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Spring is in the Air- Can you feel it?

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Home Stager with Design by Marla

Spring is in the air.  There seems to be a new vitality for living about this time every year- even in Southern California.  The home improvement stores seem more crowded with people buying outdoor furniture and plants.  Even the birds seem to chirp more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wrote a blog a couple of months ago titled "We are so blind".  I talked about my inability to see the "flaws" in my front porch.  I ended with a promise to show you the after pictures.  Well, I spent this week visiting the home improvement stores and working on my front porch.  Here are the pictures.

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AFTER:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My mailbox is not new but it is cleaned up.

My doorbell sports a new faux finish.

I painted the front door and bought new door hardware.

I am planting new flowers.

I invested in a new doormat.

I bought a new exterior light fixture.

I changed out the old wicker settee for a bistro table.

 

 

 

Remember, 1st impressions are important.  Many people see the exterior of your home and form an opinion about your home before seeing the inside.  If you are selling your home, you may be turning away a potential buyer.  Whether you are selling or staying in your home, take some time and look at your front porch.  If it suffers from being ignored (as mine did), pay attention to it.  It doesn't take a lot of time or money to improve that 1st impression.

Marla

http://designbymarla.com

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Patty Carroll
Vancouver, WA

 

No we can't feel it here, it is currently snowing outside and we are in an area that rearely has snow! Just kiddin. You did a great job of refreshing the entrance! It looks so much better without the screen door. The bistro set is a great addition.

Patty & Scott carroll - RE/MAX Equity Group Vancouver WA

Mar 28, 2008 04:38 AM
Kathy Riggle
STAGING SMART N SOLD - Houston, TX
Houston Home Staging

Hi Marla-

Very inviting now with more than one chair and the gorgeous door. A great place to sit and enjoy the spring weather!

Kathy

Mar 28, 2008 08:24 AM
Marla Hofstee
Design by Marla - Burbank, CA
Design by Marla- Home Staging, Burbank & Los Angeles, CA

Patty & Scott- Snow?  Sorry about that.  Didn't mean to rub it in!!  Thanks for the kind words.

 

Kathy- Yes, it will be a nice spot to relax and enjoy the spring weather.

Mar 28, 2008 09:36 AM
Kristina Leone
Lionheart Home Staging, LLC - Minneapolis, MN

Still snowy here :(  I hope to see some tulips sprouting up soon.

Kristina, KFM Staging & Design - A Minnesota Home Staging Company

PS.  Send warm weather! 

Mar 28, 2008 11:45 AM
Marla Hofstee
Design by Marla - Burbank, CA
Design by Marla- Home Staging, Burbank & Los Angeles, CA

Kristina-

I'll send my best thoughts for some nice, warm weather for you  : ).

Mar 29, 2008 04:37 AM