Introduction to Home Staging

Hi there! I just bought a beautiful new home and all the walls are off-white and neutral . . . anyone have any decorating tips or sites I can refer to to spruce it up and give it a feel?? The model homes had amazing color schemes like navy blue with pewter and burgundy with gold . . . any ideas or sites I can refer to??

First congratulation on your beautiful new home .next go to benjaminmoore.com they have the best paint site and full of tips and color options along with the option of putting pictures of your rooms on and virtually painting them

This week, the stage manager of the drama club I’m in asked me if I would like to be assistant stage manager. Of course I said yes, because I’m only a freshmen and since I didn’t get a part in the upcoming play, I wanted to be a part of backstage. But I didn’t actually know what they do. Does anyone know? Thanks!

As you will be an assistant stagemanger, your task will be to assist the stagemanager in the service of the production. As I am unaware of what your facilities are like for your drama club, I will suggest that your duties will be to act as additional senses and hands for the stage manager. The duties of the stagemanager with the production are to carry out the vision of the Artistic Director with the additional input of the designers. The stagemanager makes sure the blocking is written down and that what ever blocking the director has put in place is carried out by the actors during the run of the production. The stagemanager is also responsible for watching out for the safety of the performers on stage, because if the stage is unsafe it is hard to have the production go forward. Try it out, it gives you more to do when you don’t get the role and you may like it. I have friends who prefer to stagemanage productions.

These are just few notes from a person who acts, techs and directs. Also I do stagemanage shows sometimes.

I have discovered that the house I live in has a manhole in the living room – the living room is in an extension that was built at a different stage to when the house was built.

Now, do you know if this means the house is not fit for rental and should therefore have never been rented out? If so, can I sue the landlord and get my money back? I’ve been in the house for 4 years, but only found out recently when a neighbour renovating his house asked me if he could have access to the manhole in my living room to unblock the drain.

what do you suggest I do? I’m renting with foxtons, in clapham
thanks for all your answers! I’ll contact the citizens advice bureau to find out more, but your comments have all ben extremely helpful!

You need to go to the CAB these will tell you your rights.

They both shed way to much, the wolf has 20% siberian husky mixed so he is everywhere. I’m going to have to shorten his hair to be cooler this summer and would love to do something constructive with it. the rabbit has hair fluffs picked and brushed up all over the house. what could be made from it, and what would I need to do it with, tools, mechanisms etc.?
They get along great together also cause Haniah(the wolf) even slept in Patches(the bunny)cage right after he was winged, so I guess the wolf considers the rabbit part of his pack and will actually protect it, believe it or not.

Its not recommended to shear dogs during the summer, contrary to what us humans think, their coat actually keeps them protected from the sun and heat.

What you can do for both, is keep brushing and I mean every day. You can use the fur to spin and make yarn, simply weave, crochet or knit a project.

UHH. WHY IS SHE COVERING HER FOOD WITH A MOUTAINOUS PILE OF BEDDING. LITTERALLY, SHE SCRAPES ALL THE BEDDING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CAGE, AND PILES IT IN THE FOOD CORNER. AND ALSO, SHE HAS A COCONUT SHELL FOR A HOME(REPTILE HOME) AND FLUFFING INSIDE IT, ON TOP OF THE BEDDING. SHE DUG OUT ALL THE BEDDING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HALF-A-COCONUT SHELL AND THE HOUSE WAS JUST SITTING ON THE PLASTIC FLOOR. WHAT IS SHE DOING? AND WHY DID SHE JUST START THIS???

PS;
ILOVECAPS. D:

OK WELL. THATS NORMAL, SHE KNOWS WHERE THE FOOD IS SO DON’T WORRY ABOUT THAT. IF YOU DO WORRY, THEN EVERY SO OFTEN RE-ARRANGE HER CAGE.
MY GERBILS DO THIS, THEY GO UNDER THE BEDDING AND EAT THE FOOD,

DON’T WORRY YOU HAVE A NORMAL HAMSTER!

I have simple taste, and I hate clutter. I know what looks good, I just have problems putting it all together.

