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Having A Party...Get A Quickie Room Redesign!

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:47:25 -0600

Having a dinner party, or get together with friends? Get a Room Redesign and change the whole way a room looks. This homeowner called and was having some friends over for dinner that night in less than 4 hours. She wanted more seating in the family room, instead of everyone congregating in the kitchen. With the help of the homeowners in under 2 hours this room was transformed into a a homey, inviting space, with lots of seating. Before there were two sofas, one traditional and one contemporary. After pulling items from other rooms, I was able to pull this room together using modern and traditional pieces. It doesn't take a lot of money or time.

If you are planning a Thanksgiving Party, Christmas Party, or get together for the Holidays, and want to have your guest wondering what you've done to your house. Consider a Room Redesign, using what you have, without buying unecessary items you really don't need.

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Areas Served: Houston, League City, Clear Lake City, Friendswood, Kemah, Seabrook, Pearland, Sugar Land, Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands, West University, River Oaks, Tanglewood, Mid-Town, The Heights, Montrose, Texas Medical Center, The East End, West Loop/Galleria/Memorial, Piney Point, Downtown, Museum District, Bellaire, and surrounding areas. And all areas down to Galveston Island.

Steam Iron Burn Precaution

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:32:44 -0600

The Texas Home & Garden Show was a few weeks ago and I decided to go check it out. There was one exhibitor that had the neatest steam iron I've ever seen. It did everything. You could even leave it lying down, and the heat didn't transfer, it stayed cool, and seemed to be effortless. I passed on getting one, because the show was about to close, and I thought I'd pick up one the next day. Long story short, I didn't make it back to the show, but now that I'd seen how handy they were I was bound and determined to get one. I looked them up on their website, and they were $100 more than if I'd bought one on the spot. So being the stubborn one, I didn't get one.

I was out shopping and saw a Rownenta Power Press, looked similar, but wasn't as advanced, and didn't cost as much as the $300 one at the show.

I decided to give it a try, and was not that impressed, so decided to empty the water out of the iron. As I as doing this I crossed over above my other arm with the iron, and somehow, the iron stuck to my arm with steam spewing out. It happened so fast. It litteraly branded me through many layers of skin. It wasn't like a sunburn, this one felt deep and painful. My brother-in-law, happened to call, and said to put ice on it, as I was already headed for the aloe vera. He is an actor, and said that a woman on the set had just been burned by one of those steamers on a stand. They had used ice on her, and it was said to be the best thing.

At this point, the $300 would have been money well spent.

So short and long of it, yes I'm admittedly a klutz, but, beware of steamers, they are much more powerful than an iron. And before you pour the water out, make sure it's cooled down first.

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Houston's 1st Home Stagers SIF Meeting

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:39:06 -0600

From Left to Right: Nancy Albea, Greg Moffitt, Tom Scanlon, Stacy Reed, Tom O'Rourke, Ken Stevenson, Marisol Corbett,Stephanie Myers, Karen Brown, Joni O'Rourke, Cindy Bryant, Amber Dorn.

Home Stagers from all around the Houston area gathered at CORT for our 1st ever "Stage It Forward" Round Table. Stagers from all designations and backgrounds were able to discuss the industry as a whole.

Thanks to Joni O'Rourke for being our timekeeper. Cindy Bryant, facilitator.

Amber Dorn with CORT, which provided the meeting space, lunch, and some great door prizes. Marisol Corbett, Stephanie Myers, Karen Brown, and Tom Scanlon looks to see who will win the next door prize. Stephanie won the metal boat decor item from CORT.

Greg Moffitt from The Plant Atruim, one of our sponsers, mixing up the names for the drawing of the unbelievable trees, and orchid arrangement. The Plant Atrium also provided refreshments from Panera Bread. Thanks to Curtis for taking pictures, also from The Plant Atrium. Everyone was thrilled with their prizes!

Ken Stevenson points to which tree he wants after his name was drawn.

Thomasine Johnson shares some great info. with the group.

Tom O'Rourke picking out his tree. Don't touch that one, that's mine...I won one too!

The group watches as Greg talks about the products from The Plant Atrium.

