Christmas Inspiration

The fun thing about the Christmas season is that we get to change things up a bit. It's time to move furniture, clear off tables, add a table cloth, redo the mantle, hang a holiday picture and add sparkle here and there.

After Christmas we make our new years list of thoughts and goals, clean up the decorations, and restyle our spaces. It's nice to shake it up a bit by decluttering, editing, and cleaning. It's all good.

Hittin' the Road

Leaving this Staging business to my trusty Sister. She will keep the furniture moving and groovin' while I head on down the highway. It will be quiet on the blog front but you all can handle a bit of R and R as well.

Happy Glamping!

Time for a little beauty

No time to show any stagings so here is a bit of Spring beauty.

Look what I just purchased....

This is my first etsy purchase! My tree will be ever-so-stylish this year.

I found them at: A Flea Circus. Below is a sign that she also has for sale. I know my sister Sue would appreciate it. We are good partners when it comes to splunking.

I was actually going for this phone to use in staging but the price was just too high.

{all images courtesy of a flea circus}

Add to your contacts

My friend Lisa is an amazing woman. She has an eye for treasures. Her story of finding a beautiful diamond ring in a pile of costume jewelery is just one of her many adventures. Phone her to view the ever-changing collection she has set up in her garage. I have also attended the Estate sales Lisa has conducted. Below are some of the things I saw today while I was picking up a mirror for my sweet salon.

I thought of my stylist friend Kamie. She would love this!

This pretty mirror sits on the porch waiting for a friend of mine. How lucky.

The "mirror" against the wall is going in my studio. I am painting it a high gloss white and using it for my idea board. It's almost as tall as me.

Lisa found this mirror for me. I had to paint it and add glass but even with that it was a steal!

My dining chairs and table came from Lisa.

This summer I picked up this pretty little canvas from her. I'm telling you she has treasures galore!

Call her to fancy up your home.

Sleep Well

Nothing fancy but it's beautiful. The metal drum helps to keep it from being too serious. Good vintage find. We have a couple of these in our warehouse but I have yet to convince sister extraordinaire to use one on a staging job.

Another simple side table.

This side table mixes well with the romantic feel of the room. Love the mix of styles. It works.

Complete glamour even with an unmade bed. Is that how I get out of making my bed each day?

An opulent and gorgeous room-good night my sweet!

Lovely....

These inspiring photos are from Livingetc.

Some Home Shopping Favorites

For some killer inspiration we love visiting Great Jones Home in downtown Seattle. They boldly pair old and new.  It can be pricey but the pieces make such a statement. (Nevermind that I am longing for a $385.00 lampshade.)  The store offers unusual furniture pieces and art, lovely bedding, linens, books, jewels, lamps and beautiful candle collections. It is a visual feast!

A Stager's dream store. We get to blow into Moe's,  pick out our furniture, immediately load it into our truck and head to the jobsite. They make our work day effortless. The staff is hip and helpful. The showroom is huge and most everything is stylish and affordable. Moe's is located down in the SODO area of Seattle. We love Moe's!

Now for the grungy shopping experience. Antique Liquidators. A 3 story warehouse brimming with wonderful finds located in the South Lake Union neighborhood. You have to do some serious hunting and gathering here. Never mind the price tag-everything is negotiable. The staff is really nice and very helpful.