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

Make Magic Happen When You Start with the Art

Do you wonder how to make the magic happen in a room, where all the colors, textures and pieces fit together just right? Maybe you’ve tried it several times and somehow the end result was off, but you couldn’t figure out why? Did you spend a lot of money buying pieces you loved but were… Continue reading Make Magic Happen When You Start with the Art

Up Your Game and Look Great on Zoom

Zoom meetings are becoming our new normal. We are working, learning and entertaining from home online to stay connected. Our co-workers, parents, teachers and students now have an intimate look into our homes whether we like it or not! Or do they? Not if you have a great Zoom background! Turn your messy bedroom or… Continue reading Up Your Game and Look Great on Zoom

Make Your Mother’s Day

Today I spent a lot of time thinking about my mom. I realized Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend and was wondering what I could do for her. My mom is 91 and at this point in her life she is not interested in collecting more things, so I am more careful these days… Continue reading Make Your Mother’s Day

The #MYZOOMROOM Challenge

The eDesign Tribe has created the first Zoom Room Background Download Contest for it’s Edesigners. The most downloads by 4/17/20 wins the challenge! I have 3 zoom backgrounds of a beautiful, serene office. Go Green! If you like any of my designs, I would love your vote. It’s $10 to download one background and if you do,… Continue reading The #MYZOOMROOM Challenge

How to Work from Home Stress Free

Struggling to concentrate while working from home? Overwhelmed by distractions or hesitant to show your workspace on Zoom calls with clients? Whether you’re making do with the kitchen table, repurposing a spare room, or seeking a fresh revamp for your usual home office, it’s time for a change. Tips for Creating a Stress Free Office… Continue reading How to Work from Home Stress Free

Look Great While You Save the Planet!

OK, well maybe you can’t save the whole planet all at once but you can certainly save some of it by wearing eco-friendly, gorgeous clothes. and get 25% off at the same time (use code WELCOME25)! And it is a great excuse to shop and feel good about it! Eco-friendly fashions are made from natural… Continue reading Look Great While You Save the Planet!

Designing your Bed and Breakfast to Keep You and Your Guests Safe

My previous posts have been about how to design your Bed and Breakfast to make it beautiful and functional and attract your idea guests. With our current situation, things are uncertain about how many people if any will be traveling now and through the fall. If your Bed and Breakfast or vacation rental will be… Continue reading Designing your Bed and Breakfast to Keep You and Your Guests Safe

Today I Had a Moment I Will Always Remember

Today I had a “moment” I will always remember. I started the day feeling a little depressed. The stock market has been insane and my retirement funds…well I basically just stopped looking. My Bed and Breakfast got it’s first cancellation, and I expect many more to come. Not sure how my design business will fare.… Continue reading Today I Had a Moment I Will Always Remember

Staying Healthy and Happy During this Difficult Time

During these uncertain times, it is likely we are going to all be spending more time at home. Whether that is working from home or spending leisure time there rather than going out, it may be the best way to stay safe and healthy for now. If you have not spent much time at home… Continue reading Staying Healthy and Happy During this Difficult Time

Northern Lights Home Staging and Design awarded Best of Houzz 2020 for Customer Service

Northern Lights Home Staging and Design of Seward, Alaska Awarded Best Of Houzz 2020 The Annual People’s Choice Award from the Houzz Community Highlights Home Remodeling and Design Professionals with Most Popular Designs and Top Ratings Seward, Alaska, February 27, 2020 – Northern Lights Home Staging and Design of Seward, Alaska has won a “Best… Continue reading Northern Lights Home Staging and Design awarded Best of Houzz 2020 for Customer Service