Secrets of a Property Stylist Vol 5

secrets of a

property stylist VOL.5

AUTUMN 2020

PREPARING YOUR HOUSE

DIY your own

FOR SALE

STOVE SIMMERS

5

ways

to update your home for autumn

www.mypadpropertystyling.com.au info@mypadpropertstyling.com.au

MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST

MEET OUR TEAM!

PREPARING YOUR HOUSE

FOR SALE Presenting your home for sale is vital in a competitive market. Styling a property for sale is now the standard but here are some helpful tips to give your property the best chance at creating a lasting first impression.

ENTRY

LIVING ROOM Remove unnecessary furniture Remove or tuck all cords and wires Replace dark curtains with lighter colours Pack away family portraits Store away old magazines Add a nice coffee table book

DINING ROOM Hang light coloured, floor to ceiling curtains Open blinds to let in light Bring in houseplants to add light and colour Add mirrors for more light & open up spaces Wall art should be hung at eye level

Clean and paint the front door Clean and shampoo carpets Pack away any shoes or coats by front door Add a new welcome mat to entry way All doors and windows should open and close easy Make sure any signs of pets are stored away Clean and dust ceiling fans, skirting boards and light switches

MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST 4 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING HOUSE Start collecting boxes and packing materials including bubble wrap, butcher’s paper, packing tape Book a removalist or a trailer or truck to move large items if you plan to DIY move Start packing all items you don’t use regularly Sell or donate any unwanted items Arrange a council clean up Create an inventory of your items and make a note of what items are fragile Book a storage facility if necessary

3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING HOUSE Put all important paperwork in a box you can easily access on your final day Notify anyone that needs to know of your move eg.Employer; bank; insurance provide; ATO; other government agencies.

Arrange address notification and mail redirections for: BANK Medicare Car Registration/Drivers License Superannuation Insurance (Car, Home, Health, Life etc.)

Memberships Frequent Flyer and/or Loyalty Program

MASTER SUITE

OUTDOOR

DINING ROOM

WHERE DO I START?

KEY ROOMS TO STYLE

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR HOME FOR

5 AUTUMN

Breathe warmth into your decor this Autumn with comforting warm berry tones, classic blue and wood tones paired with gold and copper. They are the perfect match to keep your home looking stylish.

1

Classic Blue Use a deeper shade of blue for the curtains and tableware to add depth and break up the scheme with a big blousy floral cushion or two. To bring the outside in, pop some fresh blooms and foliage in an oversized vase.

3

Pillow Talk For an easy seasonal update, shop for pillow covers, particularly in rich velvets and tweeds. Opt for an unexpected colour palette for a fun twist. We love rich gaudy fabrics in gold, oranges, purples and dark grey.

4

Go All Natural An easy way to freshen up your abode for fall? Add some houseplants! Incorporate fresh greenery and other natural elements for the new season. A lot of people associate succulents with summer, but paired with weathered wood and with leaves it creates a warm, homely space.

2

All That Glitters Shine bright with embellishments of gold, brass and copper. You can bring the gold through into your tableware, and dining room chair legs to tie the scheme together.

Look out for unusual shapes to add interest.

5

Honest Comforts Layering up comforting cushions, throws, knits and faux furs to make any space feel instantly inviting.

This approach will see you through Autumn/Winter and still light enough to see your home fashionably dressed for spring.

Testimonials Rachael and Monika did a fantastic job styling our home. The inspection and recommendations were extremely thorough.

Nothing was too difficult for MyPad Property Styling. The photos of our styled home came up so well that we had amazing numbers through our home. MyPad Property Styling definitely contributed to the quick sale of our home in a difficult and declining market.

Thanks Rachael & Monika!

⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ ELIZABETH HOOPER SOLOMON

I was preparing and styling 2 properties for simultaneous sale.

