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"Becky Harmon not only talks the talk, but walks the walk! Awesome instructor- outstanding, caring mentor- phenomenal leader!!" 

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"I want you to know how much I enjoyed our week together - your class far exceeded my expectations! You create a wonderful environment to learn; your teaching is thorough and thought provoking. The class setting is wonderfully intimate and the hands- on experience applying the concepts of staging and redesign in actual homes is invaluable to students embarking on this career. You are a warm, insightful and beautiful girl. 

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"Hi Becky,
Just jotting off a quick email to say that it has been a complete pleasure to work with Jerry and Jessie. My website should be finished soon and they have both made every effort to make it wonderful. My business cards came even earlier than expected and I love them! I'm already on the first page of Google which is amazing.
I'm so glad I made the decision to come to Jacksonville.
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Liz"
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  November 2012
Friends, Family and Staging Fans,
Welcome to the new and improved "Staging News." This e-zine is for fans of home staging, inspiration and personal motivation. Glad you joined us. 

BECKY HARMON

 

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You asked for it... You got it! Here is my secret list of favorite lifestyle staging tips. Don't tell anyone.

 

1. Create a theme and play up a focal point. For a coastal theme, use a framed navigational chart over the fireplace, for instance. Put some Coastal Living magazines in a tray with a starfish for the cocktail table.

 

2. Streamline the colors. Use no more than 2 primary colors and 1 accent color... like a spa blue color with khaki and a touch of kiwi green.

 

3. Add a great accessory or picture... a fabulous piece of driftwood on the coffee table with 3" pillar candles in white. Some fish netting would add drama.

 

4. Create a cozy conversation area. Bring the furniture into the middle of the room. No "wallflowers."

 

5. If the space allows, angle the dining room table and remove any tall, traditional florals. Instead use a low accessory, such as, a collection of wood-carved sea turtles or an oblong dish of unique shells.

 

6. Place some wine corks in a container on the bar area. Add some wine glasses and a pretty wine bottle on a tray. If you don't have a tray, use a mirror. Remove any hooks that might scratch the table.

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7. Place a telescope or binoculars on the table near a lake or waterfront view. Place a display of sharks teeth on the coffee table in an oceanfront home. This is subliminal staging.

8. Create a party atmosphere with a tray of iced tea glasses and a pitcher on a tray. Add some colorful napkins and a few lemons.

9. Use greenery from the backyard to create a natural setting and add dimension. My favorites are philodendron leaves and palmetto branches. Bamboo cuttings in a tall vase add a Zen-like atmosphere to a room, for instance. Use bamboo tomato stakes in a container to add height.

!0. Yes, we do decorate for the various seasons. In the fall, place a few pumpkins and some mums outside the front door, for instance. For the holidays, keep it subtle and use natural items. Real cranberries in a hurricane candleholder with a white pillar candle on top can be lovely. Evergreen cuttings from the woods smell great and can be combined with clippings of natural berries for a beautiful display.

 

There you have it! My favorite tricks-of-the-trade designer tips for you. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Join us for a tour of the first annual RESA Christmas Showhouse on Sat., December 8th from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, Queens Harbour on Atlantic Blvd. $10 with a ticket or $15 at the door. Park at the Queens Harbour Sports Complex for a quick shuttle to the house.
RESA Christmas House 
This low-country style home on the intra-coastal waterway looks like it belongs in the movie, Prince of Tides. The casual styling makes this home less like the typical over-decorated designer showhouse and more like a comfortable southern retreat. The Safari Club homeowners have wonderful treasures and photos from travel to places like Africa and South America. The contemporary holiday decorations will surprise you. Lots of ideas and inspiration await your visit.
 
A very limited number of tickets are available. Get yours today at Cottage by the Sea, 3rd St. and 4th Ave. in Jax Beach or Design Elements at the Town Center.
 
*We just enjoyed a lovely meeting at the West Elm store in the Town Center. Not long ago, a metting was hosted by Ballard Design. If you wish to be a leader in the staging and redesign industry, you must be a member of the Real Estate Staging Association. The national website has details. Just google the name.
 
Latest news locally, we have the new HGTV Green Showhouse going up in Jax. Beach, as we speak. It will be available to see in early spring. Stay tuned...
 
*The RESA national Convention is the end of January 31st - February 2nd in San Francisco. I will be going. Please join me for a trip to remember. Details on the RESA site.

 

Favorite Resources

 
4th July 
 ~These vendors can give you designer pricing on their products. They are my favorite resources. We cannot be responsible for their work. They are not employees of Transformations. 
 
 * Call Keith at the Carpet Man (new location on Phillips just north of I-95) for designer pricing on carpet and  flooring. Installation in 24 - 48 hours. 904-803-7825  CONTRACTOR Pricing- Clearance Sale

 

"Keith just helped me with replacing carpet. His price came in lower than the guy I have used before, so I will definitely use him from now on. He was great and so was his installer." Helena Norden, Coldwell Banker, P. A.
  
* Call the Floor Club for another great place for flooring and tile. 646-4400 
  
* Call Martin Schramm for all your computer tech needs. 904-910-3511
 
* Jerry Busche - Website SEO 992-6144  
* Call Kellyann Norton at Total Home Management for deep cleaning. 238-9040 
 
* Jesse Preza of Nest Design Group for websites.  [email protected]

 

 * Fabric and Tile Masters for Carpet and Tile cleaning. 221-9550

 

 * Big Guy Moving- Move One Item or a Whole House 859-3137

 

* Steve Allen with Certa Pro Painting tops the list for favorite painters.

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       Becky Harmon 

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