Z Gallerie accessory shopping

The best part of my job as a home stager is shopping for home accessories. I'm a natural born shopper and what better way to shop then with someone else's money? My go to place for fashionable and stylish items for the home is Z Gallerie. If you are looking to add an usual or trendy piece to your home they have wall to wall options at all price points. Finding new ways to set my table is another benefit of shopping here. Their tablescapes tend to be over the top and extravagant. Every once in awhile I will try my hand at incorporating one of their outlandish tablescapes into a doable look for my own home.

These plume feathers in the extra tall vases can actually work. They are tall enough not to obstruct the view from across the table.

Multiple vases in different metallic finishes are used as a centerpiece.

Using three vases instead of one creates instant drama in this table setting.

Selecting a smaller centerpiece for a petite table would be my choice but, having one tall slim vase can also be visually pleasing.

 

These chandeliers are a classically shaped but the finish an colors keep them fresh.

 

I'm having a moment with this nautical chandelier, every time I see it I want it, but I do not have a place for it.  Anyone looking to give their home a coastal feel without filling your home with theme-ish items this chandelier would work.

 

An open pendant would not take up any space visually and this update can work in contemporary and traditional homes.

 

This small cabinet would be perfect in an entryway.

This silver sequoia console may find its way into my own home. I've had my eye on it for quite sometime.  

 

Mirror furniture pieces are always chic and having them in small doses add the most bang for your buck.

 

There is so much to choose from when I visit Z Gallerie that it can become overwhelming to look at so many pieces. To make the process easier, I make sure to take a camera with me and snap pictures of the items that caught my eye.  I often use these images when speaking with clients about adding them to their décor. I hope these pictures and recommendations inspired you to add a little glam to your home. Now that I shared one of my happy places with you all, you guys have to give me all the details on... Where are some of your favorite places to accessory shop? What has been your biggest find? If money was not a factor where would you shop to decorate your home? I have lots of questions but YOU have the answers. Come on and share your best scores with me! Until next time Loves!

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8 Questions a decorator or stager should ask their potential design clients

I have found that when I meet a new client for the first time, I am filled with anxiety and it feels like I am holding my breath the entire meeting.   I'm so eager to get this new business started and I want to present my best effort from the onset without the anxiety. The cause for my anxiety is even though I am new to the design world I don't want to appear like an amateur in front of potential clients.  Luckily, for me I have only had one disastrous meeting with a potential client and their ideas were all over the place and they didn't have a realistic idea of what things actually cost.  I didn't help the matter any because I didn't gather information about them ahead of time so I could present a better design.  So after speaking with some of my mentors in the business world.  They gave me some solid advice, they told me to gather as much information as I can about the client.  OK, I learned my lesson and did my homework.  So I made a questionnaire that has become a client saver!  My hope is that with this questionnaire clients will have a better concept of what they want and any images they bring are always helpful.  Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook are my hands down favorite sites to locate these images.  My goal is to gather as much information from the client beforehand so I can come to them with a design concept that meets their needs, wants and budget.  Try asking yourself these questions if you design or decorate a space in your own home it will help keep you focused.

1. What are you looking for from this project?
2. What designs have caught your eye?
3. What is your budget?  How do you want to spend?
4. What is your time frame?
5. Is there anything design-wise I should be made aware of?
6. Who is the decision maker for the design?
7. What amount for an item do you consider expensive? inexpensive?
8. Do you make decisions quickly or do you need time to make decisions?  *agreed time will put in contract*

Until next time Loves!

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Sofa Mart makeover

So excited to finally show you all the design I did at Sofa Mart awhile back!  Opportunities like these don’t happen every day and I am truly blessed and thankful for the chance to show my designs to the public.  A big hug and thank you is being sent to Micah the manager of Sofa Mart here in Harker Heights, TX.  He is truly the best!  When I strolled in the store a few months back like I always do, Micah and I started talking and I expressed my desire to start my own business.   He immediately gave me encouraging words and told me if there was anything he could do to help to please let him know.  Well Micah…I would really like to style an area in the store so customers can get an idea of the different ways you can decorate with a piece from Sofa Mart.  After getting approval from their corporate office here is my design.  Waaa Laa!

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And without further ado...

 

After

 

 

If you are in the market for big ticket item like a sofa please do not hesitate to see the good people at Sofa Mart.  Unsure of how to incorporate the sofa you want into your décor and your in the Harker Heights area send me an email, I would love to help!

 

Micah and I





 

 



 

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