Judy Klem's (judyklem) Blog

  From My Email In-Box: Help! My Small Home needs more StorageOlder homes generally have a lot of character, which is why those of us so inclined fall in love with them. However, unless there's been a major renovation somewhere along the way, closet space and storage space in general are usually ...

The Perfect Gift from Seller to BuyerHome stagers and organizers have discovered one of the most perfect gifts a seller can give to their buyer. Want to guess what it is? You might think a bottle of Champagne or great wine - and while that wouldn't go amiss, this gift is one that's actually uniqu...

From my Email In-Box: Replace Mom's Moving Panic with Familiar ComfortsMoving is always stressful, no matter your age or health. But when the person moving is elderly, becoming frail, and perhaps exhibiting the early signs of dementia or Alzheimer's, the stress can easily escalate to full-blown p...

From my Email In-Box: Do a Double-Take on your Art Even your favorite works of art can become ho-hum when you've had it hanging in the same space for a long time. So how can you make your existing artworks make you do a double-take?  It's a pretty easy fix.     Let's say you have 3 photographs th...

Let It Snow... and Snow... and SnowThere is something to say for the hush that permeates our little part of the world during a heavy snowfall. It underlines, for me, the whole sensibility of winter: the drawing in, the cozy interior life, the feeling that the world is having a much-needed rest. H...

Just How Strong is this Four-Letter Word? It's not just a Beatles' song. It's not just a desperate refrain. It's not something shouted in anger, although extreme frustration may make us blurt it out. Just what is this four-letter word, and why is it so strong? Consider the following quote by an u...

Come Back from the Dark SideYou open the door in great anticipation and - surprise! - you've unexpectedly entered the Dark Side: a room so dark you can't quite make out its function at all.   http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamishduncan/5025413943/ While you may enjoy the moody, film noir feel of a ...

From my Email In-Box - Powder Room Gets Puffed! What feels like a big problem can be solved on a fairly small budget. Sometimes it's the powder room that needs a puff. This email hits on two things that can really drag down the look of a powder room: old mirrors and light fixtures. The good news ...

From my Email In-Box - How Small Works of Art Can Make a Big StatementHere's a question that comes up, in a variety of ways, pretty frequently in my redesign projects: There are two easy, basic things that will help in this type of situation. First, remember that small artwork will make more of a...

How your Home Stager can help with your Reluctant Teenagers - Part 2 When your household includes teenagers, your home stager can be a real help in getting their rooms ready for photos, an open house, and buyer viewings. In the case of the two bedrooms in this 2-part series (if you missed it, her...