Home Stagers rejoice. Along with all the flowers, the inevitable For Sale signs are sprouting up on so many lawns. In many real estate markets, listings are tight so it’s a “seller’s market.” In case you’re wondering if that leaves room for home stagers, it absolutely does. Imagine the offers when you have 3, 5,… continue reading […]
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Home Stagers, Stop Worrying So Much
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – e.e. cummings Taking on new creative challenges continues to be one of my goals because I find they all feed each other. Last February, I was gearing up for my first Stand Up Comedy performance. Truly terrifying and exhilarating. For the last few… continue reading […]
Home Stagers How To Get Inspired
“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.” – W.M. Lewis I love that a new year is filled with promise and adventure. It’s like a fresh slate waiting for us to write our dreams on. But sometimes, when aspiring home stagers have… continue reading […]
Here’s Proof Home Staging Works
My best 56th birthday present to myself was taking a big stretched canvas out of the basement. Digging out my old acrylic paints and diving in. It was a moment of what Elizabeth Gilbert would call “big magic.” You see, I’ve had this canvas for 13 years. Afraid I didn’t know how to paint anymore. Unwrapping… continue reading […]
Home Staging Doesn’t Have to Feel Like Work
“Spring has passed. Summer is gone. And the song I meant to sing remains unsung. For I have spent my days stringing and restringing my instrument.” ~ Rabindranath Tingore The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are dropping. As the leaves start to turn, and I get closer to turning 56 this month, I’m incredibly… continue reading […]
Home Staging More Profitable than Textile Design?
“Most people wait for clarity before taking action, but clarity actually comes once you begin to take action.” – Jeff Goins I used to hand paint floorcloths and other home accessories and always wondered how an artist could get their pattern designs onto home furnishings. So I decided to find out. I’m just back from… continue reading […]