Leigh Newport's Blog

One of the things I love about living in Hamilton is the small town feel. This is evident by attending the many events hosted by the Hamilton Safety Center Auxiliary. Hamilton is one of few towns that still supports an active volunteer Fire and Rescue department, located at the Hamilton Safety Ce...

                            When it comes to working on our homes, the one thing no book of household management can ever tell you is how to begin. - Katharine Whitehorn   De-cluttering. It is one of the most crucial steps prior to putting your home on the market, and an essential element of Hom...

I have spent the last year inching my way into Active Rain. I started by reading as many posts as possible, then moved on to contacting Brad Andersohn for a little hand holding as I navigated my first post. (Thanks, Brad!) Along the way, I have come to admire the knowledge and talent of so many c...

Color affects us in many ways. Our responses to color range from subliminal, physiological to emotional. It impacts how we feel when we enter a room, what products we purchase, and even what foods we choose to eat. Have you ever been shopping and suddenly noticed that every store seems to be carr...

I had this experience recently with a new client, referred to me by their Realtor. I met the client, completed the Staging consultation, and then proceeded to go over the results of the report, including the Top 10 list and action plan, when she said... ‘Wow, you can really tell you do this for a...

I love Fall. However, cool weather and afternoon light are just the beginning of what quickly turns into the chaos of back to back holidays. If you can't believe I'm even mentioning the holiday season in October, just take a whirl in any of your local retail stores. You'll find skeleton costumes ...