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All photos and/or written content produced by Cheryl Marantino. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Cheryl Marantino, Re:Fresh Re:Design, Serving Colorado Springs, Colorado and surrounding areas in El Paso and Teller Counties.
Motivated Monday: Posts will include ideas for motivated homesellers, on what they can do to help their Realtor get their home sold quickly and for top dollar. Occasionally it will include a motivational moment of the other variety as well!
On Sunday the hubs and I took a trip out to the Paint Mines near Calhan, Colorado. Not too long back, Debi Boucher posted about them and her slideshow is spectacular! (View it full screen with speakers on!). I made a mental note that we should plan a trip out there. Tuesday evening I was at a womens networking group, and another person mentioned them, and that was all I needed! I was in serious need of some "nature time" after a couple of really busy weeks...
So we drove out, expecting to be impressed by the colors of the rocks, which we definitely were. When I first heard about the "Mines" I thought there would be a mineshaft or two, (it IS Colorado!), but then I realized that it was a different use of the word.
With that in mind, I chose to use the word "Paint" differently as well, for my post. Clearly the Native Americans who travelled to this area of the state, came for the beautiful colors of the earth they found. They used the mineral rich earth to make ceremonial paint and to color their pottery.
I was struck by the colors of the wildflowers everywhere we looked! it is still early in the season, but many were in full bloom. When designers talk about painting with the colors of nature, exactly what colors are they talking about? The brightly colored wildflowers, or the neutral, sometimes muted colors of the earth?
When offering staging advice, we often suggest the "earthy" neutrals, but in a redesign, it is simply a matter of taste! If your personal favorite is blue, or green or red or yellow, go for it! Look to nature to see how all colors go together, it is about the tint, the shade, the value, the hue. Choosing to paint with the colors of nature could be easy as a walk in the park!
All photos and/or written content produced by Cheryl Marantino. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Cheryl Marantino, Re:Fresh Re:Design, Serving Colorado Springs, Colorado and surrounding areas in El Paso and Teller Counties.
All photos and/or written content produced by Cheryl Marantino. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Cheryl Marantino, Re:Fresh Re:Design, Serving Colorado Springs, Colorado and surrounding areas in El Paso and Teller Counties.
All photos and/or written content produced by Cheryl Marantino. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Cheryl Marantino, Re:Fresh Re:Design, Serving Colorado Springs, Colorado and surrounding areas in El Paso and Teller Counties.
Colorado Springs Redesigner and Home Stager with an eye for your style! Agents or homeowners, need help/advice? I can prepare a house for sale, or redesign a purchased home to dwell! Call me!
If you are looking for Home Staging or Redesign tips and techniques, you have come to the right place! Staging and redesign information is "Delivered Fresh, Weekly", in this blog.
Always fresh, and decidedly different, the goal of "Delivered Fresh,Weekly" is to offer free advice to Realtors and homeowners who need just a little help in preparing a house for sale. When the need arises for professional help, in the Colorado Springs area, please call for a free preview, free quotes of reasonable fees and beyond expectations service!
I have staged homes from under 1,000 sq. ft. to over 10,000 sq. ft. Vacant, occupied, 1,2 and 3 level homes, basements and attics. I LOVE working with homeowners existing furnishings, but can also supply accessories to supplement an occupied home, or furnish a vacant property.
Although I recognize that moving can be traumatic for some, I have (almost) always viewed it as an adventure! Even the packing can be fun, once you see how certain tips and "tricks of the trade" can help now, and in your new home. I can help you prepare for your move, and stage your property to sell!
Not moving, but ready for a change? I can help with that, too!
Redesign services are for the homeowner who wants a new look, without the move, or the expense of purchasing new furnishings. I will use your furniture and accessories, in ways you never imagined! I have LOTS of personal experience, making things that were purchased for one home work in another. I love to repurpose existing furnishings!
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In response to the question, "Would you recommend Re:Fresh Re:Design?": Definitely, already have.
Homeowner comments: Wow! I never would have thought of that...,R.L.
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