Feng Shui for the Home!

First, let me say that I am not in any fashion certified in Feng Shui, I just love the peaceful and calm

feeling I get when reading about and looking at the photographs.  Now. . . that said  I'll continue.

I found my copy of The Feng Shui Home sitting on my shelf in my office.  I haven't looked at it for quite

some time but what caught my attention upon opening it, I found a little "post-it" note that I had scribbled -

                                                Feng Shui  tip  for Speeding Up a House Sale

                                       If you are having problems, take a red envelope and place in it:

                                                    A piece of metal from the kitchen
                                                     Some earth from the garden
                                                     Some wood from a skirting board

                                            Seal the envelope and throw it into a fast-moving river.


Hey, you say "Whatever it Takes".  I have to say that I do believe in the principals of Feng Shui, however,with staging your home for sale, I believe we can dismiss getting a piece of metal from the kitchen, dirt from garden, and won't damage your baseboards for a little wood. Take a look at these rooms and judge for yourself, the peaceful, neutral colors with a little of the unexpected for interest. You will agree the principals of staging and the art of Feng Shui have some common threads.

Accented with elements of fire and earth

Clutter represents stagnant energy and isn't just made up of unstored belongings. Magazines and newspapers also constitute clutter.  Most of us hold on to clothes "in case" we might need them.  It is far better to

live for today and create space for something new which can be worn now.  For staging, closets should

be two-thirds full to allow the space to appear larger.
Clutter Easts Equity

                       "Let's Get Staging and Get It SOLD!"

                                               Sharon

Let's Talk Neutrals!

Did I say Neutrals? 

What about this room - getting closer?

Pretty - don't you agree?

I hope I have you thinking?

Neutrals are one of my favorite things in life. They go with EVERYTHING! If you look closely at the rooms I have brought to you today and study them, neutrals are anything but boring. For instance, take the first picture. How many colors of neutral can you find, how about designs, and textures? That's the great thing about using a soft easy color palate, most anything goes with it. A room painted in neutral shades will appeal to most buyers who can in-vision themselves moving into the space and they might not even realize what is so appealing about it. It gives the room - a feeling of space - and we all like that feeling. Take a look at your room colors today.

                                                            HAPPY MONDAY!


       

"LET'S GET STAGING AND GET IT SOLD!"

P. S.  Enjoyed our weekend in our tiny apartment in Charleston.  Had dinners in, caught up on reading and           waited for  Sunday evening for the finale of Downton Abbey.  Wasn't ready for that . . .what a cliffhanger.

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P.P.S.  Duke, our golden retriever, is patiently waiting for us to travel to our home in Fayetteville, later this week, so he can again get back to his daily run in the field across from our home.  He loves to run and I love

to watch him.           

                                                   

Isn't that a face to Love?

Staging Props - I Know You Have Them!

As an Accredited Stager, it is not uncommon to bring in or re-purpose some items that are already in your house. We may find something in the basement sitting on the shelf covered in dust and find a perfect spot that we can use to enhance a specific focal point in your house.

The wire basket filled with rich green moss balls can be used in so many areas. Fireplace, table by the window. On a bedside table. The cost is minimal but the impact is BIG! If you will notice the beautiful detailing on the wall behind the fireplace in this room. Become aware of how the mirror, the little greenery and the fireplace draws your eye to that space. If you will stand in the doorway of each room of your home, study it, and find the focal point of that room and that's where the emphasis needs to be. Play up the strong points of each space.

Pillows. .Pillows. . .Pillows. When was the last time you freshened your room with new ones? I have found in years of staging houses, the best sofa, is a timeless sofa, and it will be solid color, or slip-covered in a beautiful solid fabric. The punch comes with pillows. Up-to-date colors and patterns on a solid color sofa will always be a great buy.

Case in point. . . can I say more?

The Power of Three. When accessorizing a space . . .three is the MAGIC number. Take time this week to walk through your house and look at it through the eyes of a Buyer. What can you live without and start to de-clutter. Keep your Staging Props to a minimum and focus on the focal points in a room. LET'S GET STAGING & GET IT SOLD!

Let's Hurry Inside!

It's fun to show property to prospective buyers. As you stop in front of the house you are about to show . . . The reactions sometimes are priceless. It's the first peek as to what they might find inside. Staging starts at the front door. See if you think these would wet your appetite to Hurry Inside to explore the rest of this home.

This front entrance with the yellow door framed by the black shutters has a little of the unexpected.

The contrast of concrete planters with the beautiful white flowers against the shiny black front door is fresh and inviting choice

This entrance would make your little heart pound to get inside. The lovely detail of the oversized concrete slabs framed with lush grass. We did this technique for our patio - and the softness underfoot is just very lush and inviting.

A check list for your front entrance of your home. In the active growing season mow the grass often. Freshen all shubbery with fresh bark, and a little hint, if at all possible before a showing take the garden hose and wet down your bark/mulch to make it fresh and rich looking. You'll be surprised how nice it will look. Trim all bushes and tree limbs hanging on the roof. Make certain all debris is picked up and all dead limbs, flowers have been removed. Have a great day and perhaps the buyers will be back for that second look!