Not only do plants improve the air quality in a house but they bring nature indoors which is linked to emotional well-being. In both home staging and redesign, plants literally liven up a dull space. For the Beginner There are several house plants that actually thrive by being neglected. The following plants do fine in…
READY? There is no avoiding this. There are no short cuts. And there is definitely no “sweeping this under the rug.” Our lived-in houses are dirty! Let’s face it! We’re busy living our lives and don’t even notice the spider homes in ceiling corners, the layer of dust hugging our chandelier or all the scuff…
Discover how summer decluttering can transform your home and mindset. Learn practical tips for simplifying your living spaces, from refinishing floors to organizing donations. Embrace a clutter-free lifestyle and enjoy a lighter, brighter home this season.
With the end of crispy, cold January days, the housing market is heating up for midwinter sales. If you’re planning to sell in 2021, you had better get moving because staging your home properly is the ticket to a quicker sale and the most profit FOR YOU!
Get Motivated and Remain Stress-Free! When March arrives here in the upper Midwest, we know we’re on the home-stretch and spring just might be right around the corner (or a couple of corners). It’s time to wake up from our winter hibernation and get out and see the neighbors again! Maybe you plan to list…
Gather TogetherStaging Your House for Thanksgiving Yes! Houses do sell in November. There are less people looking to buy, but there are also fewer homes on the market. Job transfers, health changes, and numerous other unexpected life detours can necessitate the need for selling your house when the weather can be just as unpredictable. As…
Modernizing for Great Returns on Your Investment Very few people build or buy a brand new home just to turn around and sell it shortly afterward. We stay in our houses until we add children to the mix, a job location changes, or the kids grow up and move out. And when we do decide…
Thrillers, Fillers, & SpillersPlant Pots Like A Pro! As a home stager, I always begin with curb appeal and one of the tasks I advise clients to do is to display a showy pot of annuals near their front door. Since everyone defines “showy” differently, it’s important that I give very simple but explicit directions…
Autumn It’s the Season to Cozy Up! When the weather turns crisp like an apple, we naturally start to spend more time indoors. And even though the furnace gets turned on, there’s something really comforting about pulling on an oversized sweater, a long pair of soft leggings, and some wool socks. This is also the…
Creating rooms outside to extend your home Creating “rooms” outside is a great way to extend the space in your house, whether you’re selling or staying. My family lives in an older suburb with modestly sized and priced homes. Our house and yard are small and within feet of our neighbor’s houses so I’m grateful…
