Februray 2009 Monthly Newsletter

Something to ponder...

What can I do today that will move me closer to my ideal of 'living well' in my home for living or selling?

Dana J. Smithers
Sun On My Back Redesigns Owner
PRES® Professional Real Estate Stagers Trainer
PRES® Staging Resource Centre Founder

Head Office: North Vancouver BC

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Spring is finally here so it is time to change from our 'winter home look' into our 'spring home look'. If you have never done this before here are some easy decorating changes for you to think about.

Seasonal Decorating Tips
For SPRING

In your living and family rooms remove your throws, blankets and winter cushions and replace just the cushions in brighter more spring like colours; keep throws in your storage ottomans just in case!
In your bedroom change your heavier winter bedding to lighter weight and brighter spring-like colours
While we are waiting for the trees and flowers to blossom 'bring the outdoors in' with the addition of greenery, plants or flowers. This makes such a big difference in refreshing the feel in our home. Silk flowers and plants are perfectly accepted even if you are looking for a sophisticated look.
Consider changing up your accessories to lighter coloured objects with more sparkle to them


Before: Darker furniture is good for winter in this kitchen nook	After: Lighter furniture gives this a refreshed look and the fabric colours are bursting with spring!

For Selling in the SPRING

Follow the guidelines above but remember the golden rule of 'Less is More'.

Fresh flowers have their place when it comes to staging; keep in mind that many people have allergies and the flowers will need replacing. Consider silk flowers or plants and avoid the 'out-of-date' ivy greenery and vines. Tall or short twigs and/or grasses in glass vases are good or big leafy green foliage is popular for a contemporary look.
Use more of the trendy accessory colours such as apple green, yellow is 'in' right now, as is purple and still the aqua blue and brown combinations.
Try incorporating as many light colours including white, into lampshades, upholstery, art (black & white is always a winner year round) and your accessories can be glass, glitzy and have some bling to them.


Accessorizing with Faux Florals

It's Here - My New eBook
for the Do-It-Yourself Home Stager

Door Crasher, eBook Launch Special for One Week Only!

If you want to do your own home staging them my new ebook Do-It-Yourself Home Staging: Getting to Open House Ready in 10 Easy Steps! is for you!

Preparing your house for selling is a VERY BIG JOB. The book offers you a 'tried & true' step-by-step approach to get each interior room ready for your Open House. 'Going Green' is so important to our future, so all you need to do is download the charts and checklists and view the over 80 full colour photos on your screen.

The 'Before & After' photos are real client's homes (no cookie-cutter designer homes) with lots of TIPS to save you TIME, MONEY & ENERGY. Take a look through and you just might see your home in it!

The retail price is $47 and if you purchase now, it's yours for only $19.97! A $27 savings!
This special price expires on May 11th at midnight so get your copy now!

PLUS, for a Limited Time Only, receive a second eBook, Creating Curb Appeal that Sells! for FREE!

» Purchase Your Staging eBook with bonus Here.

Media Updates
Watch CBC LIVING VANCOUVER Home Staging

If you missed the show last month for CBC Living Vancouver and want to watch it click here. It took us about 6 hours to stage it and it is condensed into a 3 minute segment! The house that we staged SOLD in just one week after the staging! Now that speaks volumes about how the market has picked up AND the benefits of home staging!

PRES Staging Resource Centre 'GIVES BACK'
'FREE' Home Makeovers

We at the PRES® Staging School wanted to come up with a way to participate in 'Making A Difference' in our communities. We decided to request that if your home qualifies as a Training Home for Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria and/or Calgary that you make a comparable donation on our behalf to your favourite charity. We love charities that educate and empower women, and help animals but it is your choice! To find out how you qualify click here.

Looking for a PRES® Home Stager & Redesigner

Our PRES® graduates here are the best trained in the industry. Upon completion of the intensive staging and redesign training our graduates our available to help you meet your staging and redesign needs. To find one in your area check us out under Locate A Stager click here.

With Gratitude,

Dana J. Smithers
Founder & Creative Director
Sun On My Back Redesigns
PRES® Staging Resource Centre

www.presstaging.com ~ www.sunonmybackredesigns.com

Sun On My Back Redesigns Dana J. Smithers

Sun On My Back Redesigns Owner
PRES® Professional Real Estate Stagers Trainer
PRES® Staging Resource Centre Founder
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