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Staging FAQs: Why Stage An Estate Sale Property?
Welcome back to FAQs, the series where the specialty is snappy answers to your most burning questions on Decorating, and Home Staging. …
Have You Made Your Labor Day Resolutions Yet?
Originally published in September 2012, updated for 2013 Many Labor Days ago (before everything was online) I remember reading an op-ed piece in the NYT, exploring why Labor Day would…
SOLD in Mamaroneck: Teamwork Gets Contracts Signed in 15 Days!
SURPRISE! Having a property professionally prepared for sale (a.k.a. “Staging”) guarantees nothing. Teamwork is what does it every time. Consider Home Staging to be that proverbial third leg of the stool: Sure, it clears…
Wings of Freedom: Living History Comes to Westchester County Airport 8/17- 22
Facts have never been as intriguing to me as people, and their personal experiences. I am a curious person, and understanding another’s circumstances fully paints a more complete and memorable picture.…
Going for the Gold: Meet Joey!
A few days ago had started writing about a project I’ve been watching, and was now going to be participating in. The 1950s ranch house at 64 Holbrooke Road in White Plains has…
NATURAL FRACTIONS: Paintings by Lorie Gurian
While waiting in line at a framing counter some years back, I noticed the woman next to me had some very striking canvases in her cart. We started talking about…
50’s Ranch Eco-Transformation: 64 Holbrooke Road, White Plains NY
Over the winter of 2009-20010 homeowner Gerry Angel paid about $1000.00 per month to heat her 1850 square-foot ranch. This coming winter she’s thinking around $100.00 a month for her…
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