Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Apartment for sale

I apologize for the lack of posts lately but as those of you who are my friends on facebook know, I have decided to take advantage of the spring traffic and list my apartment for sale.It was a difficult decision but it's time in my life to leave downtown (not DC). I've been going through the 'staging' process (aka ripping every ounce of personality from the space) and it has prooved itself to be a lot of work! Wish me luck and I hope to have news for you all very soon!
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28 comments:

  1. KwanaApril 4, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Best of luck to you. I know it is such hard work.

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  2. pve designApril 4, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    How exciting for you to decide to make a move. I was once told that the three most stressful things are giving birth, moving and death. I found moving to be a time to cleanse and to part with things....it can prove to be very transformative.
    I will contact my friend Matthew to see if he might know of anyone interested - he lives in Washington.
    pve

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  3. WindlostApril 4, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Good luck Stefan - and I hope it sells quickly! It is a ton of work to move but the next stage will be so exciting!!! :)

    Terri xo

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  4. the designers museApril 4, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Good luck....getting ready to move is a very difficult thing, but it can also be a great time of purging. I was hoping you would post photos of your apartment as a marketing scheme, on your blog.

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  5. KarenaApril 4, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Stefan,
    It is a huge decision! I too am selling my condo and just packed up personal photos, lots of books, etc to stage it better. I have sent some furniture over to my daughters! Master Bathe is being painted on Saturday.

    I hope you will Come and enter my amazing Cross Bottle Guy Giveaway!You will love it!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  6. home before darkApril 4, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I know how much a haven your home has been for you. Best of luck on the next part of your journey.

    ps maybe this time all of your china will be able to talk to each other!

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  7. Robert WebberApril 4, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Good luck with it all. At least with all your artistry you will find the presentation a cinch!
    Best
    R

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  8. DavidApril 4, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Good luck Sir! Here's hoping its quick and painless. I can't wait to see where you land.

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  9. My Notting HillApril 4, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Good luck - it's a great space. Huge bathroom too if I'm remembering correctly. I hope you don't rip out too much personality in preparation for selling it. Whne my friend sold her place she staged it with upscale items (soaps, wines, even toothpaste) and put out travel and art books and magazines that sent a subtle message of affuence.

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  10. Mark D. RuffnerApril 4, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Good luck to you, Stefan! As an Army brat, I've moved many times in my life, and I've always looked upon it as an adventure, a new beginning, and the door to all sorts of new possibilities. I wish that for you.

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  11. ParnassusApril 4, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Your definition of staging as "ripping every ounce of personality from the space" shows the difficulty of dismantling your home, but it probably thereafter make the separation easier--essentially, you already said your good-bye.

    I hope your future home will be a happy one for you.
    --Road to Parnassus

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  12. AnnApril 4, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Ah! I'm so glad spring is bringing you a new beginning!

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  13. Paisley CurtainApril 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Good luck my friend, hope you sell it ASAP and at the best price.

    Best wishes

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  14. Woodside ParkApril 4, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Hi Stefan - Wishing you many great offers, and a quick sale! :-)
    Cheers, Loi

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  15. Thomas HogglestockApril 4, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    After a decade in the heart of Dupont and Logan, I was worried about moving up to Chevy Chase, DC. But I love it up here. Nothing but birds chirping and kids playing. Where are you headed?

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  16. Andrew Zega and Bernd H. DamsApril 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Good luck and a quick sale, Stefan! Hope it all goes smoothly for you and most of all that you find the home just right for you.

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  17. HelsApril 4, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Ripping every ounce of personality from the space is more than hard work; it is actually soul destroying. Even if you are happy to be moving, noone wants to see their past pulled apart.

    Happy holidays. I hope it all goes easily.

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  18. The Down East DilettanteApril 4, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    But your personality is good personality---it's not as if you collect ceramic frogs....

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  19. TerryApril 5, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Looking forward the good news and the next thing. Best wishes from your Atlanta fans. "Ripping every ounce of personality from the space" is so right. It's why doing Sunday open houses and Tuesday caravans isn't fun. It's like arriving right after the funeral.

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  20. Matters of StyleApril 8, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    So exciting! Deep down I always hoped that "staging" was only necessary for people with bad taste but I guess that is not really the case...

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  21. quintessenceApril 9, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Good luck Stefan!! While moving into a new space can be exciting I don't envy you the task of actually moving!!

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  22. ThombeauApril 11, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Best wishes on this next phase in your life!

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  23. cotedetexasApril 15, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Good luck to you! that's so exciting. I'm sure you will be so excited to find a new place to decorate.

    we went to seaside and i swear our house overlooked that last tower picture. the house was like a temple. it was amazing. a greek temple. i loved it there and am so jealous of those who get to live there all year long. how cool that would be!

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  24. Paisley CurtainApril 15, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Hope all is well with you and everything is going smooth. Please let us know if you need any help in moving.

    Best wishes

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  25. Virginia Country HouseApril 16, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Exciting times for you, a move is so much work, but can make such a profoundly wonderful impact on your life. Best of luck in your apartment sale! N.G.

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  26. Acanthus and AcornApril 16, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Stefan,
    Congrats, change is so incredibly exciting, wishing you good luck!
    xo,
    ~R

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  27. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    LOVELY PICS:) I really like your blog and I want to follow, do you have twitter or FB??

    If you want some swedish decor inspiration, you can check out my blog:)
    Have a great week.

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
    (Sweden)

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  28. MikeSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    O wow do you plan on buying a house now?

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