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HOW TO DECORATE AND MARKET YOUR INCOME PROPERTY

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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Wondering how to get more traffic to your vacation rental, air B&B or income property? It might all be in your interior design and decorating. Just do a little staging and you will get 5-star reviews, referrals and returning customers!

Its technically your home and you know what you like and don’t like but when your property turns into an income property you need to change it up! You might not think of decorating or design as a way to increase traffic but remember decorating and design has a purpose it’s not just fluff! Here’s a few simple, quick, inexpensive ways to up your game and keep them coming back by adding a little staging and decor!

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FAMILY TIME yep when the whole fam gets together it’s fun time! That includes all ages so increase your games, entertaining accessories and all the fun fam favorites. Think about what you do when the family gets together? Include a display with popcorn bowls or slice and bake cookies and sprinkles, extra games, rethink the bar, get the latest smore bar and don’t forget the seasonal outdoor games. A football or croquet or even some fishing poles will go a long way. When families get together, they play games, drink, eat, and try to make memories. TIP: Leave a few journals or family photo frames with your info for them to take home!

The living room in Chalet Grace in Zermatt, Switzerland boasts exquisite views of the Matterhorn.Airbnb
Read the original article on Business Insider UK Copyright 2016

ROMANCE a getaway for 2 usually has romance written all over it. Add some faux fur pillows and throws or games for couples. Leave a bottle of champagne or some choc covered strawberries in the frig. Mention your dimmer switches and set the music to a local romantic music choice. Maybe set out some bubble bath in the bath along with some real/faux candles. TIP: Personalize it and make it feel like everything is set up for just the 2 of them.  

OCCASIONS celebrating weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays is always my favorite. This is just like family time but with lots of personalized and themed things throughout. Anything from personalized congratulations vignettes, to a custom list of things they might need such as a local bakery, catering or florist. You might include streamers, candles, themed napkins and plates or even an emergency bridal kit with all the emergency tools a bride might need.

When you go out of your way and add a few custom touches and personalize it everyone takes notice and with social media they will tell the world how great your vacation rental was!

The living room in Chalet Grace in Zermatt, Switzerland boasts exquisite views of the Matterhorn.Airbnb
Read the original article on Business Insider UK Copyright 2016

CArrie

XOXO

Ranch Glam

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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“The Ranch” one of my favorite Netflix shows, “Ranch Style” one of my favorite design styles and “A Ranch” what I hope to have some day haha. Until someday gets here I like to surround myself with all things ranch farmhouse and rustic with a twist of this or that…like ranch glam. I love, love, love this dome pendant from Wayfair and it has glass crystals not plastic. Its on sale right now for $105.99!

https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdx/trent-austin-design-monadnock-1-light-single-dome-pendant-tadn5741.html

I love everything about it…the aged metal, the touch of glam and style. It also comes in a shiny metal version but I prefer the distressed metal look. If you are doing industrial glam or want a piece that will be sure to get noticed this is a must have!

Can’t decide between 2 styles? Does your significant other want the opposite style of what you want? Have a space that needs a pop of something? Then this is the perfect find! Let me know what you think or if you find anything you love. I’m always looking for new exciting products to share!!

Carrie

XOXO

Team Rustic or Team Modern?

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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Since its raining today I missed one of my favorite vintage flea markets and going to the stables…so I am inspiration and blog binging!

It’s no secret I’m team rustic but I can bring the contemporary, modern, glam when I have a client, event or product that calls for it. And truth be told I do like just a touch of glam or a touch of modern to throw off the rustic a little….

I have always been that person that likes to mix it up! I cringe at the thought of everything matching!

I found the amazing pics of this stunning home on idesignarc and loved that it was timber and stone with a modern contemporary twist, so I wanted to share this for all of you that think wood and stone is just for rustic styles.

Wood and stone doesn’t have to be rustic to be beautiful. Organic, natural wood and stone is beautiful no matter how you spin it! This is a stunning example of how wood and stone doesn’t have to be rough and rustic and can be smooth and modern. Are you team rustic or team modern?

Carrie

XOXO

What’s Your Cup of Tea?

