If there is one thing I love, it’s highlighting successful journeys, especially when they are local to Northern Westchester. I recently had the pleasure of getting to know Jaime Barr, a mother of three precious girls who lives and works in Chappaqua. Jaime is the owner of JABFIT Collective, and she joins me this week to share her path to owning this delightful fitness boutique.    Jaime was raised in Chappaqua and eventually returned to the town and opened JABFIT Collective, after spending her post-college years in the city. JABFIT Collective offers fitness classes for parents and ki ..read more

Purchasing a home, whether it be your first property, an upgrade to a larger home, or downsizing to a smaller home, can be very stressful. However, working with professionals throughout the process makes it easier and more bearable. There is help along the way in the form of organizers, stagers, photographers, and real estate agents, but what about after the contract is signed and the home is yours? This is when it can be helpful to utilize the services of an interior designer.   This week, I’m joined by Mara Solow of Mara Solow Interiors, a designer known for her meticulous attention to ..read more

My guest today is CEO of Houlihan Lawrence, Elizabeth Nunan. Liz interacts with leaders in the real estate community locally, nationally, and globally, so she understands the markets for both first-time buyers and luxury buyers. She joins me this week to share what the market currently looks like as we enter 2024, her thoughts on the trends she’s hearing about for the next few years and her predictions for local Westchester real estate for the rest of 2024.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://harrietlibovhomes.com/42 ..read more

When it comes to selling, there is a lot more planning involved besides deciding where to go. Whether it’s decluttering your home, working on deferred maintenance, or staging to sell, preparing a home for sale with nowhere to go isn’t exactly a thrilling proposition for many. So this week, I’m joined by Armonk’s Regional Manager of Houlihan Lawrence, Barry Graziano to address the question, “If I want to sell, where do I go?”   Tune in this week as Barry and I dive deeper into the 2023 Westchester market, and what you can do right now to start the process if you want to take advantage of t ..read more

To kick off the season of gratitude, I’m shining the spotlight on a wonderful local community initiative that makes Christmas truly special for its guests. The Annual Westchester Community Christmas Dinner was founded on the premise that nobody should be alone or hungry on Christmas Day. This volunteer-driven charitable event has taken place every year on Christmas day since 1994, and each guest receives a hot Christmas dinner, warm clothing, holiday gifts, and a festive welcome from caring volunteers.   Head Elf and Vice-President of the board Lauren Kahn Torre joins me this week to shar ..read more

When it comes to selling, there is a lot more planning involved besides deciding where to go. Whether it’s decluttering your home, working on deferred maintenance, or staging to sell, preparing a home for sale with nowhere to go isn’t exactly a thrilling proposition for many. So this week, I’m joined by Armonk’s Regional Manager of Houlihan Lawrence, Barry Graziano to address the question, “If I want to sell, where do I go?”   Tune in this week as Barry and I dive deeper into the 2023 Westchester market, and what you can do right now to start the process if you want to take advantage of t ..read more

To kick off the season of gratitude, I’m shining the spotlight on a wonderful local community initiative that makes Christmas truly special for its guests. The Annual Westchester Community Christmas Dinner was founded on the premise that nobody should be alone or hungry on Christmas Day. This volunteer-driven charitable event has taken place every year on Christmas day since 1994, and each guest receives a hot Christmas dinner, warm clothing, holiday gifts, and a festive welcome from caring volunteers.   Head Elf and Vice-President of the board Lauren Kahn Torre joins me this week to shar ..read more

Myles Brown is the manager of Perennial Gardens, a local favorite nursery in Bedford Village that has grown and expanded over the decades and today comprises of landscape construction services, a garden center, and a florist. Myles grew up with the love of horticulture in his blood and has worked on gardens throughout New York City, as well as studying and working at other local nurseries in the area. He joins me this week to dive into fall planting and share some of the amazing services Perennial Gardens has to offer.   Join us to learn more about the incredible benefits of fall planting ..read more

As the school year begins, I can’t help but take this opportunity to talk about one of the most charming things to happen in Chappaqua every year. The Children’s Book Festival will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at the Chappaqua Train Station with 180 authors, activities, crafts, and food trucks for families to enjoy with their kids.   Today, I'm chatting with Dawn Greenberg, the Executive Director of the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, and author and illustrator Sujean Rim. In 2023, the festival is celebrating 10 years of visitors from near and far, and Dawn and Sujean ar ..read more

Summer is such a great time to explore, and Westchester County is full of jewels that never cease to amaze me. I recently had the pleasure of spending the day at a special place in North Salem; the beautiful Hammond Museum, where I became enchanted with the peaceful seven-acre gem of a Japanese garden.   This week, I welcome Executive Director of the Hammond Museum & Stroll Garden, Liz Hammer, to share her infectious passion for this place. Learn more about where the vision for these beautiful gardens came from, some of the incredible events taking place this year at the museum, and w ..read more