It’s intimidating sitting down to write the 100th edition of Staging Diva Dispatch. What to say? How do I properly mark this milestone? Tossing and turning in the middle of the night I realized it’s a great opportunity to revisit “my why”. Why did I become a home stager 12 years ago? Why do I… continue reading […]
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A Fast Way To Get Home Staging Photos
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 […]
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 […]