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Living Life After September 11th

I remember a lot of that day eleven years ago, but more about the days after.  Vividly, violently  confronted with the previously unimaginable, people in the NY metro area clung to each other in…

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Medical Equipment Drive At Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains NY 10605

Medical Equipment Drive At Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains NY  10605 October is Physical Therapy Month, and to mark the occasion, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains is holding a…

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Home Is Where There Is Furniture…And Lamps…And A Rug: Furniture Drive Coming To Armonk This Saturday 10/15

Home Is Where There’s Furniture… And Lamps… And A Rug:  Furniture Drive Coming To Armonk This Saturday 10/15  9am-3pm OK< we all know it’s where the heart is, too; it’s…

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Do You Know WHY?

WHY stands for   World Hunger Year, an event that turned into an organization.    Back in 1975 its co-founders, the late Harry Chapin, and DJ Bill Ayers had no idea either…

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Furniture Sharehouse: Getting Mattresses For Westchester Residents in Need

Four years ago I came to know of Furniture Sharehouse through an article in the local paper…where unwanted, unneeded furniture in good condition was  collected, then re-distributed free, to local residents in need. Victims…

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Chappaqua NY Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday May 14

Chappaqua NY Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday May 14 Most of us have a passing familiarity with Rotary International…we see the signs, telling us where they meet, we hear stories…

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Fire Death In Yorktown: Clutter Prevented Rescue

A few hours ago, a fast-moving fire took the life of an elderly woman in Yorktown Heights.  It was noted several time throughout the newscast that firefighters did all they…

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Asked For, And Answered: Thank You, Active Rainers!!

Have talked about ActiveRain before…it’s an online community of real estate professionals, now aver 200K strong. Have been an AR member a little over a year, active with it about 9 months. …

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Two Days of 40 Degrees; Spring (Cleaning)Here We Come!!

Saturday’s talk at the Ossining Library went really well: thank you to James Trapasso who schedules the programs, Edgar, who helped with the set up, and to  all of you who…

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Greening Westchester Is A Year-Round Proposition

Recycling and re-purposing are words we generally start hearing around spring…you know, when we start feeling alive again, and want to change the world. Recycling statistics for Westchester are very…

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GIVING THE GIFT: In Honor Of

Ghandi once said “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”  There is nothing wrong with malls, we all need a new scarf/tie/pair of gloves/etc.  every so often…but if  you…

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GIVING THE GIFT: Membership

Gifts are an expression of affection, and meant to bring enjoyment. Gifts that also help support and grow that source of enjoyment are among the most delightful to receive. The gift of…

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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