redesign: CRDA hits mainstream media ! - 09/15/08 04:01 PM
The time has come for CRDA to shine in the media spotlight ! In partnership with eRenovate (CasaGuru), our TV segment on REDESIGN aired on Global TV Saturday September 13, 2008. For those that missed it, here is a link http://www.realinvestmentstv.com/videos/view/472/Congratulations to my fellow CRDA members Karen Kostyshyn, Sandra MacLennan … (9 comments)
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redesign: In the News ! - 09/15/08 12:38 PM
I'm very pleased to report that I was recently quoted (along with one of my CRDA colleagues - Susan Brown), in mainstream media.
The article, entitled "Tricks to make small spaces seem bigger", appeared in the Globe and Mail Real Estate Section, on August 22, 2008.
Again, thanks to Sandra MacLennan … (5 comments)
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redesign: Remembering Summer - 08/24/08 06:39 AM
Back to School & Back to Work
For many, the month of September is a time for new beginnings and fresh ideas, getting organized and settling in. But the weather is still nice so continue to enjoy your outdoor spaces while you reflect upon memories made during the summer holidays.
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redesign: Sanity for Small Space Living - 08/12/08 08:43 PM
When dealing with a small space, such as a student dorm, first apartment or tiny condo you must effectively utilize your vertical living space. Shelving and storage will be your new best friends. Also be sure to look for pieces that are small scale, streamlined and multi-functional. This can be a … (1 comments)
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redesign: Do It Yourself - 06/17/08 09:30 AM
If you are someone who likes to tackle any job yourself, here is a list of "Must Haves" for your toolbox.
measuring tape
utility knife
screw drivers
square
hammer
level
wrench
plyers
hand saw
alan keys
If you'd like to learn how to tackle these projects like a pro visit Yvonne Williams … (1 comments)
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redesign: Instant Updates for your Room - 05/08/08 05:41 PM
Oh it's sad but true, I've seen all of these things recently. Please do yourself a favour and spring into the current decade.
10 Things to Remove NOW
doilies
dusty silk or dried flowers
macrame plant hangers or wall hangings
plastic, lucite or cardboard photo frames
pleated lampshades
balloon style … (7 comments)
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redesign: Love Bites - 01/28/08 10:10 AM
With the month of February fast approaching, we turn our thoughts to love and passion in the bedroom. But this is definitely one LOVE BITE you don't want to receive.
http://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/article/41936
I'm itchy just thinking about it !! If ever there was a time to redesign your bedroom, this would be it.
Does your … (2 comments)
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redesign: CRDA Photo Contest 2007 - 10/05/07 11:47 AM
I am very pleased to announce the winners of our association's annual photo contest.
At our 5th Annual Conference, members of the Canadian ReDesigners Association voted for the best redesign and best home staging of the year, as demonstrated by their peers. The first place award in the redesign category was presented … (2 comments)
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redesign: ReDesigners Go Green - 10/05/07 11:36 AM
Redesigning a room is all about using what the client already owns, so naturally it fits right in with the reduce * reuse * recycle mindset that is increasingly popular. The following article was recently written by Val Sharp (Founder & past President of the Canadian ReDesigners Association) and myself in … (1 comments)
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redesign: Canadian Redesigners Conference 2007 - WOW - 10/03/07 11:07 AM
I returned from Kelowna BC on Monday night full of renewed energy and enthusiasm. Our Conference was fantastic ! Guest speakers Mandie Crawford, Rob Hatch, Doreen Cardwell, Davis Kyle and Stephanie Tracey inspired us and provided us with valuable information. Some of our own members were featured in the Spotlight on … (6 comments)
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redesign: Do You Need Me? - 09/07/07 12:07 PM
DO YOU NEED A HOME STAGER?
Are you thinking of selling your home in the near future?
Are you unsure of how your home appears to potential buyers?
Are you unsure of what upgrades or repairs will give you the most return for your money?
Do you lack the time and skill necessary to prepare … (1 comments)
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redesign: Measurements to Remember - 09/07/07 12:04 PM
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am NOT a "numbers" person! But in this industry, there are some things that you just sort of commit to memory ... and those things are measurements.You can always cheat a little bit and "eyeball" things, but you should at least know the … (2 comments)
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redesign: It was a good month ... - 06/01/07 03:35 PM
June 1st ?
Excuse me, but how did the month of May pass by so quickly? I know the old saying "time flies", especially when you're busy ... but THAT was ridiculous !
Being busy does have its rewards though. As mentioned in one of my previous blogs, clearing my office also … (5 comments)
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redesign: Frame it Right - 06/01/07 07:38 AM
Enjoy the summer with your family - quite literally - even if they can't be with you. The next best way to surround yourself with loved ones is by creatively displaying the old family photos.
