The Thrifty Home Stager - 11/04/09 09:10 PM
I had to share some of the great deals I get by shopping at flea markets and thrift stores.  Home stagers have to really fork out alot of money for accessories, furnishings, linens, lamps, etc.  In order to keep my costs down but still have quality items I shop for things in the thrift store or flea markets.  I have found some great deals and some beautiful pieces to use in my home staging business. 
Not only is this being thrifty, but shopping at local thrift stores like the Salvation Army, Goodwill and Acts, is also a way to help others.  … (15 comments)

Home Staging Meets Origami Towel Folding - 11/02/09 08:51 PM
If you ever been on a cruise ship or in an upscale hotel you have probably encountered Origami Towel Folding.  Most people have probably seen different animal shapes with the most common being the swan shaped origami towel.  Origami (o-ri-GA-me) is the Japanese art of paperfolding.  However, origami started in China and then spread to Japan in the sixth century.  This ancient method of paperfolding also transformed into the art of towel folding.  There are many books, dvds, videos and articles on origami towel folding that makes it easy to learn.  I encountered many techniques and ideas from Youtube videos.  There are hundreds of these out … (19 comments)