Thanks to everyone that attended, and for your participation, and input. A BIG Thank You to Amber Dorn, with CORT for giving us the meeting space, lunch, and door prizes. And another Big Thank You To Gail Alexander and Greg Moffitt with The Plant Atrium. Their artificial silk trees, and plants were a big hit, and are beautiful!

Free Yoga Classes at St. John in Nassau Bay, TX

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:50:58 -0600

I heard that Christus St. John Sports Medicine and Fitness Center is offering Yoga classes. Yoga can help with anxiety, flexibility, pain management, mental abilities, and energy levels.

The classes will be held on Tuesday mornings at 9:15 am, Thursday afternoon at 3:30 pm, and Monday evenings at 5:15 pm. Certified yoga instructors will be teaching the classes. Two complimentary classes are offered. If you enjoy and want to continue with lessons, the cost of each session will be $4.00. If you are a member of the St. John Fitness Center the classes are included with your membership.

Sounds like a good deal to me!

The St. John Fitness Center phone # 281-523-3028.

CHRISTUS St. John Hospital
18300 St. John Dr.
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
View a map | Get driving directions

Open House-Spring Antique Mall-Nov. 15 &16.-Spring,Texas

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:19:07 -0600

The Spring Antique Mall will be having it's Open House this Saturday and Sunday November 15th & 16th. Refreshments & Entertainment will be from Sat. 10-6p and Sun 1-6p.

Their motto is "Not To Big, Not Too Small. Just an Old Fashion Antique Mall".

The Mall is located at 1609 D. Spring Cypress 1 block West of I-45 N. Exit 70A (in U-Haul Center)

Phone # is 281-355-1110.

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Some Cool Stores In The Houston Heights

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:08:12 -0600

The Buffalo Exchange

They have the best recycled fashion in town! Located on 19th St. in the Heights. Their # is 713.868.2400. Visit their website The Buffalo Exchange.

Eric DelGardo Jewelry Studio

Most of the jewelry is made by either the shop owner, Erica, or other local artists...it's all reasonably priced. She even carries some "of the moment" items and fashion jewelry, but nothing compares to the unique, handmade items the shop stocks. 365 W. 19th (across from Harold's).

Balinskas Imports.

Search for earthy furniture, textiles, architectural accents, and religious art from the 16th to 19th centuries, with imports from China, India, Indonesia, Peru, and Mexico. Also find new jewelry made with antique beads and pendants from all over the globe.
242 W. 19th St., 713-880-4774

Products: Jewelry, Antique, Decorative/Lighting, Furniture, Linens, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

Penzey's Spices

Every chef worth her fleur de sel buys seasonings at the local outpost of this world-famous gourmet mail-order company. Score various kinds of peppercorns, and spices as obscure as mahlab (made from sour cherry pits) or as common as cinnamon, all reasonably priced.
516 W. 19th St., 713-862-6777, penzeys.com

Products: Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

Retropolis

This amazing vintage resource houses 25 dealers under one roof. Look for '50s housewares and loads of clothing and accessories from the '40s to the '70s.
321 W. 19th St., 713-861-1950

Products: Denim, Women's Clothing, Vintage, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Antique, Decorative/Lighting, Furniture, Linens, Outdoor, Tabletop, Books/Stationary, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Fair/Flea Market

Tansu

The aisles of this Asian-influenced gift and furniture store are filled with beautiful handmade wrapping papers and cards, lacquered Japanese tea sets, decorating books, and sleek tabletop items.
321B W. 19th St., 713-880-5100

Products: Tabletop, Books/Stationary, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

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Houston Shopping Events -Nov.10-16, 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:33:51 -0600

Houston Happenings this week , things to do in Houston that are free events and include designer clothes, new celebrity do's, and a "trunk show". Check out the latest sales, shopping events, store openings, and exclusive online deals in and around Houston.

Weekly listings for the Week of November 10-16, 2008.

