Meredith Design Group

LAST CHANCE TO WIN THIS HOUSE!!

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:57:35 -0700

LAST CHANCE TO WIN THIS HOUSE!

To Benefit the Patty Pollatos Fund

Local designer Laura Meredith of the Meredith Design Group has donated her time to bring warm interior charm to the completely renovated colonial style Thurmont Charity House. This beautiful house will be raffled off on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, by host Blaine Young of WFMD AM 930!

Special Open Houses’ were held every Saturday in January through March, showcasing the work of the Meredith Design Group. The home features one-of-a-kind furnishings by Virginia LaRoche, of Timeless Trends Boutique, and originally signed artwork by Janie Moltrup Fine Art and Photography. The Meredith Design Group specializes in creating interior spaces that make people feel welcome in their own home. For more info visit: www.MeredithDesignGroup.com or (301) 271-3742.

Purchase Your Winning Ticket!

Contact the Patty Pollatos Fund, Inc. at (301) 663-8316 or www.ppfinc.org, E + Copy Center at 515 B East Main Street, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, or at Timeless Trends Boutique, 21 E. Main Street, Thurmont, MD 21788 (240) 288-8226. www.TimelessTrendsBoutique.com

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WIN THIS HOUSE!!

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:10:49 -0800

Don’t forget.....this Saturday, March 6th, from 2-5PM!

Open House for the Win This House! Charity Raffle to benefit the Patty Pollatos Fund! Staging design by the Meredith Design Group--featuring furnishings by Timeless Trends Boutique, & artwork by Janie Moltrup Photography.

Come see this beautiful home--it can be yours!

117 W. Main Street, Thurmont, MD

www.ppfinc.org

HELLO HOLIDAY ART AFICIONADOS!

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:21:24 -0800

HELLO ART AFICIONADOS!

MISSED THE MANSION HOUSE ART GALLERY'S HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE?

THE FRIDAY NIGHT HAGERSTOWN EVENT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! AFTER THE TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY, SANTA ARRIVED WITH OVER 400 VISITORS WALKING THROUGH THE GALLERY, ENJOYING REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC BY THE RHINELANDERS, AND HOLIDAY DECOR BY THE MEREDITH DESIGN GROUP .

SO, UNTIL JAN 10TH, VISIT THE MANSION HOUSE ART GALLERY, AND ENJOY THE "WINTER EXHIBIT".

FOR MORE INFO WWW.VALLEYARTASSOC.COM OR 301-7976813

COME IN FROM THE SNOW, SUPPORT THE LOCAL ARTISTS!

ARE YOU IN THE GIVING MODE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON??

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:59:23 -0800

Are YOU in the Giving Mode This Holiday Season?? ‘Tis the season again, and almost everyone is on a budget. So, let’s be honest--with no cost but our time, we can afford to give—the thanks and recognition to our business professionals--the gift of referrals!

At the Meredith Design Group, we are a Design, Staging, Remodeling, and Event Planning Company. Our group teams up with quite a list of professionals in the industry. Even though we are in one of our busier times with event planning, and custom holiday decorating—we want to give a special thanks at this time, to those who deserve it! You are the best!

For those who have recommended, referred us, supported, and worked above and beyond with us throughout the year, we could not have done it without YOU! Much appreciation and KUDOS!

We highly recommend these folks for their business, talented hard work, honesty, and professionalism:

Jon Rock, JD Rock Custom Home Improvements

www.JDRock.com·

Meredith Brothers Construction, SC dave@MeredithBrothersConstruction.com

Erik and Laura Krauss, DirectBuy of Hagerstown

www.directbuy.com

Janie Moltrup Photography

www.janiemoltrup.com

Kurt Miller The Family Computer Man

www.thefamilycomputerman.com

Lockwood Business Support Service

www.lockwoodtax.com

Priscilla Thomas-Jews Signature Properties

www.homesworththemoney.com

Barbara Small, NY Office Meredith Design Group

bsmallny@aol.com

Alla Zotova Maier, Alla Z Artwork

www.AllaZdesign.com

Manni Malik

mannimalik2008@yahoo.com

Joann Phillips

www.joannphillips.myarbonne.com

Gregory Lee Two Frogs Healing Center

www.TwoFrogsCenter.com

Valley Art Association The Mansion House Art Gallery www.valleyartassoc.com

Channel 25 Hagerstown

www.Your4State.com

Ashley and Paul Warthen Real Estate Team www.YourFiveStarRealtors.com

GreenStagersUnite.com

www.greenstagersunite.com

Mia Cherry Best Step Ahead at…WorkatHomeUnited www.beststepahead.com

Thomas Scott Salon

www.thomasscottsalon.com

DJ Sergio Polanco http://ritmolatinoshow.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html

