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Tips on staging effectively with golden brush awards winner Sandra Martinez.

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Introduction to Sandra:

   • Where she lives, her studio and business
   • Where she buys most of her pieces
   • Shares about her first piece refinished
   • Talks about her favorite part of refinishing

Sandra Martinez with Black Lab Furniture Revival shares details about her winning piece in the Staging category of Zibra's International Golden Brush Awards:

   • Describes her piece
   • Shares her process in staging
   • Where she obtains her props

Sandra shares five staging tips:

   • Consider the colors of the props in conjunction with the finished furniture piece
   • Buy props that can be reused multiple times
   • Create staging that is obtainable for a future buyer
   • Keep it simple so that the props do not take over the piece
   • Less is more....don't over do it with props

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Refinishing Tip: "How to get the best finish!" Kimberly with Born in a Barn Boutique

What's Happening in Your Studio: 

    • Bethany Olson with ABnC Creations
   • Kelsey with Renewed Rose Designs
   • Shelley with Cedar & Sage Furniture

Accolades: Kaycee Ann with Magnolia Martin Designs gives accolades to Julia with Jewel in the Wall Furniture

Beginner's Bucket: "How To Balance Using New Techniques And Products When Creating Furniture That Will Be In Style And Enjoyed?" Crys'Dawna with Bella Renovare