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What’s Wrong with These Listing Photos?
HGTV never talks about listing photos. After 26 minutes of semi-drama, buyers magically show up at Open Houses. Truth is, listing photos are EVERYTHING, they will make or break a…
What Sunsets and Fireworks Teach Us About Good Design
Quick questions: Were you at a fireworks display in the last few days? Does your family has a holiday tradition of driving around to look at holiday light displays? And…
7 Days a Week: Westchester County NY Farmer Markets
Anyone else been antsy, waiting for those first real harbingers of spring to pop up? Am speaking of course, of Farmers Markets! And with Scarsdale’s newly re-opened market, you can…
Designing With, and For Taurus
You might be more curious than a believer, but here’s a fun look at this sign: their decision style, and the decor ideas they stars say they’ll love. Taurus (April…
Selling Westchester County Real Estate in the Age of Yanny or Laurel
Yanny…or Laurel? Split…or colonial? Homefinder apps have changed real estate forever. Instant, and voluminous amounts of information pumped into smartphones has compressed-and some argue, distorted-buyers’ assessment of online listings. For…
Stager-ating: Updating $1M+ Houses, It’s A Thing
Staging, and Decorating: While practitioners of each insist they’re different, the line has gotten even more blurred of late with $1M+ properties for sale in Westchester County. Stager-ating: Important aesthetic updates…
Decorating With, and For an Aries
Endeavors like decorating succeed when they nail the process, as well as the results. As a provider, or someone participating significantly with the decider, knowing what resonates with them is…
What Your Mover Wished You Knew
OK, you’re in contract, now planning a move… OF COURSE you’re done with this already. You just want short answers to your questions, and a smooth path to your destination! Just wanting it…
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue…But What Color Do We Paint The LR?
Roses are red, violets are blue….but what color do we paint the living room? And do we do the same color all down the hall? What size rug should I…
Recapping 2017 : Good Numbers and Big Milestones
The end of one year and beginning of another always jazzes me. I always find something to be surprised about, and recapping 2017 is no exception. Running a small business,…
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