Merry Christmas, Neighbor! – A Featured Blog by Short Walk Home
I recently wrote a post on Short Walk Home about showing some holiday love to your neighbors - and it was so well received I thought I'd spread the cheer... What would we do without our neighbors? For some, neighbors are a friendly wave as you get home from work and...
WHERE TO FIND A ‘WOW’ FOR YOUR HOME: A stager’s guide to the best stores in Charlotte
Every stage I complete has a different vibe. I love building a theme or pattern for each house. It’s not unusual for me to create an entire design centered around something in the space that inspires me. Often times that...
5 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
You know me as a realtor and a stager. Did you know I am also a veteran? I actually served in the US Coast Guard for eleven years. Lieutenant Cunningham at your service. I have always searched for a way to be a force for good and for awhile that translated to working...
THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT STAGING YOUR HOME: 5 Steps to do it yourself.
I know. You love your home. It’s been a source of joy and memories for years. Selling it is going to be hard. If only all of those warm and fuzzy memories translated into a bigger asking price. Unfortunately, they don’t. Let’s face it. A well-loved home is...
Boost your ROI with these home projects
My husband and I are getting ready to remodel a home in the Elizabeth neighborhood. It’s a massive project that I’ll be sure to share with you as we really start getting our hands dirty. Home renovation projects come in all sizes and most...
Colorful Ways Your House Can Make An Impression
First impressions matter. What you tell someone about you in the first few minutes of meeting them sets a tone. Job interviews and blind dates have succeeded and failed based on first impressions. So what is your house telling people when they walk up to...
The use of art
Art is the most popular and easy way to use up too much wall space in an area. And with this comes the popular and easy way of hanging the art. Most art is hung in a high line encircling a room. But with this comes downsides when staging. Pictures in expected,...
Slight Stage
Because I have the advantage of being a real estate broker and Stager, I have the ability to work with the furnishings my sellers already have. Especially sellers that have great style and just need a bump here and there. I currently have a listing owned, designed,...
Mirror mirror on the wall
Whether it is an awkwardly sized space, or an area where natural light is quick to die, mirrors add space and light to an area. Today, mirrors without the purpose of seeing your reflection (i.e. purposefully rustic mirrors) are great way to use wall space but not have...
Lucky number 3
In the rules of design, to allow for eye-pleasing accessorizing, odd numbers are the most visually attractive. Rather than lining things up in a row, order then in the shape of a triangle and place an item at each point taking account of the scale as well. Grouping...