Designed to ShowOff

Staging and redesigning homes in Austin and the surrounding hill country

A Stagers most valuable gifts

Last week I was asked, “Of all the gifts you have ever received, what is your favorite?” I immediately thought of a garage door opener from decades before. I know, a practical gift was my favorite of all time? And that same year I received diamonds as well! However,...

Home staging fun!

Every home is different so of course, every staging is different.  There are homes that need a little and homes that need a lot.  Some homes just need advice (consultation) so the home owners can save on the staging cost and bank on the sale.  There are homes...

Parade of home staging

Parade of homes Is an appropriately named showcase of homes, the best of the best!  Its a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon (or any other day of the week) especially if you are in the market for a new home.  Although they are also great resources for anything...

Staging a home built in 1925!

I am one of the very blessed because I am able to spend my work days doing something I absolutely love to do.  However, in order to do what I love I also must spend time doing what I don’t- computer issues, paperwork, updating my website, a lot of networking (which...

Where to find inspiration for your home

Where do I begin? A question I am asked often from everyone from the new homeowner looking for inspiration.  To someone redesigning a room or a whole house.  I believe every home has a personality so start there first. Look at the fixtures, tile, architectural...

From a Cold House to a Warm Home

I recently had the pleasure of staging a vacant home in the Oak Hill area.   Here are a few photos from that staging. The beautiful AFTER photos supplied by Fore Front Foto (Thanks John!)   Please let me know what you think about the video (or do you prefer the...

Staging with Accessories

“I don't need a stager, my house is clean and decluttered already.”  If you have said or thought these words I believe the before and after photos below will change your mind.  These smart homeowners knew better and called me for advice BEFORE listing their home for...

Choosing colors without guilt

I was recently helping a friend choose paint colors. Like many, she had been considering her paint choices for a long, long, long time (years even) Paint can seem so daunting but it doesn’t have to be! So let me try to help de-stress all of you out there buried in...

Protecting your home from lightning

    Recently, my husband and I experienced a lightning strike very close to our house – too close!  The loud boom shook us awake at 2am, and in fact the vibration threw art work and a vase to the floor.  All we knew at the time was that it knocked out our...

Just a little project

  We all know it, yet we all forget!  Maybe its denial, maybe its wishful thinking or just selective memory.  Whatever it is, consider this a reminder to anyone thinking about updating a room, revamping an outdoor space, touching up paint, or any other house hold...

Staging a wedding

  Does the words "wedding" and "budget" belong in the same sentence?  With just the mention of the word “wedding” and the price sky rockets.   However, for this wedding the bride wanted to keep it simple, unique and affordable.  So as the matron of honor it was...

Easily transform almost anything to wall art

Frame it!  It's that, easy peasy.  From children’s masterpieces, photographs, postcards, letters, wallpaper, and to my personal favorite mirrors!  If you want to make a child feel special, take one of their drawings or macaroni sculptures off the fridge and frame it. ...

The Statistics of Staging!!

Last month I attended the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) convention in Las Vegas.  I am always so impressed with the line- up of speakers and vendors.  Again there was a well rounded group such as; designers from HGTV, Realtors, Motivational speakers,...

A frustratingly fabulous day at the Las Vegas Market

  Recently I attended the annual Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) conference in Las Vegas.  I was super excited when I found out the market was there at the same time.  My friend and fellow stager Holly and I flew in early so we would have a full day of...

Staging tables for Christmas

One thing I love to do is table scapes and center pieces. Recently my church let me do a few for our women’s mug exchange, and I’d like to share the pictures here. You can turn anything into a centerpiece. I happen to love animals, so here is a little puppy...

Staging a Vacant home in Lakeway

I recently completed staging a few rooms in a vacant home in Lakeway.  The living room and dining room had some furniture but the rest of the house was completely empty and  desparately needed staging.  Wow, what a difference!  The homeowner even texted, "Looks...

Before and after Pictures of a move-in design.

I think everyone loves before and after pictures, I know I sure do. It is the clear visual representation of how staging, or in this case furnishings, can transform an unfriendly, cold room (no matter how beautiful) into the warm inviting space we all want to spend...