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Giving The Gift: KITCHEN TOYS (Annual Zwilling J.A. Henckels Warehouse Sale This Weekend In Hawthorne)

Annual Zwilling J.A. Henckels Warehouse Sale 12/2-12/4  In Hawthorne   Got any serious chefs on your shopping list?  Then don’t miss the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Anual Warehouse Sale this coming weekend December…

POP QUIZ #4: Test Your Knowlege of Mark Twain and Sir WInston

    POP QUIZ #4:   How Well DO You Know Mark Twain and Sir WInston?   Have always been a fan of wise people and the sage words they have shared, …

Improv Everywhere: Silly Things To Make You Smile, Since 2001

Have you seen that commercial for a mobil phone service, where a guy standing in Grand Central whips off his trench coat, and breaks into a spirited dance, only to…

Word Of The Week: INVENTORY

INVENTORY. Anyone who has, or is responsible for anything of  value knows the word.  Both a noun and a verb, it’s a complete and unblinking account or listing of what exists,…

What’s New In My Staging Kit This Week?

The value of my new find is marginal as far as buyers are concerned, it really speaks to sellers.  And this holiday weekend, where many of us are visiting/sitting in/sleeping in different places,…

Black Friday vs Shop Small Saturday: Do We REALLY Have To Think About It? Are We THAT Hard-Up For A Big TV?

As much as I would love this post to have a calm and moderate tone, sorry, it’s  just not happening. Just starting to come off the worst economic downfall most of…

Word Of The Week: BASK

  Maybe it was the  change of weather here in Westchester this past week…coming off a shocking 10″+ snowfall the week before… Or MAYBE, just MAYBE it had to do…

(S-H-H-H-H) Special Offer for Fans of The Refreshed Home

    YAY-you’re here!  (was hoping you’d make it!)   I am a prolific blogger….so unless you are doing an archeological dig, you came to this page because you scanned my…

Shop Like A Pro: Mistakes To Avoid When Shopping For Furniture, Part One

YES! I feel the stirrings of economic recovery! Parking lots are full, sales floors are busy, and more people are buying big-ticket items like cars (me), and furniture. On gorgeous fall days like today, it’s…

The Shrine Down The Hall: In Honor of Veteran’s Day

I’ve shared my lack of direct interaction with anything having to do with the military, and with war before. Originally a circumstance of when I was born, then the people I grew…

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– Susan Sachs, Chappaqua

After Marie staged our house, we had second thoughts about leaving. Couldn't believe we live here.

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Marie has a skill set that is professional and gentle. She removes a homeowner's stress and feeling of being overwhelmed.

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Marie was very easy to work with. I wish we had used her expertise years ago!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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She is smart, funny, engaging, with a great eye and creative ideas that we’ve implemented ourselves. I highly recommend her!

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She’s through and goes throught your home without judgment, providing recommendations with absolutely no pressure.

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