Janeen Whalen

www.designingendeavors.com

Robin Walker

frobin71@holtmail.com

Irene Vuong, Jade Design Studio

jadedesignstudio@gmailmail.com

Valley Graphic Services

valleygs@aol.com

Association of Design Education ADE www.associationofdesigneducation.com

Lauren Larocca Frederick News Post

llarocca@newspost.com

Molly Spence The Gazzete

mollyspence@gazette.net

Tiffany Arnold Herald Mail

tiffanya@herald-mail.com

Deb Spalding Catoctin Banner

news@thecatoctinbanner.com

Ed Waters Frederick News Post

ewaters@newspost.com

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE MANSION HOUSE ART GALLERY DECEMBER 4TH

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:15:47 -0800

Local Designer Decorates for the Holidays at the Mansion House Art Gallery of Hagerstown, MD

The Valley Art Association at the Mansion House Art Gallery brings local designer Laura Meredith of the Meredith Design Group to decorate the North Gallery for the upcoming holiday events.

Gallery Director and artist JanieMoltrup says, “We welcome Ms. Meredith’s coordinating colors with this year’s themed Winter Exhibit”, which begins December 4^th through January 10^{th. “}The Meredith Design Group’s team brings holiday warmth to the Mansion, allowing all of our members’ work to be shown off throughout the North Gallery.” This year’s event features the local artists’ paintings, photography, and handmade crafts, all for sale.

December 4^th starts the holiday season with the yearly tree lighting ceremony at the Hagerstown City Park, from 7-9pm. Come in from cold atop the city park to the warm Mansion House Art Gallery! Enjoy the Open House with refreshments and live holiday music performed by the Rhinelanders German Band.

For more information go to www.valleyartassoc.com or call 301.797.6813

www.MeredithDesignGroup.com 301.271.3742

Support the Local Artists!

GREEN HOMES = SMART HOMES = SMART INCOME!

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:14:00 -0800

<GREEN HOMES = SMART HOMES = SMART INCOME!

Are you helping your clients live safer and healthier in their new home? You could be. Chances are, you probably bought, sold or staged a vacant house-maybe a foreclosure, or a short sale. It was probably a mess—and needed help.

These are changing times, especially in the real estate market. Whether we like it or not isn’t important. People who are buying are focusing on green living. Homeowners now want to feel safe and healthy. Just because they needed to buy a fixer, doesn’t mean that’s how they want to live. They are remodeling, redesigning, cleaning up, and they need help!

How do we earn smart income with green homes? Today, people are looking for all aspects of green living. From a short sale, a foreclosure, to staging or remodeling, the Meredith Design Group , and JDRock , are redesigning rooms, installing eco-friendly building products, providing an energy efficient way of living—and, offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive design firms. But, it doesn’t stop at remodeling. There are many directions of going green from soup to nuts—like Emeril Green Recipes and Living With Ed . Homeowners are cooking with healthy whole foods, driving smaller cars, and redesigning their living space. And most homeowners are just sick and tired of being around chemicals that create allergies, headaches, itching, and other health problems.

As a stager, I hear about these problems often, so I personally refer these safe eco-friendly cleaning products to clients, using them myself, as well as the health and wellness products. I love all of the items, so I offer many of the products as thank you gifts, holiday gifts, prizes at open houses, meetings, and presentations, including fundraising. It’s very rewarding.

So, in this unhealthy economy, I have the ability to enhance my real estate business with a healthy income. We hold a niche. Refer environmentally safe products to clients for their home or office. It’s that simple.

More product information and details can be obtained by emailing, or by calling.

mailto:ljr@greenstagersunite.com or mailto:ljr@MeredithDesignGroup.com

877.465.4975

HELP WANTED...INEXPERIENCED BROKERS NEED NOT APPLY!

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:19:43 -0700

Hi All! I have been asked by the owner of one of the premier rural properties in Maryland to provide a referral to a real estate broker. Please contact me ONLY if you have sold large agricultural properties in the Mid-Atlantic states during the past few years. I’m looking for someone who can effectively market high-end, estate-size properties in the $2 - 5 million dollar range.

YOU ARE INVITED TO "AMERICA'S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME"

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:57:07 -0700

You are invited to the Whittier Lakeside Festival & National Night Out, this Tuesday, August 4th, 6-9PM!

Sponsored by the Whittier Homeowners Association and the Frederick Police Department, this program, part

of the 26th Annual "America's Night Out Against Crime," provides an opportunity for neighbors in Whittier and

surrounding communities to come together and learn about ways to get involved in protecting the community

and to celebrate community spirit! Meet neighbors and get to know each other in this FREE block party event!

Free Barbeque!

Free RC Cars, Pony Rides, Canoes, Paddle Boat Rides, and Rock Wall!

See Many Fun Demonstrations!

Visit Table 32, and pick up information about HOME SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS, SURVEILLANCE, & ENERGY

EFFICIENT AND GREEN TECHNOLOGY from the Meredith Design Group ! Register at our table for a chance to

win a FREE Security and Energy Consultation!

