Peg ~ as you said, this home really is a showpiece ~ the architect and the owner had such a clear vision. I'm glad to hear that you found it inviting and hope that potential buyers do too.  Today is the first Brokers' Tour.

Karen ~ Thank you for the double endorsement ... coming from you it means a lot my friend!

Kathy ~ It was really fun to use some "green" staging ideas when working in this home and it showed me that there are ways to incorporate natural elements into all home staging projects.  What a great eye-opener!

Kathy ~ thanks for such a nice compliment! I wish all the homes I stage were this impeccably built.

Gary ~ it felt right to use softer more natural colors in this home (except for the child's bedroom where it's very bright).

Margaret ~ someone living in a home this green would use an organic cookbook for sure!  The bread and pasta are real as well.

Diana ~ I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.  It was an amazing home to work on!

Ginger ~ Thank you! I wanted to add more pics but didn't want the post to be too long ... so Part 2 will be coming up soon.

Cynthia ~ That fireplace is made of horizontal reclaimed granite pieces designed on-site at the granite bone yard by the architect.  It creates a powerful focal point in the room doesn't it?  The wood mantle was a reused piece of lumber the owner had wanted to use for years.  The perfect marriage then occurred!

Chrissie ~ Thanks for your kind words.  It's a gorgeous home in a wonderful setting which includes a creek and lots of natural landscaping.  The total package!

Donna ~ Thank you ... that fireplace is stunning isn't it?  It really makes a statement.

Cathy ~  Go Green -- glad this home inspired you!

Patsy ~ Thanks, your feedback is much appreciated!  It was fun to use textures and eco-friendly materials on the table.

Phyllis ~ Thank you for your enthusiastic reaction -- so nice to hear!

Michelle ~ We really enjoyed incorporating aspects of "green" into the staging.  Thanks for your feedback.

Liz ~ Thanks, you know there are so many ways that as stagers we can use more eco-friendly items.  I'm sure you do that already but it's a process that has room for improvement for most of us!

Janis ~ THANK YOU for all of your wonderful help on this project, and especially for stepping in at the 11th hour ~ you did a great job and it wouldn't have turned out so well without your talent and expertise.  Glad you enjoyed the "Before Befores" as I did too!  Hope to collaborate again soon.

hi David ~ Thanks for dropping by.  This home is included in the Oregon Ultimate Home Tour the last two weekends in April (18th-19th and 25th - 26th) from 10am to 5pm all 4 days -- free to the public, so I hope you can stop by to check it out.  It's pretty much the ultimate in Green building practices, and beautifully designed by Paolo Design Group in Portland.

Terrylynn ~ Many thanks! I don't set the tabletops often but doing this one was a good way to use some eco-friendly ideas.

Tony and Libby ~ Thank you for your nice compliment!  It's so nice to hear from local Realtors that you're believers in staging.

Kate ~ thanks for your positive feedback, it's much appreciated.  It may be on the tour of staged homes, stay tuned!

Joanne ~ thanks for your nice comments on this home.  As a Live Green Live Smart trainer, your feedback is much appreciated!  The fireplace is an artistic masterpiece.  We found it a fun challenge to find and use "greener" ways to stage this LEED Platinum home.  The owner had great news last week .... the home received special recognition as best remodeled home for 2009 from the Oregon Remodeling Association.