Leading up to the royal wedding, I learned about fascinators. Not that I’d never seen a woman’s head decorated with a small headpiece of feathers, flowers or beads. I really just hadn’t given them much thought until they popped up on all the TV talk shows. I confess there aren’t many opportunities to sport a… continue reading […]
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Backstage with Staging Diva in April 2011
Even though I’ve been a professional home stager since 2002 and have trained thousands of Staging Diva Graduates, I’m still continually inspired by how much I can change the energy and look of a room simply by editing and rearranging what’s already there. Working on resale homes is a more creative process than I would… continue reading […]
Staging Diva Events for April 2011
Check out the Staging Diva events happening for home stagers this month. Please note, times indicated are Eastern (NY time) so you’ll need to adjust for your own time zone. 5 Simple Secrets to a Home Staging Business: How to Make Money Doing What You Love (Free Mini Course) Tuesday April 12th 8:00 PM EST… continue reading […]
Kitchen Staging Is Key: What’s Your Advice for This One?
Kitchens are so key when it comes to selling a home. Yet as home stagers, we mostly work with what’s there. After all, few home staging clients are likely to splurge on new cabinets, backsplash, floors or countertops. Yet there are plenty of cosmetic changes that cost little and have a big impact, as you’ll… continue reading […]
When a home seller sees you as the solution to their problem
When a home seller sees you as the solution to their problem, they’ll be hanging on your every word and will be happy to pay you well for your advice! So stop worrying that you don’t know “enough” about how to stage a house (assuming you have natural decorating talent) and get out there and… continue reading […]
Backstage with Debra in March 2011
This is my 8th spring as a professional home stager and my 6th since starting the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program. It is with much joy that I watch so many Staging Diva Graduates celebrate their 1st, 3rd, 5th and even 6th years in business! I also realized last week (when I finally… continue reading […]