I'm no photographer but as a child I spent many hours with my dad watching his work … (2 comments)
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redesign: Beer caps, anyone ? - 05/27/07 06:52 PM
I have to tell you about a little project I started two years ago. Yes, TWO YEARS AGO ... you heard me right. And that's just silly. It's driving me crazy actually. And I need your help (more on that later).
I was walking my dog one summer evening, as I normally … (24 comments)
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redesign: Do you have what it takes? - 05/18/07 07:19 AM
With the recent talk in other Blogs about why some stagers succeed and some do not, I thought this would be helpful to anyone contemplating the business (or any business). It's a fun quiz to take even if you are already in business ... I tried it myself. And I'm really … (2 comments)
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redesign: An Uncluttered Mind - 05/12/07 11:55 AM
Oh the joy of an UNCLUTTERED mind.
The daunting task of sorting through my messy office over the past few weeks has really paid off. My writers' block has vanished. My mind is uncluttered and I can finally focus on what I have to do. In just 2 days, I have … (2 comments)
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redesign: Mothers & Daughters - 05/01/07 12:41 PM
The bond between mother and child is the strongest bond of all. Please take time this month to celebrate your mother or the memory of her. Also take time to celebrate the glorious month of May.
My daughter (Andraya) and I were interviewed for the "Women Can Do Anything" article about mothers and … (1 comments)
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redesign: A Very Special Woman - 04/29/07 09:28 AM
Because of my involvement with OCC (Ovarian Cancer Canada), I had posted a notice in my local newspaper - the Brampton Guardian - last year to say that redesigners across Canada are offering complimentary room makeovers for women in treatment.I was then contacted by someone who had a dear friend in Stage 4. … (5 comments)
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redesign: A Rewarding Day - 04/29/07 09:12 AM
In the world of redesign, I've found that the client who needs us most - the senior adult with a house full of memories (and furniture!) - is the one most resistant to change. But then I heard about Adrianna.Adrianna is a spunky 80 year old who has lived alone since her … (0 comments)
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redesign: Newsprint ! - 04/16/07 07:58 AM
I much prefer reading the newspaper online because the ink stays on the screen and my Blue Box stays empty ! So here are a few clippings from my weekend reading ... and I didn't even have to use the scissors.
"Garden room fad sprouting new roots" - http://www.thestar.com/Athome/article/202202
"Website helps avoid shoddy contractors" … (1 comments)
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redesign: Why didn't they call it Active SUNSHINE ? - 04/15/07 08:20 AM
Another grey day in the GTA. Just because I choose to spend some time in the 'Rain doesn't mean that I don't crave sunshine and blue skies ! My creative bug has awoken and I'm itching to get outside. I've got some old flea market finds in the garage that are … (2 comments)
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redesign: The Ladybug - 04/08/07 09:37 AM
By now some of you may have noticed the ladybug on my profile and website, etc. I thought I should let you know how she came to be. When I created my logo I decided that I wanted an image to go along with it. Something that would catch the eye … (8 comments)
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redesign: Ovarian Cancer Canada - Havens for Healing - 04/08/07 09:16 AM
As mentioned earlier, my Association (CRDA) is involved in charity work for women living with Ovarian Cancer. The two groups in Canada dedicated to Ovarian Cancer have now joined forces for a louder voice against the "disease that whispers".
This is their new logo:
Here is a copy of the official announcement from … (2 comments)
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redesign: Furniture Consignment Stores - 04/04/07 07:01 AM
I believe I mentioned this in one of my comments on another blog entry, but I'll post it here for everyone in the Toronto / GTA. This furniture consignment store is a great place to pick up staging inventory or pieces for clients - they carry everything from full suites of … (3 comments)
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redesign: Painting - 04/03/07 08:55 AM
I found this great article on the HGTV (Canada) site, by Benjamin Moore color expert Jane Lockhart. It is entitled "How to Paint Just About Anything" and includes tips for painting surfaces like tile, panelling, laminates etc. Good to know for those quick fixes when staging a home.
http://www.hgtv.ca/articles/articledetails.aspx?ContentId=1915&cat=1&by=3
Jane's TV show - … (5 comments)
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redesign: Some of my favorite things ... - 03/27/07 11:18 AM
There is so much information to be found on the Internet with respect to our industry (and for our personal knowledge as well). We could search and read endlessly. But I have found several sites that I keep going back to because they are lively, fun and easy-to-read.
