ambiance staging: Do you know what a Peloton is? - 03/09/08 09:31 PM
Kudos if you do! My husband did, but then again he's a cycling enthusiast, For the rest of us here's the def. according to Wikpedia:Peloton: a field, bunch or pack is the large main group in a road bicycle race. Riders in a group save energy by riding close (drafting or … (12 comments)
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ambiance staging: Cafe of Life: The perfect "Thank You" - 06/16/07 12:49 PM
As we know, repeat business and referrals are critical to succeeding in the real estate industry and finding that unique way to say thank you to clients is a part of that! Ambiance Staging has found the perfect way to say THANK YOU!I have been searching for a way to express … (10 comments)
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ambiance staging: Armed and Dangerous! - 06/14/07 10:43 AM
OK so I am armed, but the dangerous part is a small stretch :) I JUST received my wireless scanner to go with my new IMagic inventory software.Fellow stagers, are you seated? OK, I picked up the complete package of: inventory tracking/invoicing software, a wireless scanner, and barcode software for $440!!!! … (30 comments)
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ambiance staging: Don't call us we'll call you... - 04/19/07 12:48 AM
Are you patiently waiting by the phone for your local newspaper to suddenly call you eager to write an article about you and your company in their news column?? Yeah, so was I.... but somehow they never called. Well, wait no longer. CALL THEM yourself.I did just that, and spoke … (35 comments)
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ambiance staging: My New Favorite Pillows - 04/14/07 12:48 PM
For a while now I have been using ' sofa accent' pillows on beds, to add bulk and beauty to a bedset. You know, those 13-15" square pillows normally placed on either side of a sofa? But I always felt they looked, well, like you put sofa pillows on a bed … (19 comments)
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ambiance staging: Marketing yourself: Staging Shows - 04/05/07 02:02 AM
I recently started using Jeff Turner's Real Estate Shows to create listing shows for some of my clients with tremendous success! So far most have been extremely pleased that I am able to provide photography and listing shows as part of my services. And they have been blown away by them!My … (16 comments)
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ambiance staging: Ambiance Staging is Growing! - 04/04/07 12:56 PM
I have recently decided to to take on a business partner to grow my business. Mary Hickling, a Boulder resident, and fellow home stager and I have decided to form a partnership! My vision is for Ambiance Staging to be a driving force in our community and an industry leader; and I … (17 comments)
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ambiance staging: My blog was published as an article! - 01/30/07 02:43 PM
As they say in England I feel like the dog's bollock's today! (translation= I feel very important, like I'm on top of the world......)A few hours after I submitted my Staging 2.0 Blog to ActiveRain I was contacted via e-mail by Frances Flynn Thorsen, the managing editor of RealTown.com, a real estate … (29 comments)
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ambiance staging: Staging 2.0: The Next Level - 01/21/07 03:48 AM
There has been a lot of talk in the blogosphere lately about Web 2.0. For those of you not familiar with the term, our own Matt Heaton gives an excellent explanation in one of his blogs. I have been thinking a lot about this concept and how it applies to staging. To … (28 comments)
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ambiance staging: Hey it's 2007! Where to go from here? - 01/01/07 08:02 PM
"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?""That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat."I don't much care where," said Alice."Then it doesn't matter which way you go," said the Cat.From Alice in Wonderland by Lewis CarrolReading all … (32 comments)
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ambiance staging: ActiveRain & Staging - 12/10/06 04:54 AM
There have been a number of posts here recently about how some stagers are having difficulty convincing realtors to use their services. Many have voiced frustrations about ‘selling' the concept of staging to potential clients. In response to this I feel compelled to point out the following: 1. It is as … (26 comments)
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ambiance staging: Ode to my daughter......... - 12/06/06 09:07 PM
The photo you see was taken by my 2 year old daughter Adeline. It is the last image that my Panasonic Lumix Digital will ever take, may it rest in peace. I was downloading photos from my camera onto the computer the other day when my daughter chimed in that she … (17 comments)
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ambiance staging: That's why they are called ACCESSORIES - 11/30/06 09:53 PM
My daughter illustrates my point perfectly. An accessory is: ac·ces·so·ry ( k-s s -r ) n. pl. ac·ces·so·ries 1. a. A subordinate or supplementary item; an adjunct.b. Something nonessential but desirable that contributes to an effect or result. See Synonyms at appendage.adj. 1. Having a secondary, supplementary, or subordinate function.The listing … (7 comments)
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ambiance staging: 6 ½ Reasons NOT To Stage (Part II) - 11/01/06 03:22 PM
This time in reverse order, Letterman style! (A followup to 6 ½ reasons To Stage) #6 You have a fabulous sense of style and know that your home doesn’t need staging. The faux zebra pillows and bronze monkey chandeliers are the IN thing. <-- #5 You are secretly afraid that you’ll like the … (23 comments)
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ambiance staging: 6½ Reasons To Stage - 11/01/06 12:33 AM
As per Craig's request on my Listmania blog. Drumroll Please!!! THE TOP 6 ½ REASONS TO STAGE #1 Staging gives the best first impression to potential buyers. Stagers strive to provide an ambiance that emotionally connects buyers to your home. A good stager will have researched the current trends in the … (13 comments)
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