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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Just like the new 50 is 60, the new style is how many can you pull together and make it work. Sound complicated? It’s not. It’s the easiest thing you can do because you are taking everything you love and pulling it together. Our true selves or “our cup of tea” is what makes us who we are so embrace everything you love and pull it all together! Here’s a perfect example, I happen to love the mountains, old barns and horses. Of course these aren’t the only things I love..oh no, no, no…but… these are a few of the things that get my attention.

As I finished the last chapter of the book I’d been reading I decided to browse through some new selections and pick my next great adventure to get lost in. I had been reading the Hideaway by Lauren K Denton.

https://www.amazon.com/Hideaway-Lauren-K-Denton/dp/1536615765

As I browsed, I found myself trying to find something just like it because I had enjoyed it so much! Why?

It was about an interior designer that had an antique shop/design business, lived in the south and inherited a bed and breakfast. There was mystery, romance and a few twists… my cup of tea!

cup of tea; Something that is in accord with one’s liking or taste. …an expression that is used to describe something you like, something you are good at or something you enjoy doing.

What’s your cup of tea? What photos make you pause? What subjects get you excited, what articles pull you in?

It could be what you dream about, what reminds you of the past, or who you have become. That’s what makes you who you are…a unique perfect version of you! I would love to hear!

Carrie

XOXO

YOU CAN’T PUT A PRICE ON CREATIVITY…

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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HOLIDAYS are my favorite and I like to celebrate them all by doing my creative thing. I bake, I decorate, I add little vignettes, I like to entertain, and I love to share my creativity with everyone! Believe me my friends love it when I bake or try new recipes and nothing makes me happier than to share it all…As I always say, “you can’t put a price on creativity, it comes from the heart”! Holidays, occasions and celebrations are fun, happy times and everyone always needs that!

So this weekend I decided to make homemade, cranberry-orange scones, I found the recipe at https://my100yearoldhome.com/the-best-cranberry-orange-scones/ They were amazing!… the house smelled so good and my friends were excited to try something new!

So next time you want to thank someone, give the perfect gift, cheer someone up, just be creative and make something…anything…because

“YOU CAN’T PUT A PRICE ON CREATIVITY…IT COMES FROM THE HEART”!

Carrie
XOXO

EASY DIY DECORATE AND DESIGN TIPS

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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YOU HAVE A VISION…THAT’S ALL YOU NEED

Yes, you can decorate and design!  Maybe you have the creative gift or the eye for design…or maybe you don’t. Or maybe you do but you think you don’t…I bet that fits a lot of you! But… you have a vision and that is all you need!

Seriously, it isn’t rocket science.  Marketing has just made you believe that you need to do things a certain way or you’re not doing it right which makes you second guess yourself. Not so …they don’t know your taste, your style or the function of your space or place. One of my favorite quotes for clients from “The Wizard of Oz” …” You always had the power my dear, you just had to learn for yourself”.

IT’S THIS EASY:

. What bothers you, get rid of it and put something you love in its place

. List your favorite must keep items and use them, they make you happy

. Collect pics you envy and add the same elements that caught your eye

. Just take things away; you don’t need to fill every space, wall and surface

. If everything is smooth add texture; if everything has texture add smooth

CARRIE’S TIP: PULL COLORS FROM YOUR VIEW

From onekindesign

One way to figure out where to start is by looking at your view. I’m not saying that if its snowing right now to make everything white…I’m just pointing out that you can take clues from your surroundings and bring the indoors in as they say. I’d even bet that you picked your home because of the view!

Another great way to figure out your style:

Think about fashion. You dress yourself every morning and make choices depending on where you are going and what you are doing. You have your favorite colors and your favorite styles. You probably have a few trend pieces, and item’s that you could never part with… we are all  

guilty of holding onto things way too long. Do you match everything, or do you mix it up? Do you like conservative, classic pieces or chunky textures and one of a kind design? How do you accessorize? Do you like simple, blingy or both?

For instance, my closet and my home are both neutral. My closet has a few pops of color but ¾ of it is black, white, tan and gray. My home is the same way except because I like to use pops of color for holidays and occasions and because I am always… changing things!

THE ONE EXCEPTION TO THIS:

EVENTS, PARTYS, HOLIDAYS AND OCCASSIONS FOLLOW A THEME so you tend to color outside the lines of your usual choices. However, WEDDINGS you will find that you stay truer to your style.

I hope this helps and gives you the confidence you need to start today! Send me any questions and check back for my next blog to help you achieve the perfect space!!

