Did you know that you can increase your vacation rental income and bookings with home staging? Home staging highlights the positive and downplays the negative aspects of homes for sale. A professional stager creates a look and atmosphere that buyers make an emotional connection with and they want to buy through decorating and market research. It’s the emotional connection that cinches the deal. Sellers then market their properties to attract buyers online with great photos of their beautifully Read more […]
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Saturday Night Live Art Shows- Globally Inspired, Soulfully Aligned- Moroccan Style
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. “Globally Inspired, Soulfully Aligned” is The New Design Frontier. This is about creating global style interiors with my Aligned Design philosphy. It captivates Global Design’s worldly charm with Aligned Design’s holistic approach to create external beauty and internal harmony. In this show I show you how I created an Edesign that is aesthetically pleasing and soulfully enriching. In creating your perfect space, energy is the foundation of everything. Moroccan Read more […]
Saturday Night Live Art Shows- Energy Art- Attract Wealth, Health and Love
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows.What is energy art and how can it make a difference in your life?Energy Art can help you attract more wealth, health and abundance. It is the foundation for my unique Interior Design philosophy, Aligned Design© which combinesThe ART of BeautyThe SCIENCE of ColorThe ENERGY of Well-BeingEnergy art becomes the foundation for the design of your space.I create energy art to radiate and express energy concepts that influence and uplift your energy to help you remember Read more […]
Home Staging Boosts Demand for Rental Properties
Home Staging Boosts Demand For Rental PropertiesAt one time investors flocked to real estate, anticipating guaranteed and speedy returns. If you were one of the people who purchased rental properties to create the “passive income stream” that most get-rich-quick gurus recommend, you’ve probably become more nervous about that investment, especially if you’re relying on rental income to offset your mortgage costs.Whether you have investments in multiple apartment buildings, a few vacation properties Read more […]
Alaska Home Staging -Win-Win for All
One thing I love about Alaska home staging is that it is a win-win proposal for all involved. Staging is a Win-Win for Home Sellers For home sellers, a modest investment in home staging can be transformative. It not only elevates your property’s aesthetic appeal but also gives you a competitive edge in the market. The result? A quicker sale at a potentially higher price. Think of it as turning your house into the market’s standout star. Plus, you can typically deduct your home stager’s fees Read more […]
Saturday Night Live Art Shows- “It’s Just the Moon”- Adventures in AI.
Welcome to Saturday Night Live Art Shows. I’m Mary Ann Benoit, an energy artist and Interior Designer from Seward, Alaska. Creativity and design happen in many ways. Explore what is possible. AI or artificial intelligence is a great tool to bring your vision to life. Despite the name, it is not that smart. You need to have a creative vision, tell it what to do, and refine it until it is what you imagine. I created these art designs in AI, mixed them with my fractal art, and created these Interior Read more […]
Market Research- The Key to Successful Home Staging
Market research is the first thing you should do before developing a plan for staging your house if you want to make top dollar on your home sale. I know, market research sounds boring. Why should you care? Here’s why:Understanding the Target Audience: Market research will help you understand who the potential buyers are in your area. Knowing your audience means you can stage your home in a way that appeals directly to their preferences and needs.Pricing Insights: Through research, you can ascertain Read more […]
Stay Warm This Winter and Slash Bills with These Home Efficiency Upgrades
Stay Warm This Winter and Slash Bills with These Home Efficiency Upgrades Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to stay warm in the winter without spending a fortune on energy bills? If this sounds familiar, you may be surprised by how easy it can be to heat your home more efficiently. Smart home tech is one of our favorite solutions, but it’s not the only option. From high-tech devices to small changes in everyday habits, there are countless ways to boost your home’s efficiency — and make Read more […]
I Learned To Solve All My Interior Design Problems by Dancing- Surprise Me
Surprise and Delight! A great dance performance always has a surprise. It might be an unexpected twist in the storyline. It might be the unveiling of the dancer so you see her beautiful face or costume.Maybe it is the revealing of an unexpected part of the costume that was hidden that causes the audience to gasp in surprise and delight. Surprise and Delight!! Persian Miniature Dance. The silk butterfly wings were hidden until the moment of “transformation” Read more […]
Let’s Solve Your Paint Color Dilemma
Considering a fresh coat of paint for your home’s exterior? It’s amazing how a new shade can give both your home and your spirits a lift. However, this exciting change can sometimes lead to the all-too-common paint color dilemma. It’s something every homeowner encounters. Whether you’re updating the entire exterior, adding a pop to a single room, or just revamping a door, choosing the right shade is crucial. The stakes? Picking a color that doesn’t match your vision, leaving you wondering Read more […]