Ok. I can understand and relate to that. Here are some ideas:
http://www.jiancai365.cn/decorating/Tips-For-Decorating-A-Clutter-Free-Home.htm

http://www.interior-design-it-yourself.com/minimalist-interior-design.html

http://www.gharexpert.com/articles/Home-Improvement-1948/Clutter-Free-Bathroom_0.aspx

http://www.hgtv.ca/articles/articledetails.aspx?ContentId=2939&cat=1&by=1

http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-the-Minimalist-Decorating-Style&id=806266

http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com/minimalist-style.html

http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/decorating/bathroom-decorating-ideas3.htm

http://freshome.com/2008/10/23/modern-minimalist-bedroom-interior-design-ideas/

Enjoy!

They say that a city’s entertainment and recreational options speak volumes about that city’s prospects as a desirable and rewarding place to live. If such were the case, then Manchester’s vibrant entertainment options certainly speak volumes about the joy of living in this fine, fun-filled city. Manchester is an absolute standout when one considers the depth and breadth of its entertainment options in the field of art, cinema, dance, music, theatre, museums, sports and the performing arts.

Take for example the Lowry at Salford Quays, inaugurated in 2000 at a cost of £21m, courtesy of the National Lottery fund. Located near the Imperial War Museum North and the Old Trafford football stadium, The Lowry is best known for keeping the biggest collection of L.S. Lowry’s original paintings. Art is its soul, they say, but the Lowry has more to offer than just art. It also houses two theatres that regularly feature touring plays as well as musicians and comedians. These are the Lyric, believed to have the largest stage in the United Kingdom, outside of London’s West End, and the Quays.

Located at the city centre, the Whitworth Art Gallery regularly stages eye-opening, innovative exhibitions and houses over 31,000 great modern pieces, including paintings by Constable, Turner and other masters. The gallery has an impressive collection of watercolours, wallpapers and textiles. Among its most famous pieces is the marble sculpture Genesis by Sir Jacob Epstein.

Cornerhouse on Oxford Road is renowned for its contemporary and cutting-edge multi-media visual art displays. Since it opened in October 1985, the centre has established itself as a venue for artistic experimentation and innovation.

When it comes to contemporary dance performances, Dancehouse Theatre, home of the Northern Ballet School, stages regular performances all year round. The Lowry and the Green Room also stage dance performances throughout the year.

Manchester has a diverse array of musical offerings as well, ranging from classical and opera to pop, rock and jazz.

Bridgewater Hall is the seat of classical music in Manchester and home to the Halle Orchestra and the Manchester Camerata as well as a regular venue of the BBC Philharmonic. The city’s best professional musicians are usually products of the Royal Northern College of Music where they were trained to compose and perform musical scores, jazz concerts and opera arias, among others. Musically gifted children are taught the finer points of their craft at Chetham’s School of Music and these prodigies perform free lunchtime concerts for the public.

On the other hand, the city’s leading proponents of pop, rock and jazz converge at Manchester Academy, Labatt’s Apollo, Band on the Wall and Roadhouse. You will find well-known indie and dance bands at Manchester Academy while Labatt’s Apollo regularly hosts a diverse array of famous British and American singers as well as Asian superstars. Band on the Wall has nightly blues and jazz jam sessions while the musical stars of tomorrow hone their skills at the Roadhouse, a dark and sweaty basement venue. Numerous bars, pubs and nightclubs throughout the city host their own in-house live bands.

In addition, Manchester has many museums that chronicle not only the city’s rich history but also important milestones and landmarks of the United Kingdom and the world. For example, the Manchester Museum, which is owned by the University of Manchester, features over six million items from seven continents, including carvings from India, ancient Egyptian crafts from Africa, age-old art from the Mediterranean, fossils from Australia, pottery from the Americas and much more, including a fossilized Tyrannosaurus Rex from South Dakota.

Meanwhile, the Museum of Science and Industry is concerned with science, technology and industry, especially Manchester’s significant contributions in these areas, particularly in textiles, computing, communications, sewerage and sanitation. The People’s History Museum, located on The Pump House on Bridge Street, traces Manchester’s social culture, particularly with regard to the history of working people in the United Kingdom over the past 200 years. Manchester’s other notable museums include the Greater Manchester Police Museum, Imperial War Museum North, Manchester Jewish Museum, Pankhurst Centre, Urbis and The Gallery of Costume.

Manchester also has a dazzling array of clubs and nightspots for the local party people (check out the separate article on this website). Among the most popular venues are Rock World (rock ‘n roll and heavy metal), South, Phoenix and Paradise Factory (techno, trance and funky house); Prague V (gay friendly) and student-oriented venues such as Club Underground, The Ritz, The Brickhouse and 5th Avenue.

