I’ve found that one of the hardest parts about owning a business is the ability to step away from the day-to-day responsibilities and focus on the larger, long-term goals of the organization. In home staging, there are always boxes to be unpacked, furniture to touch up, and floors to be swept so it’s easy to […]

We have come a long way in the 6 years since we started Olive + Opal. As we have grown, in both size and success, we have seen our staging evolve and our design aesthetic has finally come uniquely into its own. One thing that has not changed since day one is our dedication to […]

We love to share important staging statistics to our agent partners to help them understand the value in using home staging for their listings. With current buyers relying heavily on technology, it’s more important than ever to present beautiful online photos to potential buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, 99% of millennials search […]

Hi, Meg here, bursting at the seams to tell you all about my recent trip to High Point Market in North Carolina. If you’ve never been to HPMKT and wondered about its magical mysteries, never fear, here’s a little recap for you! Experiencing HPMKT for the first time met and exceeded every expectation in my […]

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: Unleash Your Inner Designer with These 25 Simple Home Decor Ideas | Redfin If you’re anything like us, you probably love the idea of transforming your living space into a cozy, stylish, and welcoming haven. However, the thought of home decor can often be overwhelming, […]

We had grand plans for a regular newsletter when we started the business, but it took several years to get it fully functioning. A newsletter is a great marketing tool and if you haven’t started one, we recommend that you set it up as soon as you can. Unlike social media channels where you cannot […]

As the weather starts to warm up, we are making some easy swaps in our staging projects, as well as in our own homes to brighten up the spaces and welcome the sunshine. We use decor pieces that are light, crisp and fresh to transition to spring. Here are some easy ways to freshen up […]

As the weather starts to warm up, we are making some easy swaps in our staging projects, as well as in our own homes to brighten up the spaces and welcome the sunshine. We use decor pieces that are light, crisp and fresh to transition to spring. Here are some easy ways to freshen up your home for the new season.

If you are thinking of listing your home for sale this spring, now is the perfect time to schedule your pre-sale consultation with Olive + Opal. Stephanie is the queen of pre-sale consultations and expertly guides homeowners in the right direction to get prepared. During the consultations, she spends an hour with the homeowner going […]

Every project is a little different, so the amount of time it takes to complete a project varies because of several reasons. Larger houses obviously can take more time, but the amount of floors and related number stairs, parking and accessibility into the property, amount of wall space (more walls = more art hanging), and […]