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Additional Testimonials
One of the best feelings a designer
can experience is the joy of having happy clients. The strongest confirmation of a designer's success is
when clients return, time and again, for more assistance. Whether the new project is to update previous
work they did together years before or to meet the challenge of a whole new property, a solid working relationship
is already in place. In this section you can read the testimonials of two
long term clients. These clients have used the services of Donovan Design, repeatedly, over the course of seven
or more years.
Interior
Design / Exterior Design Client: "I have worked with Mary for several years. We have remodeled 2 homes together and she has helped me make
countless good decisions. I am the type of client who wants someone to take my ideas and add their design expertise
but let me do most of the work myself. Whether consulting with me on a large project such as gutting and remodeling
my kitchen or simply updating a bathroom on a limited budget she always has the perfect advice. I have never felt any
job was too large or small for Mary and she always gladly works within my budget. She has taught me it is OK when I
cannot do all that I dream of doing now and to wait until time and budget allows. Mary's ability to select the right
paint color truly does make her an authority on color. I use to think money spent on design services was expensive but
my husband and I agree that Mary has saved us way more by spending wisely. Thank you, Mary!" Kim
Cole John's Creek,
Georgia
Interior Design / Real Estate Staging Clients: "We have been fortunate to work with Mary Donovan of Donovan Design since 2001 when we
were building our current home. In the last eight years she has assisted us with many decorating needs. First, when
building our house she worked with us and the builder's design center to pick out paint colors, flooring, cabinets, countertops
and light fixtures. Once our house was built, Mary assisted us in the selection of new furniture, rugs, art and
accessories. She even helped us decorate for our first Christmas-it looked wonderful and continues to look great each
year! In recent years Mary has helped us update the look of our home and prepare our house for
resale. When we move into our next home, we will again involve Mary to help us make the most of our new space.
There are many aspects we enjoy about working with Mary. Most importantly, she remains respectful
of our tastes and budgetary requirements. Both of us have very busy schedules and Mary is great about working within
our constraints. She scouted out appropriate art and accessories then brought them to our home on approval. She works
hard to find things that will work perfectly in our home. Our home is now seven years old yet
visitors still comment that they think it looks new! We highly recommend Mary Donovan for your design needs."
John and Audrey G. Roswell, Georgia
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Unlike interior and exterior design projects
it takes several years beyond the installation to judge the success of landscape design projects. Below you will find a testimonial
from a landscape design client whose project was completed about five years back.
Landscape Design Client's Testimonial - 5 year
old Installation "Mary Donovan did an excellent
job both as designer and as manager of my landscape project. She listened, advised and was incredibly patient with me, even
when I changed my mind. I was a novice so I needed Mary to manage the entire project. She interviewed contractors
and we dicussed the quotes. She dealt with the contractors, made any necessary revisions and kept the project on track. Mary
was very mindful of my budget and prepared a 3 phase plan. Fortunately, I was able to complete all three at once. Because
of Mary's creativity, knowledge, communication skills, attention to detail and perseverance I am thrilled with my landscape
and I highly recommend Donovan Design." Kathy Grady, East Cobb, GA
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