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Day: May 27, 2025

Professionally staged and photographed living room in Virginia Beach, styled by Elevate 757 for real estate listing visuals and home marketing.
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✨ Stage It Like You Mean It: Why the Small Stuff (Seriously) Sells

BySarah Keenan May 27, 2025June 4, 2025

Staging sells—and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Based in Virginia Beach, I help agents and homeowners style their listings with intention, warmth, and wow factor. Let’s make your space unforgettable.

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🇺🇸 Freedom, food, and front porches… This 🇺🇸 Freedom, food, and front porches… This 4th of July, we’re elevating the red, white, and blue with simple, stylish décor + backyard hosting ideas that feel as good as they look. ✨ From patriotic porches to firepit moments worth pausing for—this blog post is packed with inspiration. Just in time for the holiday! 🎆 🖱️ Read now via the link in bio 📌 Save this post for next year, too! #4thofJulyDecor #RedWhiteAndStyled #CelebrateHome #BackyardBBQ #CoastalLiving #FamilyTraditions #PorchGoals
Unity and Faith Bring Opportunity Out of Challenge Unity and Faith Bring Opportunity Out of Challenge. You’ve Got This. 💪🏼 #MomLife #GritAndGratitude #MindsetMatters #HustleAndHeart #MomsWhoLead #MotivationForMamas #IntentionalLiving #PurposeDrivenLife #DailyInspo #WomenWhoElevate #MorningMindset #ShowUpWithLove #BusinessAndBalance #RealLifeRealTalk #CoastalClarity #RefillYourCup #FaithFirst #ChesapeakeMoms #VirginiaBeach #VirginiaBeachMoms #YouveGotThis #Elevate757
🔨 Life Hack Just 20-30 quiet minutes in the mo 🔨 Life Hack Just 20-30 quiet minutes in the morning makes all the difference. Before the world can touch your mind, your heart; before the world wants to tell you all the things it wants to tell you - fill up on peace, purpose, hope and perspective. Doing so gives strength against what challenges the beauty and growth in our lives and allows us to more easily show up with love, patience, and intention. It’s not the answer to the larger world peace , but it helps on an individual “world” basis. Your world starts in your heart. Take the time to give it nourishment. That little daily shift? It changes everything.💗 #YouveGotThis #GritAndGratitude #MessesAndAll #IntentionalImpact #MomLifeWithPurpose #StartWithSoul #FaithInTheLittleThings #PurposeInPractice #RealLifeRealGrowth #MorningMindset #PeaceOverPerfection #HeartWork #WomenWhoRise #LoveAndLightDaily #Elevate757
Post 2 of our recent life updates… and this one’s a BIG win! ⚽️💪 Mary Catherine wrapped up her soccer season with nothing less than a championship—and we couldn’t be more proud. This incredible team of girls came together, gave it their all, and brought home the title to finish the season strong. 🙌 What makes this extra special is how Mary Catherine got here. After being sidelined with a broken arm for nine months, she jumped back in—not just to any team, but to one a full year ahead of her age group. With grit, hard work, and heart, she found her place, showed up big, and helped lead this team to a championship finish. One of my favorite things she said after the tournament was: “I realized that even if other teams are willing to play dirty or take shortcuts, playing fair and doing things the right way always wins in the end.” That’s character. That’s growth. And that’s the kind of win that lasts far beyond the field. 💛 Go #United! #GritAndGratitude #MessesAndAll #ProudSoccerMom #ChampionshipWeekend #MaryCatherine #PlayWithIntegrity #LoveBigOrGoHome
🎉✨ IT’S OFFICIALLY LIVE — The new Elevate 🎉✨ IT’S OFFICIALLY LIVE — The new Elevate 757 website is HERE! ✨🎉 After over 20 years of capturing life through my lens, building a small business from scratch, and navigating the highs and lows of motherhood, marriage, and reinvention—I’m finally stepping back into this space with a fresh vision and a whole lot of grit and gratitude. For years, I built a thriving lifestyle photography business. Then life happened—as it does. I took a break. Not just from business, but from believing I could begin again. And now? I’m back. With a clearer lens, a stronger purpose, and a brand that brings it all together. 