Stella’s in the resale biz: the tale of resale
I’m so excited to announce that Stella Home Staging has added resale. Ya know like the coolest furniture, decor, architectural salvage, Vintage, chotchki store ever. Only it’s not a brick and mortar store…yet.
Stella Airbnb: The Host with the Most
I have had so many real estate clients who are interested in buying a property solely to make it an Airbnb investment property. If you are thinking of starting your own Airbnb, please consider these tips to make your future guests comfortable.
Nature Has The 2023 Colors of The Year
Nature inspires me. I love designing with fruits and flowers and I’m obsessed with bugs, bones, feathers and shells. That’s why I am so excited about the 2023 colors of the year.
Holiday Staycation
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That is, until a snow storm hits and you get stranded in an airport, or sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic for 12 hours on the way to grandma’s house. And do you really want to hear Aunt Edna tell you why you’re not married yet...
Designing with Fruit and Flowers
There is a reason fruit and flowers have been the subject of art throughout history. They are designed by nature to attract. They are beautiful, sensual, and exquisitely represent all stages of life. And every stage offers possibilities when it comes to design. I...
Upgrade your home office
Remember when we started working from home “temporarily” back in March 2020? It’s more than two years later and many of us are still spending 40+ hours a week in a hastily thrown together home office. Or maybe you’ve had a work space for a while. Either way, it’s time...
Why staging costs what it costs?
Since you’re here, you have an interest in home staging. But you might not know how valuable it can be and what goes into the cost. Let’s talk about that. Realtors say staging has an impact on 91% of buyers, according to a 2021 National Association of Realtors study....
Global Design: London Inspirations
I just got back from London. Wow!!! Although I didn't get the antique fainting couch I had my eye on, I did come home with a bundle of inspiration. Every step I took, every corner I turned in London there were eye-popping colors and textures. I was hoping my trip...
Entertaining on the 4th of July: Pass the patriotic potato salad, please
There’s no shortage of fabulous 4th of July celebrations in and around the Queen City. I am so excited WBT SkyShow is back this year! The fireworks show will be after the Knights Baseball game on Monday the 4th. You can watch them from nearby Romare Bearden Park if...
Designing a stage: Elevating the ‘what is’
I'm often asked what my style is. As a newbie stager, that question always tripped me up. Now that I'm an older and wiser stager I know how to better answer this question: It's not what my style is that matters… It's what the house's style is that matters. I've...