Let it Breathe - 04/30/08 10:15 AM
Puyallup, Wa
Because there are quite a few of us who like to gather "stuff"... I would like to talk about that today. It ends up being a problem when we try to fit it all into the limited square footage that we have. Too many items and improper placement can actually … (17 comments)
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Dedicated to all the "Hermiones": Rain Song for a Sunday - 04/27/08 10:32 AM
Are you a Hermione?...She's tenacious, dedicated, smart, and adorable, and sometimes even a little annoying! This song "Stand in the Rain" is this week's "Rain Song" and is dedicated to all the "Hermiones" here in Active Rain! I know I could name a few! Stand your ground ladies! You rock! This … (12 comments)
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The Stager's Sunday Times - April 27, 2008 - 04/27/08 09:49 AM
On the RadioActive Rain Stager, Cindy Bryant speaks live and on the air with Houston Realtor, Milan Ross about the benefits of Home Staging. You can learn all about it and visit links if you missed the show by visiting Cindy's blog I'm On The Radio Again-Talking Home Staging!"Stagent" or SUPER … (8 comments)
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A Real Estate Agent who Stages: Home Staging Video From the Twin Cities - 04/26/08 11:57 AM
Here is another great Real Estate Staging Video, this time by a Realtor who stages. Sarah Wilkey is a Real Estate Agent in Minnesota, and she has great success with staging her own listings. Watching this video might wear you out however, she doesn't hold back when she explains the time … (2 comments)
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Boom-Di-Ya-Dah... The World is Just Awesome! - 04/25/08 12:44 PM
There is nothing like really getting to know your business partner during lunch break or while hanging window treatments! Yesterday, while on the job, Barbi and I were reminiscing about backyard swing-sets and the fun we used to have as kids. I told her how my Dad had dragged home a large used swing-set, … (9 comments)
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McBlogging: Maple Valley, WA vs The BIG "Mickey D" ...it's Mc'n Unbelievable! - 04/22/08 06:57 PM
Maple Valley's McSWEET vs Corporate America's McDonalds
McSweet has been bottling and selling their gourmet pickled onions for over 20 years, but when the local company, based in my own town of Maple Valley, Washington, recently applied for a registered trademark, McSweet found itself in a bit of a pickle!
Golden Arches vs … (9 comments)
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The Stager's Sunday Times 4/20/2008 - 04/20/08 10:17 PM
Stagers Find Their IdentityStagers have the ability to brand thier blogs, and Craig Schiller identifies "masterpieces" among us as stagers update their look on Active Rain. Visit Craig's blog, First Impression-ist Masterpieces Now Hang in the Active Rain Galleryto see some newly designed blogs.RESA Celebrates First Birthday!A landmark for the staging … (0 comments)
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Color Correction and Interior Redesign - 04/20/08 12:43 AM
North Bend, WA: Interior Redesign and Color ConsultationA color correction was in order for this lover of the French Country style. Our homeowner felt the bedroom was not a relaxing retreat, and although they loved the color green, the combination with the yellow and the red had quickly tired on them. … (3 comments)
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Redesigning the Collector - 04/20/08 12:24 AM
Redesigning the CollectorIn our travels we often times have the opportunity for meeting up with collectors. These are people who appreciate the life or story of an item, the nostalgia it brings or fond memories it holds. This passion is sometimes a challenge for the collector, and other family members as … (0 comments)
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HGTV’s Top 25 Real Estate Mistakes... This May be the BIGGEST REVEAL Yet! - 04/20/08 12:19 AM
HGTV's Top 25 Real Estate Mistakes - Review, Links, and Discussion!This may be the biggest HGTV reveal yet! Showcasing your home should be the #1 Priority on a Sellers List! On April 13th, 2008, HGTV aired a feature on the Top 25 Real Estate Mistakes. The list was generated by some … (0 comments)
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Tips and Tricks - The Boston Globe Staging Video - 04/16/08 09:49 AM
Hi stagers and home sellers, I love this video, filmed in Boston about staging a home, I think you will like it too. People always wonder what goes into staging a home and this clip shows a lot of what happens behind the scenes. My favorite quote..."Is Decluttering even a WORD?" … (5 comments)
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Dino Rossi Supported by Washington Realtors - 04/15/08 09:43 PM
A recent article in Eastside Business announced the Washington State Association of Realtors was throwing their support behind challenger Dino Rossi in the upcoming election for State Govenor. While stating that there are "two great candidates" the professional organization backs Rossi for his vast experience in Real Estate and leadership in issues concerning many … (1 comments)
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The Incredible Instant Entryway - 04/15/08 08:51 PM
Interior RedesignMany homes which effectively squeeze a lot into a small space must give up a "traditional" room or area. Many times it is the dining room or entrance way. In this home it was both. We created an entryway using the homeowners existing items, and the space also allows for … (9 comments)
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"Use What You Have" Bedroom Redesign - 04/15/08 12:39 AM
(Auburn WA)Does your bedroom need an Image Consultant? Is it time to update the look?The ingredients for a well-dressed bed may be hiding in your room and throughout your home! Invite a couple of Interior Redesigners into your home and it's like magic! For the redesign, we found the area rug … (2 comments)
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Welcome Home to an Interior Redesign - 04/14/08 06:58 PM
(Auburn, Washington)A One Day Redesign turns this ho-hum entryway into a warm welcome home! We brought in some dramatic draperies, selected for our homeowner's "Ballard Designs" taste and reworked the space. Everything else you see is from the home. We love "shopping" a home for the fantastic decor that is hidden … (3 comments)
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Color Makes a House a Home! - 04/14/08 01:05 PM
Sammamish, WashingtonA COLOR CONSULTATION:The Roomspinners team had the opportunity recently with working with a family in Sammamish, Washington with color for their home. We walked into the home and the painters were prepping the walls and raring to go! The homeowners already had some ideas on the direction they wanted to … (0 comments)
