In Home Staging, the Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

The day after New Year’s Day I met my favorite Realtor with Brentwood Area Homes at a house I had been hired to Speed Stage before it went on the market.  When I walked in the door, I was a bit concerned . . .   before staging   Speed Staging is a specific kind...

Why the Downton Abbey Premiere is MY Superbowl

In honor of the Season Four Premiere of Downton Abbey, I am sharing some tips  about incorporating the best bits of Downton into your home.  Because I attended a special preview party several weeks ago, I’ve already seen the first hour of the premiere.  I...

So, What Should You Yabba Dabba Do With A Flintstone Fireplace?

I never know what challenge I may walk into when I’m called in for a Home Staging Consultation.  This house had a few, but none larger than the 1970’s Flintstone fireplace in the paneled den: Flintstone fireplace before   The Nashville homeowners already...

Last Chance for Christmas

Merry Christmas Eve!  Are you ready?  Surprisingly, I made enough space over the last week or so that I actually AM ready.  Presents bought and wrapped.   Halls (and everything else) decked.  Portions of Christmas Eve dinner ready – the rest will be soon.  ...

A Book Lover’s Christmas Tree

Every year, I like to come up with something new and different to do when decorating for Christmas.  This year I decided to try a Christmas tree forest, but a few years ago I created a tabletop Christmas tree made of books.  It’s been pretty popular on...