Carrie
XOXO

RUSTIC GLAM ROMANCE

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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Valentines Day is fast approaching, wedding season is coming and winter equals cuddle weather! “I want a love like Johnny and June” and “So I can kiss you anytime I want” are two of my all-time favorite quotes! It’s true rustic glam when I insert them into my handmade rhinestone frames!  

My frames are available in my Etsy shop and at wwwthestripedbarn.com or you can just email me and let me know you want one! You can insert your favorite photo or change it up with fun graphics like I do!

I am a true romantic all year and love any holiday so it could be just me. I think it’s a great time of year for a fun holiday Valentine’s Day, I’d much rather think about that than how much I spent over the holidays or taxes!

Valentines day is so easy to celebrate! A little goes a long way …here are a few tips to get you going:

  • Think about all the red things you had out for the holidays and just keep those things out a little longer. Dishes, pillows, sheets, towels, napkins, and even your clothes!
  • A lot of times I’ll buy red themed items like solid, stripes, patterns that work for the holidays but not ones that scream Christmas so I can keep them out through Feb.
  • Buy a heart shaped cookie cutter and make at least one thing! Scones, cookies, pancakes…just something, anything heart shaped for Valentine’s Day. It will also come in handy later when you celebrate occasions with friends and loved ones…trust me you’ll use it again!
  • Don’t forget something for you!…I know I’m dying for an excuse to buy a new pair of red boots!

So, there you go! All kinds of fun things to think about and do to get you in the Valentines mood! Don’t forget to add in your everyday favs like music, movies, candles, fairy lights and of course chocolate!

I’m getting ready to make my Valentine scones, so check back soon!

Carrie
XOXO

Cozy Neutrals with a View

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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Call it what you want…modern rustic, organic, timber home, cabin, neutral, mountain home. I call it cozy with a view. I found this cozy inspiration room on architecturian.co and just had to share! My clients are always asking me how to blend gray and beige in their space. In fact I just had a client last week that wanted to do just that. Take paint colors for instance. A foolproof way is to pick your favorite colors from your inspiration. Maybe it’s the view, a favorite color, or a piece of furniture or art piece. Check paint samples and decide if it has warm, cool or neutral tone or any added undertones. If you use a paint deck you can see the undertones go from warm to cool. Once you have a fav make sure it goes with what you currently have in your space. If you need coordinating colors or whites for trim check with your paint store or do a search for your color. They will have coordinating colors that were specifically matched to blend with that color.

If your choosing neutrals for stone, rugs, furniture, accessories or art you can mix warms and cools easily. Choose some pieces that have a mix of multiple colors as blending pieces. Neutral is a safe bet and will go with anything. Keep your large items such as flooring, wood and stone that cover large areas or are permanently built in neutral. Be careful with costly art and consider that a permanent piece also. Then just pick and choose all your favorite accent pieces such as pillows and accessories.

Neutral will always be my favorite color palette and I never find it boring or stale. I think we should go with what we like and not what is in trending for the year and this just works. OK so I do get bored easily and always like to change things up so yes this works for that. However, I realized that neutrals keep me grounded and I find them soothing and relaxing. The best part is I can temporarily add any colors, at any time for any occasion and totally transform the space and then change it right back! Neutrals are more than black, white, gray and tan. They have their own palette with thousands of variations. So, don’t underestimate neutrals…they do more for your space than you think. Why do I love neutrals?

  • Provide a perfect background to showcase other elements in your home such as architectural features and favorite pieces.
  • Give that fabulous view a chance to be the focal point
  • Allow you to have more flexibility with the other items you choose for your space
  • You can add pops of color for seasons and holidays

Neutrals aren’t for everyone but if you are drawn to them don’t be afraid to experiment and add your own pops of color as you go. It’s an easy, fun way to decorate your space!

XOXO

Carrie

MY GIFT TO YOU

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Yippee! I woke up this morning wondering what just happened between September and December that was hectic and crazy but, in a fun, magical way… What had I been doing the last 4 months? I designed products, planned client’s parties, did lots of design work and consults, spent time with friends and family and managed to pull of all my favorite Christmas traditions! But that’s my normal routine all year (and why I love what I do)!

