Dressed For Success (Alyse's Blog) - Kingston, ON

I was at an open house on Sunday.  I don't know if it was staged by the realtor or the homeowner.  You could see that the cliché things were done.  It was neat and tidy, the lights were on, there was a fire in the fireplace and there was a basket with soaps and wine glasses on the en-suite tub.Ho...

Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy passover!Here is a fabulous recipe for Passover Chocolate Cake.  I served it last night at our seder and it was a HUGE hit!  I promise, it doesn't taste like passover cake.10 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup butter 1 cup white s...

except in the washing machine!Anyone remember that old saying?  Along the same lines of Pink and Red never working together.  It's funny how "rules" change.  How Home Decor is constantly evolving.  Here is a simple family room, with before and after pictures, using blue and green accents with a t...

 I know what you are thinking.  Passover Cake? Aren't those usually dry and tasteless?  Try this recipe, I promise you, you won't be disappointed!!10 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 3/4 cup cocoa powder 5 eggs, beaten Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (...

Whether you're seeking adventure, culture or some needed R&R Kingston Ontario and surrounding area should be your destination.  Kingston is surrounded by water -it is a city located at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, where the lake runs into the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands begin,...

 Love to Travel?  Kingston is your centrally located home with fabulous destinations only 2 hours away in every direction!  The City of Kingston is located halfway between Montreal and Toronto, along the busiest corridor in the country, Highway 401.  Kingston is also situated along the shores of ...

  You are probably wondering what these things have to do with Home Staging.  While I was giving my 3 kids their bath this evening, the two youngest were not cooperating.  Since I couldn't leave the bathroom, I decided to improvise. Using what I had on hand, I found a way to make Bubbles!  Let me...

You're moving. Do you really want to pack, schlep and unpack everything in your house?  Are there things you can part with now?  Your home will look more organized, more spacious and more inviting if you remove the unwanted items. Buyers want to imagine that their new home will be organized, that...

I'm wondering if anyone has staged a Rental Property before?  I'm thinking more along the lines of a redesign - helping them pick the right fixtures, paint colours, flooring etc....I'm not sure it would make sense to stage it as a vacant - unless it was an expensive condo or something?!?What do y...

Prepping your house to sell?  Before you list, keep in mind that people are turned off by rooms that look and feel cluttered. Remember, potential buyers are buying your house, not your belongings, so help them picture themselves and their possessions in your home by making your rooms feel large, ...