The theatre scene in Manchester is alive and well. The larger venues include the Palace Theatre, the Royal Exchange Theatre and the Manchester Opera House, which regularly hosts West End touring shows. Although relatively small and located at the basement of the Central Library, the Library Theatre has received glowing critical reviews for staging the works of modern playwrights. Other notable smaller theatres include the Green Room, Contact Theatre and Dancehouse. The Royal Northern College of Music has four theatre spaces for opera and classical music. In addition, Manchester has two widely-respected drama schools: the Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre and the Arden School of Theatre.

Article by Susan Ashby of Manchester Singles. To read more articles like this or for dating in Manchester visit http://www.manchester-singles.co.uk

Susan Ashby
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From time to time, everyone wishes they could change the décor in their home and create a more personal atmosphere. However, this task is often one that brings on confusion as to how to decorate without spending lots of money.

This task is really easily done just by adding new items to the various rooms in your home. Some of the items you can add range from wall plagues, mirrors and furniture, to lighting or other items. Just adding a tabletop figurine to a room gives it a certain awe that will surely enhance the atmosphere of that room. Depending on your preferences, a unique crystal figurine in the shape of an eagle, a stallion, dolphins, or a wolf might be just the touch you were looking for.

Of course, if you have a certain theme already in place, you might want to decorate accordingly. A “Western” themed room could include such items as a stallion figurine, southwestern styled mirror, metal cowboy wall hooks, or a feathered hand axe. Not only will you be able to use wall plagues to add to the western theme but such items as southwestern themed lamps, clocks, vases, pots, candles, candleholders, and photo frames can also be great ways to accentuate the feel. In just a few short minutes, you have given your guest bedroom a southwestern atmosphere.

If you are going for a nautical theme, the dolphin table would also be excellent in a bathroom. You could place the table in the corner and place bath sets such as the spa bath set or the pralines & honey bath basket to decorate. Along with these items, you can find other under the sea figurines and accessories to enhance the feel and give your guests a beautiful bath time experience along with providing them all the essential bath accessories.

Instead of hiring an interior decorator or throwing out everything in a room and starting over you can find all kinds of unique items that can be added to any room in your home such as decorative screens, wall décor, clocks, vases, bookends, figurines, photo frames, linens and even various accent furniture pieces. Just by adding or replacing a few items with new ones, you will be able to decorate your home without the added expense of redoing the entire room.

The idea, when it comes to decorating, is to choose a theme or atmosphere you would like the room to have such as a wild safari, under the sea, country, southwestern, or even just a calm and relaxing mood. Then you can find items to add that will ultimately change the room, giving it a unique, exciting, and fresh look with only a few items.

The fun comes in when you can envision the room the way you desire, begin adding all the items associated with your theme, and then watch it come to life before your eyes. Each room can have its own personality and awe instead of being the same throughout the home. Have fun! Enjoy finding the unique items to decorate every room in your home, or just create your own little getaway with one room.

Ron Jan Stager
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A Spanish friend of mine, who is interested on taking English courses here in London, has asked me to search for language academies/colleges which are reputable yet not too expensive.

Among the names I have found over the Internet, London Meridian College (http://www.meridiancollege.co.uk) has caught my eye since it is both accredited by the British Council and its fees look reasonable. At this stage, I wonder if anyone out there can provide me input on the quality of this college, based on his/her actual experience or that of people known to him/her.

Alternatively, if you can suggest other academy/college names that are reputable yet unexpensive, that will be highly welcomed, too.

Thank you very much for your helpful guide!

Inexpensive is the word, not unexpensive!

The place you study doesn’t really matter. If you really want to do well and you work really hard then you will succeed.

I just find it hard to believe that the people who actually let their house get that dirty are going to invite the world to see how disgusting their house is. If my house looked like that I would be ashamed.

Sometimes I wonder, too. Maybe sometimes they trash their house just to get on the show.

But, I actually have a friend whose mother has a "hoarding" problem (or disease, really). She literally has a small path through boxes and papers and assorted other junk. It goes from the front door to her recliner and to her bed. From her bed, there is a path to the toilet. She didn’t seem to be too embarrassed for me to see her house. Maybe sometimes people really don’t understand that the way they live is so different!!!