A Full Circle House

Back in 1989 my sister and I rented this home. We added roommates and started our careers. It was a pretty fancy home for us back in the day. It then was later purchased by some good friends of mine who did a great remodel and today’s sellers added their touch with more improvements.

Thrilled my sister and I got to stage this home. We were flooded by memories of the big Snow Event of 1990, our apple cup party where we let the neighbors know ahead of time, our cars being stolen from out front, and convincing our landlord to get us a VCR during the snow.

Our team of hardworking and overworked Stager Girls absolutely loved its charm and character. Thank you universe for bringing it back into our circle.

Memory Lane is listed by Elaine Shankland & Kris Murphy for Keller Williams and that fab staging is by us gals at Open House Staging.

Netflix Design Show

In the design world my sister and I long ago watched this couple make their rise in the industry. First we saw them at a small design conference, then Instagram, then their own retail shop, a design shop, a furniture line at Target and now a SHOW!!

Syd and Shea McGee take us through home renovation projects. The part I liked the most is they show the process of building their own home (which is amazing). They show a home across the street from their build which has an unrelatable budget and finally the remodel of a family space in a modest home.

I watched her pack up her plates in her rental house and loved knowing that I have the very same Crate & Barrel plates. Honestly, I did get inspired and I hope you will as well.

Enjoy!!

Medina New Construction

Talk about custom! This home has imported everything! The stones, the front door, the flooring, the kitchen, the bathrooms, the light fixtures. Imported Imported Imported. Utter decadence and style.

My very small ask of the buyer: PLEASE INVITE ME TO ONE OF YOUR PARTIES!

Take time to view this Video of the home. It is B.R.E.A.T.H.T.A.K.I.N.G!

Right Here!

The listing is by Shelly Zhou for Coldwell Banker Bain, photos by John Wilbanks at JW Photo, and the incredible, sophisticated, stylish, sexy staging is by our Rock Star Team at Open House Staging.

Laurelhurst Home Staging

Another nice Laurelhurst remodel for you to put on Santa’s list.

This job for us was a fabulous remodel by fellow stager, owner and sister Tara of Open House Staging & TaraNelsonDesigns, listing by Home Smart Agent Michelle Farber, photos by Robert Brittingham@ RJ Images and staging by Open House.

Favorite ETSY Finds

We have been purchasing a ton of fabulous things on ETSY. Items for staging our homes, items for our home remodels and even my trailer remodel.

We are often asked for buying suggestions so we brought you just a few of our favorites and included some fashion favorites as well. Shop away friends!

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Forge Hardware Studio

Janet Hill Studio

Tarnished and True

Dekowe

Cottonmood

YayioJewelry

If you like what you see then stop over in our SHOP for additional inspiration.

HGTV Restored by the Fords

Your design inspiration assignment for the week is to watch this show. A few of us Stager Girls are loving it. 

HAPPY WEEKEND!

Photo by High Entertainment for Pittsburg Gazzette

I just watched an episode of Restored by the Ford's and loved it! It is a sister and brother team remodeling their way through Pittsburgh. She dreams up creative design ideas and he makes it happen. She reuses and re-purposes pieces from the home or even has floors patched up. Which is a look all on it's own. Her vibe is a "modern yet lived in" look. And white is her favorite "go-to" color.

“We search out Pittsburgh for the coolest homes, the stranger, the weirder, the more unique, the better,” Steve said. “And then Leanne comes in and puts her spin on it, and I go to work.” By: Jessica Galliart for HGTV

Photo: Heather Mull

This is the project I saw unfold on the show.

Photographer: Alexandra Ribar

Photographer: Alexandra Ribar

Photographer: Alexandra Ribar

Photographer: Alexandra Ribar

Give it a watch and prepare to be inspired.