🎯 Elevate 757 blends everything I’ve learned from decades behind the camera and years in the pharmaceutical sales world—how to tell a visual story, build trust, and show up with intention. ✨ On the site, you’ll find: 🏡 Real estate photography + Staging 📸 Lifestyle & Branding Sessions 💡 Content Creation for Agents + Entrepreneurs 🌊 A Clean, Coastal, Elevated Aesthetic Rooted in Heart and Strategy This relaunch isn’t just about a business—it’s about courage, creativity, and starting over with wisdom in your bones and a fire in your belly. People can make big waves. But, I can learn to ride them. 💪🏼 💻 Take a peek at the new site here: Elevate757.com If you know someone who needs fresh branding, scroll-stopping content, or powerful real estate visuals—PLEASE send them my way. We need your support. I’m so ready for this next chapter. 🔥 #Elevate757 #WebsiteLaunch #GritAndGratitude #CreativeComeback #RealEstateMarketing #VirginiaBeachBusiness #IntentionalImpact #MessesAndAll #StorytellingWithHeart
✨ Stage It Like You Mean It ✨ The right throw ✨ Stage It Like You Mean It ✨ The right throw pillow? Magic. The perfect light? Instant scroll-stopper. Staging isn’t fluff—it’s strategy. Let’s make your listings feel aspirational, cozy, and totally click-worthy.  Read the entire post now on the Blog (Link In Bio 👏🏼) 📍 Serving Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & the Tidewater area. 📩 DM me to book a styling session that brings the wow without the overwhelm. #RealEstateStaging #HomeStagingVA #ListingPrep #VisualMarketing #Elevate757 #GritAndGratitude #VirginiaBeachRealEstate
✨ Your listing’s first showing doesn’t happe ✨ Your listing’s first showing doesn’t happen at the open house—it happens online. In today’s market, buyers are scrolling fast—and if your photos don’t stop them in their tracks, they’re moving on. 🚪💨 That’s where I come in. At Elevate 757, I don’t just take pretty pictures—I craft visual stories that sell. 🏡 From staging tips to pro lighting and scroll-worthy strategy, your listing deserves a spotlight. 🎯 Ready to stand out in a sea of sameness? ➡️ Read the full blog: “Why Your Listing Photos Matter More Than Ever in Today’s Market” (link in bio / link below) Let’s elevate your visuals—and your results. #IntentionalRealEstate #Elevate757 #ListingPhotography #VisualMarketing #TidewaterRealtor #VirginiaBeachRealtor
✨ “And if it doesn’t happen the way you plan ✨ “And if it doesn’t happen the way you planned, it will happen a better way than you imagined. That is the beauty of God.” ✨ Whew. This is a tough one 🙌🏼 If I’ve learned anything through this life journey—through mistakes, forgiveness, failure, success, entrepreneurship, creativity, parenting, collaboration, and life—it’s that we don’t always get it right. We make mistakes. We misjudge. We fight timing. We hold on too tightly to plans that were never meant to be. But here’s the Grace: Even when we can’t see the bigger picture, God can. When the path doesn’t unfold the way we thought it would, it’s not failure—it’s redirection. And in my own story, those unexpected turns have led to deeper understanding, richer relationships, wiser ways of being, and work that feels like intentional. Elevate 757 isn’t just a business. It’s a space where imperfection is welcome, growth is intentional, and Faith is the foundation. Every day we are making choices. Every moment we have new opportunities. We are building moments, memories and life with grace, grit, and gratitude—messes and all. There are people that will stand in your way. There are people that don’t want you to move on from your mistakes or misjudgments. There may be people that don’t encourage your successes. There will be moments that seem overwhelming and mountains that feel too tall to take on. But, these people are not your barriers. The overwhelming moments will pass. And those tall mountains may just hold the most beautiful sight on the other side. There is a host of whole people cheering on your resilience and encouraging your growth- because we are working right along side of your “betterment” journey. If you’re walking through the in-between, keep going. If you’re struggling to find purpose, just make the next move. “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” -2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) What IS is better than anything you could have planned. 💪🏼 #Elevate757 #GraceInTheJourney #GritAndGratitude #MessesAndAll #FaithInBusiness #GodsPlan #IntentionalImpact
