My mother was an executive chef. During her career she worked for a number of hotel restaurants in Seattle and Bellevue as well as a resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. The number one thing she would say to me was, “the eyes eat before the mouth does.” Which basically means presentation is everything. I love to look at listings. I love reading the home description, the year the home was built, and most of all, I love the listing photos. This...

Living in the Pacific Northwest, we experience more grey skies than other parts of the U.S. So why would we want to use this shade in our home décor? Because it accentuates and contrasts well with so many colors! Let’s dig in, shall we? [caption id="attachment_2522" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Amanda Carol Interiors[/caption] Grey is an achromatic color (a non-color) which exists between black and white, a neutral. Within the spectrum of grey there are many shades that are perfect for any décor. [caption...

-Small ROI (Return on Investment). The benefits of home staging is that you pay a nominal fee to make your home look and feel gorgeous! We offer staging packages which cover the installation and destage, plus the first 60 days rent. This is a win/win for you because staged homes typically sell within the first 60.     -Give your home a more cohesive feel. We work with your home’s color, design and layout and bring in furnishings that match the style of...

  Great quick read I came across on Bob Vila's website highlighting the three main principles in home staging: declutter and organize, freshen up the home, and of course, have it staged! If Bob endorses it, we should all do it, right? Here's the article: Home Staging - Bob Vila....

In preparing your home for the real estate market, home staging is just as important as painting and replacing the carpet. It's a piece of the complex puzzle and sometimes some well-placed art is all it takes to get a home sold quick! See the full home description and slide show here. This is a great example of Vignette Staging: showcasing each room with pieces of art and minimal accessories in order to still provide all the possibilities of a space to...

4 Money Musts Before Listing Your Home This is a great blog off of Trulia's website I just had to share. It gives you straight forward advice on getting your home ready for the market, which is always great to get you headed in the right direction. But more importantly, it specifically says that hiring a home staging company to create "a clutter-free, updated, neutrally-chic vignette of an irresistible life in your home for the next folks" is an absolute must. What a...

The Mariposa Beige | Crane & Canopy. Loving the ensembles on Crane & Canopy. I appreciate the quality they provide (300 count long staple cotton is standard) and the vibrant fabrics they use. For what you would pay for a bedding ensemble at a box store, you could find long lasting well made hand selected by you bedding for the same price....

The contemporary Carlton collection offers fashionable colors, attention to design details, and substantial comfort. The sofa and loveseat feature an attractive, chrome nailhead trim on the outside of the frame and long the arms, back and the front rail. They have straight arms with single welt in the center, which carries along the front base rail. Their boxed seat and back cushions are generously padded for your seating pleasure, and are reversible, which extends their longevity. The self-welted fabric is...

Emerald Home Furnishings Upton Living Room Collection Sofa Loveseat and Chair Beige canvas-look 100% poly cover over 8-way hand-tied springs, pocket coils in  seat cushion and solid wood/plywood frame. Features: Tight seat and loose back cushions Pocket coil seat cushions Solid wood cone legs Upton collection   It's has clean contemporary lines, button tufting, a slightly textured beige upholstery and is constructed with 8 way hand tied support and a wood/plywood frame. The seat cushions are firm and reversible. This is a great set that is versatile and...