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By Heather McCallum Have you ever truly loved a piece of furniture only to get bored with it or no longer have … Read more
By Heather McCallum Fireplaces come in all different shapes, sizes and designs but one thing is certain, they all can add exceptional … Read more
By Heather McCallum When it comes to your home, taking the effects of colour into consideration can result in more functional and happy spaces. … Read more
Take down heavy draperies, wash the windows, and let the sunshine in. Switch up the rug, artwork, and cushions for lighter … Read more
By Melanie Orr Do you know where you fit on the generational demographic? Dates seem to differ a bit, however generally anyone … Read more
As we start this New Year, full of promise and unknowns, I wish you plenty of joy and success and good health. … Read more
Every year when I take down the Christmas tree, I put the furnishings back in a completely different arrangement. Before I started … Read more
About a year ago I was hired by homeowners to provide a staging consultation for their house before it hit the market. … Read more
My home staging instructor 13 years ago suggested that the hardest part of being a good stager may be telling people their … Read more
If you are selling a home anytime soon, you’ll want to maximize your sale price, sell quickly, and get into your new … Read more
The last few years I’ve been immersed in the care of my aging parents. I have a great deal of experience with … Read more
Life can be fairly stressful. For me, dancing, yoga and walking the dog help, but people keep suggesting meditation. Well I had … Read more
Living in our homes we tend to overlook small deficiencies until we get around to a fix. Something like a damaged, scuffed … Read more
As a decor stylist/ stager in numerous houses and condos every week to give advice or roll up my sleeves and rearrange, … Read more
Vignette or light staging for vacant properties is when a corner of the room is dressed, or small bits throughout a space … Read more
A professional stager will help you address the specific goals for preparing your property for sale. Your home’s colors, arrangement, personality, flow … Read more
It used to be that homes sold in very much the same condition they were lived in. A little tidying and cleaning … Read more
If you are planning to sell and have been listening to the great advice available on effective home preparation, you have undoubtedly … Read more
Is your house going to be on the market over the holidays? Don’t despair. As a Realtor I sold many homes during … Read more
I hear sometimes that staging must be so expensive. You might be surprised by how affordable it really is. Not only that, … Read more
In a client’s home last week I noticed a list on the fridge which had four groups of chores for her four … Read more
I often tell clients that the kitchen and bathrooms are going to be the most work to keep ready for showings. These … Read more
Last week we covered the use of portable bins to hold the necessary small stuff of life so that you can easliy … Read more
Let’s face it, living in a house that is on the market for sale is not fun. Presenting a clean, orderly, tidy … Read more
You are getting ready to sell and doing everything you need to do to ensure that you show your property at its … Read more
Minimize the stress and work of being on the market Your property is ready for the market. You have followed the advice … Read more
Home Staging: Why do we do it? This is the family room from a home I recently staged, before and after. A … Read more
Staging rentals for a condo bedroom I’ve participated in some lively discussions lately about the benefits of staging rentals for vacant properties. … Read more
In my work I often experience the joy of team work. Here is a great example. A real estate agent brought me … Read more
Getting ready to sell often involves renting a storage unit and removing excess furniture, boxes, personal items, off season clothing, and the … Read more
Have you ever thought it would be fun to have some professional help the next time you plan a room design, choose … Read more
Jamie and Lisa of the Lite 92.9 morning show recently raised $10,000 for United Way, with some help from me. This was Jamie’s temporary home … Read more
In the process of consulting with both decorating and staging clients, I often recommend repairs, upgrades, and renovations. Many have heard me … Read more
I am very proud to have been part of this exquisite example of great design, excellent real estate services, staging, and all … Read more
I recently spoke at a lunch and learn hosted by Norma Laflamme of Royal LePage. The topic was extending living space by … Read more
by Sasha O’Connor, Garden Coach and President of Sustainable Landscape Design, sustainablelandscapedesign.ca For to many people, the ‘perfect’ garden has come to … Read more
Surveys tell us that over 70% of buyers either check online pictures or do a drive-by before deciding whether to view a … Read more
Imagine your kitchen is being photographed for a design magazine. You’ll want it to be spotlessly clean, in excellent repair, and beautifully dressed … Read more
The kitchen is truly the heart of a home. It is the room where we gather together to prepare and share food and … Read more
2011 began for me by attending the largest home staging convention in the history of Home Staging. This international gathering of Home … Read more