Vicki Styons's (vstyons) Blog

In this condo the seller was able to leave much of his furniture but I made a few simple changes. Much of the  furnishings and accessories were his and a few of mine.  When I arrived to do the staging he had not cleaned or straightened and it was a good thing that staging day was the last day he ...

I could really use some help.  Today I went to a friend's HUGE home.  She and her husband built this as an investment and plan to live there a while and then sell it.  He has insisted that everything be painted in tones of gold--very neutral.  Also he doesn't want to spend any money on furnishing...

Actually I am not flying at all but I am preparing my first flyer which I want to be "first class." A real estate agent offered to distribute them in his office.  As a stager I know that I love before and after pictures but to what do real estate agents respond best: text information or pictures?...

I am – positive—my attitude and blood are the same….B+ I think – that everyone should be kind to others I want – for my business to be a success I have – a sense of humor I wish – that many people wanted me to stage their homes….and they LOVED the result! I hate – for people to be dishonest I mis...

Well, not really but I was faced with a big challenge at this house.  The agent wanted a living room rather than a play room to great perspective buyers.  Imagine that!  Here was the kicker, this was a short sale and the sellers had no money and not much furniture to accomplish this goal.  I gave...

I think that many of us love to use candles.  I know I do.  However I just want to gave a word of warning.  The other day one of my friends had a candle lit but it wasn't in a jar.  She went out on her porch and talked with a couple of neighbors but decided to go back in the house to make a phone...