Sue's News and Views

April 2025

Dear All,

Each year again I'm fascinated by the return of nature's colors to our outdoors. A rainy day can transform the dull wooden langscape into a field of a rich green hue, make trees, bushes and flowers sprout into an ocean of colors. The purple and yellow crocus, the delicate magnolias, the vibrant daffodils - exhilirating! ...

Would that be a time you'd consider reinventing your walls - or maybe move into a new home altogether?

Paint has the power to change the narrative and appearance of any room or home quickest and cheapest....by far. Creative use of color can make things all the more distinctive and evoke an emotional reaction unlike any other…..

Pastels or a vibrant accent wall? What are your favorite shades? Mat or with a delicate shine (that also has the advantage of being wipable)? What about the ceilings?

This is what people associate with colors:

Red: 68% associated red with love.

Blue: 35% linked blue to feelings of relief.

Green: 39% linked green to contentment.

Yellow: 52% felt that yellow means joy.

Purple: 25% reported they associated purple with pleasure.

Brown: 36% linked brown to disgust.

Orange: 44% associated orange with joy.

Pink: 50% linked pink with love.

2025 color trends: rich and warm shades of terracotta, ochre, and clay pink are increasingly popular in interiors—especially given how beautifully they pair with natural materials such as timber, or marble flooring. Earthy colors are transforming homes into sanctuaries of warmth and serenity. Chocolate brown takes center stage, accompanied by deep zesty reds and burgundies...

If you opt for a new home, altogether - you know where to find me.

If you would love to collaborate with a seasoned interior designer whose beautiful and elegant work shines timelessly - scroll down to my Featuring segment, introducing Interior Designer extraordinaire Eve Jean.

Are you even aware of the colors of the season transforming your surroundings? Take a moment to stop and take a breath. Does wonders and is sure to lift your mood! The rising temperatures will do the rest!

Happy Spring,

Warmly,

sue

Real Estate in the News

Compass says its Data Shows Benefits of 'Pre-Marketing' Listings

Compass is providing an early look at research into the impact of "pre-marketing" listings through the brokerage's Private Exclusives and/or Coming Soon channels.

Courtesy of Real Estate News

FEATURING:

Interior Designer Eve Jean

In my segment FEATURING I introduce talented people who I've met, who either have something to do with the Arts, my Swiss heritage, the world of real estate or they are people from all over he world having found their forever home in New York City.

What connects us is the energy of NYC and the passion for our work!

Q&A with sue mathys and Interior Designer Eve Jean:

Q: What inspired you to become an interior designer?

Eve: I’ve always had a love for design, from rearranging my childhood bedroom to sketching layouts just for fun. But I never considered it as a career path until I started building my dream home. As the vision started coming to life, neighbors and friends began asking for my help with their spaces. That’s when I realized that this isn’t just something I enjoy, it’s something I’m meant to do. 

Q: What influences your work?

Eve: Wellness is at the heart of everything I design. I’m influenced by how spaces make people feel. Calm, inspired, focused, safe. 

Q: What is your favorite material to work with?

Eve: I love working with natural materials, especially wood and woven textures like rattan or jute. They work beautifully across different design styles, from minimalist to earthy to luxe. 

Q: An example of one of your “small” projects:

Eve: One of my favorite small projects was a powder room makeover for a client who wanted to feel like they were stepping into a tropical oasis.

Q: An example of one of your “large” projects:

Eve: One of our larger projects was a full-scale redesign of a community wellness center. We handled everything, from spatial planning and construction to sourcing materials and managing the buildout. It was complex but deeply fulfilling.

Q: What would you like your work to be known for?

Eve: I want my work to be known for creating spaces that feel like a breath of fresh air, environments that restore, inspire, and support well-being. 

Q: Your favorite challenge?

Eve: Designing within constraints, whether it’s a tight budget, limited space, has become a challenge I genuinely enjoy. It pushes creativity to the next level.

Q:  Some happiest moments of your career?

Eve: Designing spaces for a women’s shelter in their new homes and creating wellness spaces where students walk in and immediately feel a sense of calm. It’s a feeling they can’t always put into words, but their body language speaks volumes. It's always rewarding when clients become emotional because their new space finally feels like them.

Q: What don’t people know about your work?

Eve: People often think interior design is all about picking paint colors and throw pillows, but it’s so much deeper. My work involves space planning, sourcing, managing contractors, understanding emotional wellness, and making sure every decision supports the client’s lifestyle or mission. 

