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Art Can Make You Happy

Art in general makes me feel like a more complete person. It’s not a scholarly viewpoint, but an emotional one. I’m sure others have a much more eloquent way to…

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Home Is Where There’s Furniture. And Lamps. And A Rug.

Home Is Where There’s Furniture.  And Lamps. And A Rug. OK< we all know it’s where the heart is, too; it’s just darn hard for the heart to be happy…

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The Refreshed Home is YOUR Refreshed Home

 Came upon this image a few weeks ago, walking Bella just as the nor’easter was getting started. Impatient daffodil shoots coming through a late snow, an appropriate metaphor for so…

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Living Room

Vacant spaces do not make the space feel bigger, or “free up” buyers to imagine what could be; they only raise questions and make for shorter showings. Staged spaces point…

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Living Room

Contrasting, but complimentary paint colors added value by visually creating separate spaces, while highlighting architectural detail.

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Dining Room

While a just-delivered piece of furniture is very exciting, what’s even better is how much look and luxury fit into this small dining room by virtue of a lighter-colored lower…

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Bedroom

Instead of shrugging and saying ‘it’s just a kid’s room’, move the big pieces away from the entry to create a focal point while visually stretching the size of the…

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Law Office

What-a law office with a sense of humor?! Yes, in this reception area, the clock is ticking, and positioned around it are photos of the colleges the partner’s kids are…

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Kitchen

A clean and modern space, but reduce the accessories by about 75%, and you leave buyers no choice but to focus on and admire the great expanse of counter tops,…

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Kitchen 2

Great light, and nice color on the wall, but too many (little) things to look at make a space feel smaller. Clear the counters and windowsills, add a few dramatic…

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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