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WHAT DO YOU MEAN My Kitchen/Bathroom/Basement/Deck Isn’t Legal??

OK< house is ready-nice listing photos, everyone is remembering to keep the house neat, there are good showings. YAY! There is an acceptable offer!!   DOUBLE YAY!!  Buyer financials are looking good,…

“You Can Get Anything You Want—

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_7C0QGkiVo

Cash For (Energy) Clunkers

HEY-Pass it on!  Hot Deal on Old Coolers…Con Edison Launches Refrigerator Recycling Con Edison customers can cash in by recycling their old, energy-wasting “second” refrigerator, have it removed for free…

You See, This Bunny Meets A Snake….

Fluffy bunny…rattlesnake…you might guess how a situation like this would play out. Guess again!  Elizabeth Arduian, a Realtor from Lubbock, Texas found a different ending-AND- a great metaphor for almost any…

Does This House Need A New Floor Plan?

Am I the only one, 72 hours out, still feeling bruised, bullied, even dirtied from all the political campaigns? Regardless of your affiliation, it was hard to escape the rancor or this…

Don’t “Fall Back” on Safety

  It has been a glorious start to fall…leaves in brilliant reds, oranges and golds. set against bright, clear blue skies.  Days are comfortable, but nighttime is getting chilly, so we close…

In Defense of Whimsy

‘Whimsy’ is one of those words you don’t hear that often. But when you do, chances are there’s no immediate visual, you probably have to take a second and (gasp) focus……

Five Little BIG Changes You Can Do This Weekend , Part Deux

These last two changes are unexpectedly satisfying-partially because they are so basic, and so simple. 4. Into the kitchen!  Regular readers  know I consider everyday cooking to be a real intrusion…

5 Little BIG Changes You Can Make This Weekend

Fall usually arrives too soon, sneaking in the back door while you’re still on the porch kissing summer good-bye…all of a sudden you find yourself indoors again, and WHOA!!-what happened…

A Surprise Post-Script

  A Surprise Post-Script    Apropos of my post from maybe 2 hours ago, and courtesy of my extroidinarily     very thoughtful friend Sharon, here is link to recent NYT article on…

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Marie approaches her recommendations with a down-to-earth sensibility and is also a lot of fun! I have a new friend.

– Susan Sachs, Chappaqua

After Marie staged our house, we had second thoughts about leaving. Couldn't believe we live here.

– Paula and Roger, Hastings-on-Hudson

I don’t always like deferring to experts, but my investment was paid back approximately 20:1.

– Thor Mann, Croton-on-Hudson

Marie has a skill set that is professional and gentle. She removes a homeowner's stress and feeling of being overwhelmed.

– Bonnie Stein, Julia B Fee, Rye

Marie was very easy to work with. I wish we had used her expertise years ago!

– Barry Zelin, Ardsley

Marie Graham gets 5 stars from us! She was spot on in knowing exactly how our house should look for the photographs and the showings.

– Charlotte and Hal, Ardsley

Marie helped us with both selling our old home and decorating our new home. She recommends practical items of good value and is so committed to the details.

– Sandy McCormick Sleepy Hollow

I'm very thankful for Marie's excellent suggestions, from paint colors to floor finishes. We had 3 offers and sold above the asking price!

– George Casale, Bronxville

Marie is the color whisperer. We wanted totally new colors, and now our home is colorful, energizing and harmonious. Our friends comment on how welcoming and warm it is.

– Lesa Rader

She is smart, funny, engaging, with a great eye and creative ideas that we’ve implemented ourselves. I highly recommend her!

– Nan F., White Plains

She’s through and goes throught your home without judgment, providing recommendations with absolutely no pressure.

– Karen Dreher, New Rochelle