We offer all aspects of Interior and Exterior Design for your home or office. MDG's services include:

Residential and Commercial Projects

Security Enhancements and Surveillance

Energy Efficiency and Green Technology

Design Concept and Planning Advice

Permit Ready Plans and Specifications

CAD Drawings and 3D Modeling

Remodeling+Additions+Renovations

Interior Decor and Buying Assistance

Home Staging for Real Estate Staging

www.MeredithDesignGroup.com is a proud participant in the Whittier Lakeside Festival & National Night Out!

For more info, go to: whittier-onlline.org

SMART INCOME WITH GREEN HOMES

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:02:01 -0700

Are You Looking to Build a Healthier Business In An Unhealthy Economy?

Join us for a no-cost informal presentation on how to deliver wellness and eco-friendly living to you and your clients.

See the benefits of this great company!

Thursday

16 July 2009

6PM to 8PM

(Presentation starts promptly at 6:30PM)

THE COFFEE TABLE

2401 A. Whittier Drive

Frederick, MD 21702

Hosted By

the Meredith Design Group and Green Stagers Unite

RSVP to: ljr@GreenStagersUnite.com

for more information: 301.674.7238

HELLO GREENIES!

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:00:19 -0700

Stagers, Real Estate Agents, Homeowners

GREEN PRODUCTS

TO ENHANCE

YOUR BUSINESS * YOUR HOMES

An Eco-Friendly Product Presentation

Tuesday

30 June 2009

11:00am to 12:00pm

(Starting Promptly at 11:00 am)

THE COFFEE TABLE

2401 A Whittier Drive

Frederick, MD 21702

Hosted By

the Meredith Design Group and Green Stagers Unite

R.S.V.P. info@meredithdesigngroup.com or 301.674.7238 or 240.446.4314

HELLO ALL YOU GREENIES!

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:27:33 -0700

Are you guys ever wondering if you are using the right products to spruce up homes?? Is it safe? Eco-friendly?

I have to kinda laugh. As a stager, we try to be considerate with decluttering, and depersonalizing. In redesigning spaces, we bring in new colors, fabric, furnishings, and accessories. We want homeowners to "feel welcome" in their own space again--right? The "green" way. But in this new way of living, what about homes feeling safer and healthier too?

Whether it's Stagers, Redesigners, Agents, DIY'ers, or a cleaning crew, the harsh chemical fumes are getting us. We just don't automatically think of getting an allergic reaction, or eczema. I found out the hard way-my eyes, my lungs, and my hands.

Because of that, a friend introduced me to these products that are truely environmentally safe. I started using these eco-sensitive products in my own home, and I wanted to share this info. They are ph-balanced, non abrasive, and non-caustic. There are no fillers, no phosphates, no chlorine bleach, no ammonia, no aerosols, and no formaldehyde! No more itching!

Because these products are so effective, I offer them to agents at office presentations, and at open houses. I also give these products as a thank you gift to clients' homes that I've staged or redesigned. I'm excited about keeping their home safe and healthy. If you are concerned about your family's health, too, and or your clients' homes and office environment, please contact me, and I'll be happy to pass along the information to you.

Yep, I've gone green!

info@meredithdesigngroup.com

301.674.7238

The Chick in the Tomato

Laura J R Meredith www.MeredithDesignGroup.com (the Meredith Design Group ) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:49:22 -0700

Hi Tomato Fans,

Thanks for visiting this new kid on the block. I feel as awkward as a passenger taking that scarry step onto an airplane for the first time! But I crossed the line, and I look forward to give as much helpful and useful information as possible to the real estate community!

Awhile back, my mom retired as a realtor after 25 years, serving Orange County, CA. I have certainly learned from all of the experience she shared throughout her career. What I admired the most, was her abililty to be honest with buyers and sellers. Even in the tough times, she said they would keep coming back. And they did!

Living in PA, and working in the MD and DC area now, is so different from living in CA. On the west coast, some people will ask, "Who does your botox, Who's your agent, and, Who's your stager"? Here, in the east, my experience in Frederick County and the surrounding area, folks ask, "Can we lower the price"? They are afraid to step outside of the box.

The cost of a simple home staging is far less than a price reduction. The first impression will get potential buyers to step into the box, which leads--- to a sale! Honest.

In September, I drove to Mystic, Connecticut, for the annual 3-day Association of Design Education conference. It was one of the most positive design conferences I've recently attended! I met some very talented people.

At closing, I was quite surprised when awarded "Best Accessorized" in this room design! The ADE members voted on entries submitted by the designers into various catagories. What a humbling experience.

"The Chick in the Tomato" photographed by JanieMoltrup, was one of several photos displayed in this accessorized room. In the model townhome kitchen, we needed to brighten the empty corner, accessorize, and show how functional it really can be. The stand alone plastic palm tree just didn't cut it. Take the step.

"Our job is to completely transform the appearance of a property or individual space for the least possible cost."

Feel free to contact us. At least, I could use help with adding links to the blog.

Laura Meredith

Meredith Design Group