Tag Archives: home staging

Staging To Live… Decorating A Colorful Beach Condo Part 1

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Lisa Hogan

Hi All, Well, March has finally arrived! I am sure many of you are ready to say Goodbye to winter and are beginning to dream about green grass, birds singing and flowers blooming. Even though we have had a very mild winter here in Eastern North Carolina (much to my daughter’s dismay as she was praying to see some snow) I am getting antsy for Spring to officially arrive. I am tired of looking at the drab brown grass and my gardens desperately need attention. I was too busy (or lazy) to cutback the dead growth in the fall and they look awful. I went to Lowe’s Home Improvement yesterday to pick up some supplies for a few projects I have in the works and I … Continue reading →

Making A New House A Home ~ Staging To Live

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Lisa Hogan

Hello Everyone, A couple of weeks ago I got a call from a very lovely lady who had just moved into the area and into a brand spanking new house. She was a little lost on decorating it with her existing furnishings and asked if I could help her pull it all together and make it feel like home. Could I HELP??? Oh, my GOODNESS I would LOVE to! Today I would like to share some photos of my day. I pulled up around 9 am, rolled up my sleeves, raring to go. I dove right in, tackling the family room and would you believe it? I made one of the worst mistakes a designer can do. I FORGOT TO TAKE BEFORE PHOTOS! So I will have … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Decorating, Design Projects, Home Staging Projects | Tagged decorating a Country Living Room, decorating on a budget, home staging, interior decorating, Making a House a Home, staging to live | 5 Comments

A Simple Home Staging On A Shoestring Budget

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Lisa Hogan

Howdy Folks! Its been a couple of weeks since my last post and I apologize. I have been very busy working and just haven’t had a moment to sit and write. Today I would like to take you on a trip. A before and after trip that is. Come with me and you will see a plain, empty Town House get transformed and ready for the market with a Simple Home Staging endeavor. As I mentioned the place was empty. Baron. You heard echos when you walked in. It was lacking personality and the “Welcome Home” feeling was no where to be found. The budget for this project was zilch, nada, next to nothing. You see this property is a rental property so the home … Continue reading →