I know first hand why Calgary condos are so appealing. I’m a professional home stager who happily lives in a Sunnyside condo, a popular area outside the downtown core which includes Hillhurst and Kensington. If you are selling a condo in this sought-after area, it pays to understand your buyer and competition.
 

Popular with millennials, condos in this area appeal to an eclectic mix of new and experienced buyers. That’s because people are looking for a convenient, walkable, sociable lifestyle in a hip area with a neighbourhood feel outside the city center.
 

Lifestyle is key. And it’s one of the reasons that I love the Hillhurst, Sunnyside and Kensington area.
 

Ezra on Riley Park is a new condo development located closest to me and is currently accepting registration to express interest. The Bucci Ven development behind me in Kensington quickly sold out.
 

If you’re an investor preparing to sell your property in one of these neighbourhoods, it’s important to understand what the potential buyers are looking for and how they want to feel in the space. I’ve written about this ideal lifestyle factor before.
 

Staging makes it easy for the potential buyers to get a real life feel for whether they can see themselves living in the space. Let’s face it. There’s a reason why new developments market show homes/units – and if that’s your competition, you best be prepared. Buyers decide quickly.
 

If you are planning to sell your furnished or vacant Calgary condo, contact me (Jen at Set Your Stage) to find out the benefits of my condo staging services and neighbourhood-specific expertise. Schedule your free personalized Home Staging Assessment today.
 

This year, I’m making more green choices. That includes celebrating an eco-conscious Valentine’s Day. Shopping close to my Sunnyside condo is an important part of that. And I have the perfect place to recommend, “honey”.
 

This time last year, I wrote about treating your Valentine to cupcakes, flowers or a massage from shops in Kensington, Calgary. Still a fabulous idea if I do say so myself.
 

And I’ve got another idea for you. I first wrote about this local “sweet spot” just before Christmas when I was in a baking mood and wanted to try a new sugar-free muffin recipe. Did you make some?
 

Well, instead of sugar, I used honey that I purchased from The Beehive in Kensington.
 

Of course, you could also buy some Alberta honey and bake your own goodies for your Valentine this year. But, you might consider some of the other wonderful non-honey items they offer too.
 

Here are three ideas for your own customized eco conscious Valentine gift:

• Make your own massage kit, including a beeswax candle, Ylang Ylang Vanilla Air Mist (or whatever scent will set the mood you’re going for), and an essential oil Massage Bar.

 

• For the man in your life, what about a bottle of Bay Rum foaming bath, either Beard Oil or Fine Shaving Soap, and a Lip Balm (made of beeswax, honey and essential oil) to keep his lips kissable.

 

• And here’s an idea for the stressed and busy person on-the-go to let them know you’re thinking of them when you’re apart. Relax Remedy (easy to tuck in a purse or coat pocket and apply to temples when needed), Grapefruit Hand Sanitizer (alcohol free and gentle on your skin), and a Honey Face Mist (for a quick re-fresh).

With so many goodies at The Beehive – check it out and come up with your own creative combination. There’s plenty of eco conscious Valentine love to share in Kensington.

If you are planning to sell your furnished or vacant Calgary condo, contact me (Jen at Set Your Stage) to find out the benefits of my home and condo staging services and neighbourhood-specific expertise. Schedule your free personalized Home Staging Assessment today.

Aside from loving the home staging work I do in Calgary, you might not know that I also love to bake! With winter here, I recently enjoyed a baking weekend. Excited to do sugar free baking, I used local honey instead. I’ll share my healthy recipe.
 

Baking is one of my simple pleasures. I love how my space quickly fills with the smell of yummy goodness. Regular readers will know that I also love where I live in the Sunnyside, Hillhurst and Kensington area of Calgary. My cute condo is located close to everything I need.
 

So when I chose to bake sugar free by using honey instead, all I had to do was head down to The Beehive to buy some of Alberta’s mountain pure liquid gold.
 

My healthy muffins turned out so amazing that I had a hard time putting them in my freezer. So I thought it would be fun to do something different and share my recipe with you.
 

1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
1 egg
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup honey
1 cup rhubarb

If you live in Calgary and are planning to sell your furnished or vacant property (or you just want to let me know how much you loved your sugar free baking), contact me (Jen at Set Your Stage) to find out the benefits of my home staging services.
 

In the meantime, share this post (and your fresh baked sugar free muffins)!
 

Once again, Hillhurst and Sunnyside rank as the best inner-city communities in Calgary by Avenue Magazine.
 

I first wrote about my love for the area last year around the time that I moved to a condo in Sunnyside. Since then, I’ve not only lived in the area but staged multiple properties for sale. There’s so much to love, it’s no wonder the community continues to be popular for home and condo buyers.
 

In Avenue’s 50 Best Things in 50 Neighbourhoods, retail therapy in Sunnyside Kensington makes the list with a special mention for Purr Petite children’s clothing and Kismet Clothing & Jewellery. In Hillhurst, Avenue highlights the Riley Park cricket patch.
 

I’m not much of a cricket player, so here are some of my favourites (in case you missed them in previous posts) to check out when you’re in Hillhurst, Sunnyside or Kensington: Vendome Café, F.A.T.S. Bar & Grill, Cupcakes, flowers & more, farmer’s market and parks.
 

If you live in Calgary and are planning to sell your furnished or vacant property, contact me (Jen at Set Your Stage) to find out the benefits of my home staging services. Schedule your free personalized Home Staging Assessment today.
 

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