It was a ‘clean up the loose ends’ day today. Following up on organizing my notes of classes and to do’s, and the webinar of November 29th on Word Press, I spent today, December 4th paying attention to Word Press.
Several months ago I registered my Word Press site with Go Daddy and then plop… did nothing. True confessions. Today I studied  my volumes of Word Press notes. Made a plan for 2012 and installed a theme for WordPress.

Courtesy of, Paula A Smith,
REMAX Mountain Properties for the best of Prescott, Arizona

http://www.prescotthouses.com

928-899-8060

It was a ‘clean up the loose ends’ day today. Following up on organizing my notes of classes and to do’s, and the webinar of November 29th on Word Press, I spent today, December 4th paying attention to Word Press.
Several months ago I registered my Word Press site with Go Daddy and then plop… did nothing. True confessions. Today I studied  my volumes of Word Press notes. Made a plan for 2012 and installed a theme for WordPress.

Courtesy of, Paula A Smith,
REMAX Mountain Properties for the best of Prescott, Arizona

http://www.prescotthouses.com

928-899-8060

As I am getting ready to start decorating for the holidays, I was looking for inspiration and ideas from some of the wonderful home stagers at Active Rain and came across this post on 2011 Christmas decorating trends by Eve Rusakova, Home Stager, Toronto, ON .  These are great pointers to freshen your holiday decorating.Christmas Home Decoration Trends for 2011
As well as many aspects of our lives, Christmas home decoration has its own fashion and trends. While the general picture remains pretty much the same from year to year, there are certain decoration elements that come into the foreground in each particular year. I think not many of us heard that there is a special convention held each year, dedicated entirely to Christmas home decor and Christmas home decor trends. Interior decorators, retailers, interior designers get together for several days to discuss and demonstrate the most prominent features of new Christmas home decoration trends. So here are the trends for Christmas 2011:
1. Country style. No wonder that the country or cottage style decor is becoming so popular. Due to its simple but heartwarming elements, it reminds you of your childhood and holidays with your family. Even in you live in a modern style home you might want to switch your decor to a more rustic style for this holiday season.

Via House and Home
2. Elements of Inside. While last Christmas season aimed to showcase all the elements of the outside life (birds, nests, twigs, etc.), this year it is quite the opposite. All the elements of the inside are appearing on the Christmas tree, such as figurines and ornaments in forms of cookies, jars, buttons, even pots and pans.

via Martha Stuart
3. A third trend is a more upscale version of a holiday decor: elements of gold, faux diamonds combined with rich purple color. Purple was named the Color of the Year 2011 and the trend found it’s reflection in Christmas decoration as well.

Photo via Martha Stuart

via Luxury Property
4. As for the color, the usual golden and red ornaments are giving the place to unfamiliar lime and turquoise. While it may sound wild, in fact it looks amazing. Why not trying for a change?

Via BHG

via Centsational Girl

Happy holidays and have fun experimenting!

Eve Rusakova
Home Stager, HSR, AHSHR, Toronto, ON
Studio 74, The Ultimate Staging Solutions
www.StagingStudio74.com
416-670-8584
info@stagingstudio74.com
Courtesy of, Paula A Smith,
REMAX Mountain Properties for the best of Prescott, Arizona

http://www.prescotthouses.com

928-899-8060

As I am getting ready to start decorating for the holidays, I was looking for inspiration and ideas from some of the wonderful home stagers at Active Rain and came across this post on 2011 Christmas decorating trends by Eve Rusakova, Home Stager, Toronto, ON .  These are great pointers to freshen your holiday decorating.Christmas Home Decoration Trends for 2011
As well as many aspects of our lives, Christmas home decoration has its own fashion and trends. While the general picture remains pretty much the same from year to year, there are certain decoration elements that come into the foreground in each particular year. I think not many of us heard that there is a special convention held each year, dedicated entirely to Christmas home decor and Christmas home decor trends. Interior decorators, retailers, interior designers get together for several days to discuss and demonstrate the most prominent features of new Christmas home decoration trends. So here are the trends for Christmas 2011:
1. Country style. No wonder that the country or cottage style decor is becoming so popular. Due to its simple but heartwarming elements, it reminds you of your childhood and holidays with your family. Even in you live in a modern style home you might want to switch your decor to a more rustic style for this holiday season.

Via House and Home
2. Elements of Inside. While last Christmas season aimed to showcase all the elements of the outside life (birds, nests, twigs, etc.), this year it is quite the opposite. All the elements of the inside are appearing on the Christmas tree, such as figurines and ornaments in forms of cookies, jars, buttons, even pots and pans.

via Martha Stuart
3. A third trend is a more upscale version of a holiday decor: elements of gold, faux diamonds combined with rich purple color. Purple was named the Color of the Year 2011 and the trend found it’s reflection in Christmas decoration as well.

Photo via Martha Stuart

via Luxury Property
4. As for the color, the usual golden and red ornaments are giving the place to unfamiliar lime and turquoise. While it may sound wild, in fact it looks amazing. Why not trying for a change?

Via BHG

via Centsational Girl

Happy holidays and have fun experimenting!

