Dulux Paint is "selling" 16,777,216 different coloured computer pixels. The proceeds will go to UNICEF to benefit some of the most vulnerable children around the world.
Choose your own colour and if it hasn't been bought already, you get to name it as well. For as little as £1 (approx. $2 Canadian / $2 U.S.) you will "own a colour" and help needy children receive the healthcare, clean water and education that they deserve. Not only are you helping out the kids, but it's also a creative way to brand your company through colour.
The logo for my company, Dezigner Digz has lime green in it (one of my favourite colours), so I decided to choose a colour within that spectrum. I've named my colour 'Limendipity'. Serendipity means good fortune and good karma, so I decided what better name to use for such a good cause and of course, I had to throw the word 'lime' in there too for good measure :-). So without further ado, let me introduce you to Dezigner Digz's colour: Limendipity - colour #cdf12c.
Dulux's mission is to "Add colour to people's lives". Their goal in this initiative is to "show how colour can make this a better place." For information on how you can join this great cause, check it out here: Dulux Own A Colour.
Of course you don't have to be a Stager, Decorator or Designer to be a part of the initiative. So what colour will you choose? If you decide to participate, show everyone below in the comments section what colour you've selected and the name you've given it.
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Dezigner Digz is Burlington, Ontario's premier home staging and interior decorating firm serving Ancaster, Hamilton, Burlington, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, Oakville and surrounding areas. Our work is featured in the book FabJob Guide to Become a Home Stager, 2009 edition.
The owner, Charlene Storozuk is a member of both the Canadian Decorators Association (CDECA) and the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA). She serves on RESA's Executive Committee as Regional Vice-President Canada. Charlene has written several articles on home staging, some of which have been published by the International Business Times and the Women's Council of REALTORS®. She is also a Contributing Blogger for REALTOR® Magazine.
For more information about us, visit our website at www.dezignerdigz.com
The weather may be taking a bit of a turn, but it's not time to put away your outdoor furniture just yet. Check out my latest article for REALTOR® Magazine's blog Styled, Staged and Sold: Extend the 'Shelf Life' of Your Outdoor Living Space to get a few ideas on how to make your home or listing stand out longer this season amongst the competition.
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Dezigner Digz is Burlington, Ontario's premier home staging and interior decorating firm serving Ancaster, Hamilton, Burlington, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, Oakville and surrounding areas. Our work is featured in the book FabJob Guide to Become a Home Stager, 2009 edition.
The owner, Charlene Storozuk is a member of both the Canadian Decorators Association (CDECA) and the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA). She serves on RESA's Executive Committee as Regional Vice-President Canada. Charlene has written several articles on home staging, some of which have been published by the International Business Times and the Women's Council of REALTORS®. She is also a Contributing Blogger for REALTOR® Magazine.
For more information about us, visit our website at www.dezignerdigz.com
I'm excited to share with everyone that I'm part of the latest group of graduates from Matthew Finlason's Intensive 2-Day Advanced Design & Marketing Course for Home Stagers. Matthew brought his bag of tricks and a wealth of information to Toronto recently. I was thrilled to be one of the few in attendance. The course is kept to a minimum number of students to allow for special attention to each participant's needs.
Ready to bring my business to the next level, I've already started implementing some of what I've learned to make Dezigner Digz something truly special.
I love to share and write about what I learn in this industry, but not this time. All I'll share with you is the advice that you should take Matthew's course for yourself. There's no way I could possibly come close to summarizing what I've learned. Besides, it wouldn't be the same when not delivered by the man himself.
Matthew's next course is taking place in Atlanta on November 12 and 13. If you live anywhere need "A Town", don't miss it! You won't be sorry. You can find all of the details here : Intensive 2 Day Advanced Design & Marketing Course for Home Stagers
And look at my new shiny graduate's logo :-)
Thinking of bringing your business to the next level? Think no more - just do it. Sign up soon before space runs out.
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Dezigner Digz is Burlington, Ontario's premier home staging and interior decorating firm serving Ancaster, Hamilton, Burlington, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, Oakville and surrounding areas. Our work is featured in the book FabJob Guide to Become a Home Stager, 2009 edition.
The owner, Charlene Storozuk is a member of both the Canadian Decorators Association (CDECA) and the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA). She serves on RESA's Executive Committee as Regional Vice-President Canada. Charlene has written several articles on home staging, some of which have been published by the International Business Times and the Women's Council of REALTORS®. She is also a Contributing Blogger for REALTOR® Magazine.
