Retro trends made better
Peter Allen sang ‘Everything Old is New Again’ in the 1970’s hit by the same name. Wow! How that sentiment holds true even today. As a home stager, I love re-purposing old things in a new way and have written about it before (link) but this love for everything retro...
Officially unofficial office spaces: creating a cool office vibe
Gone are the days when the beginning and end of the workday was marked by punching a time clock. People no longer spend their working hours tied to an official and stuffy looking desk topped with a cup of freshly sharpened pencils, and last year's birthday greeting...
How to create a coffee house vibe in your home
Who doesn’t love a great coffee house? The comfy, cool vibe works equally well for getting work done as it does for laughing with a lover or consoling a friend. I love it so much I'm starting to incorporate the style into my staging designs and after I share a few...
How to paint an exterior door
I love front doors. I love colorful doors. I love what doors say about the home in which they welcome you. Maybe you’ve never given that much thought to your front door. I have. Call it the curse of the stager, but I think your exterior door is a great canvas. Your...
Stylin’ Stencils
What do you get when you mix fashion like design, with artist sensibility, and a dash of practicality? You get ‘stylin stencils’ Let me tell you a story that will get inspire your inner interior decorator or DIY fantasies. I had a wall in the main foyer of my 1922...
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...