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Stage it Forward's HOT TOPICS - Week in Review Feb 17 - Feb23, 2008

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This week at SIF was  great one to moderate.  It was a week of stellar posts - really, I saw a distinct increase in the number of quality posts and it has been very difficult to decide who and what to feature.

One thing I did notice is that we saw a lot of repeat topics.  Many of you wrote a blog, then saw someone else post on the same topic, usually in support of  you wrote.  I am thrilled to see this happening, both because you are supporting each other in your writing and because it seems the 'someone already wrote about that' taboo has been lifted.

So, the theme I have chosen for this week is HOT TOPICS (thanks to Melissa Marro for the idea).  This is what the SIF community felt the need to talk about this week. Some of these bloggers you are sure to recognize and have probably already read their posts, but if you see someone new, take this opportunity to discover a new voice - and subscribe while you are at it!  Click on the photos to read their blogs.

CAMERAS AND QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY:

Home Stager: Fernando Rosado, ASP, IAHSP 561-906-0050 Eclectic Home Staging of the PalmBeaches (Eclectic Home Staging of the Palm Beaches)   Home Stager: Bevin Googer ~ www.StagingAndRedesign.com (First Impressions Home Staging and Interior Redesign)    Home Stager: Kimberly Wester - NW Indiana Stager (Details Staging and Redesign)   Home Stager: Brian Bloom~ ASP,  IAHSP owned ~ All In One Staging inc. (All In One Staging Inc. (A Home Staged is a Home Sold!))

 

REALTOR TRADE SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS:

Home Stager: Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com (First Impressions)    Home Stager: Bevin Googer ~ www.StagingAndRedesign.com (First Impressions Home Staging and Interior Redesign)     Home Stager: Tammy Trenholm~Redefining LUXE (Redefining LUXE )  Home Stager: Renee Pratta ~ Renewed Rooms ~ SC (Renewed Rooms)    Home Stager: Tracy Moses~Redefining LUXE~Staging & Redesign (Renewed Rooms Redefining Luxe Team)  

 

PAINT - ALWAYS A HOT TOPIC:

Home Stager: Gina McNew Host of Diva in the House- The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio (diva la difference interiors)    Home Stager: Julia Maher - Home Staging for Fairfield County CT  (Nestings)    Home Stager: Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com (First Impressions)  Home Stager: Kimberly Wester - NW Indiana Stager (Details Staging and Redesign)

 

HOW STAGING CREATES DEFINITION AND SPACIAL REFERENCE:

Home Stager: Shelley Roufs of StageRight (StageRight - Home Staging Services)    Home Stager: Bevin Googer ~ www.StagingAndRedesign.com (First Impressions Home Staging and Interior Redesign)    Home Stager: Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com (First Impressions)     Home Stager: Diana Young (Staging North King & South Snohomish Counties)

 

There were many other topics with multiple posts, but I also wanted to point out a few others that you may have missed...

FIRST BLOGS - these are some of our first time posters this week.  If you haven't commented or welcomed them, here's your chance!  They all did a great job and I look forward to reading more from them! ( I hope I didn't miss anybody!)

Home Stager: Jessica Klein (Houlihan Lawrence)    Home Stager: Lachelle Johnson, CSP, RESA, ASPM (Aloha Staging, San Leandro, Alameda County, California)    Home Stager: Kahai Tate, CSP, RESA, ASPM (Aloha Staging)    Home Stager: Kristi Oliver (Atlanta Georgia Home Stager) (Atlanta Staging & Design)   Home Stager: Barbara Bussey (Transitions Home Design)    Home Stager: Cathy  Lee (CL Design Services Home Staging)

 

Some other Honorable mentions....

HOT TIP OF THE WEEK:

Home Stager: Kristi Oliver (Atlanta Georgia Home Stager) (Atlanta Staging & Design)

HOT PROPERTY OF THE WEEK:

Home Stager: Jackson  West (Reveal Estate Home Staging - Vancouver)

THING THAT SHOULD BE REALLY HOT POST OF THE WEEK:

Home Stager: Cindy Lin @ Staged4more, ASPM, IAHSP, IRIS (Staged4more Home Staging & Redesigns)  IF YOU ARE NOT PARTICIPATING, YOU SHOULD BE!!!

 

I could go on and on and on, because everyone who posted this week did a spectacular job. There were many featured posts  that fell into a category all of their own and deserve a read.  But I think I have probably given you all enough to catch up on!  Happy reading and keep up the good work!!!

