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SEXY!! METALLIC!! Organic? OH YES!! THREE WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR HOME NOW

SEXY!!  METALLIC!! Organic??    OH YES!! THREE WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR HOME NOW Fall has arrived, officially and in reality. Living in the northeast, we have the gift of an every-changing…

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How To Clean Soot Off A Fireplace Surround

How to Clean Soot Off A Fireplace Surround  Sooty fireplaces are yucky. If you are staying, at summer’s end,  many homeowners find themselves looking at their home interiors with new…

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Behold, The Power Of A Magic Closet

OK, we know closets aren’t really magical, but funny the power an attractively organized closet does have over us…we …just…want…them.  On the flip side, no matter how big they are, overflowing…

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I Was Floored!

Earlier this week I was in NYC at the Design and Decoration (D&D) building to straighten out a wallpaper dyelot and labeling “situation” (yes, that will definitely be food for…

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Five Little BIG Changes You Can Do This Weekend , Part Deux

These last two changes are unexpectedly satisfying-partially because they are so basic, and so simple. 4. Into the kitchen!  Regular readers  know I consider everyday cooking to be a real intrusion…

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5 Little BIG Changes You Can Make This Weekend

Fall usually arrives too soon, sneaking in the back door while you’re still on the porch kissing summer good-bye…all of a sudden you find yourself indoors again, and WHOA!!-what happened…

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5 Reasons-No More White Walls!!

Summer into fall is one of the most popular times to paint your home. The hottest color story continues to be the use of saturated colors-colors that can range from light to…

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Be Comfortable Picking Paint Colors

Be Comfortable Picking Paint Colors Even when I was working in the retail furniture industry, getting paid on straight commission, I always tried to start by establishing the wall color…

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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