Puyallup, WaBecause there are quite a few of us who like to gather "stuff"... I would like to talk about that today. It ends up being a problem when we try to fit it all into the limited square footage that we have. Too many items and improper placement can actually make people more tired, more i
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04/30/2008
Are you a Hermione?...She's tenacious, dedicated, smart, and adorable, and sometimes even a little annoying! This song "Stand in the Rain" is this week's "Rain Song" and is dedicated to all the "Hermiones" here in Active Rain! I know I could name a few! Stand your ground ladies! You rock! This so
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04/27/2008
On the RadioActive Rain Stager, Cindy Bryant speaks live and on the air with Houston Realtor, Milan Ross about the benefits of Home Staging. You can learn all about it and visit links if you missed the show by visiting Cindy's blog I'm On The Radio Again-Talking Home Staging!"Stagent" or SUPER AG
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04/27/2008
Here is another great Real Estate Staging Video, this time by a Realtor who stages. Sarah Wilkey is a Real Estate Agent in Minnesota, and she has great success with staging her own listings. Watching this video might wear you out however, she doesn't hold back when she explains the time it takes
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04/26/2008
There is nothing like really getting to know your business partner during lunch break or while hanging window treatments! Yesterday, while on the job, Barbi and I were reminiscing about backyard swing-sets and the fun we used to have as kids. I told her how my Dad had dragged home a large used sw
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04/25/2008
Maple Valley's McSWEET vs Corporate America's McDonaldsMcSweet has been bottling and selling their gourmet pickled onions for over 20 years, but when the local company, based in my own town of Maple Valley, Washington, recently applied for a registered trademark, McSweet found itself in a bit of
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04/22/2008
Stagers Find Their IdentityStagers have the ability to brand thier blogs, and Craig Schiller identifies "masterpieces" among us as stagers update their look on Active Rain. Visit Craig's blog, First Impression-ist Masterpieces Now Hang in the Active Rain Galleryto see some newly designed blogs.RE
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04/20/2008
North Bend, WA: Interior Redesign and Color ConsultationA color correction was in order for this lover of the French Country style. Our homeowner felt the bedroom was not a relaxing retreat, and although they loved the color green, the combination with the yellow and the red had quickly tired on
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04/19/2008
Redesigning the CollectorIn our travels we often times have the opportunity for meeting up with collectors. These are people who appreciate the life or story of an item, the nostalgia it brings or fond memories it holds. This passion is sometimes a challenge for the collector, and other family me
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04/19/2008
HGTV's Top 25 Real Estate Mistakes - Review, Links, and Discussion!This may be the biggest HGTV reveal yet! Showcasing your home should be the #1 Priority on a Sellers List! On April 13th, 2008, HGTV aired a feature on the Top 25 Real Estate Mistakes. The list was generated by some of the nations
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04/19/2008