Frock Boutique
Select from new pieces by Antik Batik, Habitual denim, and Linea Pelle handbags. Lucky magazine readers get a 20% discount.
2609 Greenbriar
713-521-9911
Tues.-Fri., 11-6; Sat., 10:30-4
shopfrock.com

Blue Mambo
Book an appointment for any of this salon's expert hair-styling services, mention Lucky, and save 20 percent through Sunday, November 16. Bonus: Raha shampoo, conditioner, and styling products are reduced 30 percent for Lucky readers.
8 Chelsea Blvd.
Tues.-Fri., 10-7; Sat., 9-5
bluemambostudio.com

New Arrivals
David Michael Salon
Colette Malouf's hair accessories collection recently debuted at David Michael Salon. There are celebrity-favored eclectic designs, inspired by her travels about the world.
1807 W. Gray
713-942-7224
Tues.-Sat., 10-7

Trunk Show
Andrew Gn at Tootsies
This Thursday, November 13, and Friday, November 14, Tootsies in Highland Village is hosting a trunk show for Andrew Gn's stylish wares.
Highland Village, 4045 Westheimer
713-629-9990
Event: Thurs.-Fri., 10-5
Regular hours: Mon.-Sat.,10-7

excerpts from Laurann Claridge

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Texas A&M Club Meeting Bay Area Houston

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:59:00 -0600

The Bay area A&M club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 am at the Bay Area Country Club It is a luncheon meeting with interesting programs and good Aggie fun. The location is at 5500 Genoa Red Bluff Road in Pasadena

Please visit website at www.aggienet.tamu.edu/bayareaamc.

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Electronic Waste Collection Event-Houston

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:56:19 -0600

The Space Center Houston will have a large electronics waste (e-waste collection event at The Space Center Houston on November 15 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. It is free and open to the public. (There is usually a fee.)

The location is the parking lot of Space Center Houston right at the main entrance. 1601 NASA PKWY.

Accepted Materials:

Computer equipment, servers/mainframes,printers/ploters, cables,/cords, copiers,hard drives,power supplies,ups audio visual equipment, TVs ,laptops, hubs,routers/switches,cellular phones equipment, memory chips/ram, point of sale devices, tape drives, communication equipment, telephone equipment, monitors/LCDs, storage devices,fax machines,peripherals, processor chips, circuit boards, projectors, PDA's, cable TV Boxes and Cameras.

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Victorian Lady Fashion Show Scheduled-League City, TX

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:50:23 -0600

November 16, will be the date for the Victorian Lady Fashion Show from 2-4 at Walter Hall Pavilion in League City, Texas. It will be "A Genteel Afternoon of Tea and Desserts" featuring a Victorian Fasihon Show.

Tickets will be $25 and are available at Nana's Attic, and the Hole in the Wall Mall. A silent auction will be held and proceeds will go to the Ray Joseph Hutchinson Foundation.

For more information please email texasvictorianlady@comcast.net or call J'Nean at 713-299-4777.

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Gardeners By The Bay To Discuss Damaged Plants-Clear Lake, TX

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:45:24 -0600

Because of Hurricane Ike, damage of the plants has been devastating. The Gardeners by the bay will be taking time to have a cup of coffee or tea and share stores of ruined plants. The next meeting will be the first Wednsesday of the month at The University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Dr. in Clear Lake. Check the website for upcoming events and speakers that are scheduled for the remainder of the year.

Please visit www.GBTB.org for more information.

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Houston Happy Hikers-10K Hike In Seabrook, TX

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:39:20 -0600

On November 15, Seabrook Eco-Tourism Committee wil host the Houston Happy Hikers as they walk the 10K of bayside hike and bike trail in Seabrook. Registration is at Meador Park on Meyer Road in Seabrook from 9:00am until 12:00 noon. Pine Gully Park will serve complementary refreshments of the Eco-Tourism Committee.

For more information contact: D. Nelson 281-474-4825

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The Hope Cookbook for St. Vincent's House in Galveston is Here

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:34:01 -0600

The Hope Cookbook containing 537 recipes has been published to raise funds for St. Vincent's House in Galveston Texas. The 313- page cookbook has recipes from the friends and families of St. Christopher Episcopal church in League City Texas . There are some celebrity submissions as well, including recipes from Barbara Bush, Susan Baker, Ruth Ryan, Maria Pappas, Kathy Cooper of Cooper Farms and Anna Ginsberg Pillsbury Bake off winner. The books sell for $20 each plus $5 shipping and handling and all proceeds will go to St. Vincent's House. To order a copy send a check in the amount of $25 to St. Christopher Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 852, League City, TX 77574. You can also order by calling 832-277-0765 or visit www.stchrischurch.org/articles/1000034397/st_christo-pher_church/activities/hope_cookbook_pre.aspx

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Heritage Gardeners Christmas Tour-Friendswood, TX

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:25:49 -0600

The Heritage Gardeners will be having a tour of homes Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23. The tour will begin with lunch in an old fashion tearoom, with a Christmas bazaar and raffle. The tour will include beautiful homes in Friendswood displaying Christmas decor. Presale tickets are $10 and $15 on the day of tours. You can purchase tickets from the Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and garden club members. Contact 281-996-8736 for more ticket information.

