Spacial Recognition

05/21/2026

Here is Part 2 of the Before and After photos for the entry into the 2026 Tour of Historic Homes and Gardens featuring Starmount Forest last weekend. This post features the bedrooms, bathrooms and sun porch.

Again, we worked with what the homeowners already had but purchased some things to fill in gaps so that the house felt finished. I failed to mention in my last post that the homeowners put a fresh coat of paint on their walls so that there was consistency throughout the house. They used SW Alabaster which is one of my go-to choices for a white paint that seems to work well in most every scenario.

If you haven't viewed Part 1, be sure to check it out! And if your house needs a refresh like this one, give us a holler!

05/20/2026

We were asked by some dear Realtor friends of ours to get their house ready to be included in the 2026 Tour of Historic Homes and Gardens featuring Starmount Forest last weekend. We do a lot of stagings for this couple and we were so honored they would trust us with this task!

We worked with what they already had (lots of really good, eclectic pieces) but then also shopped for items to fill in some gaps that would help pull the entire house together. The homeowners love color so we had a lot of fun highlighting their affinity toward vivid colors but also providing opportunities for the eyes to rest so that the tourists could see the architecture of the house and not be too distracted by the things in the house.

Without further adieu, here is part 1 (living room, dining room, kitchen and den). We'll post the remainder of the house tomorrow. We hope you enjoy the tour!

05/04/2026

We styled a china hutch for a client last week as part of a design installation. We used only what the homeowner had and were able to give her two different looks from which to choose. A.) traditional with the blue/white pieces, silver service, the family china, a grandfather clock and glassware but all styled in an interesting, non-traditional manner, and B.) a more casual collection of pottery, seagrass baskets, casual stemware and other loved/collected pieces.

Which would you have chosen? I'll tell you what the homeowners chose later so stay tuned :).

This shows that china hutches do NOT have to be set with fine china displayed in the traditional manner unless that's the way you like it. Treat it like a display cabinet to make it more interesting. Guests would much rather sit at the dining table and look at artfully-displayed items than they would plates lined up like solders on the back wall. At least I know I would!

(not sure why I didn't photograph option A with the doors open -- I think I was tired)

03/25/2026

If you like to shop second-hand, check out https://www.the2home.com/ in Thomasville. Such great stuff! The owner has a wonderful eye for beautiful things that she sells at beautiful prices :). She also consigns pieces so if you have some things you want to sell, give her a holler. She is currently selling for me some of the staging items I had. It's nice to see some money rolling in with zero effort on my part!

The Second Home

02/25/2026

Here's a staging we did last year where we used only what the homeowners had. The realtor asked us to make this home more appealing to a younger and/or broader-based buyer. As you can tell, the house was FULL of older furniture so we did the best we could with what we were given but we think it turned out great! We staged every room in the house so this was a full day of hard work but it was so much fun!

Realtors, I know y'all have houses going on the market that look like these before photos :). It hurts my heart to see listing photos of homes that I know we can be of service to. We would love to help you stage those houses so you can better market them to a broader base of buyers so please give us a holler!

02/17/2026

Holy Transformation of a Townhome, Batman! This house has some serious vibes now!

We staged this townhome near downtown Greensboro by using only what the homeowner had. In our initial walkthrough, we asked if he could remove the loveseat in the living room and a few other pieces we knew we wouldn't use. Homeowners aren't always able to oblige because they may not have somewhere to store their items but thankfully he was able to. He had some pieces he wasn't using that were stored at his parents' house so he brought some awesome chairs and art over. AND he did a little pre-staging shopping at Home Goods and World Market (pillows, throw blanket, a bench, a pouf). We didn't ask him to do that but you can see in the photos that it really helped us out! He bought things he knew he'd use in his new house so now he's ahead of the game and knows how his furniture will work with those items.

It took us just a few hours one afternoon to make this happen. Do you have a home in need of a transformation? Whether you're selling it or living in it, we can help bring freshness to your home.

02/03/2026

Here's another project we installed in January.

We've worked with this client's growing family over the past couple of years, pretty much designing every room in the house. When baby #3 was announced, they called on us to upfit their guest room/bonus room into a bedroom for their oldest son. He's in kindergarten and loves maps, globes, flags and geography so we had a great time bringing this space to life! We didn't want to do a super-childish room since he's a growing boy so I think we found a good common ground. From what I hear, he loves it!

Got a room that needs some love? We got you! We can make a big impact even with a small budget. Give us a holla!

02/02/2026

We staged this one in the nick of time (on Friday before the weekend snow storm :)). We used ONLY what the homeowner had on hand. The homeowner is quite the avid reader so we had a billion books to find homes for. We staged every room in the house (bedrooms and bathrooms included) although I don't have photos for those spaces.

Realtors: If you have a home going on the market that needs some attention like this, please reach out. We didn't tour this house prior to the staging so we can work sight-unseen.

Homeowners: You don't have to be putting your house on the market in order to employ our staging services. We can give you a refreshed home by simply shopping your house and rearranging/reusing what you have! It's our favorite thing to do so please reach out for information on how we can help you have a more pulled-together home.

01/28/2026

I know we haven't posted in a while but I promise we've been busy!

We were asked by the Morton family of EXP Realty in Burlington (https://www.facebook.com/TheRealtorHeather/) to stage 3 different adjoining townhomes with 3 different layouts using furniture from their dad's furniture business, Dave's Discount Furniture.

This project was so much fun! We needed to make each unit feel unique yet at the same time feel cohesive with the other units as well as address the different floor plans of each unit. We were able to use bedding and accessories we pulled from our staging inventory (that no longer exists, btw) to finish out the details.

Please check out Heather's FB page to see video of their super-fun open house as well as get info on these fabulous townhomes for sale. And check out Dave's Discount Furniture in Burlington for some great furniture at great deals!

This was a perfect scenario for us to be able to stage using furniture from a store since we no longer carry inventory. If you need a home staged and have access to a furniture company, let us help you. It's a lot to coordinate and we find it to be fun where most people don't! :)

12/02/2025

Update: Unless the roads are really bad tomorrow, I still plan to hold the sale so come on! What else is there to do on a "snow day" but shop??😊

BLOWOUT SALE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5. 10-5:00. We still have a lot left to sell -- way more than you see in these photos. You could even find Christmas gifts here! Please share this with your family and friends. I'm also selling some metal shelving and bookcases. Message me for the address. Near Ozzies Ice Cream on Old Battleground in Greensboro. This might be the LAST DAY of sales so you better come get it! Please help me sell the last of my staging items😊. Cash, Venmo, CashApp and Zelle all accepted.

11/18/2025

Still selling stuff! I know you need a new table or place settings or even wine glasses for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners so come on over and see what I have to offer. We even have fresh towels for your overnight guests. And coffee mugs for that morning brew.

We are also designers so we can help you put together beautiful table scapes or a sofa of pillows with art and accessories should you need some help.

Thinking of reorganizing your garage over the holidays? I have shelving for sale as well.

Message me for info. By appointment only this week.