
