“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 […]
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Home Staging Business and Creativity
I discovered that getting involved in different creative adventures helps my home staging and business writing. I guess it’s like exercising a creative “muscle” in new ways. Just like a personal trainer will keep changing up your exercise routine for maximum results, different creative projects keep us fresh. This summer, I’ve been writing new jokes and performing… 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 […]
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 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 […]