With their irregular edges, overlapping shadows, and hand-crafted finish, shingles offer texture, charm, and a sense of history.

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Sometimes, she remembered him as he had been when they first met: his charm, his quiet sense of humor, the little games he had played to amuse her.

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When asked about our favourite places, we mostly come up with places rich in history - pre-automobile cities with charm and the texture, patina, and sense of memory bestowed by time.

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