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Gathering and Evaluating vs. Deciding and Doing
Ever have a big decision that feels overwhelming? Was your instinct to retreat, or just freeze? Understandable! But if it IS big, important, or even just necessary, delay often adds…
Read MoreOver-Engineered
Over-engineered. Too much. Superfluous. Ungapacht. Unnecessary. Whatever you call it, you know it when you see it. Or, more accurately, when it fails to work, or fix the problem. It’s…
Read MoreUnderstanding What Makes Good Lighting
Good lighting is highly underrated. As a design professional I KNOW you don’t consciously notice good lighting, but if lighting lacks, oh how we’ll adjust/contort our bodies, bend our habits…
Read MoreWhat Good Service Looks Like
Regular readers, clients, and their agents know yellow pansies are a hallmark of TRH’s staged properties in early spring. Hardy, cheerful and photogenic, a heads-up for agents and their buyers…
Read MoreAttraction Rather Than Persuasion: Seek the Sun During COVID
Seeking and choosing goodness, what made sense and feels right were my takeaways in Aesop’s classic (c. 600 BC) Wind and the Sun fable. Attraction, rather than persuasion. Then, about…
Read MorePlan B: Redesign and Home Staging E-Consults
OK, so many typical activities that go into the listing, showing, buying and selling of real estate have (rightfully) been restricted. While moving toward easing up, much will be re-examined…
Read MoreMarie 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