Recession? Perhaps, but it is all part of the ride we take as business owners. So how we handle it is really the question. Do we give up? Do we spend more? Do we ride it out and see what happens? There are many theories to support each one of those concepts, yet I believe that we have to listen to our hearts on this and in my case, I pray. I seek the Lord's direction and He always shows me the way.  May I suggest that you do the same? Perhaps it's been a while since you spoke to Him and He would love to hear from you.

The market here is up from what it was but nowhere near where it should be. I hear from Agents every day, that they are either very busy or not at all. So it makes me wonder if it's the strong who survive? Maybe success is a state of mind?

Jill

love this shot...great red dress. We thought it would add to the lack of color in the room and it drew the eye away from the dirt yard

 

 

desk accessories....always need a bunch!

 

 small grouping in dead space...worked really well

 

these rooms were beautiful finishes....I have a very talented team!

 

Jill

I see this as an opprotunity to do many things like catch up on areas I am behind, tie up loose ends, complete projects that have been started and left behind....this is a great time to implement new ideas, get the paperwork cleared away and get moving onto new goals!

Do I think it's slower? No. It's just different and I am fortunatly adaptable!

Jill

I did do the January Box at my New Years Eve gathering at the lake, and it was a hit- I was kinda surprised because of the mix of people, but I brought enough boxes (gift boxes at the boxing week sales)  for everyone and printed off my version of this concept.

Questions were about:

an honest look at where I am at in these areas and do I like it?

 financial goals and true current measurements, assets & liabilities...net worth

 

"There's a  BIG difference in not wanting to retire and not being able to."

spiritual growth or plans for that and scriptures that encourage me

dictionary definitions on CHOICE.

Family goals

Personal goals for weight, relationships, and an honest assesment of where they are at now as well as what needs to happen to move them forward

questions like " who do I need to make ammends with? When will I do this?

Is my conscience clear? Why not? How can I clear it?

IsS there anyone I need to forgive? Who and when will I do it?

Where do I see my weak areas? My strengths?

Am I taking care of my health? What can I do differntly?

 

Would I like to travel and where? Will I this year? How do I arrive at that?

What are my hobbies? DO I need new ones?

What can I try that I always wanted to try?

 

Where is your head right now? Where are your emotions?

What do you love to do? DO you do it?

Just some of the concepts. I tried to copy and paste it but it did not work.

 

Happy New Year!

 

Below, I am shooting an old Israeli Building in Jerusalem....go where you love to go, live your life !

Jill

 

testing out the www.mylivesignature.com website to see if it worked! All the Best;

Having a Merry Christmas I hope? I am taking some time off from the toy explosion in the living room to hide out in my sister's office and blog. Maybe I am a new addict.

This year I am starting a January Box. It's going to be a recall of the major successes, trials, ups & downs of the last year in every department of my life and business, so that next year I can measure my growth better. I am doing this because I am always trying to look back to see where I was and how far I have come and never can seem to remember the details.

So -if you are so inclined to join this...feel free....a January Box listing the: success and failures, growth, new opprotunities, financial standing, assests, liabilities, relationships (or lack or them!) spiritual growth and areas that are currently being worked on, age, weight, hairstyle...etc

This will be like a Yearly Time Capsule I guess....It should be interesting.

Merry Christmas....

 

Jill   

As a former Real Estate Agent turned home stager, I have found a need to maintain my Alberta License for Real Estate in order to provide referrals to Agents. I come across many sellers as we do Home Staging consultations, who are not in an Agency Relationship yet and are unsure of how to find a great agent, so I take their information and hook them up with an Agent that is suited to their needs, location and personality. It has been a fabulous outcome for all involved. see http://www.stageandsell.ca for office information if you are interested in learning more.

This home was vacant and we did the whole house, of course that is the best way to go when staging a property. Here are some after shots we took. We had a few of the seller's items to work with and so that of course plays into what the final look will be. We had a great result with a sale in just a couple weeks during the downturn of the market here.

 

more before and afters to be seen at http://www.stageandsell.ca or http://www.edmontonhomestaging.ca

 

Well folks. here they are the coveted before and after's-- hee hee I am so dramatic... we loved doing this job, it was a great house in a great location and the seller was open to doing things I suggested- that is always great and we had a fabulous end result. Enjoy Summer Staging at Frank's! we also have many more before and afters at http://www.stageandsell.ca or http://www.edmontonhomestaging.ca if you are interested...

 

 

 

Beofre --the outdated kitchen...then check this out....I love this one!

 

Living Room before and after...

 

bedrooms....

 

 

 

We love props, as you already know and look forward to shopping sprees to add to our inventory. Props can make or break a room and so the right amount, the right colors and sizes all play into the final look. If your clients need prop rentals we can assist them! Check out our website at http://www.stageandsell.ca for details on consultations and pricing.