Not all parents are given by birth — some are ch Not all parents are given by birth — some are chosen by God. I was adopted as an infant by two of the most extraordinary people a child could ever hope for. From the very beginning, my life was marked by love, intention, and faith — not because of genetics, but because two hearts chose to make me their own. A parent is not defined by biology — it’s someone who shows up day after day, who sacrifices, protects, and nurtures with purpose and grace. My mom and dad have done just that, hand in hand, every single day of my life. They built a home where God was the center, where love wasn’t just spoken — it was modeled. My mom gave us warmth, creativity, laughter, and unwavering devotion. She’s been the heartbeat of our home — nurturing our spirits, advocating for us endlessly, and loving without limits. My dad has been our rock — steady, strong, and always leading with quiet wisdom and fierce love. He taught my sister and me how to stand tall in who we are, how to work hard, speak kindly, and walk with both strength and humility. He has never failed us — not once — emotionally, mentally, physically, or financially. No matter the demands of his career, he found a way to be there. For dance recitals. For ball games. For life. Together, they raised daughters who know what it means to love deeply, to stand strong in our faith, and to live with grit, grace, and gratitude. There is no greater gift than being raised by parents like mine. What an amazing an amazing legacy Happy Father’s Day to the man who leads with love — and one of the greatest men ever on earth 💗 #messesandall #elevate757 #gritandgratitude
It’s been a while since I’ve shared personal l It’s been a while since I’ve shared personal life updates—grateful for a full, beautiful few weeks. Starting to catch up with one of our favorite places: Misty Mountain. ⛰️⛺️ This trip was everything we needed—God’s creation, family time, amazing food, outdoor fun, and even a 3-mile hike through an old train tunnel. No screens. Just connection. Just peace. More moments to come soon 💛 #MistyMountain #FamilyTime #GratitudeInTheWilderness #Elevate757 #SarahKeenan #GritandGratitude #messesandall
We came. We saw. She qualified!! 🤸‍♂️🎉 We came. We saw. She qualified!! 🤸‍♂️🎉 We are beyond proud of our girl tonight for persevering through and qualifying for States at her final meet of the season! This year has been one to remember- filled with victories, challenges, and SO much personal growth. Cammie has shown us what true dedication looks like. She’s met every obstacle with heart and every setback with determination. Watching her rise—again and again—has reminded us that success is built one fall, one leap, one brave attempt at a time. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill Cammie, your strength, courage, and passion continue to inspire us. Let’s go Evolution! 💚🖤💚🖤 #elevate757 #messesandall
Hey Mama’s (and, Papa’s for that matter!). Do Hey Mama’s (and, Papa’s for that matter!). Do you ever struggle with making all the things happen in any given day? Yep! Me, too!⁣ ⁣ I've literally heard since I began adulting the phrase "Work- Life Balance." But, here is the real talk. It isn't a balance. It is simply managing priorities, winning some, losing others, and finding some since of humor along the way. When you can master that (and trust me, it isn't easy), you will find yourself and your crew in a lot better place.⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗡𝗼. 2⁣ 𝘉𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴⁣ ⁣ This seems like a no-brainer, right? As parents we are super mindful of where we have to be and when. Who has to go where and at what time. That’s where many of us win the Gold Medal each day 🥇 We have become pros at making sure our kids are where they need to be at the correct times, even if that means some of our other priorities fall off of Today’s To-Do List and on to tomorrows.⁣ ⁣ Am I Right?⁣ About 7 years ago I made a pact with myself that I would get up early enough every morning to provide myself an hour or two alone for prayer, stretching, and planning- before anyone else in the house was up. I’ve stuck to that.⁣ ⁣ Now, here is the hack. During that planning time I look at the priorities of each day and lump each of these items by location, then schedule them around priorities with a set-in-stone timeframe.⁣ ⁣ For example, if MC has to be at soccer in Va Beach at 5pm and I have 2 other stops nearby or on the way to that Va Beach location, I schedule those additional stops before or after I drop-off MC at soccer.⁣ ⁣ Or, if I need to take Amazon returns to UPS at some point during the week, I choose a location nearby the grocery store, my children’s sports practice, or a client appointment and leave enough time to make that additional stop while I’m out and about.⁣ ⁣ It takes a little pre-planning. But, the pre-plan can occur before your world turns on full-speed each day. And I promise that while this may only save you 10-15 minutes here and there, those minutes add up. ⁣ ⁣ So, take a deep breath and geo map your day! A simple hack to give yourself back time to do what needs to get done. 🤗
