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2008
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Talk about thinking outside the box! A New York Yimes article in the Home and Garden section described an open house that was held in the home of the late William F Buckley, Jr. and his wife Pat. The event was held in two sessions for two different groups for several different purposes. The t...
06/29/2008
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Gnome Be Gone and Flamingo Be Gone Love it or hate it, yard art is definitely a case of beauty being in the eye of the beholder. Many homeowner associations have regulations about the use of decorative accessories in the front yard including the type of mailbox that is acceptable. Few regulate th...
06/27/2008
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Pottery Barn Glass Vases Whether you are redesigning a room or staging it for the summertime market, create the feel of summer indoors with these quick tips for a seasonal room makeover: Clear out heavy, dark or other season specific accessories. Pack up woolen throws, accent pillows in dark co...
06/26/2008
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Decadent Digs Kennel Covers In a previous post, Don't Move the Dog Crate!, I shared some solutions for the problem of what to do about pet crates when staging- attractive end table/kennel combination furniture. The pieces weren't inexpensive and may not be within a home seller's budget. In ...
06/21/2008
In my previous post, Part 1, I mentioned some outdated furnishings and decorating trends that distract or detract from a home's features. Those things will leave the home when it sells. In the meantime, buyers may be able to look around, past or through these to see the home for what it is and...
06/14/2008
I'll admit that I am addicted to hardware and gadgets. Anything that promises to make the work of staging faster and easier will get my attention. Keeping it is another matter. In my quest to find the perfect picture hanging hardware and accessories I have tried quite a few, each with it's ...
06/09/2008
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Photo (Photo from Mr. Bill.com) OK, have I just dated myself? I'm new to this "Tagging" thing so -please bear with me. After reading other's responses I thought, for some things I don't have just one favorite. Using other ...
06/07/2008
Real Estate Staging Tricks or Tips? In real estate staging, interior redesign or decorating-choosing the right scale of furniture to fit a space and the purpose of the room is a matter of common sense. Using only small furniture doesn't necessarily make a small room look bigger so the idea that s...
06/07/2008
How do you convince a homeowner that home staging can be fast and affordable? This guest bathroom was functional but needed some oomph. It was neutral; too neutral. It needed COLOR. I shopped the house for potential decorations and accessories and found two framed posters in storage that provide...
06/07/2008
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Real estate staging tales, opinions, candid comments and "What I Learned While Staging Today", by Pam Faulkner of Faulkner House Interior Redesign