Recently, I chose Anxious People: A Novel by Fredrik Backman for my book club. We all enjoyed it after a questionable start in the first chapter or two.
I’ve been writing about home staging ideas for more than two decades. And, this is the first time I’m posting a book review for… Read More →
From the first time I read about home staging, it took more than 5 years to become a home stager.
There was no reason for that gap other than plain old fear.
If I’d been able to imagine the 10 reasons I’d love home staging, I’m sure I would have jumped in sooner!
I’m sharing… Read More →
Home stagers, there are so many ways to get stuck. No matter whether you’re at the beginning of your journey in home staging, or you’ve been at it for years.
Perhaps you’ve heard the Theodore Roosevelt quote, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It also comes… Read More →
I recently posted an article to help home stagers get rid of the negative beliefs or labels that are secretly holding them back in life and in their home staging businesses.
I challenged members in the Staging Diva community to identify a negative belief and then list 3 pieces of evidence to… Read More →
Home stagers, I love the resourcefulness and natural curiosity of kids. Problem solving is how they learn. Sadly, as adults we often lose that. We talk ourselves out of things we really want.
In other words, we can’t get out of our own way!
This little story about Charlie and his loose… Read More →
Holiday decorating is a great way for home stagers to boost their income at a time when there’s a natural slow down in the need for home staging.
After all, there are fewer new listings coming onto the real estate market at this time of year.
If you love decorating for the holidays, consider… Read More →
Home stagers need to protect their creative energy to maintain momentum in their home staging business.
That’s easiest when you’re in the middle of a project or home staging consultation.
When you’re a creative person, you’re a natural problem solver. Standing… Read More →
Home staging is still needed in this hot real estate market.
Don’t let record-breaking real estate prices, or speedy sales, dampen your enthusiasm for becoming a home stager.
I started and grew my own staging business in a very hot real estate market so I know first-hand that it works.… Read More →
There’s been a lot of talk about virtual home staging.
As the technology improves, it’s only natural to wonder whether virtual home staging will replace the real thing.
Virtual home staging is done by computer. This eliminates the need for physical furniture and accessories.… Read More →
Many aspiring stagers wonder if they should have a home staging business partner.
I don’t have a partner and haven’t felt I needed one in all these years since I started my home staging business in 2002.
The idea of working with a friend is exciting. The reality could be different.… Read More →
