Stagers Are Starters

Of all the major sports, baseball is the only one whose players can’t come in and out of the game. You’re in the game, til you come out. And once you’re out, you stay out. No back and forth. The … Continued
Home Staging and Decorating thought activism at its most passionate! Snappy answers and reasoned resets for your space and your stuff, and why it all matters so darn much.
Of all the major sports, baseball is the only one whose players can’t come in and out of the game. You’re in the game, til you come out. And once you’re out, you stay out. No back and forth. The … Continued
Twenty-eight years ago tonight I had a second first date with my now husband. We saw the movie Sneakers. Loved it! Discovered he was a good kisser (!!). We were engaged 7 months later, married 10 months after that, and … Continued
Depending on the weather, and who you ask, early spring market can start anywhere from December 26th (that’d be me) to Groundhog Day, or Super Bowl Monday. This year it’s been a slower pace toward winter, perfect for homeowners wanting … Continued
Like death and taxes, there will always be deadlines. Deadlines aren’t bad, it’s how things get done. Some irrefutable or unavoidable, but many self-imposed-and often mutable. Structure is helpful. But speaking to you long-time Westchester County homeowners who’ve danced with … Continued
Vowing to regain control of my mental (and actual) desktop, I’m ruthlessly cleaning out my inbox, deleting and un-subscribing left and right. Uh-oh. “Find Out if Mona is a Secret Genius” beckons the subject line. DAMN. Regular readers know Mona … Continued
2020 has brought many things into focus for us all. Deciding to sell a family house is one of them. Inventory has been low in Westchester County for some time, and *at this moment* buyers outnumber sellers handily. So with … Continued
SO…I’m looking for a new image for my website to represent Color Consults. A picture is worth 1000 words so it’s got to be right. Paint color selection is one of my most popular services, but geez louise! These folks … Continued
Ever have a big decision that feels overwhelming? Was your instinct to retreat, or just freeze? Understandable! But if it IS big, important, or even just necessary, delay often adds to the burden. Consider the difference between gathering and evaluating … Continued
Good lighting is highly underrated. As a design professional I KNOW you don’t consciously notice good lighting, but if lighting lacks, oh how we’ll adjust/contort our bodies, bend our habits or otherwise compensate. TRH asks why not look to adjust … Continued
As we navigate through COVID, houses are still being listed every day here in Westchester County. Offers are being made, and deals are being closed. More cumbersome, and in understandably smaller numbers. But it’s happening because people want to get … Continued