We had the good fortune of connecting with Tess King & Holly Trowbridge and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tess Holly, what’s something about your industry that outsiders are probably unaware of?
There is SO much work behind the final product of a staged house. From pre-plan measurements to coordinating with movers and the final design details, there are a lot of moving pieces that all need to come together. With Colorado’s tumultuous market we are constantly on our toes with short deadlines and last minute requests from agents. It’s hectic but it’s a blast!

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
We are cousins who have always been more like sisters. We have a big family full of successful entrepreneurs that when the opportunity to step into staging came, we prayed about it and jumped in!

We’ve definitely learned that some things are in our control and some things are completely out! We’ve gained some serious problem solving skills like chopping off table legs to roping our families into helping us when we’re in a state of panic. We’ve learned to “pivot” in so many situations!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
For us, it’s all about the views and the architecture. Have to get to downtown Vail for some hot chocolate and ice skating, then to Denver for some tapas at the 9th Door and a stroll through Milk Market to check out some of the shops.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
For Tess, it would be her husband and the two ladies behind Knape & Zibell Interior design where she received her formal interior design training!

For Holly, it would be her sister-in-law, Steph, who started her own photography business (Stephanie Trowbridge Photography) while also working as a nurse, wife, and mom.

Website: Keyandcostaging.com

Instagram: Keyandcostaging

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