Umm...Boo?
/Spooky shopping below. Nothing to be frightened about.
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Bar Cart Rescue
/These bar carts are always ready to entertain but they do not have to be used only for entertaining. I have a small one that works double time as a night stand. It’s also great filled with kitchen appliances and cookbooks. Look at it as a piece of furniture that can go anywhere. We have loads of ideas…
Spotlight on Entertaining
/Entertaining ideas from one of our Stager Girls.
An invitation to attend one of Jodi’s gatherings is a big deal. Her home is a feast for the eyes, flickering white Glassy Babys line her mantle like little angels looking out on her guests. The charcuterie board is brimming with assorted meats, cheeses, nuts, dates, pears and more. A perfect art piece. The wine is abundant and top notch and the beer is varied and ice cold. It’s not stuffy and high falutin’. It’s simply warm and welcoming.
We have asked her to share some of her favorite ETSY finds. Take note my friends, she is a professional…
We like to keep this Stager Girl around. She is hard working, creative, motivating and often keeps us at the staging jobs until they are finished. No slacking on her watch. Cheers Jodi!
December Decorating
/We are getting you started on some fabulous holiday decor ideas. These Stager Girls are all about decorating and decor. It is always nice to celebrate the season and take things up a notch. Here are a few of our favorites.
Enjoy and shop awayyyyy!
We will also be coming out with our gift guide so stick around for that.
Erin's Gift Guide
/HAPPY HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
With 3 women in my household you can only imagine how many beauty products we have passing between us. We are all loving Charcoal! Google it. It reduces toxins, whitens teeth and so much more. Here are 3 favorites:
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Leopard print just does not go out of style! Our mother’s even had pieces back in the day. Just a touch here and there and you are stylin’!
When my girls went off to college they missed their cats. Recommended by a much admired friend, I had photos of our cats made into pillows. BEST. GIFT. EVER.
This chopper looks dorky and gimmicky but it’s not. Was gifted it and now I spread the chopper love. Instant Pots really do rock and who can resist a beautiful oven mitt?!
And now for the men in our lives…
I think this will be the gift of the season. They come in all shapes, sizes and prices. (I am not telling who I am giving this to!)
You can also stop by our SHOP for more 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.
Penthouse Staging.
/When 4th of July rolled around all of us Stager Girls wanted to celebrate here and enjoy the fireworks over Lake Union on the massive open beautiful deck. Look out the windows at Seattle!
Next post I will share with you some ideas on how to get this deliciously romantic bedroom look.
Keep it outside
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We have maybe 2 months left to entertain outside. Call your friends, grab your neighbors and have some outdoor fun. Easy recipes like a 1 pot clam bake (America's Test Kitchen) or Paella on the grill will keep you cooking outside with your friends.
Time to take it outside
/Looking forward to creating my outdoor space with a rug, pillows, candles, plants, comfortable out door furniture, BBQ... Bring on the good weather!
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Thai Cooking Class
/Who can resist a gathering of friends, creating fabulous food and sparkling drinks? What a wonderful evening learning some popular Thai dishes. Terry and Kathy, chefs extraordinaire, spent the time showing us it is all doable.
Thai 77
Green Papaya Salad
Thai Basil Beef
Tom Kha Gai Soup
3 crab fish sauce
Fresh Spring Rolls & Dipping Sauce
Bring an apron and join us for the next cooking class. It was so worth it!
It Worked!
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Way more fun to party outside. My basket of blankets and jackets helped my guest stay warm later in the evening and kept the party outside for longer. Had a wine bar set up, a non alcoholic bar featuring fresh strawberry lemonade and a pretty brown cooler with beer. Wouldn't change a thing.
