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With no time to spare, designer Laura Lee helped a family create a new home in St. Louis. By Melissa Mauzy Photography by Emily Minton Redfield
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Purchasing a new home and moving isn’t typically a fast and simple process for most homebuyers. But for Brett and Jennifer Cecil, the move to St. Louis came quickly after Brett signed as a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in late 2016. Soon after, the couple got to work finding a home for their family in the Lou before the season began. After Facetiming with their real estate agent to check out properties, a brand-new spec home in central St. Louis was the winning choice for its lot size, open concept layout and casual feel. As they packed up their belongs and prepared for the move, the couple got in touch with local
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