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Greening Westchester Is A Year-Round Proposition

Recycling and re-purposing are words we generally start hearing around spring…you know, when we start feeling alive again, and want to change the world. Recycling statistics for Westchester are very…

‘Friendly Neighbor’ OR (!!) ‘Resident’??

The other day I received one of those oversize glossy postcards from a local agent, announcing they had sold a local home. I knew the owners, had wished them well…

More Words To Define 2011

 There are very few things that are more at the heart of who we are, than our homes.  At the end of the day, people want to be home.  Because the…

Turn Off HGTV, Let’s Get YOUR House Sold!!

Recently there has been a different tone and tenor in  jobs I’ve had, and people I’ve been speaking with. There is a willingness to believe. I see and hear more confidence,…

Words That Will Define 2011, Part One

Conceptually, New Years Day is one of my favorite holidays. I like thinking about the future, and the way I want to get there; individual words propel me.  Unexpected and nuanced…

The Easiest Resolution You Will Ever Make/Keep

January has arrived in a big way, and it’s hard not to get drawn into the whole resoloution thing. While we may want a new set of circumstances, that whole actual change-thing…well, maybe not…

THE Christmas Story, 2010

  Courtesy of my friend, Evelyn Zecchini, enjoy!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sghwe4TYY18

My Favorite Things: The Professional Home Stager’s Version

…with apologies to Julie Andrews…and my most sincere wishes for the love and light of the season to be with you and yours.  2011 is going to be GREAT-can’t wait!!…

GIVING THE GIFT: Delight

  Of all the posts I planned for this series, this has been the hardest one to write. Have you ever had so many thoughts that all want to be…

GIVING THE GIFT: In Honor Of

Ghandi once said “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”  There is nothing wrong with malls, we all need a new scarf/tie/pair of gloves/etc.  every so often…but if  you…

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