Quantcast
Channel: Blog - Elephant in the Room Home Staging + Design
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 17 View Live

Off-White is On Trend for 2016

I believe the world is divided among those who anxiously await announcements of color (and fashion) trends for the upcoming year and those who don't.I'm in the latter group.Don't get me wrong, I'm...

View Article



Gold Knobs & Broomsticks

The other day I was speaking with an acquaintance of mine about her house, which she had recently taken off the market. Again. Her home has been on & off the market several times over the past few...

View Article

Cover Your Asset: Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Your home is an investment. To ensure a strong return on your investment take care of the small maintenance items every season so they don't turn into large, expensive repairs when it comes time to...

View Article

Holiday Shopping Shortcuts & My Black Friday Rant.

I'm one of those people who shop year-round for presents. I'm also one of those people who happen to love Thanksgiving. It's the one holiday where the focus is on family, friends and being, well,...

View Article

Miracle on Meridian Street: Home Staging Services Companies Indianapolis

Business has been booming in December. Typically, the real estate market tends to slow down during this time of year, especially the closer we get to the holidays. My clients over the past three weeks...

View Article


What Are You Going To Do With The House?

My dad recently passed away and my brother and I have heard this question a lot lately. A LOT.  It’s usually followed by an expression of sympathy and how much they loved our dad, and our parents in...

View Article

It's a Wonderful Messy Life

"Sometimes the greatest messages come out of the greatest messes." - Dr. Steve MaraboliAsk George Bailey. For those of you who may not be familiar with the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", the classic...

View Article

Weighing Pros & Cons? It's Official...We're Pros!

This year has been moving at the speed of light. However, as a business owner, our job is to not only manage the day-to-day cray-cray (translation: craziness) but also to move our business and industry...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Tidings of Comfort Zones and Joy

“Life comes at us in waves. Sometimes the surge ripples gently by. Other times it can pound the daylights out of us and leave us gasping for breath.”   - Michael Hyatt “Wiping out is an under...

View Article


Nominations, Uncomfortable Situations, Doctors & Angels

I have always loved this photo. I love the imagery and the possibility of an angel walking down the street doing her own thing, holding a basket of groceries as she passes people on the street.Yep,...

View Article

5 Year Anniversary Series Failing Forward

“The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself falling...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

So Are You Essential? Staging + COVID-19

A little over a week ago we published the image below in response to the current environment of social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. My, how times change….quickly. A few days later...

View Article

Redfin Guest Blog | How to Make Your Home Stand Out During a Virtual Tour

A few years ago I had the distinct pleasure of representing Indiana in the article “Home Staging Secrets to Appeal to Buyers in Your City.” which was featured on Redfin. So when Lexi Klinkenberg,...

View Article


Elephant in the Room Featured in Apartment Therapy Article

Mirror, mirror on the wall, Who’s the fairest of them all?More like…Mirror, mirror on the wall, Who’s the luckiest gal of all?I was truly honored when the talented Davina Ward reached out and asked me...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

514 North Park Ave.

Unlocking the potential of a luxury home in the competitive real estate market requires a strategic combination of the right realtor and expert staging. We were thrilled when Michael Botkin, Realtor...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

6356 Barley Drive

Every homeowner dreams of a swift and successful sale. Recently, we had the privilege of collaborating with Michael Botkin Real Estate and turning around a property in Brownsburg, IN. Let me share the...

View Article

9 Years Strong

Grateful doesn't even begin to describe the emotions running through me today as I reflect on the incredible journey that began 9 years ago. A life-changing car accident forced me to stand at a...

View Article

Browsing latest articles
Browse All 17 View Live




Latest Images