What could have been really complicating to organise was super simple! Rachael and her team were helpful, cooperative, punctual, down to earth and friendly, and made the whole process of preparing for sale so much more pleasant. Not to mention the styling which made our place look straight out of a magazine! Thank you Rachael & team!

⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ MARIE J KANG

M y P a d P r o p e r t y s t y l i n g a d d e d d e f in it e a p p e a l t o m y p ro p e rt y .

R a c h a e l p r e s e n t e d m y t o w n - h o u s e s o t h a t it o f f e r e d m axi m u m a p p e a l t o a b r o a d r a n g e o f b u y e r s , e v e n in d if f ic u l t s e lli n g c o n d i t i o n s . R a c h a e l w a s e a s y t o w o r k w it h a n d u n d e r s t an d i n g .

G r e a t s e r v i c e , v e r y r e a s o n a b l e p r ic in g a n d e x c e l l e n t q u ali t y .

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AMANDA JACKSON

BEFORE AND AFTER

Late last year we took part in the amazing organisation Share The Dignity Australia “It’s In The Bag Christmas Appeal”.

This is where thousands of sanitary products and other personal hygiene products and everyday luxuries were collected and given to homeless women, women at risk or women experiencing domestic violence.

Here is Nicole, Kelly and Jess filling their handbags that are no longer in use with goodies ready to go out!

COMMUNITY PAGE We love getting involved in our local community.

Did you know we sponsor a child through The Smith Family?

Today, over 1.1 million Australian children and young people are growing up in poverty. In sponsoring a child, your support for their education will help them to develop their skills and confidence so they can create a better future for themselves.

We also proudly donated to the Rural Fire Service, WIRES Australian Wildlife Rescue Organisation and St Vincent de Paul.

BEHIND THE SCENES The muscles behind what we do come from our MyPad Moving Team, consisting of Jesse Gonzelez and Ryan. They are highly skilled when it comes to the careful moving of furnishings.Their enthusiasm and desire to assist vendors prepare their home for sale is unparalleled.

AUTUMN YOUR

DIY

HOME

STOVE SMELL

SIMMER LIKE

TO

MAKE

AUTUMN

Stove top potpourri is a great way to make your home feel warm and inviting, and make it smell wonderful! Plus they help keep a bit of moisture in the air, which is great during the cooler months. If you want to make your house smell divine, here are our favourite Autumn simmer pot recipes you should try!

All you have to do is put all of the ingredients in a pot on your stove, fill the pot with water, and turn the burner on low. The pot will gently simmer away, releasing the scent into your home. Just make sure you refill the water every once in a while so it doesn’t boil dry! We love the combinations of cinnamon sticks, apple peels, orange rinds, cloves, apple juice, vanilla, anise, and nutmeg.

Potpourri makes an easy house warming present, too—just combine the ingredients in an airtight jar with water and refrigerate until you’re ready to gift.

CINNAMON APPLE SIMMER POT

LEMON & ORANGE SIMMER POT

LAVENDER SIMMER POT

cinnamon sticks

peel from 1 lemon (or

1 cup dried lavender (or

apple peels

lemon slices)

lavender essential oil)

orange rinds

peel from 1 orange (or

1 tsp anise

whole cloves

orange slices)

1 tbsp nutmeg

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp whole cloves

3 cinnamon sticks

1 cinnamon stick

2 tbsp whole cloves

MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF OUR TEAM

Laura FAMILY (INCL. PETS)

Mum, Dad, older sister, younger brother, dog HOBBIES

Yoga and trying new restaurants FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE

Book - Mindset Movie - Good Will Hunting FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION

Bordeaux, France

FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE

Urban Modern

FAVOURITE MUSICIAN

Band - Holy Holy Musician - Ziggy Alberts or Ben Howard

FAVOURITE CUISINE

Italian

FAVOURITE DRINK

Alcoholic - Aperol Spritz Non Alcoholic - Lemon, Lime and Bitters

FAVOURITE SEASON

Summer

FAVOURITE FLOWERS

Lilly

WHAT DO YOU COLLECT

Snowglobes

WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

Learn a new language

DO YOU HAVE A FEAR

Heights!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SAYING

“You may not always feel strong, but you can always be brave”