𝘈 𝘚𝘛𝘙𝘖𝘕𝘎 𝘞𝘖𝘔𝘈𝘕 𝘈 𝘚𝘛𝘙𝘖𝘕𝘎 𝘞𝘖𝘔𝘈𝘕 𝘐𝘚 𝘈 𝘞𝘖𝘔𝘈𝘕 𝘋𝘌𝘛𝘌𝘙𝘔𝘐𝘕𝘌𝘋 𝘛𝘖 𝘋𝘖 𝘚𝘖𝘔𝘌𝘛𝘏𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘖𝘛𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘚 𝘈𝘙𝘌⁣ 𝘋𝘌𝘛𝘌𝘙𝘔𝘐𝘕𝘌𝘋 𝘕𝘖𝘛 𝘉𝘌 𝘋𝘖𝘕𝘌.⁣ - Marge Piercy⁣ ⁣ I love this quote. It can felt in many ways and in many areas of our lives. As women, we are called to be fierce but gentle nurturers, gatherers, lovers, workers. We are called to serve our homes, our families, our communities, our God. We are asked to bravely take on the duties that many others will not and asked to do it with grace and a smile. ⁣ ⁣ And the thing of it all is that we typically do exactly that. ⁣ ⁣ I admire and am continuously grateful for the masculine energy, honor, strength and grit that good men bring into our lives. But, there is nothing more fierce than a woman determined to do what she has set out to do.⁣ ⁣ Whether you are serving and doing quietly in your own private space or shouting loudly to the masses, stay determined. Stay fierce. 🔥
Have you ever created a Brand Story? 📚⁣ Let’s get clear on how to capture you authentically while positioning you as a professional leader in your field over time. ⁣ Your personal branding should be just as unique as your business.⁣ ⁣ Guiding you to your individual brand story for your small business is one of my fortes. We'll infuse magic, personality, and authenticity into your brand, centered around your business 'why'. ⁣ ⁣ This powerful blend will not only enhance your credibility but also leave a lasting impact. Ready to take your business to new heights?! Same. Let's Do This! 💪🏼
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 1⁣ Working Mom? Yep, me too!⁣ I've literally heard since I began adulting the phrase "Work- Life Balance." But, here is the real talk. It isn't a balance. It is simply managing priorities, winning some, losing others, and finding some sense of humor along the way. When you can master that (and trust me, it isn't easy), you will find your self and your crew in a lot better place.⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗡𝗼. 1 ⁣ 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘒𝘪𝘵𝘴⁣ Yes, I said it. If you're my generation, we made our baby's baby food, love our gardens, and use essential oils to attempt to cure all things. And, I hear you. Right now you're thinking- but, that food must be garbage.⁣ ⁣ So, here is the thing: I've tried many of them. And, no two meal kit companies are made the same. But, most of them let you try them on for size before putting money into it.⁣ ⁣ We use @Everyplate. I can quickly meal plan, pause and add-to our weekly subscription, make changes based on a couple of my picky eaters, and have never had delivery issues. Most meals are simple and all are relatively quick.⁣ ⁣ Meal times still take a little bit of planning- that is essential. But, I'm talking 10 minutes each week or less and you will always have a home cooked meals⁣ that includes good proteins and fresh produce.⁣ ⁣ Message me for a discount code. I've got plenty!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟⁣ Nothing like amazing clien 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟⁣ Nothing like amazing clients that leave amazing reviews. 🙌🏼⁣ ⁣ "I had started my alterations business in 2020 and it was doing okay, but I repeatedly heard clients say that when they looked online for a local seamstress, no one was listed. So in early 2023, I met with Sarah & told her that I think I needed a website in order to grow my business. She asked me a few questions (she was easy going & personable), snapped a few photos (she’s also a fantastic photographer) & two weeks later sent me a link to my new website. A little tweak here and there and suddenly I had a fully functional website! Not long after launching it, the calls & emails came rolling in. And now, thanks to Sarah & her incredible skills, my calendar stays booked out for months (literally)!⁣ ⁣ If you want to grow your business & don’t already have a website, (or you simply need updated photos or a branding session), contact Sarah & let her passion help grow your passion!!!"
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