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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Are you trying to sell your house?
Did you put your house on the market this spring but it has not sold? You definitely need to stage it. It should be decluttered, cleaned and staged to sell.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell is the best do-it-yourself resource for this project. (yeah, I am bias 'cause I am the author)
Don't make the mistake of thinking: "I know what to do" or "Everyone will like my house just the way it is".
Competition in the housing market is tough. Staging Your Home to sell helps you beat the competition and get the most out of your biggest asset.
Get this book today to help get the most money for your home in the quickest time possible.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell is the best do-it-yourself resource for this project. (yeah, I am bias 'cause I am the author)
Don't make the mistake of thinking: "I know what to do" or "Everyone will like my house just the way it is".
Competition in the housing market is tough. Staging Your Home to sell helps you beat the competition and get the most out of your biggest asset.
Get this book today to help get the most money for your home in the quickest time possible.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Super busy this summer. why?
In the interior decorating and home staging business, summers can be slower than other times of the year. In this area (Buffalo, NY) folks are finally able to be outside and enjoy the gardens, BBQs, and picnics. The spring is very busy and summer slows down. Not this year!
I am having one of my busiest summers ever. My theory is that the unusually cold and rainy weather has people inside more. They are stuck inside on a rainy day and say to themselves - "I really don't like this room".
With my services of do-it-yourself decorating and staging, homeowners stuck inside can actually afford to make those room transformations by doing some of the work themselves. But more importantly have a plan so they don't make mistakes and save money.
What are you waiting for? Love your home again.
Julie
I am having one of my busiest summers ever. My theory is that the unusually cold and rainy weather has people inside more. They are stuck inside on a rainy day and say to themselves - "I really don't like this room".
With my services of do-it-yourself decorating and staging, homeowners stuck inside can actually afford to make those room transformations by doing some of the work themselves. But more importantly have a plan so they don't make mistakes and save money.
What are you waiting for? Love your home again.
Julie
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
The power of staging, again
Last week I was called in to consult on a very nice home in desirable area. It had been for sale by owner for a month or so then the real estate agent came on board.
He realized right away that even though it was nicely decorated, he knew with a few changes it could be great.
I came in and made several simple suggestions: Move furniture for better traffic flow, removed small area scatter rugs to make the room less choppy, and we even talked about painting over a small mural in the kitchen.
I met the homeowners on a Thursday night. They did much of the work themselves including painting over their beloved mural. On that Saturday's open house, the house SOLD!
Prepping a house for sale is decluttering but it is also depersonalization (the mural) and making the house appear as large as possible (traffic flow). The hardest part of this for homeowners is depersonalization because there is not objectivity - the exact reason to bring in a professional home stager.
The homeowners and real estate agent are thrilled! and so am I.
Julie
How about you, do you need so professional objectivity to get your house sold? call me (716- 912-1581)
He realized right away that even though it was nicely decorated, he knew with a few changes it could be great.
I came in and made several simple suggestions: Move furniture for better traffic flow, removed small area scatter rugs to make the room less choppy, and we even talked about painting over a small mural in the kitchen.
I met the homeowners on a Thursday night. They did much of the work themselves including painting over their beloved mural. On that Saturday's open house, the house SOLD!
Prepping a house for sale is decluttering but it is also depersonalization (the mural) and making the house appear as large as possible (traffic flow). The hardest part of this for homeowners is depersonalization because there is not objectivity - the exact reason to bring in a professional home stager.
The homeowners and real estate agent are thrilled! and so am I.
Julie
How about you, do you need so professional objectivity to get your house sold? call me (716- 912-1581)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Vinyl Frames in the Buffalo Decorators' Show House
The Buffalo Decorators' Show House was so much fun to do. The most popular items in my teen girl's bedroom was the repositionable vinyl frames that covered two of the walls.
Here is the link on my web page where you can order them for your teen room, hallway or even powder room!
Monday, May 4, 2009
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Satisfied Staging client
I recently got this sweet note from a client:
I just wanted to write to you and thank you for all your helpful advice you gave to me when I was staging my home in West Seneca for a sale. I believe you may have come over sometime before summer 2008. I made the recommended changes you suggested, i.e. new front concrete steps, laminate floors in dining and living room, removal of border in kitchen, and painting of many rooms.
My house sold in 3 1/2 weeks!
Jean P.
Do you want results like this? Contact me at (716) 912-1581. I can help you!
