Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging/Decorating Tips
By Kasia McDaniel
Creative Home Podcast - Home Staging/Decorating TipsOct 25, 2021
#299 Staging countertops
When staging a home, there seem to be a million and one tasks that you need to do before picture day. There are many things you could do, but I want to share a big one that might get overlooked when staging a home, and that is staging countertops. You may not think it’s a big deal but listen in to what you can quickly do that doesn’t cost a dime.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to Start Staging Your House Now bit.ly/startstagingnow
#298 Rental home decorating tips
The short term rental (or STRs) are crazy around here and towns have been tightening rules on them here in NC. Not sure about where you live, but having a rental property is another revenue stream for people who are trying to make ends meet. But if you are renting out a home, condo or apartment there are a few things you should keep in mind when it comes to decorating it. Let’s get into that in this week’s episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to stage a living room online course https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/how-to-stage-living-room-course/
Master bedroom layouts
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1606662842/master-bedroom-furniture-plans-floor
Home decor ebook
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1614205648/home-decor-placement-interior-decorating
#297 House on the market but very little showings. Now what?
So you put your house up for sale and are waiting with bated breath for the first offer. And you wait. And wait. And nothing. Very few showings and not much interest. So now you wonder, well now what? How do I get buyers to show up? Let’s talk about what you should look for in this week’s podcast episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
Secret to Selling Your Home Faster www.bit.ly/secrettosellfaster
Blue Diamond Staging & Design www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com
#296 Three ideas on how to stage your basement
Basements can be transformed into usable space in your home. The size of your basement can limit the ways on how you use it but it can be a great space for a number of things. If you have a basement and selling your house soon, you will want to listen in on this episode. Mentioned in this episode:
Willow Brook Printable https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
#295 Spring cleaning checklist
It’s officially spring time and you know what that means! Pollen!!!! Oh wait that’s here in North Carolina. Anyway, yes spring means allergies too but when it comes to owning a house, you know that spring cleaning should be on your list. And I have a few things that I need to work on this spring that I’ve been neglecting for some time now. So let’s get into some spring cleaning checklist items that you should start working on now too.
Mentioned in this episode:
Willow Brook Printable https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
#294 This sleeping method may be just what you need for a good night sleep
Have you had a rough night sleeping? Are you or your partner tossing and turning and keeping the other one awake? Yeah, I’ve had that too. But I learned about this one method that I tried and my sleep has never been better.
Mentioned in this episode:
Willow Brook Printable Etsy shop www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com
#293 Staging, Moving, Decorating, Living
A mantra is a motivating chant like I think I can, I think I can. And as you chant your mantra, it releases the positive energy and decreases the negative thoughts or stress, As I think about my two businesses, Blue Diamond Staging & Design and WillowBrookPrintable, I realized they help people in different stages in life. So I came up with a new mantra which is a short phrase that defines a business. I love this because my mantra comes full circle and we are in one of these phases in life and why my businesses exist. Listen in!
Mentioned in this episode:
Blue Diamond Staging & Design For Staging and Decorating advice www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com
Willow Brook Printable for moving checklists, packing checklists, party planners and more www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com
#292 Decorating Small Spaces
When you move into a small home or apartment, you may not realize that decorating it has to be approached in a different way. The big furniture won't fit as well in a smaller space. Or it just feels too cramped. Are there different rules to decorating a small space? YES! Let me share some tips on how to decorate smaller spaces in your home. Mentioned in this episode:
Episode #238 Small living spaces
How to Open Up Space in a Small Room https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/how-to/open-space-small-room/
5 things that make your house feel smaller https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-decor/five-things-that-make-your-house-feel-smaller/
Etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable https://willowbrookprintable.etsy.com
#291 What to do with dark wall paneling?
What do you do when you have dark brown wall paneling in your home? It makes the space look outdated and dark. Do you take it down? Try something else? I had a real estate agent pose this question to me. Listen in to hear my answer.
Mentioned in this episode:
Color Snap app by Sherwin Williams
Color portfolio by Benjamin Moore
4 Wall Colors bit.ly/4wallcolors
Living Room Staging Course bit.ly/livingroomcourse
#290 How to Stage Your Living Room Course is now available!
