Holiday Decorating a Supper Club
Premiere Stagers & Realty | Dane County
by Gina Newell
1y ago
Delaney’s is a supper club on the west side of Madison, WI.  A number of years ago, Premiere Stagers was asked to refresh the restaurant with updated flooring, paint, lighting, and wall art.  We also procured some light Christmas decorating.  Fast forward some years later when we were asked to update the holiday decorating.  Of course we were happy to comply. Some things to consider when decorating a restaurant is to not inhibit the enjoyment of dining for both the staff and the patrons.  One doesn’t want glitter getting on their clothes when brushed against an everg ..read more
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Down-sizing to a 1-Bedroom Unit
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by Gina Newell
1y ago
Do you really need all that stuff?  During our working years, most people accumulate things like clothes, the latest technology or  culinary gadgets, household tools, souvenirs, and trinkets.  As we age, we work less and believe relationships are more important than things–especially during the COVID years when being with others was limited.  You eventually see you don’t make use of what you have as much as before. Then you reach your senior years when it’s time to consider downsizing to a more manageable place, whether into a condo or an assisted living facility. You loo ..read more
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My Grandmother’s Door in Sicily
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by Gina Newell
1y ago
I recently returned from a Solo Tour of Sicily.  I arrived a day early to visit relatives of my Grandmother who immigrated to America in 1914.  I never knew if my Grandmother had siblings left behind in Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily.  Due to Ancestry.com and Facebook, plus other relatives, I was able to meet my Grandmother’s relatives and explore our geneaology. Piana degli Albanesi is “the Albanian Plain.”  It is located about 20 miles inland from Palermo, the capital of Sicily.  It is not really a plain, as the village is literally built upon the side of a large hil ..read more
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Home Staging an Occupied Property
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by Gina Newell
1y ago
My policy has always been NOT to stage an occupied property with my furniture and accessories, but to use whatever the homeowner has.  What could go wrong you say?  Plenty.  When someone is living in the house, you can’t expect them not to use what is there.  Even if they promise to be careful, everyone’s house has a particular odor.  Sometimes the odor comes from what they cook–especially if it is an ethnic dish with lots of spices, garlic, or a burnt dinner.  Some people have pets that shed hair or lie on the furniture. Some people have guests that bring smoke ..read more
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Design Changes Affected by COVID
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by Gina Newell
1y ago
These last few years, almost everything has been affected by the COVID-19 virus.  For developers, architects, and designers, COVID has changed the way they design, remodel, or construct buildings. For example, in offices, there is more distance between work stations.  There are plexiglass dividers, movable walls, and improved traffic flow around work areas.  The reception area is now isolated from its visitors and visitors are now separated from each other instead of being grouped by those attached waiting-room chairs. Past epidemics have had a profound effect on living condi ..read more
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Southwest Living Style
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by Gina Newell
1y ago
Our family recently traveled to Tucson, Arizona for a vacation. Not only was the climate different from Wisconsin, but the housing and landscaping was as well. Some years ago, there was a decorating style called “Southwest.” Wall paint colors were rusts, yellows, browns, and turquoise. These colors work well in the desert, but I am of the opinion the decorating should reflect the style of the house.  So what is a Southwest house style? Houses are generally made with stucco or brick because they can absorb more heat or cold than wood. They are usually one-story because heat rises. The fl ..read more
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Make your Yard & Home Bug-Free
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by Gina Newell
2y ago
Be the home on the block that bugs run from. A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s how to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. #1 Install Patio Fans Mosquitos may have a tough sting, but they’re wimps when it comes to standing up to a breeze. Patio fans can keep your outdoor entertaining space free from mosquitoes (and other little flyers) with the flip of a switch. And you’ll get the benefit of a cool breeze. #2 Don’t Mulch Too Much (or Too Little) While m ..read more
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Real Estate Investing
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by Gina Newell
2y ago
I was recently asked about real estate investing. What are the investment types, the pros/cons, and if it made financial sense.  So, let’s go over some of these items taken from https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/blog/real-estate-investing-for-beginners/   by Katie Braun, Feb. 2022. Here are four of the main methods of real estate investing:  Owning Rental Property You can buy anything from a single-family house to a multi-family dwelling to a business property or a warehouse. Then, you can rent it to tenants. If you’d like a hands-on experience, you can be the landlady y ..read more
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Do you Qualify as a First-Time Home Buyer?
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by Gina Newell
2y ago
You qualify as a first-time home buyer if you haven’t owned or co-owned a home within the past three years. First-time buyers still have to meet mortgage lender qualification requirements. The lender may be more flexible, but it will still look at your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and available down payment.  You can qualify for most programs even if it’s not your first home, as long as you haven’t owned a property in the past three years. What are the Benefits of a First-time Homebuyer? The two big benefits of being a first-time home buyer are potential financial assistance and m ..read more
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2022 Building & Design Trends
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by Gina Newell
2y ago
As we begin to close out this year, we start to look forward to what the next year might bring.  It can be a time of  ditching the past and embracing the future. So, let’s delve into some building and design trends that may influence your choices.   5 Home Design, Building Trends to Watch in 2022, Realtor Magazine, Nov. 21, 2021 Curves:    Expect to see more arched openings, barrel-vaulted ceilings, curvy furniture, arched windows & doors, and curved walkways. 2. Patterned Hardwoods: Two-toned inlays with different woods or a combination of tile and wood are b ..read more
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