I do like them and although it is really tough to kill a succulent, I can do it. This real one sat in my Mom's condo unattended when she was in the nursing home for over a year and was fine and healthy. When she passed away I took it home and now it looks like this.
So I went to Plan B. The fake succulents are so incredibly real that I knew they were … (4 comments)
redesign tips: A New Favorite Decorative Item - Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN
- 05/06/12 09:46 PM
I love mixing old and new. Things from the past and current trends. You know that saying 'what's old is new again' and that is the case with Mercury Glass. You can find great Mercury glass pieces in Antique Stores, Flea Markets and even on Grandma's shelf. And you can find new Mercury Glass items now everywhere, even at discount stores!
I love putting collections of Mercury Glass pieces together as a display or one piece individually as an accent piece in a bathroom or on entryway table.
Standard Mercury glass is silver or silver toned but you can find … (16 comments)
redesign tips: The Fabric that Proved Candice Should Hire Me - Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN
- 06/22/11 02:11 AM
The Fabric that Proved Candice Should Hire Me - Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN. Last month I did a post entitled: "There is No Doubt In My Mind That Candice Should Hire Me". As many of you know Candice Olson is my favorite designer and I love her new show "Candice Tells All". She explains her inspiration piece behind each design project and shows the mistakes and mishaps as well as the good. As my post described, on one particular show she was designing her Mom's porch and the fabric she selected was the fabric I had already purchased to … (24 comments)
redesign tips: Is It Ever Okay to Paint a Room Stark White? Home Staging and Redesign in Minneapolis, MN
- 06/20/11 02:27 AM
Is It Ever Okay to Paint a Room Stark White? Home Staging and Redesign in Minneapolis, MN You know us home stagers, one of our motto's is "Neutral Does Not Mean White". We are always telling our clients: "Paint the room a warm color, it's okay to go a little darker, don't worry." So, I ask again, is it ever okay to Paint a Room Stark White? "Maybe". Ha, Don't You Love That Answer. But seriously, rooms can be all white, soft ivory, etc. It is all in how they are finished off and their purpose. When I say white I … (24 comments)
redesign tips: The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 4
- 05/18/11 01:41 AM
The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 4What are the most common mistakes people make in their homes? As a Home Stager and Designer I see them over and over and they are quick and easy to fix. Check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of this series to see the first of the four mistakes I feel are the most common mistakes I see when I walk in to people's homes. The fourth and last in the series is: Artwork Hung too HighI see this all the time. Artwork most typically should be hung … (36 comments)
redesign tips: The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 3
- 05/16/11 01:34 AM
The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 3I see many mistakes that people make in their homes when I go in to assist them in Staging their home for sale or on a Redesign visit. It seems as though there are four "common" mistakes that I see over and over. In each of Part 1 and Part 2 of the series I listed one of these common mistakes and the third mistake I see a lot is: The absence of a coffee table.A coffee table grounds the room and pulls it together. It provides the … (39 comments)
redesign tips: The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 2
- 05/13/11 12:58 AM
The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 2 Previously I shared a common mistake I see in many homes in Part 1 of this Common Mistake Series. As a Home Stager and Designer I see hundreds of homes. Don't beat yourself up if you are doing any of these mistakes. That is the reason I call them "common" mistakes. The second most common mistake I see in homes is: Not enough lamps Ceiling lights do not replace the need for lamps. If you are selling your home lamps are needed to bring more light into a room, … (33 comments)
redesign tips: The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 1
- 05/11/11 01:44 AM
The Most Common Mistakes I See in People's Homes - Part 1As a Designer and a Home Stager I see a lot of things in peoples homes. I see homes in all price levels from a couple hundred thousand to a few million. There are a few design and home staging mistakes I see over and over and they are so easy to fix.One of these common mistakes is: Having all the furniture pushed back to the walls.
Even in a small room this is not always the best option. Usually something can be angled or pulled forward.In … (105 comments)
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If you haven't noticed, succulents are really in right now. There are even stores having succulent parties to pick your containers and plant them right at the store.
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