Living rooms are the most important room to stage when it comes to selling your home. But it can be daunting for real estate agents and home sellers to know how to make it look good. You are in luck because my How to Stage a Living Room course is now available online! Listen up to hear what you will learn.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/living-room-course
#289 Set in your ways and BOOM something changes
You know how you get into a habit or routine and you get comfortable with it? It makes you feel like you accomplished something or it’s just a natural part of your day. But then, something drastic changes and you get thrown off your routine. You feel off-center and out of control. I want to share what threw me lately, how it affects my business, and how staging and moving can throw off your routine but I can bring you right back on track.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to stage a living room course coming soon!
Home Staging services https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/
Moving checklists https://willowbrookprintable.etsy.com/listing/1611526515/moving-checklist-planner-printable
Other checklists can be found at www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com
#288 Why I sent potential clients to my competitor
I recently sent two potential clients to my competitor. Yes, that’s right, I did. But why, do you ask? Because as a business I have grown and learned so much about myself as a home stager. Let me share why I did it, how it makes my business stronger, and what you can learn from it as well.
Mentioned in this episode:
Podcast episode #261 Pros and Cons of Virtual Staging
Staging Snapshot https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot/
Whole home staging consult https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/
My website www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com
#287 What can you do in 20 minutes?
My husband loves to watch “Cole the Cornstar” on YouTube but it’s not what you think. Cole is a young farmer who explains his weekly issues on the farm and all the equipment and barns he has on his 1700 acres of farmland. He talks about the 20 minutes he tackles each day to take care of those ankle-biter tasks that just don’t get done. But if YOU take 20 minutes each day, you will soon check off those honey-do list items quickly. So what can you do in 20 minutes?
Mentioned in this episode:
Cole the CornStar https://www.youtube.com/@ColeTheCornstar
Weekly Meal Planner and Moving Checklists www.etsy.com/shop/Willowbrookprintable
#286 Be careful of these plants
If you are a cat lover and have these plants in your home, you will want to consider swapping them out with cat-safe plants. In this week's episode, I share cat-safe plants and plants that are poisonous to cats thanks to my friend, Chelsea, who owns a plant shop.
Mentioned in this episode:
Follow Chelsea at Rhizome House Plants on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RhizomeHouseplants
Blog post with plant names
https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-decor/these-plants-can-be-deadly-to-cats/
#285 Pantry cleanout challenge
As part of the new year cleanup, my pantry has gotten out of hand lately. I have a walk-in pantry that is 8 feet deep and 4 feet across so there is LOTS of space to store/hide things. And that’s when we get into trouble with losing things that you didn’t realize are still in there. This past week I worked on cleaning out my pantry and I want to give you some tips and tricks I used during this pantry cleanout and challenge you to a Pantry clean out challenge.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to organize a pantry (BHG) https://www.bhg.com/kitchen/storage/pantry/organize-your-pantry-by-zones/
www.etsy.com/willowbrookprintable DM me on IG with ZONING, TOSSING, DONATING @bluediamondstaginganddesign
#284 I've told my clients to stop doing this...
Happy New Year! With a new year, there are always new things we want to tackle. And for homeowners there are things that you can stop doing when it comes time to sell your home. Now I wanted to tell you to stop doing this one thing...but I can’t stop with just one…so I will share at least two things to stop doing. Mentioned in this episode:
How to decorate your walls like an adult www.bit.ly/decoratewalls
4 best living room wall colors www.bit.ly/4wallcolors
Blue Diamond Staging & Design website www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com
#283 Start thinking about selling your home this spring
Is this going to be the last Christmas in your home? Are you selling it next year? Home selling can be stressful but you don’t have to do it alone. When your house is staged and looks move-in ready, buyers will flock to your open house to make an offer so you can move into your next house. Let me share how we can work together to make this process easy on you.
Mentioned in this episode:
Advent Calendar of 24 home staging tips https://spoti.fi/47SFE26 Home Staging Do's and Don'ts Pre-home staging playlist for those who have never staged their home before The Pre-Home Staging playlist Staging Starter Kit www.bit.ly/stagingstarterkit
2 hour consultation www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com
Moving Checklist www.etsy.com/willowbrookprintable
#282 Winter bucket list of activities
Enjoy time with family or friends with a winter bucket list. That’s not to say this will be your last winter, but it’s good to have a list of ideas of what you want to do during the holiday season. Do you want to go snow tubing? Maybe listen to live Christmas music? Then make a list and get out there! Here are some ideas to get the creative thinking juices going for winter activity ideas.
