Mountain homes are cozy and casual. A retreat for bonfires and s’mores. A welcoming place to grab a cup of cocoa and a book and to sit and watch the snowfall. To come in from the slopes with kiddos in tow and spread out about the house to enjoy a lazy afternoon of games and movies. Great mountain homes are all of […]
Fairlea Court – From Good to Show-Home GORGEOUS!
What a fun phone call it was, and from the sweetest of realtors! “My client has a home for sale. She follows you on instagram. She said she NEEDS you.” It still feels a little surreal to know there are beautiful, inspiring people out there paying attention to my work in design. And let me tell you, […]
The Reusens Project Reveal – And My Tips for Preparing Your Own Home to Sell!
The arches. The baseboards. The soaring ceilings. An ideal layout. Those tall windows! This 1925 charming 2-story had a lot going for it, but it was hiding beneath some clutter, needed upkeep, and a jungle of overgrown bushes and trees. Buyers were missing all its charm. So the sellers gave me a call and we got to work! […]
The Paddington Project – Before & After
This 4,000 square foot home boasted gorgeous views, an incredible location, a huge master suite, even a custom stone waterfall in the backyard! The price point was a steal for the neighborhood, and the real estate feedback had been overwhelming positive. But the home had sat on the real estate market for a couple months without a bite… […]
The Westview Project Reveal
And that’s a wrap! Today was reveal day at the Westview Project, and that charming brick one-story has gone from odd and dingy to bursting with charm! The house initially posed a few challenges: Neglected curb appeal Dingy walls Poor lighting A lackluster and oddly laid out kitchen (the fridge was in the dining room) A bath […]
Buyers remember a laundry room with a chandelier!
A couple selling their home just asked my advice for how to get their home ready for the real estate market. A whole rambling of advice came to mind: “fresh, neutral paint” and “depersonalize” and “finish those pesky lingering projects” and “declutter, declutter, declutter.” But most sellers, including the ones asking the question, had heard all that […]
Staging to Sell & The Joys of Cooperating Sunshine
I did a real-estate MLS photo shoot for some friends yesterday afternoon. And the weather and sunshine decided to cooperate entirely! Oh, it’s so lovely when that happens! #sunshine #pretty rooms #pretty blooms What some sunshine, decluttering, and well-placed things can do for a home! We tackled a little de-cluttering and then moved onto light-staging, using entirely belongings […]
