Thanks Mara. Sometimes I do feel a little like a magician. Altadena is a great area in Los Angeles County and there are so many architecturally and historically interesting homes like this one. Boy, Glendale to Auburn, AL...thats a big switch!

Thank you Maureen. I love Spanish Revival homes too (I live in one:o)) and I'm impressed this one was built by a woman contractor in the 1920's.

Susan: So true. When I first walked in I thought "yikes". The house has such good bones, but I was distracted by the disjointed furniture and the layout. A clear cut case of staging by an amateur not cutting it. Now it feels like a home. Thanks!

Geri: Thank you. My goal was to make it more inviting. I'm glad I succeeded.

Thank you Cathy Lee!

Annie: I love the idea that the chandelier raises and lowers so you can light candles. Practically though I would probably electrify it if I lived there. It is a very cool house. Thanks.

Kate: The listing agent was concerned about the kitchen. Now she is very happy with it.

Lynda: Aren't those 1920's California Spanish Revival cottages the best? Love them...

Wanda: Its already been on the market for almost 3 months. Staging should do the trick.

Kathy: We didn't add much, but it was just enough to add gobs of appeal to this wonderful home. Thanks for the feature.

Luci: Everyone agreed the fireplace needed to be painted. There were also a few other details in the room that were painted the same color. It was very distracting.

Thanks, Wendy. My fingers are crossed that it will sell now that it is staged. It certainly looks much better. The new photos say "This house is worth a second look".

Thank you Kathy P. It wasn't a particularly tricky job, just a very low budget. The house had good bones. It just needed to be fleshed out.

Wendy: You are my one woman cheerleading squad:o)) No, this is another home in Altadena. Last week was a big week for me and Altadena. I have yet to post the photos from the other job.

Patti: I love this neighborhood. This is a very nice street with well kept homes, most of them from the 20's. Also a lot of mature trees.

Thanks, Julea. Did you used to live in California?

Hi Lisa! Thanks. I have been busy lately, thankfully.

Thank you Lisa. Amazing what a few well placed pieces of furniture can accomplish, eh?

Todd: When I first started to read your comment I thought "Oh, no, here we go", but then I read on. Thank you!

Thanks Susan. Glad you like it.

Emma: This is, indeed, a lovely house and you can feel the touch of a woman in the design - both visually and functionally. Thanks.

Thank you Holly. Glad you approve.

Joanne: I agree, the coral paint had to go. It was the first thing you saw when you walked into the room, and not in a good way. Hmm, weight in gold...I'd be rich!