Selling your home is no easy feat. But before you can juggle offers, nail negotiations, and work on closing, you have to get your home ready for the market. Staging your house is one of the most important parts of the sales process. By making sure your property is at its best for a photoshoot,… Continue reading Ready to Sell: How to Get and Keep Your Home Clean
Author: Mary Ann Benoit
President- Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
Owner- Arctic Paradise Bed and Breakfast
Artist- Stained Glass, Jewelry and Alcohol Ink Art
Wildlife Biologist
Director- Kaleido World Percussion and Dance Company
Director- Tavus Dance Company of Alaska
Lover of music, art, dance and animals.
Lose Weight, Quit Smoking, Get Healthy and Peaceful Without Pain
How are you feeling about yourself? How are you feeling about yourself? Photo by Taylor Smith on Unsplash Do you like the way you look? Are you healthy and happy? Do you feel peaceful, abundant and grateful for all you have? Do you love the way you start each day? Why do so many of… Continue reading Lose Weight, Quit Smoking, Get Healthy and Peaceful Without Pain
Tips for Converting Your Home into a Rental Property
When most people move into a new home, they sell their old property. But this isn’t your only option! If you want to skip the stress of marketing your home and negotiating with buyers—especially during the age of social distancing—consider turning it into a rental property. Converting your residence into a rental is a great… Continue reading Tips for Converting Your Home into a Rental Property
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