Eve Rusakova
Home Stager, HSR, AHSHR, Toronto, ON
Studio 74, The Ultimate Staging Solutions
www.StagingStudio74.com
416-670-8584
info@stagingstudio74.com
Courtesy of, Paula A Smith,
REMAX Mountain Properties for the best of Prescott, Arizona

http://www.PrescottPaula.com

928-899-8060

As I am getting ready to start decorating for the holidays, I was looking for inspiration and ideas from some of the wonderful home stagers at Active Rain and came across this post on 2011 Christmas decorating trends by Eve Rusakova, Home Stager, Toronto, ON .  These are great pointers to freshen your holiday decorating.

The spirit of Christmas has bitten me the day after Thanksgiving!
Yesterday we cooked and ate all day. I did a wonderful turkey and trimmings and my amazing mom brought her traditional golden brown apple pie. At 90, she still makes the best pie crust around.
With four generations together, my 90 year old mom loved chasing the newest great-grandson around the kitchen.

My dad, 89, did dog duty, and made sure Willie and Mandy didn’t feel left out. I am sure he probably slipped them a snack or two!

And after sharing an wonderful day together, I spent today cooking and starting on spreading Christmas Cheer! I made wonderful Gingerbread girls to send to my granddaughters! This is going to be an extra special year for Christmas. With the challenges of the economy, it is exciting to discover the fun and meaningful things we can do for each other when we search our hearts.
I am so excited to enjoy the spirit of Christmas already!
Courtesy of, Paula A Smith,
REMAX Mountain Properties for the best of Prescott, Arizona

http://www.prescotthouses.com

928-899-8060

The spirit of Christmas has bitten me the day after Thanksgiving!
Yesterday we cooked and ate all day. I did a wonderful turkey and trimmings and my amazing mom brought her traditional golden brown apple pie. At 90, she still makes the best pie crust around.
With four generations together, my 90 year old mom loved chasing the newest great-grandson around the kitchen.

My dad, 89, did dog duty, and made sure Willie and Mandy didn’t feel left out. I am sure he probably slipped them a snack or two!

And after sharing an wonderful day together, I spent today cooking and starting on spreading Christmas Cheer! I made wonderful Gingerbread girls to send to my granddaughters! This is going to be an extra special year for Christmas. With the challenges of the economy, it is exciting to discover the fun and meaningful things we can do for each other when we search our hearts.
I am so excited to enjoy the spirit of Christmas already!
Courtesy of, Paula A Smith,
REMAX Mountain Properties for the best of Prescott, Arizona

http://www.PrescottPaula.com

928-899-8060

The spirit of Christmas has bitten me the day after Thanksgiving!
Yesterday we cooked and ate all day. I did a wonderful turkey and trimmings and my amazing mom brought her traditional golden brown apple pie. At 90, she still makes the best pie crust around.
With four generations together, my 90 year old mom loved chasing the newest great-grandson around the kitchen.

My dad, 89, did dog duty, and made sure Willie and Mandy didn’t feel left out. I am sure he probably slipped them a snack or two!

And after sharing an wonderful day together, I spent today cooking and starting on spreading Christmas Cheer! I made wonderful Gingerbread girls to send to my granddaughters! This is going to be an extra special year for Christmas. With the challenges of the economy, it is exciting to discover the fun and meaningful things we can do for each other when we search our hearts.
I am so excited to enjoy the spirit of Christmas already!
Courtesy of, Paula A Smith,
REMAX Mountain Properties for the best of Prescott, Arizona

http://www.PrescottPaula.com

928-899-8060

The spirit of Christmas has bitten me the day after Thanksgiving!

Yesterday we cooked and ate all day. I did a wonderful turkey and trimmings and my amazing mom brought her traditional golden brown apple pie. At 90, she still makes the best pie crust around.

With four generations together, my 90 year old mom loved chasing the newest great-grandson around the kitchen.

My dad, 89, did dog duty, and made sure Willie and Mandy didn’t feel left out. I am sure he probably slipped them a snack or two!

And after sharing an wonderful day together, I spent today cooking and starting on spreading Christmas Cheer! I made wonderful Gingerbread girls to send to my granddaughters! This is going to be an extra special year for Christmas. With the challenges of the economy, it is exciting to discover the fun and meaningful things we can do for each other when we search our hearts.

I am so excited to enjoy the spirit of Christmas already!

The spirit of Christmas has bitten me the day after Thanksgiving!
Yesterday we cooked and ate all day. I did a wonderful turkey and trimmings and my amazing mom brought her traditional golden brown apple pie. At 90, she still makes the best pie crust around.
With four generations together, my 90 year old mom loved chasing the newest great-grandson around the kitchen.

My dad, 89, did dog duty, and made sure Willie and Mandy didn’t feel left out. I am sure he probably slipped them a snack or two!

And after sharing an wonderful day together, I spent today cooking and starting on spreading Christmas Cheer! I made wonderful Gingerbread girls to send to my granddaughters! This is going to be an extra special year for Christmas. With the challenges of the economy, it is exciting to discover the fun and meaningful things we can do for each other when we search our hearts.
I am so excited to enjoy the spirit of Christmas already!
Courtesy of, Paula A Smith,
REMAX Mountain Properties for the best of Prescott, Arizona

http://www.PrescottPaula.com

928-899-8060