How To Update Your Shabby Chic Look Love the Shabby Chic style? I do too. The effortless use of comfy upholstery, white-to-pale pastel color schemes, vintage and antique accessories and art, plus the feel of well-loved family heirlooms is very appealing. Nestings Home Staging is working with a
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07/24/2011
If You're Moving Cross-Country, Food Pantries Want Your Food! Yes, you paid good money for the non-perishable food in your pantry. However, if you are looking at a long-distance move, why pay to move the food? Donate it to a local food bank! Do you really want to pay movers to ship your wareho
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07/23/2011
The Evolution Of A Connecticut Home Stager: Antiques Dealer When I "retired" from Corporate America, I had a plan. Aside from starting an interior decorating business, I also decided to become an Antiques Dealer. With so many antiques galleries in the Fairfield and New Haven Counties (CT), it
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07/23/2011
Quick Updates For A Bathroom: Treat It Like A Room The two full baths in this Fairfield County, CT, condo were in great shape, but a little outdated. The budget did not allow for new fixtures, vanities, or counters. What to do? The least expensive remedy is paint, of course. So yes, wallpape
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07/21/2011
Connecticut Home Sellers: What's In Your Back Yard??? Whatever is in your back yard, better make sure it appeals to your target buyer! Are they looking for outdoor plumbing? If your target buyer is a do-wop group, vocalizing on the corner a la Jersey Boys, this barrel might work. If you're loo
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07/18/2011
Home Staging Tip: Target The Second Bedroom The Fairfield County, CT, condo that Nestings recently Staged has two bedrooms, each with a large walk-in closet. This complex is not age-restricted, but does attract folks who are downsizing as well as young newly-weds. Many residents appear to be s
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07/18/2011
Home Staging Tip: Let The Furniture Romance the Room's Function A very motivated, savvy Fairfield County, CT, couple did almost EVERYTHING on the DIY list from their Staging Consultation. They made repairs, finished projects, removed wallpaper and carpets, edited furniture and closets, and foll
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07/17/2011
Why I Chose Real Estate! The Family Culture Here's my Mom, Winkie, bringing me home from the hospital. The arrow is pointing to the first clue about my chosen profession: Real Estate Home Staging. The antique, solid brass door knocker has been removed in preparation to restore the front door on
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07/16/2011
FREE! EASY! Updated Window Treatments! Home Staging Tip! What's free and easy these days? Something you already have. Many people still have the valance-and-drapery combinations hanging in their windows. They probably looked good in their day, twenty years ago or so, but present a very date
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07/16/2011
Paint & Stain Removers We needed extra keys! While waiting for them to be made in a small, locally-owned hardware store, I looked around. Sometimes I find myself playing a mind game in different stores. I pretend I'm on "Design Star",and have to design a room using whatever materials are in a
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07/14/2011
