I read an article in the South Lyon Michigan newspaper that made me choke back tears. The story is about a fifth grade Bartlett Elementary teacher, Ross Baker, who's smart thinking saved the life of a local family.Here is the articleThe student came to school sad and Mr. Baker inquired what was w
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04/02/2008
(My now 4 year old!)It is with great joy that I announce for the fourth time in my life that we have a baby on the way! Evidentially God has bigger plans for my family than either my husband or I realized and is sending us another blessing.We have finally told all of our family members and our th
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04/01/2008
For years I sent out a monthly newsletter and had a sign up box on my website. I used Constant contact and thought it was very cool that you could see who opened the email, how many times and if they clicked through to my website.I had an individual who regularly read my newsletter, always clicke
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03/06/2008
There is a common misconception that believes that just because a home for sale is nicely decorated, that it does not need to be staged prior to going on the market.Keep in mind that staging is not decorating. You use decorating to create the atmosphere, but you also draw on other elements to sta
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03/04/2008
There should be a "place" for everything that is inside your home. Everything should have a "home" to go home to. Clutter, piles, dumping grounds are just unacceptable and a chaotic way to live. If you haven't established a home for it, no one knows how or where to put it back. Organizing is eas
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02/21/2008
As with any product that is sold, the buyer's first thought is always "what is in it for me?" Let's say we are selling toy trains. You would want to sell the features of that train to prospective buyers - bells, whistles, electric, number of pieces etc. You need to be able to show that buyer what
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02/01/2008
Michigan held its very first SIF Roundtable discussion on Tuesday and it was well received. In attendance were:Rita Moffitt, Real Estage Plus, StockbridgeMarianne Sweet, Home Sweet Home Staging, Rochester HillsBethany Hickman, Staged Transitions, RochesterTod Barker, Tod Barker Designs, Ypsilanti
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01/23/2008
I was watching television the other night when a commercial from a drug company came on, then another and another. All of these medicines were by prescription only. I thought to myself why do the drug companies waste money on advertising? It's not like I can go to the drug store and buy it myself
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01/15/2008
Recently I read a post where one realtor commented to another realtor that - just because they market houses differently, doesn't mean one way is a wrong way. (One didn't recommend or use staging) A common question is - does every home need to be staged? The answer is yes! One home may need more
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01/12/2008
It is official....The time, date and place have been confirmed. Please join Michigan area Stagers for a Roundtable discussion:Date: January 22Time: 11:30 - 1:30Place: Cort Furniture Rental42350 Grand River Novi, MI 48375While I will be inviting as many stagers as I can find, space is limited to 2
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12/28/2007
