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...

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...

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...

Quick and Inexpensive ways to add curb appeal

I was recently contacted by a Realtor friend to speak on curb appeal at the Community Associations Institute (CAI) conference being held at the Austin UT alumni center. Not being comfortable enough to stand alone before a group I called my friend and fellow stager Amy...

Tips for hanging wall art (continued)

  Today I’d like to finish up our discussion on wall art (part 1).  My grandmother, the artist will tell you art stands on its own merit – and should not be matched or coordinated to fit the décor of the room.   Since my grandmother doesn’t own a computer, I can...

Tips for hanging wall art

As a stager I’m in a lot of different homes and one of the biggest opportunities for improvements I see is wall décor.  So many pieces are hung too high to be appreciated or is the wrong scale for the furniture.  However, most often what I see is wall art that is...