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Store Closing-Home Decorators Collection

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:09:53 -0600

One of my favorite stores Home Decorators Collectionis closing its Tulsa location. The entire store is 50%-75% off, and all sales are final. You can still continue to shop these stores online at www.homedecorators.com. They also have an outlet center click here to check it out. They are owned by Home Depot.

The location for this store is 5315 East 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135- Phone #918-770-7242.

I will be going there over the Thanksgiving season, and hope they have something left and hadn't shut their doors by then. I went there over Christmas, and came home with some really great stuff, and use it almost everytime I stage a home.

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Areas Served: Houston, League City, Clear Lake City, Friendswood, Kemah, Seabrook, Pearland, Sugar Land, Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands, West University, River Oaks, Tanglewood, Mid-Town, The Heights, Montrose, Texas Medical Center, The East End, West Loop/Galleria/Memorial, Downtown, Museum District, Bellaire, and surrounding areas. And all areas down to Galveston Island.

Free Starbucks Coffee For Voting Nov. 4th.

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:20:02 -0600

Photo By Patrick Q

On November 4th, after you vote go to any Starbucks and get a tall, hot steamy 12 oz. cup of freshly brewed coffee on them! Just tell them you voted! That's all that's required, no coupons needed. Limit one per person. We can all use the extra jolt on this History making day!

That's right a totally free offer form Starbucks, to get everyone out to vote!

If You Vote Starbucks Buys Your Coffee - You Tube Video Click Here!

So Get Out And Vote, It's Your Right & Priviledge as an American Citizen!

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Areas Served: Houston, League City, Clear Lake City, Friendswood, Kemah, Seabrook, Pearland, Sugar Land, Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands, West University, River Oaks, Tanglewood, Mid-Town, The Heights, Montrose, Texas Medical Center, The East End, West Loop/Galleria/Memorial, Downtown, Museum District, Bellaire, and surrounding areas. And all areas down to Galveston Island.

All Houston Home Stagers Invited To Stage It Forward Round Tables-This Saturday, Nov. 1st!

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:51:28 -0500

A FREE EVENT!

Stagers, in the Greater Houston area and beyond, come join the 1st ever Stage It Forward Round Table Meetings designed for stagers, by stagers to benefit home stagers. This will be an open forum for discussion about the home staging industry in Houston and how we can educate the consumer, understand the market, and many more topics.

All home stagers are welcome. It doesn't matter how long you've been staging, or what designation you hold or don't hold....we will have stagers of all backgrounds! New to staging? That's ok to, this is a great group, and what I've found is that most stagers are so passionate about what they do, when you get a few together, it's always a great time!

The discussion is this Saturday, November 1st at CORT Furniture from 1pm - 4pm. The address is 5757 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77507.

CORT will be our sponsor and they will be providing lunch from Alonti's.

The Plant Atruim will also be a sponsor and will be providing refreshments, and displaying their gorgeous assortment of trees...wait until you see these! High quality at at a reasonable cost.

We will also have some great door prizes, but you have to be here to win, so don't miss this opportunity. Make plans to join us for some great food, great discussion, and great door prizes.

If you are a Real Estate professional and work with Home Stagers please feel free to pass this along to them!

Please park in designated parking areas behind Sam's Place or at Vito's Deckhouse, which is located next to Enterprise Car Rental.

For Directions and to Register please click here.

