How about when you don't "get it?"

I recently blogged about still "getting it" for a condo I staged. (Do you still "Get It?"). I showed a vacant before and the finished after - just a long shot of the whole room.

What I didn't show, was my mishaps along the way...which, hopefully, some of you can relate to. I clearly was having an off day, and was not "getting it" when I started this project!

I was told to do more of a 'model' look, but on a staging budget of course. And, Melissa and I have this huge warehouse full of furniture, accessories, bedding, etc., and are at a point where we feel like we should not have to buy a whole lot for a vacant staging. So, when I was preparing for the job, I tried to use items that we already owned and not buy unless absolutely necessary.

Well, here is what I did the first day of staging...

I know you are familiar with this fabric - it was popular several years ago. But, it was in our stock and had all the colors I was using - yellows, blues & greens, etc. As soon as I made the bed, I knew it was wrong - way wrong. So, I took some pictures to send Melissa and get her opinion - which I pretty much always do, even a year into the business! She agreed, it was way too dated and did not look rich enough for that 'model' look. So, I headed to the store to buy better bedding ASAP!

Here is shot of the living room - midway. I couldn't quite put my finger on what was bothering me here. (The dining room table still needs centerpiece, slipcovers, etc., so ignore the table). I knew there needed to be more art, and I had plenty, but I needed to figure out what to put where, etc. So, I email this to Melissa too, and she of course spots my problem. The art above the sofa is too small! No problem - we have TONS of art in the warehouse.

So, after shopping for more bedding and picking up the rest of my dining room accessories and more art, I finally had a look I was happy with!

Just the trials and errors of the job (I hope)! And, because I am sure someone will point out, yes curtains would have been great - but the builder did not want them put up...

Anyway, I hope yall enjoy the end product. And, hopefully my mistakes may help someone in the future!