Episodes

  • 12 - What’s Selling Fastest in Flooring, Bathrooms and Special Charm- A Panel Discussion, Part 3
    Nov 2 2022

     

     

    Today Dinna welcomes Jaycie Mirabella, Erin Waggener and Jenny Doyle to the STORE and to the podcast to discuss where to put your money in preparing to sell you home. 

     

    We compare traditional layouts versus multi-generational homes and homes with guest accommodations so you can understand what helps buyers fall in love with homes! We’re also covering flooring, bathrooms, closets and bidding strategies.

     

    Meet our panel of real estate agents:

     

    Jaycie Mirabella with the Reid Casey Keller Williams Team in North Fullton, GA

    Erin Waggener with Coldwell Banker in Alpharetta, GA; Milton, GA; and surrounding areas

    Jenny Doyle with Atlanta Fine Homes in Milton, GA area

     

    Dinna Eckstein Designs 

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    Music credits to Dan Barker

    http://pianobarker.com

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    23 mins
  • 11 - Curb Appeal and Kitchens that Sell Homes - A Panel Discussion, Part 2
    Oct 26 2022

    Today Dinna welcomes Kim Wimbs, Jaycie Mirabella, Erin Waggener and Jenny Doyle to theSTOREand to the podcast to discuss where to put your money in preparing to sell you home. 

     

    We compare curb appeal, lot characteristics, pools and kitchens so you can understand what helps buyers fall in love with homes!

     

    Meet our panel of real estate agents:

    Kim Wimbs from the Keller Williams team in Roswell, GA

    Jaycie Mirabella with the Reid Casey Keller Williams Team in North Fullton, GA

    Erin Waggener with Coldwell Banker in Alpharetta, GA; Milton, GA; and surrounding areas

    Jenny Doyle with Atlanta Fine Homes in Milton, GA area

     

    Dinna Eckstein Designs 

    theSTORE

    IG @dinnaecksteindesigns

    IG @thestore.design

    houzz.com

     

    Music credits to Dan Barker

    http://pianobarker.com

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    27 mins
  • 10 - What Home Buyers are Looking for - A Panel Discussion, Part 1
    Oct 19 2022

    Today Dinna welcomes Kim Wimbs, Jaycie Mirabella, Erin Waggener and Jenny Doyle to the STORE and to the podcast to break down the current housing market compared to three months ago and what helps a home sell.

     

    Discussion topics:

     

    How is the inventory? Price-per-square-foot went down from $361 in June to $255 in August in this area. 

    Demographics of buyers, families and empty-nester singles. 

    Buyers are waiting to see where school district divisions are made.

    What is the fastest moving price range?

    Quick tips for buyers and sellers! 

     

     

    Meet our panel of real estate agents:

     

    Kim Wimbs from the Keller Williams team in Roswell, GA

    Jaycie Mirabella with the Reid Casey Keller Williams Team in North Fulton, GA

    Erin Waggener with Coldwell Banker in Alpharetta, GA; Milton, GA; and surrounding areas

    Jenny Doyle with Atlanta Fine Homes in Milton, GA area

     

    Dinna Eckstein Designs 

    The Store

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    IG @thestore.design

    houzz.com

     

    Music credits to Dan Barker

    http://pianobarker.com

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    31 mins
  • 9 - Staging Your Home to Sell Fast
    Oct 12 2022

    Welcome to our conversation about staging your home! Dinna shares her tips and experiences with staging homes that: 1 - appeal to buyers and 2 - really help potential buyers envision themselves feeling at-home in your home.  

     

    Topics we cover:

    How is staging different than design?

    How can I help potential buyers envision living in my home?

    How much editing does your home design need when it is on the market?

    Should I stage my home in the style I would personally be looking for as a buyer?

    How can I optimize the great features of my home?

    How can I make my home look and feel bigger? 

    How do you stage your home and still continue your lifestyle, especially with kids?

    How many holiday decorations can I have when my home is on the market?

     

    Thanks for listening in and we hope this episode has helped you get some good ideas for staging your home to sell fast!

     

    Dinna Eckstein Designs 

    The Store

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    28 mins
  • 8 - Custom Woodworking with Bruce Smallwood
    Oct 5 2022

     

    Bruce Smallwood has been designing and hand crafting beautiful wooden furniture, cabinetry and accents for 30 years specializing in the most unique custom pieces.

     

    Today we’re talking about:

     

    Different wood materials like solid wood, plywood, HDF and MDF

    Advantages of certain species of hardwood

    Veneers 

    Custom work versus mass produced pieces and the economy of scale

    Mid-century modern, Federal period and traditional furniture styles

    Wood care and maintenance, drying wood properly and oil coatings

    Refinishing red oak flooring and minimizing the red hue

    Bruce’s new coffee tables and his appearance at The Store on Nov. 12, 2022 as Santa

     

    Check out Bruce Smallwood’s beautiful custom work:

    https://www.dinnaeckstein.design/reston-va-modernkitchen

    https://www.brucesmallwood.com/

     

    Dinna Eckstein Designs 

    The Store

    IG @dinnaecksteindesigns

     

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    47 mins
  • 7 - Expert Cleaning Tips for Your Beautiful Home
    Sep 28 2022

    We are all on a quest to create beautiful homes that feel comfortable, luxurious and most importantly, that feel like us. Designing your home is one thing. Maintaining it is another. Today our guest expert is Michelle to talk about her work as a domestic engineer, cleaning and organizing beautiful homes.

     

    With over 20 years of experience Michelle knows just how to help families stay tidy, properly cared for surfaces, avoid sticky hardwood floor waxiness and deal with germs and hard water build-up. Be sure to tune in to hear her favorite cleaning hack!

     

    Michelle works in the north part of Atlanta, Georgia. Contact her via email at mdeleonm23@yahoo.com

    Dinna Eckstein Designs 

    The Store

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    IG @thestore.design

    houzz.com

     

    Music credits to Dan Barker

    http://pianobarker.com

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    23 mins
  • 6 - Selecting the Best Window Treatments Styles for Your Home
    Sep 21 2022

    What is in style with window treatments these days? To give us all the answers we’ve invited Carolyn from Brilliant Blinds and Design to join us on the podcast today. 

     

    Today we cover:

    Window treatment trends i.e. roller shades, wider blinds, solid whites and grays, etc.

    The measuring, ordering and installation process, everything you need to know and ask

    Energy efficiency benefits, materials and lifespan

     

    Thanks for listening in! Be sure to come on into The Store to see these window treatments in person or head on over to brilliantblindsanddesign.com

     

    Connect with Carolyn from Brilliant Blinds

    brilliantblindsanddesign.com

    brilliant_blinds on IG 

     

    Dinna Eckstein Designs 

    The Store

    IG @dinnaecksteindesigns

    IG @thestore.design

    houzz.com

     

    Music credits to Dan Barker

    http://pianobarker.com

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    33 mins
  • 5 - Monica’s Apartment on the Set of F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
    Sep 14 2022

    Let's talk about our most-loved, budget-friendly hang-out in NYC, Monica's apartment on the set of FRIENDS!

    The lavender walls to keep it young, the eclectic, grandma furniture - organized chaos, but we love it there. Everything was upcycled and mismatched. How can we borrow hints of this magic and  design on a budget?

     

    Dinna Eckstein Designs 

    The Store

    IG @dinnaecksteindesigns

    IG @thestore.design

    houzz.com

     

    Music credits to Dan Barker

    http://pianobarker.com

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    17 mins