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Comments(24)

Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating
Kimberly ~ I read most of these, and I totally agree with you!  Nicely put together!
Feb 24, 2008 05:11 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
Kimberly ~ As others have said, this is a very helpful list for us to make sure we notice all the best blogs.  Many thanks for taking the time to compile it.
Feb 24, 2008 05:45 AM
Charlene Storozuk
Dezigner Digz - Burlington, ON
Home Stager - Burlington Ontario
Great idea Kimberly.  It sure makes it easier for all of us to keep up-to-date on some blogs that we might have missed.  Thanks for helping us all out!
Feb 24, 2008 07:38 AM
Diana Young
Staging Seattle, King & Snohomish Counties - Edmonds, WA
Thanks, Kimberly.  I missed some of these.  I like how you post the photos, kind of like a mystery as to what was actually written and we have to click the photo to find out!  Love the flames, too!
Feb 24, 2008 08:18 AM
Kimberly Wester
Valparaiso, IN

Kathy N - Actually, this week it was a blessed diversion - the little one has come down with bronchitis and I needed something not kid related to do!

Kathy P -Thanks!

Maureen - These are only a few of the best - there are many more great ones out there!

Charlene - You are welcome!

Diana - I love the flames!  They are my first attempt at gif - much easier than I thought!  I hope the structure of this post helps people learn some new faces and add some of them to their daily reading.  I know everyone has limited time, but venturing into blogs can be a good thing!

Feb 24, 2008 09:21 AM
Gina McNew
diva la difference interiors - Atlanta, GA
Host of Diva in the House - The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio

hi kimberly;

    sorry, my computer won't let me make any capitol letters...weird...anyway,i wanted to thank you for telling me about yvonne's blog and i will subscribe to her's as well.  again...sorry about the look of the response.  wish i could figure out if i caused this by hitting a key or if its just my computer acting menopausal or something...maybe i should blog about it and someone can advise me.

cheers

Feb 24, 2008 12:26 PM
Kimberly Wester
Valparaiso, IN
Gina - You are very welcome and I wish I could help you, but I'm not THAT computer literate!  :)
Feb 24, 2008 12:56 PM
Gary Barnett
Home Matters - Indianapolis, IN
Home Matters Property Stylist Group, Indianapolis
Kimberly, I just love what you're doing here.  Besides being a nice index for the must reads, when we get busy and can't look at posts every day, it is also great recognition for the authors.
Feb 25, 2008 12:45 AM
Kimberly Wester
Valparaiso, IN
Gary - I thought it was a great idea when Craig mentioned it, I just wish we had started it sooner!  Thanks for the encouragment!
Feb 25, 2008 01:04 AM
Bevin Googer
First Impressions Home Staging and Interior Redesign - Mount Pleasant, SC
www.StagingAndRedesign.com
Thank you again Kimberly for organizing this - it is so much fun to catch up every week! And, of course, for my spotlights :)
Feb 25, 2008 05:04 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Kimberly - looks like you have been multitasking again.  I missed a few first timers - thanks for the list - gotta go say hi!!!
Feb 25, 2008 07:04 AM
Kimberly Wester
Valparaiso, IN

Bevin - You are very welcome - thanks for giving some good blogs to highlight!

Kathleen - I don't remember the last time I only completed on task at a time. :)

Feb 25, 2008 07:51 AM
Brian Bloom
www.AllinOneStaging.com 1-630-292-2710 - Bartlett, IL
All in One Staging Inc. - Home Staging Consultant, Redesign Expert

Kimberly,

Thank you for the Hot Topic mention:) I have after pictures, but I am waiting to Bob lets me know when I can post them? The AR IT team is looking into the gremlin problem.

Again Thank you so much, you are a super multi-tasker!

Best Wishes

Brian Bloom

Feb 25, 2008 08:09 AM
Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager

ANNOUNCING:  KIMBERLY WESTER AS HOT COMPILER OF THE WEEK!!!  Many thanksfor your effort to keep us updated!  (Thankstoo for the mention...)  Julie

Feb 25, 2008 09:01 AM
Kimberly Wester
Valparaiso, IN

Brian - I hope all is fixed soon.  I can't wait to see your new photos!

Julia - I will admit, with the high number of excellent posts, I was starting to sweat a little bit! ;)

Feb 25, 2008 10:14 AM
Jackson West
Reveal Estate Home Staging - Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

Kimberly,

Thank you very much for the feature! With my very limited time on AR these days the "week in review" is something I look forward to. Both you and Yvonne are doing a tremendous job. I think it is fantastic that you featured the first time bloggers in our group. 

I'm looking forward to next weeks post.

 

Feb 25, 2008 07:23 PM
Kimberly Wester
Valparaiso, IN

Jackson - You are very welcome - your property was impressive and I thought it deserved the spotlight.  I am so glad that this is doing some good for our little group.  I'm glad to do it with so many good blogs to highlight.

Feb 25, 2008 11:11 PM
Audrey Hoffman
VoteAudrey blog - Columbia, SC
VoteAudrey
Thanks for the compilation!
Feb 26, 2008 05:44 AM
Kathy Riggle
STAGING SMART N SOLD - Houston, TX
Houston Home Staging

Great post, Kimberly.  We have great reads here in SIF!

Kathy

Feb 26, 2008 05:49 AM
Kimberly Wester
Valparaiso, IN

Audrey - You are welcome!

Kathy - Thanks and I agree!

Feb 26, 2008 06:12 AM