With my 55th birthday just around the corner, I decided it was time for some new head shots for my home staging business. The photo shoot was fun, despite spending days and sleepless nights worrying about it. What to wear? How to hide my newest wrinkles? Will I have a good hair day? Working with a professional… continue reading […]
Back Stage with Staging Diva
Choosing the Best Staging Look
One of the busiest staging seasons is over and it’s been a crazy real estate market, with greater than expected sales volume in many areas. Many have called 2014 the year of the trade up (and vacation home) buyer. This provides excellent opportunity for home stagers who are out there marketing their staging services in… continue reading […]
Home Staging Pitfalls to Avoid
Like millions of people I was saddened to learn of Maya Angelou’s passing. This quote of hers really hit home for me on so many levels. “When someone shows you who they really are, believe them.” That’s so profound. How much pain could we save ourselves if we applied that wisdom to our personal and… continue reading […]
Mother’s Day Sale for Home Stagers
I’m just back from a mini-vacation in Chicago. Shopping and sightseeing with my daughter who is heading back to college. I hope we get to see each other on this last Mother’s Day before she turns 20— and it gets even harder to pretend she’s still my “little one.” Speaking of Mother’s Day, please watch… continue reading […]
Home Stager Celebrates 8th Year in Business
I’ve had an awesome few months with my teen who was living with me during her co-op work term. She heads back to college for the summer and I’ll be back to being an empty nester. I’ll miss having the pleasure of just hanging out and giggling or talking about life, careers or the latest… continue reading […]
Home Stager Flea Market Find Transforms Family Room
I love this time of year. All the For Sale signs springing up on front lawns, the phone ringing with lots of new staging, color consulting and redesign projects. I also just finished an interview on curb appeal with Consumer Reports’ ShopSmart Magazine. It’s tempting to take every opportunity that comes your way, especially when you’re… continue reading […]