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and trusting, but she also has good taste, which helps,” he said. She trusted Rice and his partners to create a design for her home that was lush and textural, with the look of fresh cuttings. While she wanted her home to be elegant, she also needed decorations that weren’t too stuffy or delicate, because she has two small children. Rice was introduced to the homeowner by Nancy Elam, Residential Designer and founding partner of the local firm Design Link. When the home
was first purchased, Elam and her team were responsible for the majority of the interior design work. Since Design Link specializes in commercial and residential design and not seasonal décor, Elam referred the homeowner to House by JSD Designs. They’ve enjoyed a great relationship ever since. “We go to the home and put up the decorations each year, so they feel like family,” said Rice.
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