Just thought I … (7 comments)
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redesign: Color Resources - 03/25/07 03:39 PM
For those of you interested in color as it relates to redesign or staging (and who isn't ??), the Sherwin-Williams paint company has a great website with a lot of information.
http://www.swstir.com/use.do?method=topics
Also, I would be interested to know who has heard of the Dewey Color System - http://www.deweycolorsystem.com/default.htm and what are your thoughts … (5 comments)
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redesign: Home Improvement Projects - 03/25/07 03:30 PM
For those that missed it on the HGTV.ca website, here is a great article on the "Ten Home Improvement Projects that Add Value" - http://www.hgtv.ca/articles/articledetails.aspx?ContentId=2113&cat=4&by=2
Why not start on some of these projects while you are still living in the home and can enjoy the effort of all your hard work ?
And … (5 comments)
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redesign: ReDesign Industry - 03/25/07 10:28 AM
http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/businessideas/article160010.html
This article on how to get started in the redesign industry appeared on the http://www.entrepreneur.com/ website in June 2006. It was a great boost for us redesigners - more and more people are taking notice and getting interested. ReDesign is definitely NOT just a trend, it is a very specialized niche … (4 comments)
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redesign: ReDesign Staging - 03/21/07 08:30 AM
Take any room from cold to cosy, again using exclusively what the homeowner has. None of these pieces work particularly well together - the size and scale is off - but my recent group of students managed to pull of this look. Needless to say the homeowner was thrilled with the … (9 comments)
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redesign: More Staging Photos - 03/19/07 09:42 AM
Thank you fellow members for the positive feedback on my other blog entries. These photos demonstrate how another very sparse room can be made to look warm & inviting. Again we used only what the homeowner had available. Our only recommendation was the addition of an area rug to anchor the … (3 comments)
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redesign: Accessorize with Style - 03/14/07 04:15 PM
Quick Tips for Accessorizing with Style
A collection is 3 or more - but always use an odd number. This will reinforce the rule that triangular shapes are visually pleasing.Look at colour, theme, texture and shape when forming a collection - 3 Native carvings; 5 square objects; 7 blue items.Make sure items … (0 comments)
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redesign: Spring is Here - 03/13/07 04:09 PM
Spring is just around the corner. Here are some quick tips to help lift your spirits and get you ready to enjoy those beautiful longer days.
Roll up the rugs and take down the heavy draperies. Let the sunlight in - your rooms will thank you. Take time to enjoy the … (0 comments)
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redesign: The Art of Hanging Art - 03/13/07 04:02 PM
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But it takes more than a hammer and nail to make a statement. Whether you have an original Monet or a print from Ikea, here's how to make the most of it.
The most common mistake is hanging artwork too high. Forget about … (0 comments)
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redesign: Depth Perception in Aging Eyes - 03/09/07 02:22 PM
Have you ever heard of the "ginger-ale effect"? Perhaps some of you have already experienced it.
This condition occurs because of a gradual yellowing of the lens of the eye. It starts, on average, around the age of 65 but not everyone is affected in the same way. Do not confuse the … (1 comments)
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redesign: Small Spaces - 03/09/07 07:33 AM
Make the most of your small space or re-invent the spare room. Here are a few ideas:
look for multi-purpose furniture such as taller tables that can do double duty as added counter space, chairs and ottomans with storage and sofas that turn into beds.organize your things with vertical storage options that free up … (0 comments)
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redesign: Bedroom Retreats - 03/08/07 12:12 PM
Our rest and relaxation is so important to good health and happiness. Why then do we often neglect our bedroom décor? Why do we retreat and awake in rooms filled with clutter, laundry, ironing boards and old magazines? Do yourself a favour and reclaim your sanctuary.
Declutter - Remove the kids' toys, clothes … (0 comments)
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redesign: ReDesign Your Rooms for that Special Occasion - 03/07/07 09:28 PM
A lot of people avoid entertaining at home simply because they feel their space is lacking in some way. They fuss and fret that the living room décor seems dated or the room feels too small.
But a lot can be done to correct these problems in just one hour, one … (0 comments)
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redesign: National Ovarian Cancer Association - 03/07/07 09:07 PM
The Canadian ReDesigners Association (CRDA) has partnered with the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) to ensure that women currently in treatment for ovarian cancer have a comfortable and harmonious room in their home in which to focus on rest and wellness. ReDesigners across Canada are volunteering their time and talent to create "Havens for Healing". … (2 comments)
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redesign: What is ReDesign? - 03/07/07 03:50 PM
The term is now quite popular, and the concept is simple. Yet many people are unclear of how a redesign can benefit their space. Think of it as a make-over, facelift or rejuvenation of the beautiful things you already own. Imagine your rooms as those shown in a model home. You … (0 comments)
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