Testimonials from Happy Clients

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Downsizing LIFE SAVER

"The team at Call Sheilah!  is a LIFE SAVER. If you are dealing with downsizing or moving a parent – you really must Call Sheilah!  I never would have been able to deal with cleaning out my mother’s large farmhouse (plus a barn and garage) without them. It was a huge undertaking but they kept us on task and moving forward. 

​Sheilah herself was great to work with. She took the pressure and stress off of me. She was very sensitive to the how emotional a project like this can be for a family and was very patient with us. In addition to helping us sort through items and figure out what to keep, donate and toss, she facilitated antique dealers, an auction house, a moving sale, junk haulers and a cleaning service.

It was a ton of work and it was such a relief for me to know that Sheilah had it under control and was going to get us to the finish line. She is organized, professional, able to take initiative and most important – she is able to follow through on a big project. Trust me, Call Sheilah!   -- you won't regret it.                  Sarah - Defreestville, NY

The Best Wedding Planner...Would Recommend Her a Hundred Times Over 

Sheilah played a critical role in ensuring that both the planning and logistical events on the day of our wedding flowed smoothly. There wasn’t a detail that got past Sheilah. What really sets Sheilah apart is that she presents each scenario, and even if it’s something you wouldn’t ordinarily consider, she is often correct. Her keen intuition is really what made our wedding the best day of our lives. Truly, if we hadn’t listened to some of Sheilah’s suggestions the day would not have been as perfect as it was. In addition to exceptional intuition, Sheilah is competent, reliable, and just nice to work with. She was the best wedding planner, and we would recommend her a hundred times over.

Marion & Tiana - Albany, NY
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Unbelievable Energy!

"When Sheilah says her company can make mountains into molehills she is not kidding. I gave her 24 hours notice to move an elderly family friend out of an apartment she had lived in for nearly 30 years into assisted living  and she made it happen. No matter what the task, I know for sure that one call to Sheilah is all that is needed to take care of any project. She is a problem solver with unbelievable energy to get the seemingly impossible done. I highly recommend her!”

​Anne Saile - Loudonville, NY

Unflinching and Focused

Call Sheilah!  is the premiere personal concierge service in the Capital Region.  Art n Soul, Inc. hired Call Sheilah!  to hang an art exhibit of a dozen mixed media paintings.  As luck would have it, on the scheduled date, there was an ice storm.  Call Sheilah! didn't flinch, showing up ready to help and focused on the task at hand.  Intelligent, flexible, resourceful service, great with their hands, and the best part is  Call Sheilah!  comes with their own tools!  We would Call Sheilah! again in a heartbeat and recommend Call Sheilah! highly and enthusiastically!
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Janet Tanguay - Amsterdam, NY

Full Service For Your Family

"We count on Call Sheilah! whenever we have a growing to do list that starts to feel unmanageable. Just recently, we were in the throws of planning a huge milestone event for our family and at the last minute, Call Sheilah! provided help with projects that were consuming our lives. Don't procrastinate this phone call. The folks at Call Sheilah! are trustworthy and dependable. We are hooked and recommend this service without hesitation."

Jerry, Liz & family - Guilderland, NY

Makes Anything Possible

"When I was overwhelmed and under pressure to host a lovely dinner party, I knew that Call Sheilah! was just a phone call away. She was able to help staff the food prep and various other party details and the event was a huge success. We were able to relax and attend our own party AND host our guests!  Sometimes, it's just too hard to entertain while working full time and focusing on the kids. Call Sheilah! makes anything possible!!"  

Gayle, Slingerlands, NY

Connects The Dots

"Sheilah is not only efficient, but her attention to detail and care are what really make her an amazing professional. She is always on time, pleasant and lighthearted. She is quick to find a solution to any minor challenge. Since I’ve known Sheilah, I have been consistently impressed with her decisiveness and her ability to connect the dots to make things happen."

Gretchen Meyer Financial - Latham, NY

Last Minute Availability

​"When I needed a last minute ride to my doctor's office for a medical treatment that unexpectedly required sedation,  during a time when no one else in my family could break away from work, the first person I thought of was Sheilah from Call Sheilah! I knew that she would show up, help me during a challenging time, make me laugh and bring my favorite snack. Call Sheilah! made a challenging time, that much easier and then,  when she dropped me off, she assisted me inside and fixed my cable box!! There is no errand, project, task, or service that Call Sheilah! can't handle. I will call this service again and again."

Kim - Albany, NY

Problem Solver

"We work full time, raise two kids, run a farm, two households and of course, try to take care of our own well being. Sometimes we just can't get to everything and when there's a massive project or many little tasks, they weigh heavy. But one phone call to Call Sheilah! and that heavy weight was lifted. Their general efficiency, ability to problem solve, great follow through and entertaining and pleasant approach was well worth the expense. We will continue to use the services provided by this personal concierge and recommend them highly." 

Stacey, Scott & family - Sullivan County, NY

Trouble Shooter

"We've used Call Sheilah! for years. No matter what the task, large or small, they get the job done. As recently as yesterday, when my Netflix stopped working for some silly reason, Sheilah stopped by to troubleshoot. That was a simple one, but Call Sheilah! has helped with projects  that range from setting up space for a party, to putting our master bathroom and kitchen back in working order after remodeling projects. We Call Sheilah! when we are on vacation, to bring in the mail and watch the house or when we have a list of "to-do's" that gets unruly. We know they are efficient, fast, thorough, trustworthy and pleasant. We recommend Call Sheilah! without hesitation." 

