Now that I've gotten a moment to catch my breath I am realizing how drained I am. I am so happy to have down time right now. With the renovation and then staging of one vacant out of the way I was right back in to staging another vacant on Monday. I, mistakenly thought it would be an easy day...H
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04/16/2008
This property will be hitting the MLS in the morning. I am in love with the property it was such a joy to work with! The photo below was taken using the Kodak V705 using the panorama setting. Deb Callander was the brains behind the design in the bedroom. I sourced the decor and fabric, Deb took t
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04/08/2008
I know a gentleman in Durham who is an artist (AMAZING) who I just found out...professionally paints interiors. He is a riot to talk to. If you've got the need for a painter who comes highly recommended...let me know! I'd love to pass on his contact info. BTW...For those of you in Quinte...he has
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03/30/2008
Barbara and I have exchanged emails...she's such a nice woman!...and I promised I would get a positive post out soon. I just never expected the blogging muse to visit so soon!--------------------------------WHO'S Brand Are You Selling?As Home Stagers we are selling a 'brand'...and I don't mean ou
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03/27/2008
O.K. now that I've got your attention...I've been looking at some of the very recent staging 'gradutates' new websites and their portfolios. This post is not about the training course they have taken as I have no idea what they are taught. They do post their newly purchased Trademark alphabets th
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03/24/2008
As a decorator who offers staging I have to comment on Fraser Beach's blog post 'Calling Their Fluff': I've been to view houses where it was the Listing Agent who put on the Jazz and put cookies in the oven.I don't do any of that. Tricks, as you call them, are not something commonly happening...w
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03/12/2008
For those of you planning on attending the C2 Paint Seminar in Milton, ON Saturday March 8th, we've cancelled due to the expected storm.As soon as we have a new date we'll let you know!UPDATE: Jeff Bergsma is going to organize a larger day for us by bringing in some home decor retailers. I got th
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03/07/2008
In the real estate market where I live, Durham Region, just outside of Toronto many Realtors are making what are at the very least outrages offers in order to 'buy listings'. If your house doesn't sell in 90 days, I'll buy it from you! HASSLE FREE GUARANTEED SALE PROGRAM. NEED TO SELL YOUR HOME F
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03/01/2008
As a consumer considering hiring an interior decorator or home stager you need to do a little homework also know as due diligence. Many of these questions are generic to any service provider. To help you I've provided a list of 10 Questions...and many follow-up questions: How long have you been w
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02/21/2008
This is the condo I did last month. I updated the kitchen with new counter-tops, backsplash, faucet, sink, flooring, lighting and appliances as well as having the cabinets painted.AFTER The bedroom needed to be rearranged, painted and then was decorated.BeforeAFTER - Sorry...taken from other side
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02/16/2008
