https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/ Home staging, decorating and organizing ideas from Diana Figurelli. en-us https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/5-small-changes-that-can-make-a-lasting-impression/ https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/5-small-changes-that-can-make-a-lasting-impression/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Diana's Notes A home does not need a full redesign to feel fresh. After more than 27 years in real estate, these are the 5 changes I come back to again and again. https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/preparing-your-home-for-season/ https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/preparing-your-home-for-season/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Selling Your Home Many buyers arrive in the cooler months with a clear list and limited time. A little preparation in the fall helps your home stand out when they do. https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/designing-for-lanai-living/ https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/designing-for-lanai-living/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT South Florida Living In Southwest Florida, the lanai is not an extra. It is often the room people use most. Here is how to make it feel connected to the rest of your home. https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/a-coastal-palette-without-the-cliches/ https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/a-coastal-palette-without-the-cliches/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Decorating You can capture the feeling of living near the water without seashells, anchors or bright turquoise. It starts with the light and the materials around you. https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/refreshing-a-seasonal-home-before-you-return/ https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/refreshing-a-seasonal-home-before-you-return/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Home Refresh Coming back to a home that has been closed for months should feel like arriving on vacation. A little planning makes that first evening easy. https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/what-buyers-notice-first/ https://lastingimpressionhome.com/journal/what-buyers-notice-first/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Home Staging Buyers decide how a home makes them feel within the first few minutes. After 27+ years in real estate, these are the details I see make the biggest difference.