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Behold, The Power Of A Magic Closet

OK, we know closets aren’t really magical, but funny the power an attractively organized closet does have over us…we …just…want…them.  On the flip side, no matter how big they are, overflowing…

Two Days of 40 Degrees; Spring (Cleaning)Here We Come!!

Saturday’s talk at the Ossining Library went really well: thank you to James Trapasso who schedules the programs, Edgar, who helped with the set up, and to  all of you who…

What’s New In My Staging Kit This Week?

Buyers are curious folks…which is ok, as when they buy your house, they will be buying it all:  the closets, the plumbing, the attic, etc. But books and bookcases seem…

3 Easy Ways To Shake, Shake, Shake Your Money-Maker

    Why, I’m talking about your  brain, OF COURSE! While these days find it ohsotempting to be one with the sofa, while decked out in comfy-cozies, I find  too much ‘relaxing’…

Let’s Get Your House SOLD: Coming to Ossining Library This Saturday!

Why should I spend money to decorate a house I’m just going to sell? If someone doesn’t like my collection of  ____, well, that’s just too bad!! Can’t buyers just…

Thank You, Greater East Rochester NY

East Rochester NY is just under a mile and a half squared, southeast of Rochester proper, and in close proximity to Fairport, Penfield and Pittsford. Originally a planned community, with the…

What’s New In My Staging Kit This Week?

Staging is the art of making someone’s space, and their stuff look their best. With more and more sellers needing to stay in their house til it sells, you are working…

Got Snow? Want A Great Idea?

Here in the lower Hudson Valley, we are snow-weary. That giddy “snow day!” excitement we all had is long gone. Instead we are re-calibrating our schedules everyday, and there is salt residue, clunky books…

Another Reason I Feel Very Good About 2011

 Not quite 3 weeks  into it, I continue to feel very good about this New Year.  Last weekend, on behalf of a client, I went to one of those ‘Starving Artists’…

What’s New In My Staging Kit This Week?

Things in a home that show they need maintenance do not go over well with buyers. Even things that are small and or easy to fix, it tells buyers that if the sellers  can’t…

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