Archive for October, 2008

10 Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast

Friday, October 31st, 2008 by Angela Todd

Don’t believe all the doom and gloom. Homes are selling in the Portland, Oregon real estate market. Some real estate agents are thriving and their clients are reaping the rewards. Numerous homes I have staged for sale this year have sold in three weeks or less.
This fall I staged a home for Matt Mahaffy from [...]

Keeping Toxins out of Landfills and Waterways

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 by Angela Todd

It is a bit alarming to think about the amount of household items we have in our home that have the words “caution”, “poison” and “warning” on the label. What substances are lurking in your garage, your utility room, and under your kitchen sink that you don’t plan to use in the future?
Portland’s Metro has [...]

A Healthier Environment Starts with You

Friday, October 24th, 2008 by Angela Todd

As an interior designer, I regularly read vast amounts of trade publications, magazines and books. It is fair to say I have learned a vast amount of information about daily living green practices. This blog is dedicated to passing on simple (easy to implement) green practices into your everyday life. Small changes you make today [...]

Staging Angels - Coming to a Home Near You!

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 by Angela Todd

When we think about our true purpose in life, it really boils down to something very simple. We are all here to serve others.
An opportunity to serve someone fell right into my lap this month. A home staging peer of mine, Paula Springer from Key Elements Home Staging and Interiors, called and asked if I [...]

Reviving the use of Earthen Plasters

Friday, October 17th, 2008 by Angela Todd

I have fallen in love with using American Clay, an environmentally friendly, sustainable option for interior wall finishes. My love affair started from across a crowded showroom. The soft, suede like texture seemed to glow within itself and summoned me to take a closer look.

Here is what American Clay says about their naturally beautiful walls. [...]

A Progressive Evening of Interior Design Fare

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 by Angela Todd

I attended a Northwest Society of Interior Designer’s (NWSID) meeting on Thursday evening. It is always a treat connecting with other interior designers and vendors in Portland who support the design community.
We had a progressive evening in SE Portland, moving to five sites from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. I use the word progressive because it reminded [...]

Remodeling with a Reuse, Reduce & Recycle Focus

Friday, October 10th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Beaverton, Oregon was recently selected as the 2008 Recyclers of the Year by the Association of Oregon Recyclers. My home and studio is in Beaverton and it makes me proud to reside in such an active community. When my family comes into town from the Midwest, they marvel that we can recycle curbside in the [...]

Window Treatments Made Simple

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Window dressing leaves a lot of homeowners scratching their heads. Yes, there really are great ideas for windows that don’t look like outdated, heavy draperies that your Grandmother asked your Grandfather to install.

Today’s window treatments are more simple than complicated and address function as well as style. There is a window treatment option appropriate [...]

Interior Design Direction for DIY’ers

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 by Angela Todd

Do it yourself or ‘DIY’ for short is catching more and more momentum in home improvement. Many television networks like HGTV and TLC show what one can do with a tight budget and sweat equity. Home Improvement is big business. Lowes and Home Depot welcome thousands of people into their stores each weekend with the [...]