It's now chic to be frugal. It's cool to conserve and you're a total faux paus to even consider throwing it all out and starting over. April 22 is Earth day and I think it's just awesome that we're collectively re-educating ourselves on how to be a bit more GREEN. But when it comes to making
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04/17/2009
Ah-Hah! You thought that hiring a professional Stager would cost you big bucks and they were exclusively for fancy, expensive homes. Think again. With the wise advice of a pro, a homeowner can make smart, economical updates and enhancements to their home to get it prepped and ready for the mark
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04/16/2009
I've been seemingly out of the loop, which is odd because I'm always fluttering around. It all started a few weeks ago... Excitedly, I received a phone call from the HGTV production company that I've worked with before -They had yet another design project for me. The room needed to be installe
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04/08/2009
There is a hip new color in town - If you're thinking of giving your home a fresh coat of paint, adding new window treatments, or are looking to invest in a new piece of furniture, Consider Grey. Grey is the new hue, the new neutral - It's the new Beige. Grey has been sneaking into our palette
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02/24/2009
You read it right - I said NEW! Imagine my shock and awe when I opened this past Sunday's Chicago Tribune Magazine to read that an interior designer has expanded his business to include "arranging what the client already owns." Heck, I even had my new Readers on, could it be, did I read it right
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02/16/2009
We all watch those reality home staging improvement shows on HGTV... In what seems like a day... A home that has been haplessly sitting on the Market, goes from drab and hopeless, to totally fabulous. The makeover is incredible! From a whole new kitchen (including appliances and really cute bac
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02/16/2009
Just like our favorite magazine, we stagers/redesigns have our own list of pet peeves when it comes to our craft. Here are a few.... •1.) Faux Greenery/Silks in Odd Areas. Always place trees, plants or greenery in areas that they could actually grow. Their sole purpose is to give t
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01/30/2009
Furniture Arrangement for parties and gatherings...Whether a gathering is 6-60 your furniture arrangements in your public areas need to be redesigned. A formal living room can be arranged to serve as seating for dinner guests. Circular tables and chairs can be added and dressed with layers of coo
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12/13/2008
Tales of an Interior Stylist - The 7 Year Itch My job as an interior stylist allows me to help you celebrate all aspects of your home. My quest is that you are delighted with the way your home looks and feels each time you walk into it. My goal is that your home has your soul written all over it
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09/26/2008
You Are Cordially Invited To The 2nd Annual SIF Chicago Area Professional Home Stagers Round Table Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 10:00AM -2:00 PM Brook Furniture Rental Showroom 1915 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove All professional Home Stagers are invited no matter Association affiliation, busine
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09/17/2008
