“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – e.e. cummings
Taking on new creative challenges continues to be one of my goals because I find they all feed each other.
For example, in my mid 50s, I was gearing up for my first Stand Up Comedy performance. Truly terrifying and exhilarating.… Read More →
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 →
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 →
If ever there was a time for our homes to feel calm, safe and serene, this is it.
Thinking of my home as sanctuary — the perfect space for my soul — takes me beyond merely decorating.
As I write this I’m burning a candle that smells of “firewood and bay rum” and playing music.… 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 →
Home stagers, motivation is key to building your business. I’ve been self-employed for more than 3 decades (!) and I still struggle with getting stuck.
If your plant were dying, you’d think about how to nurture it back to health.
You wouldn’t blame the plant without considering… Read More →
As much as I enjoy Pinterest and Instagram for inspiring interior photos, I still love a good “coffee table” book!
Below you’ll find some of my favorite books on color from my own collection.
I’ll often bring a few of these books to a client’s house when I’m… Read More →
You can build a million dollar home staging business.
It would impress your relatives, friends, neighbors, and probably the media too.
Million Dollar Home Staging BusinessA million dollar home staging business sounds so big, right? There are even multi-million dollar ones.
I’ve… Read More →
Pantone just announced their latest Color of the Year, “Living Coral”.
Before I discuss how home stagers use coral, I must say I find the name “Living Coral” highly ironic in the face of global climate change.
While not Pantone’s mandate, perhaps they… Read More →