For more information about us, visit our website at www.dezignerdigz.com
Staging with sectional sofas can sometimes be a challenge, particularly if each section doesn't have finished edges. What if you're dealing with a limited budget and that's all you have to work with?
Read my latest REALTOR® Magazine article How 2 Use a Sectional Sofa to Solve a Staging Dilemma on a Limited Budget to see what we've done with sectionals on a couple of our staging projects.
The property shown in the photos above sold in 6 days. The fact that we were able to change the furniture layout and create a bonus room out of 'bits and pieces' of the sofa helped to move this property quickly.
In fact, here's what the Realtor® had to say:
"We've had nothing but rave reviews!! You did an absolutely amazing job and still managed to use the client's furnishings that were extremely difficult to integrate into the design plan. You are truly a master of your craft! Big kudos to you!"
If you're serious about selling your home, but have a limited budget, don't let that scare you from calling in a professional Home Stager. You'll be surprised at what can be done, even with a limited budget, to help transform your home.
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Dezigner Digz is Burlington, Ontario's premier home staging and interior decorating firm serving Ancaster, Hamilton, Burlington, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, Oakville and surrounding areas. Our work is featured in the book FabJob Guide to Become a Home Stager, 2009 edition.
The owner, Charlene Storozuk is a member of both the Canadian Decorators Association (CDECA) and the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA). She serves on RESA's Executive Committee as Regional Vice-President Canada. Charlene has written several articles on home staging, some of which have been published by the International Business Times and the Women's Council of REALTORS®. She is also a Contributing Blogger for REALTOR® Magazine.
For more information about us, visit our website at www.dezignerdigz.com
Look at this little guy. How could you not love him? Did you know that thousands of bunny rabbits are purchased every year by parents as Easter "presents" for their children; only to be dropped off at shelters or abandoned outdoors to fend for themselves once the novelty wears off? I didn't realize the extent of this problem until I read a recent article in the Toronto Star.
Bunny rabbits require as much love and care as any other family pet. As well, they do like to chew. This isn't something they outgrow like a puppy will. Many people also don't realize that rabbits must be spayed or neutered which is an additional cost that they don't take into account when they buy one - another reason why they abandon them.
However, if you are prepared for the long-term committment of a pet bunny rabbit, why not adopt one from your local animal shelter or bunny rescue rather than buy one through a pet store or breeder. There are SO many bunnies at shelters looking for loving, forever homes.
This winter, we had a pair of wild bunnies take up residence in our backyard and although they've been eating our plants; I can't help but love them. (I did put out carrots for them, but apparently wild bunnies don't like their veggies.) The other day they were chasing each other around our backyard - so cute! In fact, they are starting to get used to us coming outside to see them; they aren't even afraid of us anymore.
Building this little "bond" with my new backyard friends has made me a little more sensitive to this issue. Am I prepared to adopt a pet bunny? Well, as much as I love them, I don't think they are the right house pet for me. So what am I going to do to help? This year, instead of buying Easter presents for everyone, our family is going to take that money and donate it to a bunny rescue. An Easter gift that will give us all a warm and fuzzy feeling. Our kids are grown up and since we aren't expecting grandchildren any time soon, no one will miss not having an Easter egg hunt.
I wanted to do something to make a difference, albeit a small one. Mind you, if other families take my lead and do the same, it will be well worth the time it took to write this post. I found a rescue located about 30 minutes away in Milton, Ontario called The Bunny Rescue, so I'll be sending them a cheque from all of us. They also have the option of sponsoring a bunny rather than making a donation. They will send you a photograph of the little guy that you helped out. Now wouldn't that make a cool gift for your kids! An Easter present they'll always remember. And, if your kids really want a bunny of their own for Easter, there's always the chocolate or stuffed toy variety :-)
Happy Easter everyone!
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Dezigner Digz is Burlington, Ontario's premier home staging and interior decorating firm serving Ancaster, Hamilton, Burlington, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, Oakville and surrounding areas. Our work is featured in the book FabJob Guide to Become a Home Stager, 2009 edition.
The owner, Charlene Storozuk is a member of both the Canadian Decorators Association (CDECA) and the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA). She serves on RESA's Executive Committee as Regional Vice-President Canada. Charlene has written several articles on home staging, some of which have been published by the International Business Times and the Women's Council of REALTORS®. She is also a Contributing Blogger for REALTOR® Magazine.
