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Good Listing Photography is a Must
I want to bring up the issue of listing photography again because I still continue to see a lot of bad examples of it on MLS.
Kathleen
May 4, 20202 min read
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Rental Art: Not Just Breakfast at Tiffany’s
OVERVIEW As a Stager and Professional Organizer I’m in homes a lot. I look at a lot of design magazines and decor projects online. I...
Kathleen
Apr 16, 20203 min read
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Top Ten Tips for Staging Your Home
Don’t leave presentation until the last minute. Take advantage of these tips and start thinking about the best way to approach your listing.
Kathleen
Mar 12, 20206 min read
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Does every staged bathroom need an orchid?
You will see oodles of orchids in staged homes.
Kathleen
Feb 19, 20202 min read
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In the Dead of Winter: A Blossom Helps
Well, it is now the dead of winter, and I can’t think of a better pick me up. I have posted photos here of an arrangement I did based on som
Kathleen
Jan 9, 20202 min read
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Part 3: Downsizing: Contents that Sell and Contents that Don’t
Mid-century may be popular now, but in 10 years it could be something different. Also keep in mind that if the price is right, most things
Kathleen
Nov 12, 20194 min read
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Part 2: Downsizing: Contents that Sell and Contents that Don’t
There are estate sales experts and auction houses out there who have education, experience and knowledge in antiques, collectibles, art...
Kathleen
Oct 30, 20194 min read
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Part 1: Downsizing: Contents that Sell Well and Contents that Don’t
Silver. Silver collectibles. You have to take your time to find the right buyer for this kind of stuff.
Kathleen
Oct 24, 20194 min read
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Staging Small Condos: Measure, Measure Again and Get Creative
Smaller condos with challenging layouts (because they are small) require creativity.
Kathleen
Oct 9, 20192 min read
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The Anatomy of a Renovation: On Time (Wow!) and No Advil Required
There’s really no secret to a successful renovation. I could make this really short and state the obvious.
Kathleen
Jun 14, 20193 min read
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A Day in the Life of a Professional Organizer
I really love organizIng. Really. I like looking at chaos, or obstacles and making sense of it all.
Kathleen
Nov 16, 20182 min read
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DIY Antiques Road Show: Be Your Own Appraiser
There are a lot of permutations in best trying to figure out how to sell, consign, donate, toss, recycle and give away your stuff to friends
Kathleen
Jul 5, 20181 min read
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Fabrics and Materials Unite! New House, New Ideas
Once in a while, when I stage a client’s house, I get invited to their new property to help out with cosmetic and technical changes...
Kathleen
Feb 8, 20182 min read
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A Very Cool Victorian with Modern Touches: Keeping The Presentation Simple
Toronto Life House of the Week
Kathleen
Oct 27, 20172 min read
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Making Technology Work for You At Any Age: From a Flip Phone to an iPhone at 76
Technology is demanding. It demands our attention, time, energy and money. For seniors, it’s even harder.
Kathleen
Aug 16, 20174 min read
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A Classic Staging Story: Making Rental Furniture Work with Existing Pieces
This is a classic staging story. Homeowners use their space the way they want.
Kathleen
Jun 5, 20172 min read
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My Mother's Kitchen: Freed from the Grips of 1950s Formica
There’s a bit of a role reversal with my Mom and I. Having a daughter who is a Professional Organizer is probably a challenge.
Kathleen
Feb 9, 20174 min read
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Yorkville Condo Sold in a Day: Colour Makes an Impact
Vacant spaces can often seem smaller, thus undervaluing the space to prospective buyers. Square footage is the product
Kathleen
Jun 24, 20162 min read
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Elbow Grease and Effort Pays Off: Thornhill - Record for the Neighbourhood, 23% Over Asking
If you have lived in a home a long time, raising kids, downsizing and moving is not easy
Kathleen
May 12, 20162 min read
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The High Point of High Point: Mongolian Fur Wing Back Chair Anyone?
High Point was exhausting. I was there for four days. They have 180 buildings, 5 or 6 of them the size of the Metro Convention Centre
Kathleen
Apr 30, 20162 min read
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Sold in a Day: New Flooring and Rental Furniture Make for a Great Presentation on King West
Rental furniture can essentially fit into a lot of different spaces and environments but there’s always room through careful thinking
Kathleen
Apr 19, 20162 min read
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Curtains 911: The Long and Short of It
Window treatments, in general, are always a challenge. I think it boils down to a few factors: price, what’s available, and install.
Kathleen
Feb 24, 20162 min read
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Combining Existing Furniture with Rental Furniture: A Few Tips
The best way to deal with showcasing small spaces is to provide a consistent flow from room to room without any jarring contrasts.
Kathleen
Dec 11, 20152 min read
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A Day in the Life of a Professional Organizer
I like learning, researching and taking on a constant list of new problems to solve.
Kathleen
Nov 25, 20152 min read
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