I just wanted to write to you and thank you for all your helpful advice you gave to me when I was staging my home in West Seneca for a sale. I believe you may have come over sometime before summer 2008. I made the recommended changes you suggested, i.e. new front concrete steps, laminate floors in dining and living room, removal of border in kitchen, and painting of many rooms.
My house sold in 3 1/2 weeks!
Jean P.
Do you want results like this? Contact me at (716) 912-1581. I can help you!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Will you be my Friend?
Hello faithful readers of my blog.
Lately I have been working on beefing up my Facebook page and LinkedIn profile.
Are you also in Facebook?
Will you be my friend? (I feel like I'm on the grade school playground again)
http://www.facebook.com/ You'll find me under Julie Dana, of course ;)
Just be sure in mention in the friendship invite that you are a blog reader so I know you are not some weirdo ;)
Do you know about LinkedIn?
It is a professional networking site. I highly recommend it to connect and reconnect with other professionals.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/thehomestylistjuliedana
I would love especially to get testimonials from former clients. Is that you? Can you do me that favor?
Interior Decorating and Home Staging is a very personal type of business. I really get to know my clients. I consider many of you my friends. Let's help each other network and connect.
Lately I have been working on beefing up my Facebook page and LinkedIn profile.
Are you also in Facebook?
Will you be my friend? (I feel like I'm on the grade school playground again)
http://www.facebook.com/ You'll find me under Julie Dana, of course ;)
Just be sure in mention in the friendship invite that you are a blog reader so I know you are not some weirdo ;)
Do you know about LinkedIn?
It is a professional networking site. I highly recommend it to connect and reconnect with other professionals.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/thehomestylistjuliedana
I would love especially to get testimonials from former clients. Is that you? Can you do me that favor?
Interior Decorating and Home Staging is a very personal type of business. I really get to know my clients. I consider many of you my friends. Let's help each other network and connect.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Decorator Show House progress
My assigned room within the Decorator Show House is progressing nicely.
With help from Scheer Painting Company (thanks Carolyn and Monica!), the room looks fabulous.
Benjamin Moore Aura paint used:
With help from Scheer Painting Company (thanks Carolyn and Monica!), the room looks fabulous.
Benjamin Moore Aura paint used:
- White Chocolate - a beautiful soft creamy white
- Squish Squash - a cheery mellow yellow that pulls in the nearby bathroom tile color
- Sweet Sixteen - a pretty elegant pink for the closet
This room will look great! Want to see it? Get tickets and open dates at www.jlbuffalo.org
See you there!
Julie
Monday, March 9, 2009
Helpful home staging book
This year's real estate market is ramping up. If you or someone you know is putting a house up for sale, be sure to have it decluttered, cleaned and staged to sell.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell is the best do-it-yourself resource for this project. (yeah, I am bias 'cause I am the author)
Don't make the mistake of thinking:
" this is not done in my area of the country" or
"my house is fine just the way it is".
Competition in the housing market is tough. Staging Your Home to sell helps you beat the competition and get the most out of your biggest asset. Get this book today to help get the most money for your home in the quickest time possible.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell is the best do-it-yourself resource for this project. (yeah, I am bias 'cause I am the author)
Don't make the mistake of thinking:
" this is not done in my area of the country" or
"my house is fine just the way it is".
Competition in the housing market is tough. Staging Your Home to sell helps you beat the competition and get the most out of your biggest asset. Get this book today to help get the most money for your home in the quickest time possible.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Home Stylist quoted on MSN today
On MSN.com today there was a front page article on selling your home in a crowded market. I was interviewed for the article awhile ago and then to be honest I forgot about it until my Dad called me today and said "Hey - did you see this article?" Good catch, Dad!
This article has many good tips about selling your home in a difficult market.
Check it out here:
MSN on 7 Tips to Sell Your Home
This article has many good tips about selling your home in a difficult market.
Check it out here:
MSN on 7 Tips to Sell Your Home
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Cool Wallpaper!
As you may know, I am getting ready to work on the bi-annual Junior League Show House. The teenage girls room is going to be great. One of the signature style elements in this room will be it's wall treatment.
On a recent Rachael Ray show rerun, I saw very similar wallpaper used in a decorating segment. My wall treatment will be slightly different but similar to the "frames" wallpaper in the first of this video. You'll have to check it out. It is really cool!
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/overhaul-your-entranceway/
On a recent Rachael Ray show rerun, I saw very similar wallpaper used in a decorating segment. My wall treatment will be slightly different but similar to the "frames" wallpaper in the first of this video. You'll have to check it out. It is really cool!
