Merriment By Design - Home Staging + Design

Honored to be a finalist in this year’s awards!

From first project to Top 10 Finalist. @thestaginginsider from RESA HQ called Angi Fischelli to share the news that she is a finalist in the Rising Star Occupied Staging project of the Year for the United States category, and her reaction was priceless. Angi's business, Merriment by Design, earned national recognition with the very first staging project she completed. Proof that you do not need years of experience behind you to put your work forward. RESA HQ is currently calling finalists across all staging categories, so if you see us calling, you may want to answer. Congratulations @merrimentbydesign Winners will be announced live during the 2026 Home Staging Industry Awards at RESACON® Vegas this July.

Honored to be part of RESA’s Days on Market Club for staging that outperformed the local market average. This acknowledgment reflects the impact strategic staging can make. Always thankful for the trust agents and homeowners place in us as we support their listing efforts.

Yesterday’s presentation reminded me why I do what I do. Thank you to Ryan Gibson, Mortgage Broker for hosting and to Tracy Events Catering & Carryout Shop for a delicious lunch. We staged the front porch of the The Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce office building where the lunch & learn was held as a real‑life example of how curb appeal sets the tone before a buyer ever steps inside. Inside the room I set up a sample bedroom stage display. Seeing both familiar faces and new ones made my heart so happy. Serving this community will always be my favorite part of my job!