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2009
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Ever played Peak-a-boo in the loo?? I had to laugh at myself last week. I did a pre-market staging consultation, snapped some photos for the Recommendation Report that I would email later, and finished up with my meeting. When I got home to write up my report, I took a look at the photos and saw ...
11/30/2009
One of my goals this Fall has been to up my web presence. Thanks to ActiveRain, my efforts seem to be paying off! That's the good news. The bad news, however, is that I'm sick to death of so much sitting! I mean, one of the things I really like about my job/business is that I get to be active. Ev...
11/27/2009
Another great reminder and attitude adjustment. Happiness, contentment and striving are all a challenging balance. Somehow we need to be content where we are, while striving to do and be better. Happy Thanksgiving, all.Happy Thanksgiving America! Thanksgiving; a time to feast and a time to reflec...
11/25/2009
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‘Twas the month before Clutter-mas, and all through the houseNot a creature could find anything, barely even their spouse.The stockings were hung by the chimney with greed,hoping for things that they didn't even need.The children were nestled with lumps ‘round their beds,While visions of Mortal K...
11/23/2009
Okay, so I'm still relatively new here. I've toured around, found a few groups, made a few friends, and even got past the intimidation to start blogging a few posts. I kinda hang out with the home stagers and photographers . . . need I explain? And I've met lots of super people through those grou...
11/23/2009
What difference can a Stager make in 3 hours?? Here are some Before and After photos from a recent Power Staging. The Realtor who referred me felt the property lacked a little pizzazz and appeal for the typical home buyer in this middle-class SW Calgary neighborhood. I had visited the home the we...
11/19/2009
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Asking Santa for a new camera for Real Estate Photography? Keep reading . . . With about a gazillion different digital cameras out there, how do you even begin to narrow down the choices? With my experience as a professional real estate photographer, hopefully I can provide you with some useful g...
11/16/2009
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I love sleeping. Nothing makes me feel better than having that full 8 hours, and then just greeting the day full of energy and appreciation for all things good in life. Unfortunately, more often than not, this is more of a "dream" than reality! Yesterday I woke up earlier than I needed to (groan)...
11/12/2009
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Are you fit to sell? I was preparing dinner a few weeks ago and had the weather channel on to catch the week's forecast. My mind was kind of tuned out as I was running down the list of the comings and goings in our household for that evening. Before I even got as far as "drum lessons", I was imme...
11/03/2009
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Deena Cottingham
Home Stager & Photographer
Real Estate Resources
I like creating discussion among other professionals in the real estate industry on various staging, photography and off-beat topics. I value the insight of others and the synergy we all benefit from when we collaborate--iron sharpens iron!
I also have a love for fitness, personal growth and my family.