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/overhaul-your-entranceway/
Monday, February 9, 2009
Visit 'The Home Stylist' website
As you might have figured out, this blog is part of a bigger picture. INSIDE THE HOME stylist blog is from www.thehomestylist.com.
If you are reading this blog, it could be you came from the website but maybe not. So...check it out:
www.thehomestylist.com
There are great before and after photos in the gallery. You can take a fun style quiz to see what style issues you may have. There are terrific and helpful services such as paint color selections, furniture rearranging and home staging help. Check it out and tell your friends.
I love hearing from you so drop me a note at julie@thehomestylist.com
(be sure to digg the website too)
If you are reading this blog, it could be you came from the website but maybe not. So...check it out:
www.thehomestylist.com
There are great before and after photos in the gallery. You can take a fun style quiz to see what style issues you may have. There are terrific and helpful services such as paint color selections, furniture rearranging and home staging help. Check it out and tell your friends.
I love hearing from you so drop me a note at julie@thehomestylist.com
(be sure to digg the website too)
Monday, January 26, 2009
The business of Staging and Redesigning
Many people write to me about going into the business of home staging and redesign/decorating.
"It looks like it is a lot of fun"
"I just lost my job so I want to be a stager"
"I have a boring job and I want to do something creative."
"Can I help you stage or decorate?"
And my favorite...." This looks like easy money"
Yes, the actual staging and decorating is fun but that is less than 50% of what I do. How come nobody calls and asks if they can input receipts into Quickbooks? Or ask if they can photocopy handouts? (or write blog posts)
The number 1 task I do with inquiries like this is to educate potential stagers or decorators that you are running a business.
If you just lost your job and need to pay rent or mortgage, starting a new business may not be for you. It could take years to build up your business to consistently make that type of money. If you are still determined to enter this field, I welcome you!
The Home Stylist offers aspiring entrepreneurs a very helpful service with Business Advice Consultation. Learn if this business if for you and if you have what it takes to make it a success. Get insights on the steps you need to take to launch your own successful home staging or interior decorating business. You know you have been dreaming about this. Arranging a business consultation is your first step!
"It looks like it is a lot of fun"
"I just lost my job so I want to be a stager"
"I have a boring job and I want to do something creative."
"Can I help you stage or decorate?"
And my favorite...." This looks like easy money"
Yes, the actual staging and decorating is fun but that is less than 50% of what I do. How come nobody calls and asks if they can input receipts into Quickbooks? Or ask if they can photocopy handouts? (or write blog posts)
The number 1 task I do with inquiries like this is to educate potential stagers or decorators that you are running a business.
If you just lost your job and need to pay rent or mortgage, starting a new business may not be for you. It could take years to build up your business to consistently make that type of money. If you are still determined to enter this field, I welcome you!
The Home Stylist offers aspiring entrepreneurs a very helpful service with Business Advice Consultation. Learn if this business if for you and if you have what it takes to make it a success. Get insights on the steps you need to take to launch your own successful home staging or interior decorating business. You know you have been dreaming about this. Arranging a business consultation is your first step!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Decorating: what is IN and OUT for 2009
In a recent industry magazine, there was a list of what is IN and OUT for 2009.
Here is just a sample:
OUT:
muddy earth tones
shiny gold
faux flowers
small picture frames
country
primitive
shabby
IN:
geometric
bohemian look
eclectic urban loft look
cooper and bronze
all shades of green
grays/pewter/silver with clear brights
frugality
handmade artisan items
How far are you OUT? are you heading IN?
Do you need help getting on trend? I can help!
Make an appointment today 716-912-1581 or julie@thehomestylist.com
Here is just a sample:
OUT:
muddy earth tones
shiny gold
faux flowers
small picture frames
country
primitive
shabby
IN:
geometric
bohemian look
eclectic urban loft look
cooper and bronze
all shades of green
grays/pewter/silver with clear brights
frugality
handmade artisan items
How far are you OUT? are you heading IN?
Do you need help getting on trend? I can help!
Make an appointment today 716-912-1581 or julie@thehomestylist.com
Monday, January 19, 2009
Do you Digg me?
Have you noticed on the left side of this blog the bar that says "SUBSCRIBE"?It is a cool little widget that lets you, my dear readers, subscribe to this great little blog. You will be notified about new postings.I would like to invite you to subscribe to INSIDE THE HOME stylist blog. It is easy, quick and you won't miss a single post.