For questions please contact Cindy Bryant at 281-748-2170 or email Cindy@RedesignEtc.com

When The Husband & Wife Disagree

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:46:13 -0500

Yes, the unenviable task of being put in between a husband and wife that don't agree on anything. She wants granite, he doesn't want to spend the money. She wants new carpet, he thinks it looks fine. She wants to paint the purple bathroom a taupe, he likes the color purple. She wants new furniture, he thinks it 's finally broken in and comfortable. Does this sound familiar? As home stagers, and Real Estate Agents, we are often put on the spot in between spouses, as well, mediators if you will. We try to find a balance and happy median for both. They both have their reasons and a purpose for what they want, they just don't see eye to eye. Be ready to have solutions that will be agreeable for both husband and wife. If you explain the rationale of the "why" both parties will hopefully see it in a different light and come to an agreeable decision. Sometimes, it just takes a third parties point of view and you have to agree to disagree.

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Cindy Bryant is the owner of Redesign Etc.Home Staging & Redesign Specialist in Houston, Staging Your House To Sell By Professional Home Stagers! Our goal is to get your home sold for top dollar in the most cost effective way!

Contact Cindy today for a Home Staging Consultation. Please visit our website for more information.

Areas Served: Houston, League City, Clear Lake City, Friendswood, Kemah, Seabrook, Pearland, Sugar Land, Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands, West University, River Oaks, Tanglewood, Mid-Town, The Heights, Montrose, Texas Medical Center, The East End, West Loop/Galleria/Memorial, Downtown, Museum District, Bellaire, and surrounding areas. And all areas down to Galveston Island.

Accessory Only Staging

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:22:28 -0500

I've had my java and I'm off to do an "Accessory Only" staging on this 4,000sf house. That's a lot of house, with huge walls, and ceilings. The entire house will be done. That's also a lot of accessories! I'm anxious to see the end result. It's vacant right now, but not for long. I will post the before's and after's when I'm done. I have a feeling tomorrow, my muscles will be crying. My aerobic activity for the week!

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Cindy Bryant is the owner of Redesign Etc. Home Staging & Redesign Specialist in Houston, Staging Your Home To Sell!

Contact Cindy today for a Home Staging Consultation. Please visit our website for more information.

Areas Served: Houston, League City, Clear Lake City, Friendswood, Kemah, Seabrook, Pearland, Sugar Land, Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands, West University, River Oaks, Mid-Town, The Heights, Montrose, Texas Medical Center, The East End, West Loop/Galleria/Memorial, Downtown, Museum District, Bellaire, and surrounding areas. And all areas down to Galveston Island.

"How Can I Become A Home Stager...The Secret Revealed"

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:18:47 -0500

There is no simple answer for this question, and I get asked this on a daily basis, and there have been numerous blogs and articles about this subject. You can't just become a home stager, there is so much more to it than that. Marketing skills for one. I researched and worked on marketing before starting my own company for 6 months. That was at a time when there was very little, if any information about home staging. I can't advise you on what course to take. There are too many to keep up with and they are all different. You have to do your homework, and know exactly what you will be geeting, if that is the route you decide to take. There are too many facets to being a home stager to list. But, before you jump into this field think long and hard. To be a successful home stager these are some of the basic elements you need to have, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. You should possess the skills for running a business, have start-up capital, and knowledge of the real estate market, and demographics, not to mention a sense of color, design elements, vision, creativity,function and flow and on and on.

My best advice is to do the Homework and Research...Research...Research and Research some more!

I know that if I took art classes, I wouldn't be an artist.

I know that if I took voice lessons, I wouldn't be a professional singer.

I know that if I took drama classes, I wouldn't be a professional actress.

I know that if I took ballet classes, I wouldn't be a professional ballerina.

I know that if I took gymnastics, I wouldn't be in the Olympics.

I know that if I took basketball lessons, I wouldn't be a professional in the WNBA.

(Ok, I'm too old for the last 3 but you get the idea!)

The point here is that some things can be learned and some things come natural for people. Sure, you can take the classes or lessons, but does that really make you a professional? No. All of these are talents that some people are blessed to possess, they just "have it" and it shows in their profession, that's why they are professionals in their fields.

"How Can I Become A Home Stager?"

The Secret To Becoming A Home Stager Is...You Just Have It...It's a natural talent, not a learned one.

If you don't have it, and force it upon yourself, you will surely be disappointed.

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Contact Cindy today for a Home Staging Consultation. Please visit our website for more information.

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