WHAT IS AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF

I can say the alphabet backwards

MEET THE MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM

Rachael FAMILY (INCL. PETS)

Ben, Oscar & Lila and Archie HOBBIES

BEACH! Reading, Homewares shopping FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE

Twilight/ Grease

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION

FIJI

FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE

Tysha FAMILY (INCL. PETS)

HOBBIES

Kids birthday parties FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE

I'm thinking it'll be "A Star is Born" but I've had a chance to see it yet FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION

Anywhere with kids club

FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE

Clean

FAVOURITE MUSICIAN

FAVOURITE MUSICIAN

Coldplay

FAVOURITE CUISINE

FAVOURITE CUISINE

FAVOURITE DRINK

FAVOURITE DRINK

Seafood

FAMILY (INCL. PETS)

Happy little white cat, daughter Jetta Don, Jackie, Calina and my little & husband (in order of preference) schnauzer Rumi

Coastal

Vance Joy

Jess

French

HOBBIES

Baking, walking, card making, watching reruns of 90's TV shows FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION

Italy!

FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE

Modern Scandi

FAVOURITE MUSICIAN

Beyonce

FAVOURITE CUISINE

Italian

Wine

FAVOURITE DRINK

FAVOURITE SEASON

FAVOURITE SEASON

FAVOURITE SEASON

FAVOURITE FLOWERS

FAVOURITE FLOWERS

FAVOURITE FLOWERS

WHAT DO YOU COLLECT

WHAT DO YOU COLLECT

WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

French Martini Summer

Frangipani

Shells

Live at the beach

DO YOU HAVE A FEAR

No

Summer

Classic roses

Artwork

Cruise through Croatia & Greece

DO YOU HAVE A FEAR

Scuba diving

Coffee!

Spring

Orchards and Peonies

WHAT DO YOU COLLECT

Miniature things, spoons, seashells WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

Travel, travel, travel

DO YOU HAVE A FEAR

Snakes

MEET THE MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM

Nicole

Sarita

Kelly

FAMILY (INCL. PETS)

FAMILY (INCL. PETS)

FAMILY (INCL. PETS)

HOBBIES

HOBBIES

HOBBIES

FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE

FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE

FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION

FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE

FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE

FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE

Family of five - Two older brothers and a pet dog named Alaska Gym and watching Youtube tutorials Dear John Hawaii

Husband Daris, son Shepherd and dog Eugene Dancing

The Wizard of Oz Hawaii

Family of five - Mum, Dad and two little girls, Mia and Bella (our cats) Drinking coffee and dancing to ABBA with some wine To all the boys I have loved before South Pacific

Contemporary

Scandi

Coastal

FAVOURITE SEASON

FAVOURITE SEASON

Spring

FAVOURITE SEASON

FAVOURITE FLOWERS

FAVOURITE FLOWERS

Sunflowers

FAVOURITE FLOWERS

WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

DO YOU HAVE A FEAR

DO YOU HAVE A FEAR

Spiders!!

DO YOU HAVE A FEAR

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SAYING

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SAYING

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SAYING

WHAT IS AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF

WHAT IS AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF

WHAT IS AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF

Summer

Hibiscus and Roses To live overseas

Heights

Don't watch the clock do what it does, keep going I have only lived in one house my whole life

To travel to London with my son

No worries

I used to be a professional Ballerina

Spring/Summer Lily

To travel to New York

Heights

Do all things with love

I am still getting to know my left and rights

Our Values Act in your best interest Increase the value of the property through considered styling aimed at your target market Remove the stress from the selling process

(02) 8001 6405 www.mypadpropertystyling.com.au hello@mypadpropertstyling.com.au @mypad_property_styling