Q: What kind of client do you work with best?

Eve: When they trust the process, we make magic.

NYC April Events

APRIL 8-10

The Flushing Remonstrance: Let Everyone Remain Free

Visit The New York Public Library's flagship building between April 8 and April 10 for a rare opportunity to see the Flushing Remonstrance, on loan from the New York State Archives in Albany. An early handwritten copy of the legendary 17th-century document is the centerpiece of a display that tells the story of one community's stand against intolerance and how it continues to resonate in the struggle for freedom of conscience and expression. Singed during a fire at the New York State Capitol in 1911, this first English copy of the Remonstrance is rarely on public view.

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building,

Salomon Room

THROUGH MAY 10

All The World's a Stage

Keen Company presents the world premiere of All the World’s a Stage, a musical by the award-winning composer Adam Gwon.

Directed by Jonathan Silverstein

Music Direction by Andrea Grody

Movement by Patrick McCollum

Tickets HERE

THROUGH APRIL 13

Amerikin

Both bitterly funny and deeply compassionate, Amerikin explores the lengths we go to protect our own, the lies we tell ourselves, and the cost of division on us all.

By Chisa Hutchinson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

59 E 59 Theaters

Tickets click HERE

APRIL 26 - MAY 1

Thanatosis by

Daniel Kukla

Thanatosis, a forthcoming exhibition by artist Daniel Kukla that explores impermanence through natural history collections, extinct and endangered species, and the fragility of knowledge systems. Using sculpture and photography Kukla interrogates how we preserve, classify, and remember.

Vernissage April 26, 2-4pm

The Emtpy Circle Gallery

499 3rd Ave. Brooklyn 11215

Cher - The Memoir,

Part One

After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail, in a two-part memoir.

Her remarkable career is unique and unparalleled. The only woman to top Billboard charts in seven consecutive decades, she is the winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who has been lauded by the Kennedy Center.her.

THROUGH APRIL 27

The Orchid Show - Mexican Modernism

Set off on a journey where the fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry takes center stage amid awe-inspiring displays of orchids, and wander through lush landscapes brought into vivid relief with thousands of flowers that showcase diverse ecosystems.

New York Botanical Garden

April 20, 2025

Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival

Every Easter from 10 AM to 4 PM, Fifth Avenue transforms into a vibrant spectacle as revelers don extravagant bonnets and festive attire for a tradition dating back to the 1870s. From 49th to 57th Street, spectators gather to admire the whimsical parade, while participants flaunt their most creative headpieces. The best views are near St. Patrick’s Cathedral, but why just watch? Grab a bonnet and join the fun!

Click HERE to Learn More!

APRIL 27, 2025 - MAY 11, 2025

Macy's Flower Show

Macy’s 2025 Flower Show transforms imagination into a floral wonderland. Visitors will explore surreal gardens, drifting cloudscapes, and vibrant vistas, all bursting with dazzling installations and thousands of breathtaking blooms.

Click HERE to Learn More!

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

15 Secrets to Selling Your Home Faster

Great photos, fresh curb appeal and the right asking price are just some of the ways you can close a deal quickly.

Courtesy of Real Estate News

25 Plants for Instant Curb Appeal in Front of Your House

The best plants for the front of your house, including flower bed ideas and shrubs.

Courtesy of HGTV

Are New Homes Starting to get Bigger?

Following years of declines, the square footage of single-family home starts was up at the end of 2024. If mortgage rates ease, that trend could continue.

Courtesy of Real Estate News

Sellers: What To Do When You Can't Find A Home Before Yours Sells

If you sold your house before you've found new digs, don't worry: You have options.

Courtesy of HGTV

Featured Listings of the R-Team

Hell's Kitchen

344 West 49th Street, Unit 3G

1 BD 1 BA 647 SF $635,000

Washington Heights

790 Riverside Drive, Unit 5F

1 BD 1 BA $549,000

Hamilton Heights

100 Hamilton Place,

Unit 2F

2 BD 1 BA $524,900

Washington Heights

469 West 166th Street, Unit 5A

2 BD 1 BA 600 SF $290,000

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Sue Mathys

Licensed as

Susanne Mathys-Huerzeler

Lic. Real Estate Salesperson

The R-Team

M: 917.667.9407

sue.mathys@compass.com