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WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU LEMONS..DECORATE A TREE..OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT

By Mary Lou Teague

Home Stager with HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC

December 03, 2009 12:44 AM

The staging here is East Tennessee is a little slow right now, so I had to come up with another way to use my skills ( and passion for decorating ) to pay the bills. I marketed HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC as not only a staging and re-design company but as HOLIDAY DECORATING. I did some Fall Decorating and now doing some trees. This tree I used what they had and the outcome was very nice, I re-did the wreaths that they already had, by purchasing new ribbon. So thought that I would share this with you.

FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATING NEEDS CONTACT HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC

"design support to sell or dwell" KNOXVILLE, TN (865) 368-8484

MARY LOU TEAGUE certified Home Stager

ASHSR East Tennessee President

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Dianne Hicks

Realty ONE Group - Poway, CA

Very beautiful! Being creative includes being creative in adjusting with the times. Well done! It is marketable as well. You always see people pay to put up the lights, why not market for decorating a fabulous tree as well.

Dec 03, 2009 12:48 AM

Pangaea Interior Design Kitchen & Bath Design, Remodeling

Portland Oregon - Portland, OR

Such a good idea! I'm always inspired by the truly over-the-top Christmas trees. I've thought of doing this but haven't the faintest idea how people charge for it. Did you do hourly or a flat fee?

Dec 03, 2009 05:04 PM

Mary Lou Teague

HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC - Knoxville, TN

Home Style and Staging Knoxville. TN

I charge by the hour. If I have to put the lights on the tree, that is a single chrage of $50 over and above the hourly charge. Shopping for the decorations if they do not have their own is another hourly charge. I am in East Tennessee so what I would charge is different than someone in the west or North may charge. You would be very surprised at the number of people that do not want to put up their tree and will pay have this service. It is not only businesses but homeowners as well. You may want to look into this for next year.

Dec 03, 2009 11:25 PM

Cathy Brosius

Arranged Smartly LLC - Saint Louis, MO

Home Staging St. Louis region

The tree is beautiful! I love the sheer ribbon, it has an icy feel. As much as I love decorating, I really don't like putting up my tree, so I understand the usefulness of your service. Not something I think I'll add, though!

Dec 04, 2009 02:37 AM

Lori Donegan

Ready 2 Stage - Cleveland, TN

Beautiful tree Mary Lou! Next year, I'm going to offer this in my area. Thanks for sharing.

Dec 04, 2009 11:22 AM

Connie King

Sevierville, TN

Turned out fabulous. I hear you about the slow staging.... but we love it anyway!

Dec 05, 2009 02:43 AM

B Lucas-Thrower

Staging - Interior Redesign & Home Staging - Franklin, TN

Interior Redesign and Home Staging

This is beautiful and resourceful too!

Dec 10, 2009 06:36 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

That's a beautiful tree! I love doing my tree and actually prefer not to have anyone help me. It's a time I look forward to each year. My tree is like an extended family member and I'm so sad to see it go. I usually hang on as long as possible...since I cut it fresh it lasts longer than most. This is one service I would really enjoy providing!

Dec 21, 2009 11:06 AM

Sheila Kennedy

J29 Project - Rochester, NY

What a great solution to a slower market! The tree looks beautiful and capitalizing on holiday decorating is inspiring. What a wonderful example for us all! Awesome job!

Jan 09, 2010 07:30 AM

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