Do you remember as a kid for Christmas or Hannukah, getting super excited to get that one “it” gift. For me, it was the Barbie Beauty Salon. I thought that I had been so outrageously good that year that Santa…
How To Make A Crazy Wall Color Make Sense
Neutralize, neutralize, neutralize. You’ve heard that advice a million times I am sure. Honestly, it is generic advice that anyone can give you and is often misguided, especially when it comes to paint colors. If you are starting from scratch…
Should We Paint The Paneling To Sell The House?
Sheila reached out to me in a panic. Her house had been on the market for 60 days and they had no offers. “Everyone says it’s dated and dark. Everyone wants open concept and light and bright. If I hear…
Updating 80’s Laminate Cabinets To Sell
Mullets and feathered hair were wicked awesome in the 80’s but thank goodness, we easily jumped off of those two train wrecks of fashion. 80’s laminate cabinets haven’t seemed so easy to shed though. And, when you get ready to…
How Do You Know If A House Should Be Staged?
I just recently gave a presentation to a real estate office and one of the Realtors asked a great question: “How Do You Know If A House Should Be Staged?” I think that his real question is about value. How do…
Buy This, Not That: TV Stands
For those of you who read this blog, you know I am a chipper, enthusiastic sort. And, in my staging, I love to work with what my clients already own as much as possible. I don’t like to ever go…