Hi, I’m Stefanie Ragonese. I am a lover of color, plants, art, cool things, and good vibes. Maybe you love all those things too, but you don’t quite know how to put them together in a way that flows. That’s why I created Spruced Up! With my artful taste and talent for reimagining space, I will create for you a vibe that relaxes and inspires whoever enters the room, whether it’s family, friends, clients, or just yourself. I’m excited to work with you!
To Local Business Owners:
My inspiration for including an office package in this design service came from my full-time career in a finance office. For financial services especially, people tend to be less at ease when arriving for an appointment. In year two, I started making noticeable changes to our waiting area so that when clients walked through the door, they were instantly comfortable. I removed all clutter. I shifted the colors from cool to warm tones. I hung beautiful, abstract art. I added interesting sculptures, books, and plants to our shelves. I set out flowers and travel magazines with fascinating photographs.
Long-time clients reacting to these changes was exceptionally gratifying. Clients typically come into the office once or twice a year for reviews, and hearing their praise when they noticed changes happening over time really validated to me that this is important. Now when those clients are coming in for a meeting, in addition to their financial review, they look forward to “seeing what Stefanie’s changed this time”. Whether it’s a first impression or client retention, keeping a fresh, vibrant, comfortable space shows clients that you care, and helps build trustworthy relationships.