A stager’s favorite inexpensive home decor
I’ll admit as a stager I’m like a home decor ninja… I excel in finding inexpensive home decor that creates a modern, hip vibe. You don’t have to spend a fortune on cool home decor. My go-to when I have to buy something new is to check out my favorite local shops....
Choosing the right artwork for your home
Artwork in a room not only catches the eye but it can pull the space together with color. Plus, it just makes your home feel homier. Choosing the right artwork for your home can make all the difference in selling it. I have a very strong connection with "The Arts" my...
The benefit of using a realtor as a stager
The secret of staging a home for a quicker sale is out. Staged homes sell 73% faster than non-staged counterparts according to the Real Estate Staging Association. Want in on how to really maximize that advantage? Listen up. What many people haven’t yet discovered is...
Moving hacks to make your life easier
Congratulations on your new home! I love seeing the joy on a new homebuyer’s face when the deal is official! It won’t be long until you are settled in, exploring your new surroundings, and enjoying this next chapter of life. Unfortunately, before you get to do any of...
Staging a Million Dollar Home
“This looks like a million bucks!” I thought as I took a look around my latest stage. I have to be honest. I haven't had too many million and over stage opportunities, until now. Suddenly, I am getting calls for this level of staging. There are some big differences...
Maximize your kitchen space
As a stager and real estate agent I can tell you that one of the most important rooms in a home is the kitchen. Everyone wants a dream kitchen and if they can’t have it, they want one as close as they can get. Why not? It’s where you’ll spend lots of time… cooking,...
A Stager’s Guide to Decluttering
If you’ve ever been through selling a home you know one of the first pieces of advice you’ll get from your real estate agent is ‘declutter.’ Before you take pictures, ‘declutter.’ Before you list, ‘declutter.’ Before you have a showing, ‘declutter.’ As a stager, I...
Spring staging tricks to freshen up your home
Home stagers know a thing or two about making a home feel irresistible! Spring offers a unique set of opportunities for adding a little wow to your home. I’ve used these home staging tricks over the years to help make a home more attractive to buyers but you can use...
Unexpected Combinations in Design
Unexpected combos turn heads. Think about it. Tell someone you added mayo to a peanut butter sandwich and see what they do. What about unusual couples like country singer Blake Shelton and pop artist Gwen Stefani (or you could use prince harry and megan if you want)....
Spray the blahs away: Creative ways to use spray paint on your old stuff
I'm about to drop one of my trade secrets that's gonna change lives. Do you have something in your house that just doesn't inspire you anymore? No, you can not answer your husband or hair-do. I mean like an old side table or weathered outdoor furniture...