Article: Japanese flair in Laurel: Catherine and Steven Nowicki, who have traveled extensively and lived in Japan for several years, are transplants from the East coast to Laurel.(CHRISTMAS AROUND THE STATE)

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We never dreamed we would end up in Laurel. When my husband interviewed here, he called and said, 'you'll love it,' insisting that I come and see. I loved everything from the time we landed--we really found out what Southern hospitality was all about," says Catherine.

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1 In the foyer, a red poinsettia in an antique Japanese Imari bowl, is placed on a silk table runner below a Japanese origami crane mobile hanging groin the light fixture. A Japanese wedding kimono hangs on the side wall.

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2 The original dark-stained pine ...

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