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Second First Dates
Twenty-eight years ago tonight I had a second first date with my now- husband Doug. Our official first date was 6 weeks prior, and it didn’t go so well. He…
Do These Things Now for Best Early Spring Market Listing Photos
Depending on the weather, and who you ask, early spring market can start anywhere from December 26th (that’d be me) to Groundhog Day, or Super Bowl Monday. This year it’s…
The Genesis of Staging (Or, in the Beginning There Were Breakfast Trays)
Staging is not a new word or concept. (I trained under the woman who first coined it 40+ years ago, and holds the trademark.) Over time there’ve been several incarnations…
Consults for a Cause November 2020: Westchester Residential Opportunities
The sancitity of “home” is at the core of all TRH believes, and does. We are therefore pleased to announce November 2020’s Consults for a Cause recipient, Westchester Residential Opportunities.…
Consults for a Cause, October 2020: Feeding Westchester
October 2020’s Consults for a Cause beneficiary is Feeding Westchester. Known as the Food Bank of Westchester when it first opened its doors three decades ago, Feeding Westchester has both…
Announcing Consults for a Cause
Originally published in Septemeber 2020, this post is updated with every new campaign. The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as…
(Un) Official (Sub)Urban Design Dictionary
Experience gives you insight, a way of explaining things and the right to opinions. This month, as I begin a(nother) decade in this crazy-wonderful business, here are some of the…
What is Worth?
What is worth? Instantaneously our head is full of thoughts and visions, usually reflective of recent, or powerful, milestones or circumstances. What we-or someone else-paid…. or didn’t pay. How something mattered…
There Will Always Be Deadlines
Like death and taxes, there will always be deadlines. Deadlines aren’t bad, it’s how things get done. Some irrefutable or unavoidable, but many self-imposed-and often mutable. Structure is helpful. But…
Is Mona a Secret Genius? (or, Great Listing Photo Styling in Uncertain TImes)
Vowing to regain control of my mental (and actual) desktop, I’m ruthlessly cleaning out my inbox, deleting and un-subscribing left and right. Uh-oh. “Find Out if Mona is a Secret…
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