Mentioned in this episode:
My etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable www.etsy.com/willowbrookprintable
#281 Five unique places to hang your stocking
A stocking is one of the most recognized symbols for Christmas. Did you know the tradition of hanging stockings started with a nobleman named Nicholas in the third century? However, back then houses had fireplaces because that was the only source of heat for the house! Nowadays, not all houses have a fireplace. What do you do if you don’t have a fireplace or a mantel? Let me share 5 unique places you can hang your stocking if you don't have a mantel this year.
Mentioned in this episode:
My etsy shop, WillowBrookPrintable www.etsy.com/willowbrookprintable
#280 Fall Maintenance Home Tips to do now
Fall is my favorite time of year but that also means we need to do some chores around the house to keep it humming smoothly. That’s why I want to share a few household maintenance tips that you should do this time of year.
#279 Holiday Home Decor Gift Guide
Home for the holidays but your home isn’t quite up to its potential with your home decor? And you have guests coming over? Maybe it’s time to up your decor game and add a few finishing touches to make your home a bit homey and “adult” like. That’s why I created a home decor gift guide that you can add to your Christmas list (or buy now) as you get your home ready for the holidays.
Mentioned in this episode:
Home Decor Gift Guide https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-decor/holiday-home-decor-gift-guide/
#278 When to call in the pros
You know when you start a DIY project, you look up all the steps you need to take. You watch some videos, you look up blog posts, you basically do your research. But how do you know when it’s time to bring in the pros? When do you let them take over? Let me share my ideas and when I had to call in the reinforcements for my projects.
Mentioned in this episode:
Home Staging and Decorating Service www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2
WillowBrookPrintable Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
#277 Tips on how to best put away your holiday decor
#276 Three mistakes empty nesters make when selling their home
In this week's episode, Home Stager, Kasia McDaniel, talks about three mistakes empty nesters (or people over 60 years old) should avoid when selling their home. If you have lived in your home for 10+ years and now you are moving to downsize this is a great episode. Or if you have aging parents and they need some advice, listen in to avoid making these three empty nester mistakes when selling your home.
Mentioned in this episode:
Email me kasia@bluediamondstaging.com
My website www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com
#275 Three questions about home staging and decorating from homeowners and my answers
Do you have a home staging or a home decorating question? Maybe you just need some input and are wondering if someone can help you? I recently had these 3 questions from different people and wanted to share my answers with you in this week’s podcast episode.
Here are the questions:
1. Will you tell me or suggest to me if I should put a kitchen nook in or use my kitchen space as a dining area also because I do not have a dining room?
2. From a previous client - The renovations have actually been pretty frustrating. I don’t know if part of your services may include checking them out, but I’d be glad to pay you for some help with eyes on.
3. I have a client that is potentially looking at staging their home. Is this within your serviceable range? Here is the recent Zillow entry that will give you an idea of the home for sizing. If you could provide general pricing for all common living spaces, and then just the main bedroom that would be great. Depending on pricing we may stage an office for one of the secondary bedrooms. Mentioned in this episode:
email me kasia@bluediamondstaging.com
Instagram and Facebook @bluediamondstaginganddesign
#274 Property Renovations List You Want to Start Tracking Now
If you are selling your house soon and you want to show off all those wonderful renovations you put into your home, you want to listen in to this episode. Over time we made changes to the house whether it was a new concrete parking pad, a new firepit area, a new barn etc. In this week’s episode, I’m going to share what you need to consider tracking and hunting down if you are selling your house soon. Mentioned in this episode:
Moving Checklist https://www.etsy.com/listing/1518027593/moving-checklist-planner-printable?click_key=ef1b51d446ef6a29721939dfb8a33d99a094a75f%3A1518027593&click_sum=791dc38f&ref=shop_home_active_52
Blue Diamond Staging & Design www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com
#273 Fun Fall recipe and Fall favorite things
Fall is my FAVORITE time of year. The weather is cooler, I can wear my favorite boots, the leaves turn such beautiful colors and my favorite holiday is Halloween. So naturally we go all out for Halloween decorations, food, and favorite things to do in the Fall. I wanted to share a few of my favorite Fall things that will hopefully inspire you to enjoy this cooler weather.
