Phyllis Pafumi's (phyllispafumi) Blog

Well, once again home stagers everywhere can say thank you to HGTV for giving us publicity and educating sellers about the benefits of home staging for a quick sale. There is just one problem!Designed to Sell is one of many shows on HGTV that teaches sellers how to prepare their home for sale. Ev...

Every homeowner at one time or another have placed a mirror in a well strategic area to reflect more light and expand the space. It is true that mirrors can make a space seem larger. But while that concept remains true, a mirror will also reflect what is opposite of it, right? So, think about thi...

You heard the old saying that a shoemakers kids goes without shoes, right?? Well that saying is ringing true for this home stager. Over the past few months, Home Staging and it's popularity has increased 10 fold. That is all anyone is talking about and let's face it.... it is GREAT for those of u...

These words are music to my ears. But let me start from the beginning which might take a little convincing.As I mentioned, I recently returned from a much needed Carribean cruise. While it is always hard to not think about work, I guess we as professionals are always speaking about our work. Such...

How many times have you entered into your clients bathroom and were faced with the dreaded GRAY TILED BATHROOM??? Well, I have to confess more than once, but not more than the BLUE TILED bathroom. So what's a stager to do? Here is a before pic of a bathroom that I recently staged. While you canno...

When you are ready to sell your home, your home must first become a "Product" to sell and market. Turning it back into just a HOUSE  is exactly what a Professional Home Stager will need to do so your realtor can successfully market it.Here is a scenario to think about...When you trade in your use...

After returning from a 9 day cruise, it was back to work as usual and I must admit it was TOUGH!! I had endless days of sunning, reading and definitely over eating. Anyone that has been on a cruise can testify to that. I enjoyed taking the time to read a good book and I read the life story of Pau...

Well everyone I am writing this blog because I just returned from vacation. A wonderful vacation actually. A 9 day family cruise to the caribbean. While this has been my first vacation in 4 years I do not have to tell you that it was very much needed. BUT AT THE SAME TIME, HOW DOES ONE FIND THE T...