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BIG color in a Small Space? We used Benjamin Moore "Newt Green" - 04/14/08 12:43 PM
It is often asked of us when we are out on color consultations "Can we use a dark color in our small bathroom?" More often then not, we tell our clients not only that they can, but they should! Why? Well by using color in the small bathroom, it can take … (22 comments)
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Oh my...What's a Stager to Do? - 04/14/08 09:43 AM
Sometimes the task at hand can seem a little bit challenging...BEFORE Pictures: AFTER:What's a stager to do? Well, here is what we did:Banished the clutterBanished the card tableRearranged the armoirePacking boxes went to storageSelected New Lighting from Home DepotHooked up the homeowner with an ElectricianHooked the homeowner up with our favorite … (16 comments)
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Optimism in the Face of Cynicism - 04/13/08 01:55 AM
We see it everywhere, cynicism, pessimism, negativism... we even get a case of the "isms" from time to time... and while there may be a time where honest criticism is necessary and even called for -- what we sometimes see is the previously mentioned forms of criticism, which really doesn't contribute anything … (9 comments)
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Maple Valley Fishing Derby: April 26th 2008 - 04/12/08 07:52 PM
THE MAPLE VALLEY FISHING DERBY!The Maple Valley Fishing Derby opens the fishing season at Lake Wilderness and the fun begins at 12:01 AM! Families have the opportunity for overnight camping (available only during the annual fishing derby,) cash prises, a great breakfast by the Maple Valley Rotary, and lots of fun! … (2 comments)
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Sea Lion Caves in Oregon - 04/12/08 01:05 PM
The Sea Lion Caves are located about an hour south of Newport on the Oregon Coast. It is the largest marine life sea cave. when we were visiting, we saw about 200 sea lions inside the cave. The cave is accessible by stairways and an elevator, and we are told at … (0 comments)
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Wyndham-Worldmark Depoe Bay Timeshare Review - 04/12/08 12:58 PM
Last week my family had the opportunity of staying at a condo with our timeshare ownership at Depoe Bay. This was the first time visiting, as we usually go to Seaside Oregon, which is only about three hours away from the Seattle area, and although Depoe Bay is a couple hours … (1 comments)
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Roomspinners Retreat! - 04/12/08 12:54 PM
(Depoe Bay, Oregon)Barbi and I took our families out to the Oregon Coast this last week for the Tahoma and Kent School District's Spring Break. It was a fabulous time! We had two condominiums on Depoe Bay and although rainy for the first part of the week, there was plenty of … (0 comments)
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We Redesign with Your Favorite Things - 04/09/08 01:00 AM
(Renton, WA) We love getting in a home and working with our homeowners favorite things -- colletions, treasures, whatever it may be, we adore bringing the room together so it is oh so beautiful! So often in staging we hear of colletions being BANISHED from a home going on the market -- … (2 comments)
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Combine Two Households with Style! - 04/09/08 12:38 AM
(Renton, Washington)Interior Redesigners are trained to make a beautiful room with furnishings a homeowner already owns, and are the perfect solution to combining two households! A second marriage can double a lot of really great and sentimental furniture pieces and artwork, and pulling it all together an be a challenge! That … (1 comments)
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Interior Redesign Updates a Room in Transition - 04/09/08 12:20 AM
Sometimes homeowners are "stuck" with a piece of furniture for longer than they wish, either they just haven't found the perfect piece, or it is not in the immediate budget, or maybe they like the furniture, but the just want an all-over update.In this Interior Redesign, the Roomspinners team, Julianna Hind … (3 comments)
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Start with Visualizing... Continue with Actualizing! - 04/05/08 08:18 PM
A good visualization of a goal being met is a fantastic way to build mental confidence and belief in one's self to be able to reach the goal, but what must follow, is a continued effort towards actualization of that goal! By taking direct ACTIONS the actualization process continues to develop … (1 comments)
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True Portfolio Member Roster - 04/04/08 09:37 AM
Group members of True Portfolio hold high regard of their actual work, and pledge to only use photography of projects they actualy worked on when displaying marketing materials to the general public.The True Portfolio concept arose after a number of professionals were victims of theft, in the sense that the photography … (41 comments)
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So No More Snow Days This Year? - 04/03/08 10:37 PM
Maple Valley, WAI was puzzled last week to hear that Tahoma School District wasn't even having a snow day, and not even a late start last week when we were hit with a ton of snow. My son was up at 5:30 in the morning checking the news and websites... hoping....but … (0 comments)
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Bloom! - 04/03/08 12:24 PM
The Lake Wilderness Arboretum offers wonderful opportunities for the residents of Maple Valley. On April 19th, they are offering a craft day with the perfect gift for Mother's Day... A Mossed Hanging Basket. The fee is $30 per basket. This craft does require prepayment and registration and space is limited... so … (0 comments)
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Color Consultant Certification - Seattle, Washington May 29th, 30th, 31st - 04/02/08 06:42 PM
Do you remember the thrill of opening your first box of crayons? It's time to build on that love of COLOR!The next Dewey Color Consultant Certification Course in the Seattle, Washington area is May 29th and 30th. Certify as a Color Consultant with our hands-on training course. May 29, 39, and 31st, … (0 comments)
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Two funny April Fools Pranks... courtesy of my family... - 04/01/08 03:09 PM
What are the funny and uncanny pranks your family plays on each other on April Fools Day?
Here are a couple for the memory books courtesy of my extended family...
Prank #1: Mommy is in labor...
She was hoping to start a commotion, but it didnt quite go that way. This one was performed by my … (5 comments)
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