Self Care: Put Your Best Foot Forward in 2021

Get yourself in the right mind set this year by taking care of your physical and mental health!

If you need a pep talk then hop over here for our 2021 personal launch list.

Self-care Products for the New Year

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Reminding you to take care of Self so you can take care of others.

Magnolia View Home

This home is so deceiving on the outside. A new paint scheme and window and you have a killer exterior. It’s the inside that packs the punch. Great bathroom remodels as well. Check Check Check it out!

https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/2107-26th-Ave-W-98199/home/123513
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This cute listing is by Dawn Bourdo and Corey Hays for Compass. Staging is by us gals at Open House Staging.

Valentines Day Gift Guide…

We are sending some “Love Ideas” your way. If you’re not after a material gift then put a piece of paper in your vintage typewriter and compose a love letter. Send a card with confetti inside, drop off a meal or simply pick up the phone. You get the idea…. Love Ya!

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The Principal's Office

What fun to be a part of staging in an iconic building. The old Queen Anne High School. Go Grizzlys!! And…it’s the principal’s office. All of us Stager Girls got lost in this big building. Harken back to your Freshman year. Remember the fear of getting lost? It takes you back in time for sure.

Sad Fact: Due to low enrollment it got turned in to 137 apartments in 1986.

Fun Fact: The school was created after the Alaska Gold Rush flooded thousands of new students to the Seattle area.

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The Principal’s Office is listed by Kris Murphy and Elaine Shankland for Keller Williams and the fabulous staging is by us gals as Open House Staging.

And We're Off!

The housing market is still healthy based on our staging schedule. Sharing with you our Queen Anne listing.

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And…. an adorable ADU!

This very cool listing is by Audrey Manzanares for Windermere Real Estate and the New Year staging is by us at Open House Staging. The fab photography is by TJ Simon.

Show Up for 2021

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It’s time to talk 2021. What the heck will it look like for each of us?! There are steps to pave the way sooooo get your car out of park and move to your destination. This pandemic should NOT stop the dreaming, planning, the positive thoughts, healthy eating, reading and learning. Here are some of my ideas for you:

CLEAR A PLACE FOR YOU.

Start with organizing and cleaning your office, studio, dining table, nook or where ever you do your daily jive.

FIND DAILY INSPIRATION

Mine is Tut.com. It is filled with humor and fun. Here is today’s example from my email inbox:

“Practice, Erin. Study. Prepare yourself. Think. Act. Face your beasts. Do the dance, walk the fire, wait in line. Plant the seeds, hoe the field, go to market. Pay the piper whatever dues you think you have to pay. Because on the day you become all that you now dream of becoming... Oh my gosh, there is simply no price that would seem too great.  It's going to be that good, you're going to be that happy, and it's going to last forever, Erin.” 

Guaranteed,  The Universe”

Who can't smile after reading that?

Perhaps it is 10 minute Meditations as my friend Jo does each morning. You know what feels good and what works for you so sign up.

MINDFUL EATING and DRINKING

You most likely know what is good for your body and mind. Make some notes on your Vision Board or your daily list of how you want that to look. And know that tomorrow is another fresh welcoming day so you can start anew if yesterday was not a healthy day. Leave the guilt in the trash can…

BE OF SERVICE

I will always always toss this in your direction. The world is not only about me, myself & I. The giving and donating of time, talents and money fills your heart instantly. Little things like, help a college grad or job seeker with their resume, “Zoom” with someone who is interested in what you do for a living, deliver 3 books to anyone and write what you like about each of them, pop a card in the mail reminding someone that you are thinking of them. Or go big and join a team that feeds people, say yes to being on a board, you get the idea.

GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

This is one way to get growing and learning. My friend of 30 years signed up for Spanish online-that’s scary if you ask me! Walk with a close friend and brainstorm how each of you can get out of your comfort zone. Again, it brings a great feeling of bravery and accomplishment.

BEGIN A VISION BOARD

I do this every year with my daughter’s friends, my friends, my sister. This year some will be via Zoom and some will be 2 people at a time and 100% masks. I am not a pro but my peeps know I guide others in this process because I love it, believe in it and it works.

It works! It really does work. I just evaluated my 2020 board, made comments on what I accomplished, was surprised one of my goals was accomplished on 12/31! It slid in right at the deadline. I really did not know how I was going to make it happen but I put it on my Vision Board anyway and it did happen. It’s not by magic but by trusting the universe, God, the Divine Mind, AND creating action steps.

Mine looks more like this but they can come in different ways.

Mine looks more like this but they can come in different ways.

PRAY

A prayer has never hurt anyone. It’s simple, can be quick and can help direct your thoughts to others rather than self. It’s great for thankfulness, it’s healthy for the heart, it can draw you to a quiet moment, calm your road rage and take the edge off. I feel so chill just writing this. It works!!

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Head on out into this great big world with your goals, dreams and your daily walks. I will be here if you need me. Really, I will! Make it a great year. Isn’t it weird to think that you have that kind of power?!

Ballard Townhouse

We have staged penthouses, a tree house, floating homes, live/work spaces, gazillion dollar houses but our all time favorite are condos and townhouses. You have to pack a punch in a smaller space, make use of every corner, be creative with furniture placement and the reward is swift.

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This townhouse is in a very cool location near the Seattle Locks. It’s listed by Michael Bill for Windermere Real Estate and Staged by the very talented gals from Open House Staging.

Marinna's Gift Picks

From the youngest and the hippest Stager Girl on our team we wanted to share Marinna’s gift ideas.

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Queen Anne Staging

Grateful to get to stage a stunning property. We did take a moment to admire the big views from this beauty. Part of our mission was to successfully marry our art with the homeowner’s art. We think it worked.

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Listing by Mary Snyder and Bob Deville for Compass. Staging by those amazing Stager Girls at Open House LLC.

Now we're getting crafty

Our Stager Gal extraordinaire, Jodi, was inspired by a DIY project from Scotshill House so she gathered the wreath supplies and created her own. We loved the results and wanted to inspire you.

How cool is that?!

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The last couple items you need are the epoxy craft glue found here, wire cutters and this “How To” Video from Scotshill House.

Craft away people…

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