Oakhurst, CA

Why did I wait so long for this simple yet dramatic change? Well, it's a bit like the story of the shoemaker's daughter or the plumber's wife. I'm always excited to help someone else with changes in their home, for Staging or For Living (Redesign), but I don't always get those projects done in my own home.

This is just a hallway so most people would think...big deal. However, as with so many California Ranch style homes, the hallways use up a lot of square footage, so they need some attention.

The fix was easy: 1)Patch the walls as needed, 2)Add some paint and NOT in white or builder's beige, 3)Replace the light fixture and, 4)Add the accessories and decor items.

How long did it take, one day. What was the cost? One gallon of paint for the side walls and 1 quart of paint for the focal end wall.

Next I'm ready to tile the backsplash in the kitchen. As soon as the weather cooperates for using the wet saw.

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Dream Interior Redesign & Staging by Ginger Foust is a full service Professional Staging and ReDesign company. Locally serving the California foothill and mountain communities of Oakhurst, North Fork, Coarsegold, Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Wawona and Mariposa. Also available for work in Fresno and Clovis, CA. Click here to see a short slideshow with examples of our staging work. Visit our website for more information or call 559-877-2442

No cell service here...should I move???

I am joking about moving, but unfortunately NOT joking about cell service. Do I hate it, you betcha, but verizon (the ONLY local carrier) has been talking about upgrading their services for at least the last five years and everything remains the same.

Does it hurt my business? Yes, I suppose it does in more than one way, especially since I am a home-based business.

Do people understand....absolutely NOT. I did have one agent emphatically tell me that I needed to move and all that I could do was consider the source and nod.

Sometimes it's nice to be unconnected but if would be a lot better if it were by choice, not by NO CHOICE.

SO, if you meet up with a client or service provider that does not have cell service PLEASE it does happen and we just have to smile (%$^#), adjust and hope that you will too.

Clearly the kids and grandkids do not like to come to visit.

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Dream Interior Redesign & Staging by Ginger Foust is a full service Professional Staging and ReDesign company. Locally serving the California foothill and mountain communities of Oakhurst, North Fork, Coarsegold, Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Wawona and Mariposa. Click here to see a short slideshow with examples of our staging work. Visit our website for more information or call 559-877-2442.

I am a fan of lighting. When we're traveling I will photograph lighting more than most. Here's one that I shot recently:

Care to take a guess at where this is?

Here's another that has built in clues: If you don't see the clues show it to the man of the house.

Supposedly the owner's wife did much of the designing of this SPACE.

I will come back later with the answer. It's a must-see place if you're ever in the area.

This group of local business professionals has teamed up to bring information to senior citizens, their families and caregivers. The population in our local area is predominately seniors and we know that many of them have issues that we can help them resolve.

We hold informational seminars to help them achieve peace of mind with their decisions.

We are: SIRT= Seniors Information Resource Team

The members of this group are: (left to right)

Ken Card- Advanced Home Inspections

Barbara Lehmann- C-21 Golden Chain, Senior Real Estate Specialist

Val Allen- Cedar Creek Retirement Community and Chicago Title

Ginger Foust- Dream Interior ReDesign and Staging

Kevin Lowry- State Farm Insurance

Andrew Pence- WJ Bradley Senior Loan Officer

not pictured: Evon Kruse, RN & Bernie McGoldrick, Attorney at Law

Our next seminar will be in January 2010 at the Yosemite Gateway Association of Realtors, Community Room. If you would like more information, send me a private email: ginger@dreamredesigns.com

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Dream Interior Redesign & Staging by Ginger Foust is a full service Professional Staging and ReDesign company serving the California foothill and mountain communities of Oakhurst, North Fork, Coarsegold, Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Wawona and Mariposa. Click here to see a short slideshow with examples of our staging work. Also, visit our website at www.dreamredesigns.com or www.oakhurststaging.com for more information or call 559-877-2442.

Our first night of the Haunted house, sponsored by the Sierra Lions Club was a big success.

Here is a preview of just two of the attractions.

Located on Highway 49 at the top of the summit in Nipinawassee at Camp Pacifica. The fun starts at 7 and continues until 10 pm. Cost is $6 per person and includes free spooky movies and a gift drawing.