Author archives: harmonizing

Finding the TimeOur New HomeDining Room Project

Our New Home
Now that I am done with the re-branding and getting my website up and running its time to try to work on our new home.  We moved in two days before Christmas.  Since than I have not had too much time to dedicate to decorating my own home.... We are presently working on our dining room.  Below is a picture of the dining room. The dropped leaf table has [...]

Apartment StagingMurray Hill section of NYC....and baby makes three

Murray Hill section of NYC
When ever a new baby comes along it can generate a lot of additional items and family visits.  This young couple found them selves with lots of family sleep overs and a live in nanny in a two bedroom apartment in NYC.  They needed  more room so they decided to place the apartment on the market. We came in to stage.....First we had to define what co[...]

Headboard UpdateUpdating a outdated headboardA little bit of CHALK PAINT changes a dated headboard

Updating a outdated headboard
Good Morning...its been a while.....since I've posted anything....all is good in case you missed me....or not!  Here is an update.... We moved in to temporary housing until November.....My husband set up my new workshop and put my paints in  Alphabetical order... Really...I don't work that way....but Thank You ,,,,  I lost 7.8 pounds on a new program th[...]

Kitchen Transformation With PaintA Kitchen Transformation with Annie Sloan Chalk PaintAnnie Sloan Chalk Paint

A Kitchen Transformation with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
We were contracted to paint a kitchen in Livingston New Jersey.  We used Annie Sloan's French Linen as the top coat and Graphite as the under coat. We had provided the homeowner with samples prior so that she could coordinate her new counter tops and appliances.  We started January 19th and finished on February 13th..  We had a little delay in awaiting [...]

Ready for you this Summer Summer Fun in Beach HavenWe just finished Staging this Vacant Home

Summer Fun in Beach Haven
Emotions!! One word connects a home buyer to a house...Here is the house we just staged at 318 Belvoire Avenue in Beach Haven Borough New Jersey.   Resources Home Staging - Harmonizing Homes, LLC Furniture Rental - Churchill Furniture Accessories - Home Goods Accessories - Creative Design Inc Real Estate Agent - David Cowles - Prudential Zack Shore Prop[...]

I am not a Nosy Home StagerWest Long Branch Home –Sold in 4 Days for above asking Price

West Long Branch Home -
Really????  This is a recent statement that was brought to my attention..... I'm a "Home Stager" and I'm not at allnosy nor do I care how other live their lives....  My GOAL is to add a connection and EMOTION to a home for the  prospective buyer ( I want the buyer to feel as if they belong in the home) ... I'm educated in  home design and home stag[...]

Summer Time FunLBI Home Staging ProjectAll ready for the summer

LBI Home Staging Project
How many people dream of owning a beach house?  I had the great fortune of staging a beautiful home in Long Beach Island New Jersey.  I fell in love with this home.....I could just picture myself entertaining on the multi  level decks that this house has. Resources Pictures by Motion City Media -Motion City Media Listing by Van Dyke Group- [...]

Cottage LivingOccupied Staging Project on the Barnegat Bay – New Jersey9 Bayshore Drive

Occupied Staging Project on the Barnegat Bay - New Jersey
We are having an open house this Sunday June 1st between the hours of 1:00-3:00 at 9 Bayshore Drive in Toms River New Jersey.   For this one day only there is a special price.....must attend the open house for more details.  We are located on the Barnegat Bay with breath taking views.    Our home was spared damage from Sandy... We are moving so tha[...]