Testimonials for Illuminations
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Dear Marilyn, Thanks to your great taste, professional expertise and excellent judgment the entertaining rooms in my home welcome family and friends with their warmth and beauty.  The new decor added a special glow to the holidays as guests shared compliments and my husband and I shared pleasure of entertaining in such a beautiful space. The first day you came to the house you asked what I wanted to do.  I noted that comfortable, inviting and elegant was my objective and I wanted you to work with my treasured antiques.  I smile every morning when I come downstairs and my lovely and comfortable living room beckons me to come, sit and enjoy.  You not only worked with the antique tables and small buffet but the furniture arrangement and stunning fabrics highlight the beauty and workmanship of these pieces.  You listened to my vision, respected my wishes, and delivered a decor that greatly exceeded my expectations. Marilyn, you are a pleasure to work with - a true professional in every way.  You made the process of selecting furniture, fabrics, lighting and decorations easy and fun.  You managed my expectations about delivery schedules for furniture and you handled arrangements with the various craftsmen so that their contribution to the project was smooth and painless for me. Please put my name at the top of your list of references.  I am very grateful to you for helping me realize my dream. All my best to you, Ellen S.
To Whom It May Concern: Marilyn Jenkinson has assisted us with decorating our home, including the selection, purchase and installation of draperies, rugs, carpeting, and built-ins.  She has also been a great help in finding furniture and all of those fine touches that make a home extraordinary. Marilyn listens well and is very capable of translating what she has heard into proposals that are right on target.  She is creative and imaginative, development ideas that bring to reality the vision that we have articulated.  She comes up with wonderful suggestions, but never pushes her proposals and is very respectful of the financial limits that we have placed on the project.  She keeps us informed about the status of orders and deliveries and is most responsive to our messages.  If Marilyn takes on a project, she will keep that project on track and see it through to completion. In addition to her outstanding professional expertise, Marilyn is a lovely person and a joy with whom to work.  She is a person of impeccable integrity herself and she is dedicated to seeing that her clients get the very best at a fair price on a timely schedule.  She has developed a broad range of contacts with companies, contractors and artisans who share her convictions about service to clients. I offer my highest recommendation of Marilyn to anyone who is considering becoming a client of hers. Best wishes always, Margaret C.
To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to recommend Marilyn Jenkinson, of Illuminations, Designs for Life. Marilyn is a talented designer who was able to pull together all my scattered ideas into a series of rooms that are exactly what I wanted.  She has a great color sense.  She was organized and reliable.  She kept me informed of the progress of each order, so that there were no surprises at the end. Perhaps Marilyn's greatest strength is her ability to accessorize each room, so that the finished project fits the owner's taste and lifestyle. Best Regards, Connie R.
To Whom It May Concern: I have known Marilyn Jenkinson for 14 years and have worked with her and her firm, Illuminations, on several projects both at my home in Virginia as well as my summer home in New Jersey. Marilyn has a wonderful design sense and uses color, texture and fabric to create beautiful interiors.  She is careful to guide the client in their choices such that the final project truly reflects their taste rather that hers.  She has a wealth of knowledge regarding fabric and furniture, always insisting that its quality be good and right for the room.  She only works with quality fabricators and upholsterers and monitors their progress throughout the job. But in addition to her design skills, Marilyn is also a talented business woman.  She understands a client's budget concerns and works hard to stay within budget.  Proposals are always made in a timely, clear and concise manner.  She is always available and responsive to her client.  She is tireless in her desire to see that the client is satisfied. I am happy to recommend Marilyn without reservations and intend to call on her for future design projects. Sincerely, Laura C.

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