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November is Croquet Season in St Paul, MN

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Home Stager with www.HomeStagingCoaches.com

It's November in St Paul, MN and the ground is clear of snow...but the wind is howling and the leaves are deep and dry.  So how is it croquet season?

stagers need creativity home stager minnesota, MN

I was cleaning out the shed this morning, getting ready for the onslaught of winter, and I ran across our croquet set that has seen better days.  Since I had a roaring fire going in the firepit  I decided I would put the set out of its misery and burn it up.  But as I was walking over to the fire I had an idea.  The croquet balls would make a really cute and unexpected centerpiece for the kitchen table.  It will make me remember summer and feel happy all winter long.

As I work with clients to stage their homes for sale in St Paul, MN I encourage them to think outside the box too.  Maybe the bedroom has too much furniture, and they could really use a sofa table in the family room.  What do you know, sometimes an old dresser can be re-purposed into a sofa table! 

That is what I love about real estate staging.  Every home is a little different, and every project requires you to bring your creativity to the job.  Staging is my passion.  It is such a win, win, win scenerio. 

  • The homeowners are happy because they have a plan for preparing their home for market,
  • the listing agent is happy because he/she knows the house will be ready to market,
  • and I win because I can make a living doing what I love.


What else can I do with these awesome croque balls?  I'd love to hear your ideas.

 

Make It A Good One!

 

Posted by

Christi Bond, owner

The Home Staging Coaches

www.homestagingcoaches.com

651.735.3985 or 651.587.5887 (cell)

Specializing in Vacant Home Staging and Room Makeovers in the greater Twin Cities, Minnesota area

Keith Gilkey
Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD
410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

Christi, Anita Clark mentioned on her that you are a newbie to active rain! This is a great place to get your post out. I know you will enjoy. Being a stagger you have to stop by Kristine Ginsburg blog. WELCOME!

Nov 06, 2011 07:11 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Christi, and Welcome to Active Rain! Anita Clark Featured you today in her blog and I just came over for a visit. I never knew much about the game of Croquet, but I am sure it is very popular in your area. We have many home staggers in AR, and I know you will soon get the chance to meet them all.

 

Nov 06, 2011 12:15 PM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Hi Christi, welcome to AR!  I came over via Pam Hills.  My family is from Minneapolis, though a few of us now live in Idaho.  I hope you keep warm this winter :-)  I have no idea what to do with croquet balls.  I think your centerpiece is great though.  Have a great week! -Kasey

Nov 06, 2011 04:25 PM
Christi Bond
www.HomeStagingCoaches.com - Saint Paul, MN
Twin Cities Professional Home Staging

Hi Kasey, Jerry and Keith,  thanks for checking out my blog.  Being new to activerain, and all blogging for that matter it is wonderful to find so many people that are helpful and pulling for my success.  It is much appreciated and I hope this is the start of an amazing and productive week for you all. Christi

Nov 06, 2011 09:58 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Christi!  Welcome to ActiveRain!  I know you're in good hands with Anita as a mentor but, know that if you ever need anything, let me know!

And, I love this post-glad you saved the Croquet balls--you never know what creative thing you can do with those for a client!  Suggested!

Nov 07, 2011 12:56 PM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening Christi

Christi, that there sure is a different kind of a mighty cool idea for a table centerpiece.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Nov 07, 2011 02:22 PM
Ed Gillespie
WealthWise Mortgage Planning, a Division of American Pacific Mortgage Corporation NMLS #1850 - Folsom, CA

Welcome to the community, Christi!  My step-son lives in SP so I am looking forward to hearing more from you about the city!

Nov 07, 2011 04:46 PM