Mentioned in this episode:
WillowBrookPrintable Etsy shop www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com
#272 When was the last time you cleaned?
I recently noticed my very dirty stove and oven and was disgusted by all the baked-on stuff left behind. I don't have a house cleaner...I AM the house cleaner (and mom, after-school activity driver, home stager, scheduler etc). You get the idea. So cleaning is barely done and normally only by me. So when is the last time you cleaned anything? Like really cleaned? This is something you need to think about and how long each task will take when it comes time to sell your home. Mentioned in this episode:
Staging Snapshot (1 room staging advice) https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/
#271 Bathroom shower trends to create your dream shower
Bathroom showers have been trending with some interesting ideas that I want to discuss in this week's episode. We can spend a lot of time in the bathroom and the bathroom shower is one of those areas that you just want to feel calming and rejuvenating. If you are remodeling your master bathroom soon, then these are some bathroom shower trends you might want to incorporate into your design.
Mentioned in this episode:
My Etsy shop www.willowbrookprintable.etsy.com
#270 Halloween party planning and more
It’s officially September so I can talk about Halloween! I know you’ve seen some Halloween decor in the stores and with Fall right around the corner, I know you are itching to decorate!
My favorite part of Halloween is actually having a Halloween party. That is our family get together with the neighbors and friends. But how do you get started, how big do you even want this to be? Let me share my Halloween party secrets on how to throw a fun bash!
Mentioned in this episode:
Halloween Party Planner
Halloween invitations
Halloween Bingo Cards
You've Been Boo'ed tradition
You can find all these at my etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable?section_id=43800075
#269 Benefits of home staging in Moore County, NC
Home staging can make a great positive impact on selling your home quickly and for top dollar. Some of you may not want to sell it quickly while others want to get more money for your home. Home staging is a way to show off your home to wow buyers and get them to make an offer. Let me share the benefits of home staging in the Moore County, NC area.
Mentioned in this episode:
Staging Snapshot https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/staging-snapshot/
Blue Diamond Staging & Design website https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/
#268 First apartment checklist necessities
I recently moved my oldest child into her first apartment. She is a sophomore in college and dorms are not guaranteed after freshman year. So she had to go looking for an apartment off campus and ended up rooming with 3 other girls. To get her ready, I came up with a list of things she should probably need for her first apartment and wanted to share that experience with you in this week’s episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
College Dorm Room Packing List https://www.etsy.com/listing/1493145229/printable-college-student-dorm-room?click_key=4f0bad5731c1819055041d92765862ed843fda09%3A1493145229&click_sum=9cd96603&ref=shop_home_active_6&crt=1
First Apartment/Home Checklist https://www.etsy.com/listing/1546019653/new-home-apartment-checklist-editable-in?click_key=765a1d86a5a4ed815ecbce472cbb59e9441361a5%3A1546019653&click_sum=bbf85cad&ref=shop_home_active_2
#267 Best way to pick out bathroom tile
Bathroom leaks in the shower can lead to a disaster with black mold under the floor and tile. All the old tile had to be ripped up and now you need to find new tile to replace because you don’t have enough spare pieces and of course, you can’t find the same kind of tile. What do you do? Let me share some steps you need to take when replacing bathroom tile.
Mentioned in this episode:
Bathroom tile layouts https://www.diyncrafts.com/11175/decor/50-amazingly-clever-cheat-sheets-to-simplify-home-decorating-projects
PCS Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/1518027593/moving-checklist-planner-printable?click_key=7d99fcf2d29fa60d2688ac74ec12570a1a764968%3A1518027593&click_sum=34a04556&ref=shop_home_feat_3
#266 Who pays for home staging?
Home staging is a marketing tool to help you show off your home and is a great way to get buyers to fall in love with your home. Real estate agents know that home staging will help them get their listings sold faster too. So who should pay for the home staging? Let’s cover some scenarios where home staging was done by different parties and who paid for home staging.
