A successful stager knows where to shop to find not only the great look, but for the best price. Our business relies on finding items quickly and getting back to work. Many times I'm carrying a picture I have to find matching towels for, or perhaps a curtain to match with pillows -- it's rare stagers shop empty handed.
Just ask a stager where to buy some cute accent pillows and be prepared for a 15 minute dissertation on styles, prices and availability.
Other stagers can empathize -- we rarely have just one cart. We may go in for some new dish ware -- but I can guarantee they end up with a full cart, and maybe two. Shopping at Home Goods - better take the big rig!! A big sale at Pier One - yup, just keep those carts coming!
While I find it fun to shop on Black Friday for a few items, we think of it as more of a holiday outing than a shopping trip. It's fun to shop when you aren't basing your success on getting those super specials (that run out before you get there). So this stager's strategy this year is to shop for fun, but not for work . . . plus my family has grounded me from home decor stores saying they won't push multiple carts in the holiday crowd!
Happy Shopping!
Creative Concepts and Contracting provides staging, color and redesign consultations. Whether you are creating a new look for your home or preparing to sell, contact Margaret Oscilia at 503-881-0886 for great ideas that work!
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