Add Color in Time for Summer to your Outdoor Space!

It’s time to spice up your outdoor space just in time for summer!



Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer so begin dusting off last years furniture and lets start designing a new outdoor space! Color is a great way to revamp your existing furniture.  Try throwing on new cushions or toss pillows in a bold color like orange or lime green!
Pattern pillows can add interest and are an inexpensive way to change your look. Use outdoor area rugs to delineate your seating area or cover a tired looking deck or patio.  They come is many styles, colors and pattern so finding one to coordinate your decor should be a breeze. 



Add container gardens to fill in empty corners and limit the need to purchase additional furniture.  Flowers and plants are a low cost way of adding texture and color.  Add a few fragrant plants such as Lilac and Heliotrope to envelope all your senses.  These small changes will give a new look and feel to your outdoor area!  

Image Credit -

1. Brown Jordan 2. Brown Jordan 3. Brown Jordan 4. Brown Jordan 5. Flowers 6. Potted Plants 7. Flowers

Time for graduation

 *  Time For Graduation *

Sadly, May 19th marked the end of my internship at

Marlaina Teich Designs.

However, I am extremely lucky to have had such an amazing experience

this year with such lovely ladies!

Starting out filing fabrics and wallpapers, eventually moving up to blogging, attending design events and projects has been amazing!

Having all the opportunities that I did as a 17 year old is something I will

never forget.  

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Marlaina, Genie & Analee are all women whom I admire and feel I have gotten close to throughout this experience. 

I have learned more about design and the interior design business these

past months then I ever thought I would.

Walking through the MTD doors every Tuesday and Friday has been

something I looked forward to each week and I am so grateful to have  been

a part of their crew for this year.

Seeing all they have accomplished this  year alone is only a heads up for what is to come for Marlaina Teich Designs!

I can't wait to see where my future takes me in the design world and maybe

you'll see me on my own blog in the future!

WAIT THERE'S MORE...

Of course I couldn't leave without taking a photo shoot with the rest of the MTD crew so here are some of the shots we got!

Until the next time!

XOXO Jenny 

Homes of Distinction Tour: Continued

You read about the chic living room and extravagant marble kitchen and 

the fun doesn't just stop there!

 Once you are finished with the first floor, this 3 story home continues to have

many hidden perks that you can't pass up! 

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Working your way upstairs, you enter a floor of luxurious relaxation. After a long day you are most likely looking to wind down, and if you weren't relaxed enough in the garden viewed sun room than the master bedroom will hit the spot!

This room is nothing less than fit for a king and a queen! Jumping into a gigantic bed, which faces a porch that overlooks the water, is only one of the many perks of having a room like this to call yours! Just when you thought it couldn't get better, the attached bathroom has heated floors to keep your feet warm when stepping out of a refreshing bath!

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It only gets better from here!

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No room is left forgotten, which is proven when you walk down a few flights of stairs to enter the basement! From a gym completed with a sauna, a t-v screen descending from the ceiling and an indoor turf field, you will never be bored!

Each space is a work of art in its own, creating one collective environment which screams perfection! 



This "House of Perfection" wouldn't be possible without 
the amazing creativity and design of:

Architect: Fox Diehl
Interior Designer: Andrew J. Van Etten Inc.
Construction: McNulty Development Corp.
Furnture: DCL Furniture Manufacturing Corporation

~ Jenny

Homes of Distinction Tour 2015

Saturday April 25^th marked the 2015 Homes of Distinction Tour.

5 professionally-designed residences were open to explore with just a purchase of a ticket! The event was held to benefit the families of 9/11 veterans, especially their children.

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to see the “Built to Perfection” home, which was no lie! This home went above and beyond in creating a beautiful safe haven for this family to relax and entertain in.

Walking up to this house you can begin to imagine 

just how amazing the rest of the home will be. 

Once you step foot into the home you are speechless! The rich, lacquered navy dining room walls create a fabulous contrast to the subtle grey and blue living room. 

Pops of vibrant blues and oranges connect the living room with a beautiful sun room, filled with garden views.

Moving your way to the back of the house you will find yourself in awe 

by the refreshing kitchen. 

The marble counter tops tie together a space that any chef’s heart would desire! Connected to the kitchen is a second living space. 

If the huge windows and blue couch didn't get your attention, the antler chandelier definitely will! 

Stop by soon to check out what was done to the master bedroom and basement. 

whether you're looking for a space to relax or run around, 

you will be left speechless! 

This "House of Perfection" wouldn't be possible without 

the amazing creativity and design of:

Architect: Fox Diehl

Interior Designer: Andrew J. Van Etten Inc.

Construction: McNulty Development Corp.

Furniture: DCL Furniture Manufacturing Corporation 

~ Jenny