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I had an amazing find in an older apartment I had in Barrie, Ont. I had the main floor apartment with access to the "cave" basement as I nicknamed it. I rarely went downstairs but one day I was poking around in some of the boxes left from the couple who lived in the house for over 30 years and found the original love letters they wrote to eachother when they first started dating!!! There was over 50 letters, all dated from 1950 to 1954! The husband used to work for CN rail and he would mail his letters to his now wife while he was traveling up and down thru northern Canada. We found tons of CN Rail stuff too... pay stubs, uniforms, even old rail road guide and training manuals. I was able to get in touch with the husband who is in his late 80's to return the letters and all his CN Rail items, but he wasn't interested in having them. So they are now with me... in a box waiting to be turned into a beautiful romantic art project.

Just remember the basics...

1. Be clean and tidy ( a little pet fur in your house is ok, but a dirty clothing trail says nothing good)
2. Be stocked up. If you drink booze always have your normal selection available (Vodka,gin,rum,wiskey(or rye for the canucks) red and white wine unopened) if not... get a selection of non alcoholic drinks prepared... that includes teas and coffee. Have some snacks in the cubbard as well, just incase!
3. Be yourself. Your home should reflect you, no matter how crazy or quiet you may be. Artwork and photos are great but dont overload it... and make sure to get rid of photos of your ex... its only an awkward answer to "who is that in your photo?" if its the ex. Get comfy, take your shoes off.. put your feet up and grab a pillow... make them feel as comfy as you are and that staying in could possibly be better then going out?
4. MUSIC
Big time under appreciated and so important. I have been to some potentially great parties with horrible music and horrible homes with great tunes making the best parties. Playlist it up... get some sensible and vibrant music... but nothing too hard or too soft, nothing connected to old relationships. New situations are sucessful when you keep your energy up so throw some fun tunes in the mix but in moderation (every 5 songs?). Old school motown and fun triphop never fail... most bars play it and it works for them so try it!

And I don't suggest this for all but if your serious about dating and thinning the fish in the sea to a few great catches...you can always have out a few items that get the attention of the "not applicable" fishes if you catch my drift. For me... I find certian music and artwork horrible, but I keep choice albums and art mags in in my home just incase... if they play it or comment on it... I politely smile and call it a night.

And you can always talk to someone in real estate about the best way to make a home more comfy, some say bake a pie when people visit or to use low lighting to add to the feeling of being at home. Good luck newly dating... have fun and be safe!