Then I figured it out…it was the same inspiring, heartfelt, festive work I do all year but during holiday season everyone else is on board! What is it about the holidays that makes us so much happier and kinder? It’s because you are surrounded by all things festive, fun and cheerful. The smells, the music, trees that light up your living room. The movies, the decorations as you drive down the street. Gatherings with friends and family, more parties, more details…and more effort to create the perfect holiday experience!

I like to help others create this feeling all year and I want everyone to be happy with their surroundings. I believe you should love everything around you, and you should celebrate every occasion and holiday you can! I also love weddings because they have the same inspiring, heartfelt feeling as the holidays and the planning also lasts for months at a time. Other occasions and celebrations still have the magic but usually for a shorter time… not that that makes them less important.

This brings me to your home If you don’t love everything that surrounds you, we need to talk! This is where you live and breathe, where you spend most of your time. Where you celebrate friends and family, become inspired and recharge to roll through life’s challenges!

2020 has inspired me to offer everyone a $99 DESIGN OPPORTUNITY to help you start fresh, make those changes and celebrate life without breaking your budget or long-term contracts!

I want everyone to love their home and to celebrate life’s holidays and occasions! So here is my gift to you! I am here to help you do whatever it takes to create your vision so just let me know what you need and lets make it happen! In person, or via face time and email lets get creative together!

This is also a great gift for your clients, friends, and family and comes with a personalized gift certificate! I can print whatever you would like on the certificate so just let me know!

Personalized gift certificates for interiors, events, weddings or any creative consult

BRIDES, or if you know an upcoming BRIDE, just the thought of planning a wedding or decorating a venue can be overwhelming. Let’s get creative and get a plan together!

REALTORS, this should be a standard go to for you. Is there a better closing gift than to offer your BUYERS an interior design consultation for their new home? And what about your listings? This is perfect for you and your SELLERS to get their home ready to sell! You’ll thank me later when I am the one that goes in and tells them what goes, what stays and if they need to STAGE haha. You can even add me to your listing presentations and say you have a designer on your team!

This gift has something for everyone and I am here to help you on your budget, at your pace. If you’re a DIYer this is perfect to give you a PLAN TO CREATE AT YOUR OWN PACE! This can also be used for photo shoots, styling, and one of my favorites….VISUAL DISPLAY AND MERCHANDISING! So, what are you waiting for, let’s get started! Yes, I do destination design out of state for your vacation homes, investment properties, and destination weddings. Trip charge will apply.

Visit my interior design website at:
Website: www.carriebachmayer.com
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 949.338.3800

Thanks for visiting and HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope to hear from you soon!

XOXO
Carrie

A Season for Warm and Cozy

By
Carrie Bachmayer
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My last workshops of the year are over, my rhinestone wreaths are done, the stockings are hung, and it’s time to enjoy the season, Instagram inspiration and all the things I love! I made these cute wreaths from live greenery and let them dry…so cute and easy!

My Fresh Greenery Wreaths

The tree is up, the house is decorated… I like to be done before Thanksgiving so I can enjoy the end of the year festivities and have time to help my clients with their projects.  And… that way I can plug my tree in on Thanksgiving night! It’s like National Lampoons Christmas Vacation…drum roll…light it up!

Thank goodness there’s finally a chill in the air, so it’s time to get busy and warm up our homes! Not that your home isn’t already warm and cozy but now we get a free winter pass to add that extra layer of holiday cozy with decorating, crafts, movies, baking and my favorite…. everything peppermint!

If you like to decorate like me, this is the time of year we get to go crazy with creativity…you are my people! It’s like doing one big themed event which is always fun!!

Sometimes we like tradition and sometimes we like to change out our whole holiday scheme to whatever moves us that year…I’ve done many themed trees over the years, but I still must add my favorite ornaments.

This little teddy bear was my dads and was on his tree growing up. Its been on every one of my trees since I was born and was handed down to me…I wouldn’t dream of not having it on my Christmas tree!  It brings back so many memories of Christmas! I guess I chewed his right ear off when I was 2…and I have no idea what happened to the left eye…but I can guess… lol!

My Christmas Tree Teddy Bear

Free design ideas for the month of December! email me your interior design, party, or event questions, I would be glad to help !

I look forward to hearing from you!

email: [email protected]

Carrie
XOXO

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Carrie Bachmayer
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