Mentioned in this episode: Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/1518027593/moving-checklist-planner-printable?click_key=0247c5efcaa467fc8b9ff2b13d64a9456313c085%3A1518027593&click_sum=5dd8273f&ref=shop_home_active_7
#265 Tips for home staging in Pinehurst, NC
Pinehurst, NC is called the Home of American Golf and is known for hosting a number of prestigious golf tournaments including three U.S. Open Championships, one U.S. Women's Open, three U.S. Amateur Championships, one PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup. A lot of people end up visiting and then moving to this beautiful area. If you are currently living in Pinehurst, NC and selling your home soon, you should listen in on tips for staging your home. Mentioned in this episode:
Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
The Decorologist https://thedecorologist.com/the-color-you-should-you-never-paint-your-dining-room/
MHM Staging https://professionalstaging.com/staging-tips/colors-you-should-never-use-for-home-staging/
Property Brothers https://people.com/home/property-brothers-jonathan-drew-scott-advise-against-red-yellow-wall-paint-colors/#:~:text=%22Yellow%20walls%20don't%20really%20sell%20these%20days.%22&text=After%20the%20living%20room%2C%20they,angry%20'90s%20red%20walls.%22
#264 Does home staging work?
Homeowners are skeptical when it comes to doing something a little bit differently when selling your home. If you've lived in your home for over 10 years, then you may not be aware of home staging as a "thing". Sure you may have seen it on TV or you may have heard others talk about it. But when it comes time to sell your own house, you may wonder, does home staging really work to sell your home faster? Let’s get into that question and more in this week’s episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
National Association of Realtors
Blog post: Does home staging work? https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging/does-home-staging-work/
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1497725253/pcs-moving-checklist-binder-printable?click_key=66e3f022e3ced7ac174ea672cdd6265fd77fe6ed%3A1497725253&click_sum=b07fb029&ref=shop_home_feat_1&pro=1
#263 Seven kitchen updates you can do over a weekend to sell your home
You may have heard from realtors that kitchens and baths sell a home. Well, what do we do when our kitchen is not quite up to snuff? Maybe it could use some sprucing up or maybe your kitchen feels small and dark. Let me share 7 things you can do to update your kitchen without spending a fortune. In fact, I’ll give you 7 things that cost under $100 each and you can do over a weekend.
Mentioned in the episode:
PCS Moving Checklist Binder https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish https://www.wowowfaucet.com/is-oil-rubbed-bronze-finish-out-of-style-2022/
10 kitchen faucet trends https://www.livingetc.com/news/kitchen-faucet-trends
#262 What do realtors think about home staging?
Do realtors believe home staging can help their clients? That’s a question I ask when meeting realtors to get their sense when selling a home. And I want to share what I’ve learned over the past few years as I stage homes for both clients and realtors.
Mentioned in this episode:
PCS Moving Checklist Binder www.etsy.com/shop/willowbrookprintable
National Association of Realtors https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/profile-of-home-staging
#261 The pros and cons of virtual home staging
When selling a home, you expect to see several things. You expect the home to look neat and taken care of. You expect to either see furniture or an empty house. You expect to be able to walk around and see if the flow is right or if it checks all the boxes you need to fit your family. But you may not expect something like virtual staging when looking at online photos. Let’s get into what is virtual staging and versus home staging.
Mentioned in this episode:
PCS Moving Checklist Planner in my Etsy Shop www.etsy.com/shop/willowbrookprintable
#260 The Ultimate Moving Checklist to Plan Your Move
Moving season is upon us and what better way to get organized than with moving checklists. I am the checklist queen because every one of my moves required a checklist to get organized. It seemed that I created a checklist for each military move but in reality I was repeating the same steps every few years. Some moves had the same lists while other moves had a few extra steps. So I created a PCS moving checklist planner to collect all those steps. In this moving planner, I added checklists for an international move and checklists for small business owners because small businesses are growing. A lot of military spouses have their own small business whether it’s a brick and mortar or working from home. But there are a few things that need to happen when it comes to moving. Do you have a list you created for your move? Do you have all the things I have listed too? Let me share some of the checklist items you should have for each move in this PCS moving checklist planner binder.
Mentioned in this episode:
PCS Moving Checklist Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/1497725253/pcs-moving-checklist-binder-printable?click_key=e4ce0103792fa5d1e51d311ac97792a1284fdbf6%3A1497725253&click_sum=b83c18a9&ref=shop_home_feat_1
#259 18 things to hang that aren't framed art or prints
Last week I talked about wall art sources that I use to stage houses and I focused on actual artwork. This week, I want to talk about things to hang on your walls that aren’t framed art or prints. I have 18 items to share so let’s get started.
