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Buy New, or Re-Upholster? And What About Slipcovers?

  Increased activity in the housing market has increased confidence about updating our homes.  In my business, that’s translated to a lot of questions about the wisdom of buying new vs. re-upholstering,…

Word of the Week: WUSS

Unusual words thrill me, but words that sound like what they mean have a special place in my heart. This Word of the Week comes courtesy of former Governor Ed Rendell,  and his…

Word of the Week: TRANSFORM

It happens to us all…we’re busy, short on time, and like shopping on December 24th, we grab the first thing that makes sense and lets us get going.  But wonderful…

Man Candles: Just In Time for Father’s Day

Searching for that perfect gift for that special guy?  Something to show dad, hubby, or grad just how important he really is to you?  Or maybe that one, last final touch…

How To Buy A Handmade Rug

Maybe because I grew up in a house where the flowers were always on the sofa, and the carpet was always beige, but I love, absolutely love working with handmade…

Growing Fresh Air (Oh Yes, You Can!)

When I was in school and desperately broke, I decorated with plants because it was cheap. Later, I included plants in my floor plans for my clients largely for aesthetic value-there…

Designing for the Stars: Happy Birthday, GEMINI!!

Whether or not you believe in astrology, it’s always fun to check and see what the stars are SUPPOSED to hold for you. ..so each month we take a fun look at what…

Can You Say PENNANT RACE? Update on 2012 AR Baseball Junkies Fantasy League

Meteorologists define winter as the time span from December 21 to March 20th. To baseball fans, winter is that flat, joyless time that kicks in sometime in October, and lasts…

Google Alerts, and On Being A Successful Optimist (YES, I’m B-A-A-A-C-K!)

Google Alerts, and On Being A Successful Optimist YES, I’m B-A-A-A-C-K! Gotta love Google Analytics, and the alerts you set up to skim tidbits out of cyber-space on your behalf…I…

Ten Things Your Commencement Speaker Won’t Tell You

Ahhh, it’s May, and this weekend the annual wave of commencement ceremonies begins. And yes, the inevitable Doonsbury comics, but that’s not where we’re going with this… ANYWAY~ Unless you were Stanford…

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