Ojai Jewel

Ojai Jewel

Everyone in Southern California knows about Ojai. Its nickname is Shangri-La because the film Lost Horizon was made here. From a novel by the same name, it was described by novelist James Hilton as a mystical, harmonious valley; an earthly paradise. Would you like to own your own slice of paradise? I may have staged it  just for you! 511 El Paseo Road is a beautiful, completely renovated property that is literally a street away from downtown. Call this home zen meets high tech. Xeriscape Continue reading

This Home is Simply Mad for Mad Men Era

This Home is Simply Mad for Mad Men Era

VCHS took a step back in time when we staged this rambler of a ranch house in the Lynn Ranch development in Thousand Oaks. It had not been touched in many years. We had lots of fun envisioning what wonderful memories were made in this house, back in the day. It was our job though, to help a new owner create new memories ...while giving this house a nod to its roots. It's a great example of what Ventura County Home Staging can do to while staging an occupied home: enhance existing furnishings Continue reading

Mid-Century Vibe in Westlake Village Home

Mid-Century Vibe in Westlake Village Home

I recently staged a beautiful First Neighborhood home in Westlake Village. The owner, an architect, has lovingly crafted this 4 + 3 beauty into a mid-century modern gem. My job: using the homeowners existing furniture, art and accessories, to punch up the volume while eliminating the extraneous. After consulting on minor updates (we painted the master bathroom vanity a rich espresso brown and re-glazed the formica counter) I came in to stage! Rearranging furniture was the first order of Continue reading