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Why I Love Window Treatments
I’ve writen in legnth about my passion for doing window treatments before https://therefreshedhome.com/2010/05/02/yes-i-do-windows, that what an exponential change they make in the chemistry of a room, but seeing is…
Have the House Buyers Want to See
Staging is about the whole property – not just the interior. Right or wrong, buyers often see an interesting and well-kept exterior as an indication of how you have maintained the house itself. Staging your porch, deck,…
Household Recycling Days
Although budget cutbacks have forced some changes, Westchester still has a pretty robust schedule for their residents. http://environment.westchestergov.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2550&Itemid=4548 will get you to the basic info, find schedule on right-hand menu. Note each location has different…
Staging Vacant Co-Ops and Condos
Last year, at a really low part of the market I got a call from a Realtor I had never met; someone from her office had picked up my brochure…
Recycle Your Bicycles
You know those old bicycles you’ve been hanging on to? You’ve kept them in the shed, or shimmy around them in the garage, believing there is a better fate for…
Got Love?
To paraphrase Roger Caras, a former host at Westminster, and the 14th president of the ASPCA, ‘Pets are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole’. A few…
It IS Girl Scout Cookie Time! (STILL!)
The door to door ordering time has passed, it is still possible to procure these treats, but better hurry. Heart of the Hudson, the council that oversees scout troops in our area…
STUFF
STUFF One of George Carlin’s best routines was about STUFF. Debuted in the mid 80’s, it still rings true today, over 25 years later: nearly 1.9 million viewings of this 5…
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