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Do you live in a particularly pretty neighbourhood, where
window framed, 'still life' petals, scent the morning breeze?
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Unionville, where my sister lives, is such a place, where picture
perfect houses seem like they've popped out of playful fairy tales.
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Other abodes, appear to have multiplied in size,
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from their mini, dollhouse dimensions,
to square footage fit for human lives!
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Friends and family know about
my obsession with amazing architecture.
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I sometimes forget that not everyone shares this sense
of wonder, admiration and respect for 'buildings'.
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In fact, they often have fun with my enthusiasm for this art form by performing little sketches, spoofing my excitement over porticos,
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wrap around porches, and other 'Poppy Passions',
like those of the interior design and decor kind!
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Unrelenting, I continue with my observations:
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'Brick, stucco, wood, and stone are materials that co ordinate well
together, creating interesting complements to each other.', I assert.
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The house above can be found in the little village of Brooklin, Ontario.
Isn't it the epitome of whimsy and architectural flair?
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And, if this isn't enough to make you sigh, surely
the sound of the brook, (hence the name of the place),
situated directly below it, does. How enchanting!
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I leave you with another Brooklin beauty,
characterized by a lovely blend of styles and materials.
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And so, off I go,
to dream about this hamlet's leafy lanes,
its heritage homes, and historical bones,
where, a part of my own heart, still remains.
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I'm curious...which is your favourite?
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