Meet Kristie Ciatteo, this week’s guest editor and owner of White Birch Home Staging. As a real estate home stager, Kristie helps sellers pave the way for success. With a passion for creating welcoming, approachable spaces, she works to ensure each property captivates potential buyers from the moment they step through the door.
In her downtime, you’ll more than likely catch Kristie enjoying auntie life, cuddling up with her beloved dog on the couch, trying a new local restaurant with her husband, or striving to finally hit 13mph on the Orange Theory treadmill.
Take it away, Kristie...
Richmond Home + Garden Show
For many of us, spring sparks home improvement plans. Whether you’re looking to renew an area to enjoy for years to come or making strategic updates to prepare your home for sale, you won’t want to miss the Richmond Home + Garden Show. The event offers a valuable array of 250+ exhibitors all in one location. It’s a great opportunity to browse the latest trends plus receive in person advice.
My business White Birch Home Staging is honored to be part of this year’s show. I invite you to grab a coffee and stop by Booth 1110 for a warm hello!
Vitals: Richmond Home + Garden Show / Friday, March 1 - Sunday, March 3, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (5:00 pm on Sunday) / Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave
Heart A Horse
If you’re not familiar with the impactful work Virginia Equine Welfare Society (VEWS) is doing for horses in need, allow me to welcome you into their rescue ring! VEWS is an all-volunteer nonprofit equine rescue in Hanover, VA. VEWS provides safe housing, medical and rehab services to abused, neglected and other at-risk horses and ultimately places them into loving forever homes. As a longtime volunteer and previous Board member, I find my time with these magnificent souls immensely rewarding.
Get to know the herd and learn more about the passionate dedication behind the organization by visiting their website.
One of my favorite annual traditions is attending Historic Garden Week with my mom. Presented by the Garden Club of Virginia, this beloved spring event offers inspiring and unique tours of private residences, gardens and historic sites throughout Virginia. Over 1,000 floral arrangements beautifully created by local garden club members are featured on the tours and are nothing short of spectacular. Event proceeds fund the restoration and preservation of Virginia’s historic public gardens and provide graduate level research fellowships.
Tickets are available online now. Hope to see you on a tour around RVA!
Kristie is the heart behind her small boutique business White Birch Home Staging. Rooted in a simple but effective philosophy of ‘elevating the everyday,’ Kristie partners with realtors and home sellers to successfully present their properties for sale. With a focus on intentional design and details, she works to bring out the best in every property, helping clients achieve their selling goals with finesse.
In her words: “There’s a valuable distinction between how we live in our home and how we strategically and sucessfully market our home for sale. Every home is unique, and presentation is key. A thoughtfully staged home can generate valuable connections with potential buyers and in turn help sellers earn higher quality offers.”
