Inspiration is everywhere. As an avid photographer from early on, I always carry my camera.
This past week we went to the Lorain County Fair. This is still a rural county fair. So many amazingly talented folks.
It was hard not to be inspired by everything we saw.
The colors are so vivid & fun.
Looking at these wagons filled with flowers had me thinking as a Stager. Given the right property, these wagons filled with flowers would be awesome Curb Appeal.
These colorful baskets are a great way to see color, scale & texture used in a unique yet creative decorating display.
Inspiration and creative ways to express ourselves is all around us.
Okay, where can i and my camera go today to find inspiration?
Till next Monday,
DesAnn Collins
DSA Trainer & Staging Director
www.DesignByDesAnn.com
Posted 5 days, 18 hours ago at 12:31 pm. Add a comment
Need Purple glass bottles?
The Rt 127 corridor garage sale is perfect for Staging, Decorating and just pure fun.
My husbands worst nightmare would be me going next year, with a large truck. Actually a fantasy for me. Hundreds of miles of treasure to try and capture.
The sale starts in Michigan and follows I 127 all the way to Alabama! HGTV usually has a “special” every year on what two of their reporters journey is like and what treasures they find.
You can buy everything there, even “Cracklins” and Hot Dogs. Pure Americana. From Purple glass bottles to old metal signs.
Look, even Darth Vader is a collector!
Anyone else out there a Garage sale Junkie? Perhaps next year we could caravan together with our 18 wheeler behind us to carry our “treasures”!
treasures at The 127 Corridor Garage Sale
I’m going to plan to go to this unique sale next year….sshhh..don’t tell my husband.
DesAnn Collins
DSA- Staging Director
Posted 3 weeks, 5 days ago at 11:42 am. Add a comment
First let me say that living in the Cleveland area has been “interesting” lately. Myself, being a die-hard Browns fan, I really don’t care about basketball as much. I must say though that I did experience quite a STING of rejection with his announcement.
This all had me thinking….
Selling a home that has a negative emotional stigma is a challenge. Not impossible though. Not to mention it’s enormity. 35,000 Sq Ft is a LOT of house.
LeBron's 35,000 sq ft home under construction
It’s not everyday, especially here in Ohio, that a home is this large with so many personal amenities.
We at The DSA teach and believe that ”Price tells, but emotion sells”.
This home is absolutely sell-able. It will need to appeal to as many as possible. The front iron security gates look like basketballs. This is one of the first items I would ask to be changed. It would at least from the Curb Appeal, instantly take this to “a house for sale” not LeBron’s house for sale.
LeBron's Basketball inspired security gates
Who knows, I could get a call today. I have helped out for charity auction events for the LeBron James Family Foundation and got to know them fairly well. They do have my business card after all.
This would definitely be a challenge.
Did you know I LOVE CHALLENGES?
Bring it on….
DesAnn Collins
DSA Staging Director
www.DesignByDesAnn.com
Posted 1 month, 3 weeks ago at 1:02 pm. 1 comment
First impressions are the heart of Home Staging. Curb Appeal is a deciding factor if a prospective buyer wants to see the rest of the house. If the curb appeal is great, the potential buyer will draw a conclusion that the interior is as well maintained. A large part of the appeal is based on the grooming of the lawn itself.
Staged Curb Appeal
My Dad was, is, right about having pride in one’s lawn. The lawn is a pre-dominate part of the exterior of a property.
- Does it look well-groomed?
- Does it look like someone cares?
- Are the lines precise and CRISP?
Keeping the lawn mowed and well groomed is critical but many are taking it to the next level by mowing patterns in their lawn. This approach is called lawn striping, lawn artistry, and big league lawns. Lawn mowing as an art form.
Amazing grass cutting patterns
I am obsessed with patterns and I can’t wait to try the “S” or “Z” patterns in my own lawn. The idea of being able to cut my grass, like a PRO ballfield, was a scary thought until I found these great patterns on-line. Part of the staging process is creating a property that stands out. Lawn mowing like this can make the property distinctive and memorable.
After all, the seller doesn’t need a “PRO” stadium look but they do need to send the message they care for the house. Mowing with the eye of an artist will make a prospective buyer wonder what lies behind that front door and encourage them to schedule a walk-through.
Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago at 12:09 pm. 2 comments
