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...
Charcoal Gray Home Accessories - Dark Gray Home Decor - House Beautiful. Yes, again with the grey! But think of how well it works with so many colors as an enhancer. This is the perfect palette to build on, so get out there and use it!...
With the holidays approaching it's super important to have all the latest designs for your upcoming holiday gatherings, as well as stocking up on hand crafted one of a kind gifts! I'm so honored and thrilled to be promoting and using some new table ware items from Ooh La Leather! They offer table runners, placemats, napkin rings and votive candle wraps all made from 100% up cycled leather! I'll be featuring these wares in my stagings, and also offering them for...
Found this great article on Houzz regarding selecting paints and finishes for two tone walls. I loved the dining room with dressed up table and the bedroom with blue grey stripe along the top half of the room. Enjoy! Split Your Colors with Two-Toned Walls#hzfooter5509455{overflow:hidden !important;transition:height 0.8s ease 0.5s;-webkit-transition:height 0.8s ease 0.5s;} #hzfooter5509455:hover{overflow-y:auto !important;height:51px!important;}General contractors, home builders, and more ∨Before starting a bathroom remodel, search for bathroom ideas and interesting products, including a one-of-a-kind bath, vanity and bath sink.Collect and...
[caption id="attachment_1448" align="alignleft" width="207"] Start to finish: a restored piece of my family's history.[/caption] Let me start this blog by saying that almost any piece of old furniture is worth saving. I take pride in finding or being gifted with a piece of furniture that the previous owner deemed as trash and bringing it back to a work of quality design. That being said, almost every piece of furniture in my home has been gifted to me so that I could...