December 2008
1 post
How To Write An Affirmation →
Writing effective affirmations is a powerful way to bring about positive change in your life. But what makes an affirmation effective? There is a lot written on the subject which can make…
November 2008
4 posts
Feng Shui Consultations and Reiki Energy Healing →
Using the healing power of Reiki and the energy of Feng Shui, you can support yourself to make positive change in your life. If you are looking to improve your relationships, health, well-being,…
What Does Reiki Feel Like? →
Many people who have not yet had the opportunity to experience a Reiki (spiritually guided universal life force energy) session themselves wonder what Reiki feels like. A typical Reiki session will…
Home Staging Tips for “Fixers” →
Every house can benefit from home staging, even houses that are “fixers”. Your home does not need to be perfect or in model home condition to show better. A few basic home staging steps can get…
Feng Shui Tips to Prepare Your Home For Guests →
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many of you are likely preparing your homes for entertaining guests. When adding extra items for guests along with your holiday decor, you want to take…
October 2008
2 posts
What Is a Perfect Setting For a Home?-Feng Shui... →
Feng Shui is about how you and your home or office are situated in relation to the environment around you and how the energy circulates in that environment. Back in the days before public water…
Feng Shui & the Many Uses of a Mirror →
In Feng Shui, mirrors have many qualities and uses. They can be used to enhance or to push away energy. They can open up small spaces or close off spaces from entering others. A mirror can also…
Feng Shui Your Desk →
Did you know that you can apply the bagua to your desk and Feng Shui the items on your desktop? You can! Using Feng Shui to organize your desk can do more than just streamline your work-flow. It…
September 2008
8 posts
Best Way to Stage a Two Bedroom Home →
We received a great staging tele-coach question today asking how is the best way to stage a second bedroom in a two bedroom home. Should it be staged as an office or a bedroom? My answer is…
Enjoy the Energy of Fresh Food-Feng Shui Friday... →
Choosing foods that are fresh, vibrant, colorful and healthy will nourish your body and fill you with vibrant, radiant energy. The food you eat carries life giving chi (energy) so do your best to…
What Can Your Address Hold in Store for You? →
Your address has more meaning than just a way to find your house. In Feng Shui, numbers represent colors, elements, directions and more. You can interpret the numbers in your address using the…
Test Your Paint Color-Vital Home Staging Tip! →
Many people are opening up to color on their walls, even when they are preparing their homes for sale. Do yourself a favor and remember to test the color before investing in all the paint for your…
The Best Feng Shui Color for a Bedroom →
One of the most common questions I get is “What color should I paint my bedroom for the best Feng Shui?” My answer usually starts out the same: “What color do you like?” You spend a very large part…
Turn Potential Negatives Into Positives To Get... →
Buyers make a lot of major decisions in the first few moments they see your house. You have an opportunity to change any problem areas that have the potential of being seen as negatives by home…
Staged Home in Dramatic Calabasas Highlands →
If you have been looking for a home in an area that offers natural California beauty yet is not too far off the beaten path, then this home we recently staged in the Calabasas Highlands area might be…
August 2008
6 posts
Seeking Balance? Start in Your Home! Feng Shui... →
Many people talk to me about wanting more balance in their lives and a great place to begin is to balance things in your own home. Improperly placed furniture, wobbly furniture, crooked pictures,…
Staging Your Home? Get Your Priorities Straight! →
One of the biggest challenges I see home sellers struggle with when staging their homes for sale, is deciding which updates make the most sense. Some homeowners feel they need to spend thousands in…
Does Your Home Pass The Stress Test? →
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Freshen Up Your Bathrooms for Buyers →
When buyers visit your home they will be checking out your bathroom to make sure it is going to be adequate for their needs. Make sure yours is not only clean and tidy, but make it feel fresh too. …
Feng Shui Consultations →
Using the power of Feng Shui, you can support yourself to make positive change in your life. If you are looking to improve your relationships, health, well-being, your position in within the…
Home Staging in West Hills, Two New Model Homes... →
If you are looking for a home in West Hills, CA, there is a new complex staged and ready for market now. Open house is coming up soon, so if these look like they might fit your needs, do be sure to…
July 2008
9 posts
Stage Your Home for Buyers →
The point of staging your home is to ensure that it is merchandised to showcase its best selling features and to appeal to the widest range of buyers. It will really help you get past your personal…
Are Gated Communities Really Right For You? Feng... →
Living in a gated community provides many with a great sense of security, but for some it can make them feel as though they are living in a prison. Before you make a decision to move into a gated…
Quick Staging Tip-Need This Be Said? →
In the spirit of Sellsius’ question on which photos should an agent post in their marketing, here is a tip that I really can’t believe needs to be given.
