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Posts in 2023

Kids Sense of Humor

May 4th, 2023 | By Charleston Fine Homes

As time goes on, I take my days less and less seriously. Even though I’m a widow I consider myself “blessed”. I have a profession I love, a wonderful roof over my head, and two married children with fabulous families. My glass is half full and laughing doesn’t make my face look as terrible as crying.

I Always Dreamt of Living at the Beach

April 3rd, 2023 | By Charleston Fine Homes

I always dreamt of living at the beach but now that I’m 15 minutes away I rarely go. I guess I’m taking it for granted. It’s easy to take lots of things for granted.

Hello Spring

March 21st, 2023 | By Charleston Fine Homes

It's time to evict those weeds.Paint or pressure wash your exterior.Plant flowers and spruce up your landscape.It starts with curb appeal.

Spring!

March 7th, 2023 | By Charleston Fine Homes

Charleston Azaleas

Spring? Did you see my friend Spring? I think she walked right past us and let Summer walk right in the door. Fall and Spring are my favorite seasons, but enough about me.

What’s new with you? Did you buy tickets to the Wine and Food Festival and have a great time, or are you going to Tennis? I chose tennis this year. I was an avid player in my younger years and love the thrill of the crowd. (They also have fun food and beverages.)

“Dress to Impress”

January 30th, 2023 | By Charleston Fine Homes

We all have heard the statement “dress to impress.” At one time or another we have applied this to our selves. When you are thinking about preparing your home for sale, consider this statement and apply it to your home. Through consultation and staging, you are in fact “ dressing” your home to impress the largest number of potential buyers and stand out among the competition . First impressions are lasting impressions.

My name is Lisa Smith I am a certified real estate stager. I have had a thriving business on the Island of Oahu for many years. Due to my husband's pending retirement from the US Marines, we have moved back to our beloved home state of South Carolina Please follow me on AskFranne.com Staging Life, for tips, guidance and fun trends popping up in 2023.

Strong Women

January 19th, 2023 | By Charleston Fine Homes

I come from a long line of strong women.

My paternal grandmother was unsuccessful in love (three marriages…) but successful in business. Her family admired her, even while we tried to avoid her strong opinions.