Released on: December 3, 2007, 8:11 am

Press Release Author: Janine Varney, Well Dressed Homes

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Press Release Summary: Janine Varney of Well Dressed Homes decorates soldier and
fiance\'s home as part of her Welcome Home Project.

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RALEIGH, NC DECEMBER 2, 2007 - Local Navy Corpsman Matt Chutjian and his fiancé
teacher Melissa Markus are in for a big surprise this holiday season. After seven
months of duty, Matt recently returned from his term in Fallujah, Iraq. On Saturday,
December 8th, Matt and Melissa will be amazed by the transformation of the townhouse
the couple purchased while he was overseas. Local Interior Designer and Home Stager,
Janine Varney of Well Dressed Homes and her team, have been busy preparing to create
a special space for this admirable couple.

"As Ambassador for the Raleigh Chapter of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) I was
looking for a way to give back to the military community that supports us. I
contacted several resources from the area but couldn't come up with a candidate that
would fit the logistics of our project. As luck would have it, the stars lined up
for Matt and Melissa when my daughter mentioned that her teacher's fiancée was
returning from Iraq within the next few weeks; I knew we had a match" said Janine.

The couple met over four years ago, while attending SUNY in Fredonia NY and got
engaged in March just before Matt left for Iraq. Melissa has been anxiously awaiting
his return as she continues her career as a fifth grade teacher at Leesville Road
Elementary School. After hearing about the couple, Janine decided to enlist the help
of some professional colleagues and friends to make her dream project Welcome Home a
reality. As Janine states "This project provides soldiers and their families with
home makeovers in appreciation for serving our country. We wanted to make Matt's
return to his new home in Raleigh extra special".

Local area businesses including several Accredited Home Staging Professionals
(ASP's) and Designers, home supply related firms such as American Furniture Rental,
Cort Furniture Rental, Lowes' Hardware, and CA based Stagedhomes.com have made
answered Janine's call and made donations to the cause. Janine is still in need of
donations of labor from handymen, appliance and lighting specialists as well as
furniture, accessories and perhaps a few food items for the big reveal. She
explains that, "The couple has only a few pieces of their own as most of their
furnishings belong to Melissa's roommate who will be leaving this summer. They have
done some minor decorating but the house needs updates to reflect the couples 'Urban
Chic' tastes. With the holidays approaching we are hoping to add some festive
touches to our decorating as well".

"I currently have a team of eight home Stagers and designers plus a few friends
lined up for the two day makeover. We have a lot of painting, to do and would love
to put new tile or linoleum down in the bathroom and add a new vanity to repair the
couples bathroom. With our tight schedule and budget the group will be putting
their creative talents to good use. The donations and efforts of these generous
people are crucial to the success of this worthy project" explains Janine.

Matt and Melissa will be returning to their well dressed home on Saturday December
8th, Janine is hoping to have some of the couple's family members and local
students from Melissa's school attend the event. "This is a great opportunity to
show our appreciation for our troops and our teachers. I can't think of a better
way to kick off the holiday season". For more information contact Janine Varney of
Well Dressed Homes at (919) 624-3460 or email her Janine@welldressedhomes.com.


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Contact Details: Janine Varney
Well Dressed Homes
Raleigh NC 27613
(919) 624-3460
Janine@welldressedhomes.com
www.welldressedhomes.com