HAPPY FRI-YAY!

These Stager Girls are pretty exhausted choosing furniture, rugs, art, accessories and exhausted hanging, steaming, layering, folding, lifting, cleaning, and decorating....

but there are now several fabulously staged listings for sale all over Seattle and Bellevue.

We have made our mark!

Wash, Rinse, Repeat

Capitol Hill Staging

Part of our master plan is to make these condos dreamy, sexy and photo worthy. We love popping a bar cart where ever we can, adding over sized art if we want to and creating a work space that sings.

Our Team Diva client gives us free reign and that = creativity. 

Another fabulous listing by Team Diva Real Estate, photos by John Wilbanks and staging by us at Open House Staging.

Get Our Look!

We are often asked if we sell our furniture. The answer is "yes" and "no". What I can do is help you achieve our look through similar items. If I can dial you into the exact item I will but you can capture the vibe with some of the shopping suggestions below.

Click & Shop.

This hip listing went pending not long after we drove away. It was listed by Jason Viydo for Windermere Real Estate, photographed by Jason Mercio from Mercio Photography and staged by the adorable team of Stager Girls at Open House.

On your "to-do" list this week: Shop for your Valentine.

We have carefully curated some ideas from Etsy and Amazon for your Valentine. This is the week to order a gift for your Mother, your kids, or your Lovie-Poo. (My Valentine is getting one of the cute coffee mugs-I know, how terribly romantic.) Click & Shop!

That's it! I am exhausted with all of this shopping. It's your turn...

HGTV DREAM HOME

We are in luck! We all have a chance to enter the HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes that is here in Washington. It is a beautiful getaway for us city dwellers in Gig Harbor Washington. Voted one of the best small towns in America. I AM IN! 

The spaces in and outside of the home were designed by Brian Patrick Flynn. And everything was purchased online! 

Enter daily to win this incredible home. Visit their site to purchase any of the items in the home. How easy is that? I am planning to win so look in the mail for your invitation to my new home. Ha!

Lake Washington Staging

Pretty dreamy listing, right? It's listed by Reilly Schanno for Windermere Real Estate, staged by the Stager Girls of Open House and photographed by Andrew Webb at Clarity Northwest.

Pantone Color of the Year

ULTRA VIOLET

Loving this color as an accent. I just restyled my daughter's room using violet as inspiration. Started with white bedding and sparkly white throw pillows, then added a violet furry throw pillow and finished with a print of the Eiffel Tower in black, violet, and lavender. It doubles as my guest room so I wanted it to be pretty for my daughter (who hasn't even seen it yet!) and guests. Here is what I purchased. Click & Shop.

Here is some Violet inspiration for you.

elle decor

Click & Shop:

Real Estate Rock Star

We like introducing you to agents we work with, love and admire. To us, it is worth spreading the word on the Real Estate Rock Stars out there.

Meet JASON VIYDO. He makes the home buying and selling process almost effortless. With his many years of experience in the industry he has seen and experienced just about everything. My advice? Listen to him, do what he says and your property will be listed, shown and sold in the best light. I appreciate that he personally meets us at the property, the inspector, the appraiser, the painter, the cleaner-it's all hands on and laser focused. I gave him a few get to know ya questions:

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION?

The opportunity to help my clients get clear on their real estate goals.  It is one of the biggest financial purchase or sale most of us make in our lifetime.  In some cases, giving the advice to not buy or sell if it is not in the best interest of my client is a rewarding part of my job.  I like being able to help someone achieve their goals.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AN AGENT?

30 years; all with Windermere Real Estate

WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE LISTINGS?

A group of townhomes on Yale in the Eastlake neighborhood in 2008. This was a fabulous site overlooking Lake Union, the city skyline and evening sunsets in the most challenging market I ever faced.  I was able to get them all sold, while other properties around the city were going to foreclosure.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DRINK?

Bourbon on the rocks.  It reminds me of my father; he always had a bottle of Old Grandad in the liquor cabinet, even though I never saw him take a drink. 

IF YOU HAD A BOAT WHAT WOULD YOU NAME IT?

The Carol Marie. (ahhh... I love that-your sweet adorable wife!)

WHAT IS THE BEST PURCHASE YOU EVER MADE?

Our home where we raised our family.  However, I always enjoy the purchase of a hot, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie.

WHAT IS THE WORST THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?

Parking in city.  To ease my pain, I’ve switched to a small electric car, the I-3.  I can create a parking spot darn near anywhere.

WHAT BENEFIT DO YOU BRING TO A GROUP OF FRIENDS?

Humor.  I like to give my friend’s a good-natured ribbing.  If you can dish it out, you got to be able to take it.

WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ?

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek.  This book is about being a leader and pulling together as a team.

Go here to meet another Rock Star Agent in our series.

Capitol Hill Condo

We loved this classic condo in the Betsy Ross on Capitol Hill. We chose to dress it up with a bit of glam here and there. Gold accents are hot right now so we played that up. Enjoy!

Listing by the ever-so-fabulous Team Diva Real Estate, staging by us and the photographs were artfully done by John Wilbanks Photography. 

2018 WHAT'S IN!

1. JEWEL TONES

2. KITCHEN COLOR

3. BRASS

4. BLACK AND WHITE

5. NATURAL ACCENTS

6. WOVEN TEXTURES

7. VINTAGE LIGHTING

images: Apartment Therapy, Lonny Magazine, Pinterest 

It appears to me that just about anything goes for 2018! There is something for everyone in this list. Enjoy freshening and reinventing your spaces!

 

Urban Farmhouse

What is an Urban Farmhouse?

An Urban Farmhouse, combines traditional features with modern trends to create an updated and fresh take on a classic. These homes are known for a blend of horizontal and vertical siding, open floor plans, covered back porches and metal roofs. They may have reclaimed woods, metal and leather elements, industrial elements with timeworn finishes and distressed details, and unique light fixtures. Essentially, straddling the line between rural and urban.  This eclectic, mix-and-match style is less about following the rules and more about creating a highly original look for every room in your home.  

This Seattle home was built by Thomas Group LLC. Listed by Gunnar Hadley and Greg Stamolis for Windermere Real Estate, photographed by Robert Brittingham @ RJN Imaging and the staging is by us!