Day in the Life of a Stager Girl-Shout Out

Not sure what we would do without our “Boys”. These amazing Movers of ours lift the heavy stuff (sometimes more than once since we may originally see something in one room but it works better in another). They are essential in our staging life because they know to ask the questions that will make our day a success. They know so well how we Stager Girls work and we appreciate that. We are all programmed to work as a team and make certain the truck gets loaded with everything we need to create a successful staging. It’s an art form in our world.

Pictured here: Marc (drummer & guitarist) and Marco (basketball player & fan). Not Pictured is: Donnie ( bar security & story teller). No job is too tough for them. From small condos to large waterfront homes - they are always there for us.

Matt manages our warehouse, runs around town fetching our newly purchased goods as well as unloading sold homes, being a 4th mover when we need it, and so much more... He spends a ton of time in the van and we appreciate that it is him and not us.

Photos by our now on staff photographer Gwen T.

Farmhouse Style

Photos used by permission of Maider & Knowles-Windermere Real Estate.

This Northeast Seattle listing is by Brad Knowles for Windermere Real Estate, Photos by Clarity NW Photography and Staging by Open House LLC.

So many of the staging pieces and accessories with that Urban Farmhouse vibe can be found in our SHOP. Venture over for inspiration and find that special piece!

Day in the Life of a Stager Girl

HAPPY FRI FRI

Maybe it is because we are like a band of Sisters hanging out with each other daily. But it’s true that we all showed up for work in a camo kind-of-vibe and just had to take a team photo.

Pictured on our loading dock are: Tara, Erin Jo, Kristen and our newbie Gwen

Photo: J. Merrywell Productions

Lakeridge Staging

When a home owner does not want to paint all the rooms in the home in neutral colors, I think Team Diva Real Estate knows that we can still work with any color they throw our way and make it look fabulous. Home owners can get fatigued when it comes to prepping their home for the market. That’s understandable. We get it and will always be up to staging with a any paint color.

Listing by Team Diva Real Estate, Staging by the Stager Girl’s here at Open House LLC and photography by one of our favorites: John Wilbanks at JW Photo.

REDFIN asked and we answered!

REDFIN tracked us Stager Girls down for our secret sauce. Here is what Open House said in response to their quarry. 

White, light and bright is the goal

“White, light and bright is our goal. We stick to neutrals, wonderful textures and small pops of color. Buyers want help figuring out spaces so we show how a room can be laid out or even reinvented. Perhaps a space off a kitchen was an eating area but now we create a small family room or sitting room. We make certain we create a clean, fresh look for every space.” –

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Seattle's Gold Coast-Medina

Stayed in the neutral zone when staging this beautiful home. The fireplace and light fixtures led the way…

Listing by Shelly Zhou for Coldwell Banker Bain, Photography by John Wilbanks and Staging by Open House LLC.

Columbia City Chic

This is a small home with a big personality that asserts itself in the wonderful garden, the outdoor spaces and the generous front porch. Love the petite office tucked away off the master bedroom. This is when we get to be creative…

Listing by the uber savvy agent Karen Freeman for Coldwell Banker Bain, staging by this lucky team of Stagers At Open House LLC and photos by Claudia Groom at Alchemy2. You can connect with her at: www.ClaudHopper@gmail.com.

Phinney Ridge Neighborhood

Listing by Kim Wesselman for Windermere Real Estate, Staging by us Stager Girls at Open House and photos by John Wilbanks.

Friday's Shopping Finds

I have plenty of homes to feature next week but shopping is way more fun so I spent my time in my studio picking out “must haves” and great deals to share with all of you ready for fall decor! ENJOY!!

We are moving into fall decor. Such a wonderful change! Naturals, velvets, wovens, and wood-all warm and inviting.

Everything I have selected is created by small businesses and hard working creative people. Each sale makes them hap hap happy so go for it!! CLICK & SHOP.

Statement Art

Recently I was shopping for art on Etsy. I love that they offer large affordable make-a-statement kind of pieces. I think we are all getting more savvy with online ordering by reading the fine print. It's key to know that some of the pieces are framed, some are stretched on wooden stretcher bars or may come unframed.  The 3rd picture down I saw a similar one on One King's Lane for over $1000.00. Etsy is definetly affordable.

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Montlake Neighborhood Staging

Listing by Karen Freeman for Coldwell Banker Bain, these snap shots were taking by stager girl extraordinaire Jodi Merrywell and the staging was by us at Open House LLC.