Home Staging has been my life for many years but in January I started a new hobby, that is totally outside my comfort zone. Stand Up Comedy. It’s been quite an adventure these past 4 weeks, with benefits I never imagined. I’m suddenly walking through life looking for the comedy. “Little” things like the medical lab that made me… continue reading […]
I’m a Home Stager and I have a Clutter Problem
As a Home Stager, did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, I’ve decided to pick 3 words that I want to be my themes for 2015. Then I’ll look for opportunities to behave accordingly.It might mean giving special attention to my self-talk, or the specific actions I take in any given day…. continue reading […]
Exec Assistant Triumphs in Home Staging Business
Wow, it was exactly 10 years ago this weekend that I sat in Starbucks with my laptop and first drafted an outline of the Staging Diva Training Program while my 10 year old was busy on a playdate. I was terrified to put myself out there in that way. Yet, I had been hearing from struggling… continue reading […]
Home Staging Deal Blown by a Cat
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 […]
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 […]