Mary Ann Benoit | Mary Ann Benoit-Northern Lights Home Staging and Design

Inspiration- What gets you going! Why I am a Home Stager and Designer.

Reflecting on my 2016 musings about inspiration, I revisited them in 2020 and now again in 2024. This recurring introspection reveals the evolution of both myself and my business. It’s vital to periodically assess if our current direction aligns with our evolving selves. What sparks your enthusiasm each day? What drives the essence of… Continue reading Inspiration- What gets you going! Why I am a Home Stager and Designer.

Healthy Home-Feel Good with Biophilia

Our intrinsic desire to connect with nature and living entities is encapsulated in the term “biophilia.” Coined initially by Erich Fromm and later popularized by Edward O. Wilson, this concept has found a renewed emphasis in contemporary interior design. Throughout history, our bond with nature has been pivotal, not only for sustenance and survival… Continue reading Healthy Home-Feel Good with Biophilia

Why Hire a Professional Home Stager?

Why hire a professional home stager? There are lots of simple things homeowners can do on their own to decorate their homes to sell. They can get rid of clutter, repaint, clean or put out fresh flowers. So why hire a home stager? Home Staging by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design. Many homeowners are… Continue reading Why Hire a Professional Home Stager?

How to Pick the Perfect Exterior Paint Colors

Choosing the right exterior paint color can be daunting; it’s not just about personal preference but about making a choice that the entire neighborhood sees! Plus, a misstep can be pricey to correct. Why is exterior paint selection so challenging? First, determine your purpose: are you painting to sell or are you refreshing your home’s… Continue reading How to Pick the Perfect Exterior Paint Colors

5 Massive Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring a Home Stager

When you decide to hire a home stager to decorate your property to sell faster and for more money, you need to make sure you’re investing in the right person. After all, you’re trusting someone with the sale of your largest asset–your home–so you have to be careful to put that trust in an experienced… Continue reading 5 Massive Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring a Home Stager

Build your home selling team- Part 2- Find a Great Realtor

Preparing to sell your home? Assemble a top-tier team to optimize your chances for a swift and profitable sale. This indispensable trio should comprise a seasoned home stager, a skilled real estate photographer, and a Realtor whose top commitment is your interests. In Part 1, we delved into choosing the perfect home stager. Now, let’s… Continue reading Build your home selling team- Part 2- Find a Great Realtor

Saturday Night Live Art Shows- Designer Office with Energy Art

Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. In this show, I share an office I designed for an older couple that chooses to sometimes work from home for extra income. This Edesign is one of the rooms I designed for the MyDoma Designer Virtual Home Tour Contest. See how you can use energy art to… Continue reading Saturday Night Live Art Shows- Designer Office with Energy Art

Saturday Night Live Art Shows-Aligned Energy Art- “Gratitude”

Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows ! I am Mary Ann Benoit and am with you tonight from Seward Alaska! So excited to be with you tonight to share my Aligned Energy Art series called “Gratitude”, with three fractal art pieces. Thanks to Saturday Night Live Art Shows creator, artist Brooke Harker and her… Continue reading Saturday Night Live Art Shows-Aligned Energy Art- “Gratitude”

Embracing the Blues: Timeless Innovations in Interior Design and Energy Art.

Love blue? It’s no surprise. Blue is a universally favored color, and its appeal is deeply rooted in psychology, biology, and cultural associations. Here’s a look at why people are drawn to blue and its energetic essence: Calm & Serenity: Blue is often linked to calmness and serenity. It evokes feelings of tranquility, much like… Continue reading Embracing the Blues: Timeless Innovations in Interior Design and Energy Art.