Judy & Barbara - Delmar, NY

Personal, Supportive Service

 My mom decided to sell her house, and I had to help downsize our family's belongings, figuring out what to keep, sell, donate and discard. A lot accumulates in a home over nearly 40 years & there were a tremendous amount of items to sort through- furniture, kitchenware, clothes, jewelry, accessories, books, and many memories. I didn't want to burden friends and family to help, was extremely busy at work and felt heavy pressure to get the job done to get the house on the market. I recognized that my sentimental side would make it hard to make decisions. I felt overwhelmed. The realtor for the house sensed I needed help and recommended Call Sheilah!  What a find and a relief it was to work with her and her team. 

Sheilah took the time to understand my personality, which is crucial in this work, as well as the job scope. They knew exactly how to help me make tough decisions and move through the process of reviewing and sorting. Along the way, she saved me a tremendous amount of time and stress by identifying potential buyers and haulers and bringing in people at the right times to help me organize, clean and pack. Everyone I worked with was diligent, kind, trustworthy and respectful of the things that had been meaningful to my parents and me over our lifetimes. That meant so much to my mom and me. Sheilah also helped me plan and execute a garage sale, post items online, and coordinated the final cleaning of the house and transport of the furniture and other items between my home and storage. For me, it was a completely turnkey experience, when and how I needed it. I could not have been happier with the level of professionalism and support received during a very emotional transition. I highly recommend Call Sheilah!
 
​ Phyllis Niner, Slingerlands

Most Satisfactory Business Arrangement

​          On March 18th I moved to a new residence.  A friend had recommended “Call Sheilah” as a good resource to help me move.  I called Sheilah and she came to me and we discussed what would be involved.   She took a picture of my place and then she went to the apartment I was moving to and took pictures there. A few days later she visited me again and we discussed the cost and the details involved .  The estimate was reasonable so we signed a contract. Several days before the move Call Sheilah! came and packed everything .The packing she did involved, in addition to the furniture, several hundred books and CDs . She had also made all the arrangements with a mover to transport all the the packed things to my new place.  The packing was efficiently done in three days. On the day of the move Sheila handled everything and there was nothing I had to do.  The packers moved everything and Sheila set  up  my new place.  She had discussed with me the the placement of things in the new apartment and her suggestions and plans worked out perfectly.  I did not have to do a thing , Call Sheilah! did everything. 
    It has been said that moving can be a harrowing experience but for me, with Call Sheilah!'s  efficient, capable handling, it was easy as one could imagine. As a matter of fact, she retuned several times after I was settled  to make sure everything was all right and to see if there was anything else she could do to help.
    I wrote in detail about Call Sheilah! help moving me because it was so extraordinarily satisfactory  It was probably the most satisfactory business arrangement I have ever made.And that is why I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for help moving.
_Mark - The Beverwyck, Slingerlands, NY

"Divorce Concierge"

A year ago, when my wife and stay-at-home mom decided to leave, I was completely overwhelmed.  My six children and I had been the beneficiaries of her labors for nearly two decades and the thought of countless new duties was daunting to say the least; the very notion of it seemed insurmountable.  I was a full-time pharmaceutical executive who suddenly become a single dad and had no idea where to start.
After procrastinating and worrying for a few weeks, a friend said “I know this woman…I think she could be helpful to you.” He then introduced me to Sheilah.  At our initial meeting, I beat around the bush for six or eight minutes and began to lose my nerve.  “How in the world did I end up in a coffee shop explaining a delicate personal situation to a complete stranger?”  In her unique way she compassionately and soundly convinced me that Call Sheilah! is in the “Don’t worry, I got this” business and she is indeed.
Within weeks I was the employer of a multiple household service providers including a nanny which Call Sheilah! researched, sourced, screened and facilitated interviews, all with minimal involvement from me.  She then went on to personally fill in any gaps while my family got established in our new routine.  Whether driving a daughter to ballet school, holding down the fort while I worked or just providing an encouraging word, Call Sheilah! helped me to focus on family relationships during a difficult time as opposed to fretting over domestic details.
Hiring Call Sheilah! was one of the best investments I’ve made and I am happy to report that within a few months, my family was up and running in our new routine.  I was able to be dedicated and present for my kids during the biggest transition of their lives and I don’t think I could have done it without her.  I have a great deal of gratitude that Call Sheilah! ​ helped me find a new way to live and enjoy a new life.

​Anonymous Capital District Client

Responsive

"I recently hired Call Sheilah! to help with a small project that was on my mind for weeks. It wasn't that I couldn't do it, but instead it was that I just wasn't doing  it. That's where Call Sheilah! is invaluable. I called, I described the need, and within three days, the project was complete. Give yourself a break and the gift of your own time and use this service."  

Curran - Albany, NY

Trustworthy

"My friend, Sheilah Sable of Call Sheilah!, is expanding her business-- and is someone I would trust and count on to help our busy family accomplish everything on 'the list'! Please call her if you need an extra pair of hands!!!"  
Corey - Troy, NY

Makes It Happen

_"My national organization was planning our first lobby day this past Winter, and with one paid staff person on the ground in New York, we knew we couldn't pull off a well-organized event without assistance. Having attended lobby days organized by Sheilah Sable in the past, I knew Call Sheilah! could help us make it happen. From scheduling our appointments with over 50 lawmakers to dealing with logistics the day of, Call Sheilah! brought both professionalism and heart to the job. Our national staff and volunteers from across the state enjoyed working with her, and the day went off without a hitch! Call Sheilah!  is already lined up to help coordinate other events and our Spring lobby day!
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Corinne Carey, NYS Campaign Director, Compassion and Choices

Connects The Dots

"Overwhelmed with the task of finding the perfect puppy for our family, we decided to Call Sheilah!  Sheilah developed survey tools to help us evaluate and prioritize our needs and preferences, performed research, and consulted with experts to identify the best breeds for our family.  We selected a Goldendoodle, and couldn't be happier!  Thank you, Sheilah!"

The Keenholts Family, Latham, NY

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