“The More you Learn, the More your Earn”

CALLING ALL STAGERS EARN YOUR ADVANCED STAGING CERTIFICATION ONLINE Join the Master Professional Trainers of The Decorating and Staging Academy for an advanced look at the process and business of staging.

The DSA Staging Team

WHEN: Six Consecutive Mondays- Beginning April 23 at 7:00 pm est

WHERE: Online Instructor led Webinars plus recordings

HOW: Register Now

WHAT: $595 includes: on line instruction, recordings, exercises,  certification, and forms and certification test.

PRE-REQUISITES: Prior Staging Training or 3 years practical experience

WHY: The DSA industry experts,they don’t focus only on staging but understand whether you are decorating, staging, color consulting or designing window treatments, your education needs to be well rounded and practical.
 

CURRICULUM: 

Let there be light!

Recently I went on an inspection of a new homes construction with my husband. My husband, Tom, is a Building Official & Inspector for Residential & Commercial construction.  Usually Building Codes are a boring subject for me.

This trip though had me excited to see a new building code requirement that is soo awesome. As I walked down into the newly constructed basement I was first surprised by the amount of natural light that was pouring into what should have been a dark basement. This great new invention was done mainly for safety reasons. The result though is so much more than just a “point of egress”.

My “creative wheels” started spinning. WOW…no longer will basements of the future be dark holes in the ground. These “Window wells” are huge and completely change ones perspective of basements.

They can de decorated as long as the point of egress is not hindered. The possibilities are endless.

Due to the danger that a Bedroom in a basement can bring, these new codes were inacted. Smart move. If your only way out is the stairs then another way out in case of an emergency is paramount. Many who are Remodeling their basements need to be aware of these code changes. As soon as a new room is created in a basement that has a closet, the building Codes will recognize it as a Bedroom and Window wells MUST be used. Don’t cry the blues though as these new windows add so much more to the space besides a safety factor.

Redi-Exit has a wonderful site.

I was practically jumping for joy at the unexpected reaction I was having. My husband thought I would hate their utilitarian look. Heck we can tweak the utilitarian look, I LOVE all the natural light!

Do be cautious though. We can ‘decorate” them as long as the point of egress is not hindered. One gentleman added a water feature.

I can’t wait to see all of the possibilities! Pure joy!

DesAnn Collins

DSA Staging Director & Trainer

HGTV's John Gidding visiting DesAnn's H & G showcase room

The gardens and floral displays always smell fantastic and your business can smell the

Sweet Success of this powerful marketing venue as well.

Most of these shows will have Celebrity involvement. Celebrities will draw in the crowds.

John Gidding of HGTV’S Curb Appeal-The Block, was a joy to meet. He is knowledgeable and down to earth.

• Often these celebrities become your friends. They understand the business and your need to stand out from your competition. Most of them are delighted to know that they are helping you just by being seen with you.

Be tenacious and get involved with Home & Garden Shows. They do take hundreds of hours of preparation and actual face time during the show but the pay-off will carry you through the entire year. Your involvement will also be an introduction to your local media, who will take notice and call on you in the future for other opportunities they may have.

DesAnn Collins-Design By DesAnn

DSA trainer & Staging director