The Wizard of Oz performed by Kentwood Kids at Kentwood Playhouse

Kentwood Players is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a delightful program of plays including a joyous musical prodution of The Wizard of Oz, currently running through December 12 at Kentwood Playhouse. The Wizard of Oz was chosen to honor the 70th anniversary of the MGM film classi...

I had the pleasure today of meeting local author and award winning journalist Susan Zeidler. While growing up in Long Island, Susan developed her love for the arts, notably reading, writing and music. She started writing plays as a young child, studied piano and went on to perform around the worl...

Gabrielle has some really good old straight-forward encouragement for any newbie in any industry, not just real estate. The awkward beginning stage can be so uncomfortable and this is also a good reminder that everyone was once new at something, too.Raise your hands if you remember always wanting...

Del Rey News, both on-line and in print, is always chock-full of exciting articles about local happenings and the people making them happen. Art and Soul Home Staging is proud to have been featured in the latest edition alongside many other local businesses and organizations contributing to keep ...

Carra's excellent blog on what every seller needs to know including her full support of staging certainly made my day! I'm sure you'll feel the same way. Many thanks Carra! Every Seller Needs To Know, What Sells a house? There are four varibles that sell a house. 1.  Price   2.  Terms   3.  Cond...

Having grown up in Westchester, I've always had a soft spot for Venice Beach, and I get excited when there's a reason to celebrate community. Ask any local what their favorite street is in the area and chances are they'll reply "Abbot Kinney", often followed by Main Street, both literally and geo...

Less than 48 hours after being staged by Art and Soul Home Staging, this Playa Vista Townhouse received a offer that is in negotiation. Prior to that, it had been listed mid-July without getting any serious offers. Playa Vista boasts the best of Southern California living with a fantastic locatio...

  Maureen's Blog is very pertinent to all of us as we strive to give more and more credibility to the home staging industry. Several of us met recently here in Los Angeles to work on setting up a local Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) Chapter in the South Bay. Among our goals we hope to edu...

No free lunches in Vacant Home Staging? When I started I was advised by my mentor one Saturday afternoon a few months back, to take small steps. Go to Open Houses, leave my card and offer some free consultations to Realtors, and for sure, don't take on anything I can't deliver. In the meantime, g...

Take heed everyone and get those fingers warmed up, even if it's only two that ever meet the keyboard. Remember what Ralph Nader said. "Your best teacher is your last mistake." Admittedly, my best teacher list is pretty long! Happy blogging!  Calling  all Deadbeat  Active Rainers ( and Notice to...