When it comes to Interior Design, less is more beautiful and more relaxing. Objects that truly make you happy can stand out more when they have space to breathe. Edesign and “Unveiling Time ” Energy art by Mary Ann Benoit of Northern Lights Home Staging and Design. Is your home not resonating with the peace and beauty you crave? Does the term “sanctuary” seem like a distant dream when you think of your living space?With clutter Read more […]
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Feel Connected and Relaxed When You Surround Yourself With the Beauty of Nature
There are 10 great reasons to love global style design. One of my favorite reasons is that Global style design is great at bringing the outside in to your designs, to help you feel connected and relaxed by surrounding yourself with the beauty of nature. What is Global Style? Global style tells the story of your life and adventures with things you have collected in your travels and local adventures. Highlighting unique, colorful, and beautiful art and crafts is a wonderful way to create your Read more […]
What Make’s Your Mother’s Day?
Another year has passed and Mother’s Day is coming up in a week. What are you going to do to make your Mother’s day?My mom is 92 and I have mentioned before, she at the point in her life where she is not interested in collecting more things, so I am more careful about what I can give her. Often it is flowers or a gift card to a local book store. I am not sure yet what this years gift will be. How about you? What are you going to do to make your Mother’s day? Read more […]
What You Do With Your Five Minutes of Infamy Shows Who You Are
Some time or another, we all get our five minutes of fame, or infamy depending on what you do with it. I think your choices tell a lot about who you are. I have had many chances for my five minutes of fame on the radio, on the dance or music stage, in publications and more. This time felt a little different, maybe because the audience seemed so big!I thought I would share my experience, in case it helps you when your five minutes comes around:) Edesign by Northern Read more […]
How to Sell Your House Stress-Free…..or Not
Selling your home? It can be very stressful. Or not.Regardless of the circumstances, these tips can make selling your home a reason to celebrate rather than a reason to get stressed out.It doesn’t matter if it is a buyers market or a seller’s market.It doesn’t matter if you are moving because it is a great opportunity or because you are being forced to.Selling doesn’t have to be stressful. Who wants to be ready at a moment’s notice to leave a let a realtor show the Read more […]
Celebrate Unique Art and Artisans while Telling Your Story with Global Style Design
There are 10 great reasons to love global style design. One of my favorite reasons is that Global style design celebrates unique art and the artists that create it while telling your story. Tell Your Story Global style tells the story of your life and adventures with things you have collected in your travels and local adventures. Highlighting unique, colorful, and beautiful art and crafts is a wonderful way to create your perfect space.Each piece tells part of your story while creating Read more […]
Do You Do These Dumb Things When Selling Your Home?
When you decide to sell your house, of course, you want to make the most money on the sale and sell fast. My house is my biggest asset. I bet it is for you too. It is important to hire the best person for the job to get the best results. After all, if you had a brain tumor, would you go to someone who does cosmetic surgery and expect them to get the job done? If you needed a tooth pulled, would you ask your neighbor? Maybe if they were a dentist. Invest in the right person. Make sure they Read more […]
Not Home Staging is Like Going to Your Dream Job Interview in Sweat Pants
Of course, you wouldn’t. At least I hope not! When you are selling your home, just like going to an important job interview or getting ready for a first date, you need to make a great first impression. And you don’t have much time to do it. People have a short attention span. It is what it is. Get ready for the market with these tips to help make a great impression fast. 1. Make the outside look just as inviting as the inside When you drive up, if things are not neat, clean, and do not look Read more […]
Create Magical Ambiance and Illuminate Your Story with Global Style Lighting
There are a lot of reasons to love Global Style Interior Design. One is that it is all about you, and telling the story of your life, adventures, the things you love in your space. It is a total expression and celebration of you. Does that sound selfish? It’s OK, it is your house. Of course, it is about you!Each piece tells your story. Celebrate your treasures, old and new. modern and vintage, from various parts of the world.Create a rich tapestry of color, texture, art, and history. In a previous Read more […]
Home Staging Helps Buyers see Their Dream Life Before Them
Home staging helps buyers see their dream life before them. Helping buyers see is the key. You may have heard that when people buy homes, they buy on emotion rather than logic. In the past I wrote about how Selling Your Home is Not About Selling Your Home, it is about selling a dream. You can’t sell a dream if the buyer can’t see it. That is why vacant houses are hard to sell. Very few can “see the dream” in an empty house. They just look cold and uninviting. Being able to see is just important Read more […]