I just saw a real estate listing flyer with…
Are You Making Your Agent’s Job Hard? →
Real estate photos are a key part of marketing your home for sale. Your agent is going to do their best to show your home at its best advantage. Properly preparing your home is going to make your…
The Value of Small Square Footage →
When marketing a home for sale, every square foot counts. Small rooms and closets are just as important as large ones. Show buyers the best use of every space in your home and leave no question in…
Inspire Conversation-Feng Shui Friday Tip →
Did you know that something as simple as the shape of your table can inspire great conversation? It’s true. A round dining table places everyone at the table in an equally great spot; no one is…
Feng Shui and the Law of Attraction →
Feng Shui is working purposefully with the things in your environment to create positive change in your life. By making physical changes within your space, your are setting in place pathways to…
“I often say that sometimes it’s just as quick to work with the chicken than the...”
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Is Home Staging One Size Fits All? →
Your home can benefit from home staging regardless of its current condition. Home staging is not a one size fits all opportunity. Whether you have the type of home that is filled to the brim with…
Feng Shui Consultations →
For those interested in scheduling an on-site or telephone Feng Shui consultation, please give Nickie a call at 818-383-7502 to schedule an appointment and discuss the details of your consultation. …
June 2008
13 posts
Feng Shui and Symbolism-Are Your Things Saying... →
The things you choose to surround yourself with on a day to day basis speak loudly about who you are. Everything from the colors you choose, the furniture you sit on, the art on your walls, even the…
Open the Door for Energy - Feng Shui Friday Tip →
In Feng Shui, your front door is the mouth of ch’i (energy). As ch’i enters your door, it will travel through your home and feed your spaces with life giving energy. To ensure ch’i is encouraged to…
Home Staging & Smart Updates Gets Los Angeles... →
Home staging combined with simple home updates, smart pricing and effective marketing will get your Los Angeles home sold fast. I’ve seen it happen over and over and it can happen for you.
A case in…
“Do you know how much the first thing you do in the morning impacts the rest of...”
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Have You Been Operating on Automatic Pilot When... →
I don’t know about you, but there are times that I know I should be paying more attention, but I have so many things going on at once that I just let myself run on autopilot even though there is a…
3 New Model Homes Staged & Ready in Toluca Lake →
Our crew staged 3 model homes in Toluca Lake this past week. These model homes are ready to be seen and are scheduled for open house this weekend. Each home is gorgeous and unique in its layout, so…
Who’s In Charge of Your Living Room-You or Elmo? →
Showing your home to strangers is a tough job. Real estate agents are going to be coming in with buyers that will be making quick assessments of your house and one of the first rooms they will see…
Gracious Living in Peaceful San Marino →
If you’ve never been to San Marino CA, do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. It is a great town close to busy Pasadena, the Rose Bowl and just close enough but not too close to Los Angeles. We…
The Real Beauty of Home Staging is That It Can... →
Staging a home for sale is no longer a new concept, and in today’s real estate market, it is more important than ever. Home staging makes every home show better, so if you think that home staging is…
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The Ultimate Guide to Motivation - How to Achieve Any Goal
Finding Happiness from Motivation →
Attaining personal goals are one of the most satisfying experiences in a lifetime. But staying motivated long enough to achieve them can be a challenge for all of us. It is important when planning…
Is Your Great Room Like a Bowling Alley? Solve it... →
Got a great question from someone today looking for some Home Staging Telecoaching advice: Question:
Hello, I am getting ready to place my house on the martket to sell and I do not have the budget to…
May 2008
12 posts
Hey Baby, What’s Your Number? House Number That... →
Did you know that the number of your house means more than just a location on a street? Numbers have meanings, and the numbers on your house have a certain energy. In Feng Shui, there are different…
Is Living in Your Living Room Fun? - Feng Shui... →
Do you enjoy living in your living room? Is it comfortable, well lit and conducive to lively conversation? Or is it one of those fake living rooms that everyone just passes by and no one uses? …
“Free” Home Staging-Are You Getting Your Money’s... →
In business, it makes sense that when someone performs a service, they get paid for it. In real estate, agents get paid a commission for their services, contractors get paid for the work they…
Are Buyers Battling Each Other to Buy Your House? →
They should be! Well, maybe not in a knock ‘em, sock ‘em sort of way, but they should be excited about your home and eager to make it their own. That’s how it was for this seller in Mission Hills…
Chic Staged Home in Van Nuys CA Ready to be Sold! →
We staged this amazingly cool condo in Van Nuys today. This staged home has a fabulous floorplan that makes it feel much larger than its 800+ square feet. The owners updated it with new flooring,…
Home Staging Tips - 9 Dos & a Don’t a la HGTV →
I have found on my some home staging consultations that there are home sellers that struggle with knowing where to start and where to end with their home staging efforts. Even after explaining to…
Want to Get Things Moving? Shake It Up! →
Are things in your life moving slower than you would like? Feeling kind of stagnant? Well here is a tip from my friend Karen Rauch Carter that is definitely worth sharing. Shake things up in your…