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Two Cozy Colonial Homes

Hello sweet friends. Today I have Two Cozy Colonial Homes for you to tour. I think that you will really enjoy the simplistic lines and classic colors. Both of the homes are located near Niagara-On-The-Lake Ontario, Canada.  

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

On our visit to Niagara Falls we had purchased the Canadian Niagara Falls Adventure Plus Pass. These two homes are both included in the attractions you can visit. This first is the Laura Secord Home. 

Mrs. Secord was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for having walked 20 miles (32 km) out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack.

Laura Secord House

The home was built 1803.  It is a good representation of a settler’s permanent dwelling in Upper Canada. 

Laura Secord House

Laura Secord House

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

The living room features a lovely arch next to the fireplace. 

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

The guides are dressed in historically correct Regency/Georgian attire. 

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

Kitchen

I absolutely loved the layout and light in this kitchen. 

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

However, it might take me a minute to get the hang of cooking on an open hearth. 

Laura Secord House

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

Upstairs 

Upstairs, there were three nice sized bedrooms. 

Cozy bed

A cozy scene.

Two Cozy Colonial Homes

There were seven pillows across one bed. Each embroidered with the name of one of Laura Secord’s seven children. 

pillows

In the children’s room there was an antique paper playhouse. 

Paper playhouse

It was these type of playhouses that I based my two pumpkin diorama’s on.

Cinderella & the Ugly Stepsister Soiree pumpkin

You can read about those HERE.  

Hansel and Gretel 3D Pumpkin Diorama

Laura Secord candies are are well known in Canada. In 1913, Frank P. O’Connor opened a small candy store in Toronto where he sold hand-made chocolates named after the Canadian heroine. The home was lovingly restored with antique furniture by the company in 1971. The homestead was gifted to Niagara Parks in 1998.

Laura Secord Antique Candy Box

McFarland House 

The McFarland House was built in 1800 by Scotsman John McFarland. 

McFarland House A Gorgeous Georgian Gem

The home was used as a military hospital during the War of 1812 by both the Americans and the British. 

McFarland House

The historic gardens outside the home are tended by the Garden Club of Niagara. The garden features medicinal herbs, vegetables and flowers used for decorating. 

garden

The paint colors are all historically accurate to the property. 

McFarland House A Gorgeous Georgian Gem

As no flash photography is allowed some of the images are a bit dark. 

McFarland House A Gorgeous Georgian Gem

I thought that the table setting was quite interesting. 

McFarland House A Gorgeous Georgian Gem

The Living Room

Both homes feature an oil cloth floor covering in a checkboard design. They were extremely popular. 

Checkerboard floor

There’s good reason so many tea sets are featured in the home. 

Living room

Living room

Afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the conservatory. 

Afternoon tea

The upstairs features some well appointed bedrooms. 

McFarland House A Gorgeous Georgian Gem

I loved the wallpaper and mantel decor in this room. 

McFarland House A Gorgeous Georgian Gem

I hope you have enjoyed touring these two cozy Colonial homes. 

I’m taking a few days off to celebrate Sweet Guy’s birthday and attend parent weekend at UNT.

I’ll see you on Monday!

Laura

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  1. Kari @ Me and My Captain says

    September 28, 2023 at 9:22 am

    So interesting Laura, thank you for sharing. I love seeing history (even though Mrs. Secord could be seen as betraying America, she was afterall a Canadian) but still her efforts were amazing. I also love seeing the kitchens. Have a great day.

  2. jeanie says

    September 28, 2023 at 10:51 am

    These are both wonderful but I really gravitate most toward the Secord home and would love to visit that. (Your photos are wonderful, by the way.) Secord’s reminds me very much of the Hancock Shaker Village in many ways. A bit more “fancy” but wonderful lines. I love the writing nook by the fireplace. I’ve always been in love with the theatre models (Have you ever been to Pollock’s toy shop and museum in London? They have a lot of them.) And your pumpkin is beautiful.

  3. Susan K. says

    September 28, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    I love historic home tours, even when I don’t get to see them in person! Your pumpkin dioramas are enchanting! Oh, and I tried the Harvest Hash the other day & it’s a winner. I seasoned it with thyme & it was delicious.

  4. Teri Pickens says

    September 28, 2023 at 5:15 pm

    Your post is awesome! I loved both homes!
    Have a great week,
    Teri

Hi, I’m Laura Ingalls Gunn

Welcome to Decor To Adore! I love flea markets, tea parties, classic literature and dachshunds.

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