{"id":29314,"date":"2023-08-10T20:36:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T20:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=29314"},"modified":"2023-08-10T20:36:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T20:36:18","slug":"qc-design-school-graduate-natalie-mireault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/qc-design-school-graduate-natalie-mireault","title":{"rendered":"QC Design School Graduate: Natalie Mireault"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;29318&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h5>QC Design School Graduate:<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Natalie Mireault&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Ottawa, Ontario<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h5><a href=\"\/online-courses\/home-staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Staging<\/a><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/msha.ke\/nmhomestaging%23about\"><i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-television accent-color\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0NM Home Staging&#8217;s Website<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nmhomestaging\/\"><i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-instagram accent-color\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0NM Home Staging&#8217;s Instagram<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Meet QC Design School graduate, Natalie Mireault! So, tell us a little about yourself, Natalie!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691699679082{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Hi, I&#8217;m Natalie, and I&#8217;m a QC Design School graduate! I&#8217;m a seasoned home stager and property stylist with a passion for helping homeowners transform their properties into irresistible spaces that captivate potential buyers. With a background in interior decorating and photography, I bring a keen eye for design and a flair for capturing the essence of every home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">As a QC alumnus of the Home Staging Course, I&#8217;ve honed my skills and knowledge over the course of five successful years in the industry. Throughout my journey, I&#8217;ve had the pleasure of working with numerous clients; guiding them through the home staging process with confidence and professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">I know how stressful selling a home can be. So, I strive to make the process as easy as possible for my clients. By taking care of all the little details, we are able to focus on what really matters: making sure your house has everything it needs to stand out! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">I want to help you feel confident and excited about the process, without being overwhelmed. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Why did you decide to become a professional stager?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]As a kid, I was constantly rearranging my bedroom, painting the walls, and planning my next DIY project.\n\nWho remembers the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.searsarchives.com\/catalogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sears Catalog<\/a>? (Lol!) We are throwing it <em>way<\/em> back&#8230; But I would be so excited to get my hands on the latest copy! I would sit there and circle which Couch would go with what side tables, area rugs, etc.\n\nFlash forward years later, and now I actually get to pick out furniture to use in real life! I guess you can say that I\u2019ve always had a passion for home decor and creating visually appealing spaces. I&#8217;d taken an interior decorating course\u00a0 years ago, but felt like something was missing.\n\nSo, when I came across QC&#8217;s Home Staging Course,\u00a0 I knew that was the perfect fit![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>PRO TIP: Interested in a career as a home stager? <a href=\"\/2022\/09\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-home-stager-what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here&#8217;s what a typical day would look like for you!<\/a><\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">What made you decide to pursue your certification training online \u2013 and how did you hear of QC Design School? <\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691697076674{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">I was working a lot at the time, but I wasn\u2019t fulfilled at my 9-5 job. I&#8217;d just moved to Ottawa and was looking for a change. Because I wasn\u2019t able to go back to school full-time AND work full-time, I decided to see what classes there were online. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">I came across home staging, so I started to research courses in the area&#8230; And QC Design School popped up! I knew right away that I wanted to take their online course!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">Why did you ultimately choose to enroll with QC Design School? (E.g., What was it about our school that won you over, compared to other online design schools out there?)<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691697410228{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]I really liked how organized and fun it looked! QC Design School had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCDesign\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great reviews<\/a> and feedback. I also loved how the learning style was at my own pace, so I could work on it between my work schedule.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;29321&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>As a QC Design School graduate of our self-paced, online Home Staging Course, what was your experience in this program like? Moreover, what was most challenging &#8211; and what did you enjoy most? Overall, would you recommend this course to others (and why or why not)?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691697791679{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">My experience overall was a very positive one! For starters, the tutors are amazing. My tutor provided great feedback and always corrected my assignments in a timely manner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">I think the most challenging thing for me was just staying on track and going at a good pace. I really enjoyed the spacial planning unit. There, we got to cut out the furniture and place it in the various rooms. I&#8217;m a <a href=\"https:\/\/web.wlu.ca\/learning_resources\/pdfs\/Learning_Styles.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visual learner<\/a>, so that was very helpful! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">I would absolutely recommend QC&#8217;s Home Staging Course to anyone who&#8217;s looking to become a home stager, or wants to expand their knowledge in the home decor field.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">How would you describe your style as a home stager?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]I would say that my style is very neutral and simple. Like most home stagers across the board, I think it really depends on the style of the house, as well as the current trends that are in.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>PRO TIP: Discover how YOU can become a home stager in as little as <a href=\"\/2021\/08\/how-to-become-a-home-stager-the-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 easy steps<\/a>!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Why did you decide to open your very own business (<em>NM Home Staging)<\/em>?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691697995693{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">I think I&#8217;ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit. I&#8217;ve always enjoyed the idea of running my own business and having flexibility to choose my hours, clients, and projects. I&#8217;m very grateful that I had an opportunity come my way, and that I decided to jump in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"> I haven\u2019t looked back!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\">What were the most challenging parts about launching a business, and how did you overcome these challenges?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691698051487{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">I would say, it&#8217;s all mindset! The most challenging thing is letting go of the fear of failing. I worked &#8211; and continue to work &#8211; really hard on my mindset and self-worth. Self-doubt is another challenge to deal with when starting a business, too. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;29323&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>You also provide professional staging services for local businesses as well. Personally, do you enjoy staging homes or business spaces more?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691698278741{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">While I love both, currently, I am very much enjoying <a href=\"\/2017\/10\/6-commercial-niches-target-home-staging-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staging business spaces<\/a>. It&#8217;s something different for me and is challenging me creatively!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>In your professional opinion (and based on what you\u2019ve seen as an industry expert), how does professionally staging a home benefit it once it\u2019s listed on the real estate market? How does staging a business space improve its overall success? Basically: is professional staging worth it &#8211; and why?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]I might be biased (lol), but staging is a MUST nowadays, for sure!\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s decluttering and getting a fresh coat of paint, or removing some furniture, EVERY home that goes on the market can use some staging.\n\nThe houses that are staged typically sell faster. Plus, the homeowners usually get asking price or higher. 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I feel like my favorite design style changes from week to week. I just love seeing the latest trends! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">However, I am pretty simple and love the clean, minimalist look. 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