For more information about us, visit our website at www.dezignerdigz.com
In today's market it is crucial to make your home the one buyers want. Need results? Call a professional Home Stager. Charlene Storozuk, owner of Dezigner Digz in Burlington Ontario will help you.
905-220-8311 charlene@dezignerdigz.com Dezigner DigzTM is Burlington Ontario's premier home staging, styling and redesign firm servicing Ancaster, Hamilton, Burlington, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, Oakville and surrounding areas. The owner, Charlene Storozuk, is certified as an International Staging Professional (ISPTM), a Professional Colour Consultant and a Feng Shui Design Professional. She is a member of the Real Estate Staging Association and currently serves on RESA's Executive Committee as Regional Vice-President, Canada. Charlene is a past recipient of RESA's North American Leadership Award for her work as founder and past President of the Halton & Hamilton-Wentworth chapter. Her work has been featured in the book FabJob Guide To Become a Home Stager, 2009 edition. Charlene has written several articles on home staging, some of which have been published by the International Business Times and the Women's Council of Realtors. She is also a Contributing Blogger for REALTOR Magazine. For more information, visit our website at www.dezignerdigz.com.
OUR PHILOSOPHY While we do not consider ourselves to be a discount home staging and interior decorating company, we believe in offering superior service at a competitive price. We invite you to visit our website at www.dezignerdigz.com and then shop around and compare other services. We are confident that you will find Dezigner DigzTM to be the right choice for you. 
When the time comes to sell your home, it has to stand out from the rest in today's real estate market. Most potential buyers have already viewed your home on the internet before even making an appointment to see it in person. Their first impression will be made through their computer monitor. Make that first impression a good one, so that they will want to see more and book that appointment.
Dezigner DigzTM will assist you in maximizing your home's potential by accentuating the positives and making it memorable to buyers. We will start by preparing a detailed consultation report for you that will set out items that should be addressed. If you decide to follow through on our recommendations yourself, then our work is done. If, however, you would prefer us to take care of it on your behalf, we would be more than happy to do so, the choice is yours.
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If the cost of full-scale decorating is not in your budget at the moment, why not consider doing a redesign? It is amazing how just rearranging your furniture, changing the wall colour and adding a few accessories can really transform the look of your room for a reasonable price. This may just be the option for you.
Examples from our Portfolio:
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The above photographs are before and after pictures of work performed solely by Dezigner DigzTM. These photographs are the exclusive property of Dezigner DigzTM and are not to be copied for any purposes whatsoever without written permission.
"I have found Charlene to be very responsive and she works with the clients to achieve very positive results with each individual's home whether it be large or small. They have all expressed their satisfaction. From my perspective we really appreciate how prompt and efficient she is. Charlene is a pleasure to work with which is why we highly recommend her to our clients."
- Barbara Beers, Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services - #1 in Burlington and surrounding areas: 2009. (Top 10 in Ontario/Canada since 1989, Lifetime Member of Royal LePage's Chairman's Club)
"Many many thanks for your help on Folkway Drive. I can't believe what you did with so little to work with. The transformation was incredible and your ability to work on such short notice was greatly appreciated." - Michael O'Sullivan, Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services (Top 1% in Canada - Royal LePage Real Estate.) "Charlene is a knowledgeable, conscientious and detail oriented home staging professional. Her friendly demeanor and sensitivity to the needs of her clients makes for a positive staging experience. If you are looking to add thousands of dollars of value to your property, have Charlene come to your home for a consultation." -Sean Kavanagh, Sales Representative, Century 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd. "Charlene is a gem! We found ourselves in a tough spot and needed someone to react quickly for us. She has a definite flair, sense of creativity and takes great pride in her work. We will not hesitate to refer Dezigner DigzTM to others. Thanks again Charlene."
-Colleen and Peter Gilpin RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc. (RE/MAX Platinum Club Members)
"It saved many marital disputes to have someone neutral and educated come in and comment on the house and what could be improved for a sale ... otherwise it's just one person's view vs. the other based on personal tastes, without knowing what the latest market trends are that sell houses.
- Rebecca T., Burlington Homeowner
"The service provided by Dezigner Digz is very professional, friendly and most importantly useful. As a single parent, I felt they provided very useful and realistic recommendations that can be accomplished quite easily by anyone to best display your house for viewings. I would recommend to anyone selling to use the services of Dezigner Digz."
-Kim, Burlington Homeowner
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