Have you noticed on the left side further down is a bar that says "BOOKMARK"?Have you ever wondered what that is? It is a way for readers, just like you, to bookmark this blog and share your find with others. Two of the most popular collective bookmarking sites are called DIGG and DEL.ICIO.US. Visitors to Digg and del.icio.us can view what other people think are neat blogs and websites. The more diggs or points you get the more people can learn about other cool sites.I would love for you to add me to DIGG and Del.icio.us. You can add this blog and/or http://www.thehomestylist.com/ website.
It is appreciated. Thanks for spreading the love.
Have you noticed on the left side further down is a bar that says "BOOKMARK"?Have you ever wondered what that is? It is a way for readers, just like you, to bookmark this blog and share your find with others. Two of the most popular collective bookmarking sites are called DIGG and DEL.ICIO.US. Visitors to Digg and del.icio.us can view what other people think are neat blogs and websites. The more diggs or points you get the more people can learn about other cool sites.I would love for you to add me to DIGG and Del.icio.us. You can add this blog and/or http://www.thehomestylist.com/ website.
It is appreciated. Thanks for spreading the love.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
If you are creative, this is something you should never do.
Many people have found The Home Stylist.com from doing a search on "decorating style quiz". I have so many people say to me - "you described my style and my problems exactly". I love hearing that!
What I don't like is people taking my quiz and calling it their own. It is copyrighted. At least the other day someone called me and asked if they could put my quiz on their website. I graciously said no but thanks for asking because so many people just steal it.
Please, if you are creative enough to be in this interior decorating and staging business, you are creative enough to come up with your own content.
Please don't steal. It is bad.
What I don't like is people taking my quiz and calling it their own. It is copyrighted. At least the other day someone called me and asked if they could put my quiz on their website. I graciously said no but thanks for asking because so many people just steal it.
In fact I have had people steal pages and pages from my website and just change the company title. URGH! I use http://www.copyscape.com/ to catch people and I have even filed a cease and desist letter. Google pulls the offending site. When you get banned from Google it is not good for your business.
Please, if you are creative enough to be in this interior decorating and staging business, you are creative enough to come up with your own content.
Please don't steal. It is bad.
Monday, December 15, 2008
House sold in 5 days
If you are a realtor and are planning your goals for next year (you do plan your goals, don't you?), I highly suggest you add professional staging to your plans.
I got this note the other day:
Julie,
Just thought you would like to know that the most recent house you did a consultation for SOLD in 5 DAYS!!!! You are a strong component of my sales success.
THANKS ,
Michael
Don't you want that kind of success too? Call me. I can help you sell houses.
I got this note the other day:
Julie,
Just thought you would like to know that the most recent house you did a consultation for SOLD in 5 DAYS!!!! You are a strong component of my sales success.
THANKS ,
Michael
Don't you want that kind of success too? Call me. I can help you sell houses.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Buffalo's Decorators' Show House
I am so excited to share with you that The Home Stylist has been selected to be one of the decorators in the next Junior League Show House.
It is a competitive process so I am happy to be part of the awesome group of decorators selected for this great project. I will be doing a teen girl's room on the third floor.
The Junior League of Buffalo had a hard time finding the ideal house to showcase this year so the 15th show house will be in a first ring suburb. It is an awesome house and will make a marvelous transformation.
Here is more details so you can mark your calender:
15th Decorators’ Show House 2009
E.B. Green's Wallace Estate
697 Lebrun Road, Eggertsville, NY
Sneak Peek Preview of the undecorated house:
Saturday, February 7, 2009 (10 AM to 4 PM)
or Sunday, February 8, 2009 (11 AM to 4 PM)
Decorators’ Show House
April 25 through May 17, 2009:
Tuesday – Friday 10 AM to 1 PM; 6 PM to 9 PM Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM
I'll keep you posted as I begin work on the room this early next year.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Holiday decorating tips while selling your home
The Realtor Magazine, the national magazine for real estate agents, recently published a great article on selling during the holidays.
The article, Holiday Decor That Brings Out the Best, by Barbara Ballinger highlights key points such as
- add tasteful, generic decorations,
- trade non-seasonal for seasonal decorations,
- keep up decorations for a limited time,
- use timely marketing materials.
It is a valuable article to share with those selling their house right now. It gives sellers and Realtors specific suggestions on how to balance enjoying the holidays without compromising being ready to sell.
I was honored to be the staging professional interviewed for this important national and timely article.
Hope you enjoy it,
Julie Dana, an Accredited Staging Professional, and lover of tasteful holiday decorations.
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