Great inspiration at Highpoint

Finished my last day in Highpoint and came back with great new sources and much inspiration.

Another staged property ready for a new owner

I would have to say that this is our biggest and best transformation to date. On Stage is Portland, Oregon's largest professional staging company assisting agents and homeowners sell over $228 million dollars of real estate..

Out of the Box...

When looking in discount stores, think out of the box. I have a staging job coming up that is a 50's Mid Century ranch style home. I found two chair cushions that had the perfect pattern and feel for the house... however, I was looking for two accent pillows with the same feel. The solution for my problem was to cut off the ties... Presto.. accent pillows....

Style on a Tight Budget

Met with an agent and homeowner yesterday for an upcoming staging job. I was given a budget of $200.00 to buy three major items for the home: kitchen nook light, dining room light, kitchen faucet and bathroom vanity light.... Acomplished for a little over budget at $210. Can't wait to see how it is all going to look once the staging is accomplished....

Holiday Mantle idea using fresh greens

This is a Holiday mantle idea the uses local freshgreens, warm candle glow and a little Mercury Glass for sparkle. It was quite simple to achieve and is long-lasting for the holiday season. This particular mantle consists of: an 8 foot Magnolia garland, Eucalyptus, Poinsetias, Nandina berries and little sprigs of Cryptomeria.

Watch this chair change...

This chair is old and tired, but the frame is of high quliaty. I found this Kravet fabric which is part of the Barclay Butera collection. The pattern is called Kinglsey 615. My clients have a fun spirit about themselves and she loved the fabric from the begining. This is not a fabric for everyone, but if you want what you see in the Decorator magazines, this is the ticket. Don't be afraid to have what you love. Surround yourself in beauty.

Look to the Outdoors for Indoor solutions

Have you been searching for colorful, stylish fabrics for indoor use? Try using outdoor fabrics for hard-working indoor areas. These fabrics will withstand spills, stains, fading and are easy to clean. Duralee makes great, affordable outdoor fabrics in updated colors and patterns. Today, many designers and fabric manufacturers are creating indoor looks for the out of doors. Your deck or patio is the transition point from the indoors to the outdoors. Don't overlook these great "entertaining spaces" as an extension of indoor entertaining space. For more information on these fabrics view the Duralee web site: www.duralee.com