Wednesday, April 15, 2009

ART: Storm Thorgerson


I purchased this amazing piece of art by Storm Thorgerson - 'Tree Of Half Life' and finally have it hanging on my wall! Wow, this guy has so many amazing pieces it was so hard to choose.


GAIL DEMPSEY ING NEWSLETTER

This Autumn 2009 newsletter from ING DIRECT Featured Instant Interiors Tips & Tricks for styling a property for sale. We have had great results and feedback, and urge you to take a look at this fantastic newsletter put out by ING DIRECT.

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WISHING YOU COULD PROFESSIONALLY STYLE YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE?

Gail Dempsey, Director Instant Interiors


The aesthetics of your property can have a huge impact on the sale price. Gail Dempsey, Interior Property Stylist and Director of Instant Interiors, shares some clever tips and tricks to make the most of your property before you go to market.
CLEAN:
Paths, windows, soft furnishings, carpets.
STORE:
Excess furniture, ornaments, linen, clothes. Less is more!
ORGANISE:
All cupboards and wardrobes.
PAINT:
Tired flaky areas. Lighten up paintwork, feature walls.
FURNITURE:
Position to maximise room size….don’t block walkways.
Remove the feeling of overcrowding and cluttering.
LIGHT:
Window coverage fully open, high wattage globes.
REPAIR:
Complete all essential repairs, squeaky doors, dripping taps and broken tiles.
AMBIANCE:
Create with music, fresh air, positive smells,
perfect temperature.

Learn more of Gail's secrets here


Tuesday, April 7, 2009

SELLING HIGH IN A SLOW MARKET

Our latest media appearance was in the March 09 issue of 'Your Investment Property' Magazine. Here is a small extract from the article. See Images for Full Article.

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SELLING HIGH IN A SLOW MARKET


EXTRACT: If you’re finding that a good tidy up and a squirt of vanilla spray aren’t
attracting buyers to your property, you might want to consider calling in
the experts to furnish the place for sale. Gail Dempsey, director and interior
stylist, Instant Interiors, shows just how much difference a bit of attention to
detail can make to the sale price of your property.

ALL ABOUT ME

CURRENT MOOD: Happy! Happy as! Holidays or Adventures are absolute SOUL FOOD. I've been back for 3 weeks and still have that stupid 'nothing can stress me out I'm too grateful for my life and ..... blah blah blah' smile! It's my quiet middle of Winter time in business, so I'm enjoying getting those 'too hard basket' files finished and filed! Love this time of the year except for the light funds. Great time to add products to the internet. Wish me luck that happens before it gets busy again. It's at this time that I have no excuse to not be frequenting Elixr 3--4 times a week and whipping around Lady Macquarie's Chair and the Opera House. No excuses!!

LIFE IN EAST SYDNEY? I have been out and about going to shows and concerts lately. What I would definitely recommend if you come across them are 'Sia' (female Australian singer) and 'John Cumming' (Actor, singer, comedian .... one man show) at the Opera House. Also looking forward to Sydney Festival and as I live so close to all the action, I am determined to enjoy the many open air events.

INTERESTS:
Joined Wild Women On Top! A like minded group of women that train for trekking around Sydney, Australia and amazing adventure trekking all over the world. Loving doing long 30 kilometre beautiful bush walks. That's what life's about for me. xxx

FAVORITE ART PIECE AT PRESENT
Just purchased (Feb) Storm Thorgerson Limited Edition 'Tree of Life'. Love lots of his work.

MEMBERSHIPS
  • International Volunteers for Peace (IVP)
  • Youth Off The Streets
  • Australian Tibet Council (ATC)
  • Get Up - Human Rights
  • Amnesty International
  • Eastern Suburbs Business Enterprise Centre

CONTRIBUTES TO:
  • All of the above
  • Medecins Sans Frontieres - Doctors without Borders
  • Voice for Tibet - Australian Tibet Council
  • Oxfam