Mentioned in this episode:
Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
Gray wall color...the new beige https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/how-to/gray-wall-color-new-beige/
#258 Artwork sources to stage a home
Artwork can be subjective and people like all kinds, whether it’s abstract, landscape, flowers, horses etc. And you may wonder, where do all these people get these art pieces? Or maybe you want something unique and not something that is mass-produced. Let me share my artwork sources to stage a home that you can use to stage it or decorate it. Mentioned in this episode:
My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/willowbrookprintable
Blog post to decorate large walls https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-tips-2/how-to-decorate-large-empty-wall-space/
#257 What kind of window coverings should you have when staging a home?
I love looking out windows in my house because there are so many different views to look out on…the pool, my flower bed in the front yard, and the surrounding trees. Some people LOVE to cover up their windows or make it feel dark. But when it comes time to sell your house, windows play an important role. Let me share what kind of window coverings you should have up when staging a home.
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode #201 Negotiate these home decor items separately from home price
Are valances out of style? https://www.homelight.com/blog/are-valences-out-of-style/
#256 How to get your rental property booked with more guests
When we lived in Germany and traveled around Europe, we had to find an Airbnb to stay in because we had 5 people. A hotel room in Europe only sleeps 2-3 people and 4 if we are lucky. So we always had to find an Airbnb in each city, but we were picky. Finding one took some time and after securing my first trip to Paris, let me share how important it is to make a great first impression and how to get your rental property booked with more guests.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Etsy shop with Airbnb host welcome signs
Etsy shop with artwork to stage your Airbnb https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
#255 Entryway and front porch area improvements
I love looking at houses when driving or walking anywhere. I especially like to get ideas of what others are doing for their front porch or garden. It gives me an idea of what works (and lives) best in our climate in NC. And with spring here, it is a great time to spruce up the front porch area and entryway with some ideas in this week’s episode. Here is what I discussed:
Entryway decor ideas
Front door portico
Front door transformation
Garden front for your home
Mentioned in this episode:
My Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
#254 First time staging a home?
Are you selling your home for the first time or maybe it’s been a few years since you last sold your home? Things have changed a bit since the last time you sold it. Let’s start with the basics of getting you started with home staging in this week’s episode. Mentioned in this episode:
Home Staging Starter Kit www.bit.ly/stagingstarterkit
Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
#253 Why you should try rainscaping and make your plants happy
Rain rain go away...well maybe some of us are loving the rain we are getting while others are not. But I want to talk about how rain can help your landscaping and talk about rainscapes. Have you heard that term? Another new one for me too! So let's dive into rainscapes, what they are, and how you can make your plants happy in this episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to Design a Rainwater Harvesting System
Rain barrel by Amazon
Willow Brook Printable https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
#252 Emerging hipstoric home decorating style
I've heard of hipsters and historic homes but never have I heard of this term...hipstoric homes until recently. I love how words can be mashed up together in the English language and this is another mashup...which is kind of what this is when it comes to decorating a home. A mashup of decorating styles called hipstoric homes. And what is this style? Well, listen in because we are about to unveil hipstoric homes which is an emerging decorating style on Pinterest.
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My new Etsy shop! Willow Brook Printable https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowBrookPrintable
#251 Big and small home office ideas
A home office was a big thing during COVID. You could not go into the office building anymore so you carved out a niche in your home. Some were lucky where you actually had a separate room for a home office. Others had to carve out a space in an open living room (like me). Let's talk about home office ideas to make your space your own.
In this episode I discuss:
Reusing existing space to create a home office
Dedicated home office space
Carving out a small space in an open area
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Rainy Days by Magnolia Home https://magnolia.com/shop/product/4767570052/rainy-days/
22 easy home office updates https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/how-to/22-easy-home-office-updates/
Home staging Starter Kit bit.ly/stagingstarterkit
#250 Five home staging mistakes to hinder the sale of your home
It is officially spring real estate market season because I see so many for sale signs popping up here. Looking for your dream house can take some time and buyers can be picky. But if you are getting your house ready to sell, there are a few things that will turn off buyers and hinder the sale of your home. Some of you may think that the real estate market is as hot as it was last year, but it's not quite the same anymore. There are a few things that you need to do to woo those buyers. And if you don't do them, these home staging mistakes can cost you time and money. Let me share 5 home staging mistakes that hinder the sale of your home. Mentioned in this episode:
Home staging consultation: https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/services-2/