retail treat | wisteria

Well, I am back from Dallas County jury duty and thankful that my civic responsibilities lasted only half of one day.... whew!  The free afternoon allowed me to wrap up the Crested Butte vacation home and now we are 100% ready for the big installation.  My last stop for the project was at Wisteria's new outlet location in Dallas.

Wisteria has not only abandoned it's former Luna Road location, but also the I-feel-like-I-just-stole-something bargains.  They instead have gone to a blanket 10% discount system.  Which really feels like nothing at all when you are purchasing higher-end home goods.  Regardless, Wisteria has a unique vibe and offers eclectic goods that aren't found at most home retailers.  That is why we return to the warehouse wonder (the Mockingbird location is much bigger and way more beautiful than the old Luna location), and are happy to do so!

Below are some of our long-time favorites from Wisteria, as well as a few newcomers.

Marble Chipote Plate 

French Directoire Bookcase

Diamond Patterned Ceramic Stool

(also available in white)

Oil and Wine Jars

Crosshair Hide Stool

Vintage Elephant Bells

Graphic Suzani-Inspired Dhurrie

Petit Sunburst Mirror

Happiness Pots

Linen Upholstered Cane-Back Chair

Crow Wall Art

Corkscrew Wine Jute Bags

winspear = winner

Last night I had the unforgettable experience of visiting The Winspear Opera House in the recently revved-up Dallas Arts District.  What an AMAZING piece of architecture.  The outer transparent layer of glass lets you see right through to the beautiful sweeping red shell of the performance hall.  Designed by the award-winning firm of Foster + Partners (big name architect Norman Foster), the performance hall seats 2,200 people and every seat in the house is a great one!

Add this to your list of 2011 Dallas-To-Do's, as it is a MUST for all locals and visitors to the Big D.

in the news | d home

The Best of Everything January/February D Home magazine featuring the 2010 Kappa Tablescapes is on news stands now!  Pick up your issue today to see Jessica McIntyre Interiors' eclectic tablescape, and to explore Dallas' flourishing design industry.

new vendor highlight | bliss studio

Getting down to the wire with a BIG project and made a quick trip to Dallas Market today for final touches.  The Trade Center was void of visitors, and most showrooms were on lock-down in preparation for the upcoming January market, but I was lucky to get a sneak peak at one new hot vendor...  Bliss Studio.  I can't wait to see the entire collection in person later this month, but for now these fabulous images will suffice.  All products available through Jessica McIntyre Interiors.  Enjoy!

Perfect Pillows...

 

Fabulous Finds...

old dog, new tricks

Two of my clients have recently requested bunk beds in their homes.  In researching the latest & greatest for children's bedrooms, I found an array of refreshing takes on the traditional bunk beds you remember as a child.  The most stylish seem to be the custom-built for bunk rooms... what fun to see a slew of little cousins piled in there together!

Our favorite retail selection for a traditional home is the Kenwood Bunk Bed from Restoration Hardware.  The clean lines and hand crafted pine finish keep the look from being too childish, and will give your room a feel of young sophistication.  An added bonus is that the bed separates and turns into twins, so if your little ones argue over who gets the top bunk - problem solved!

For a modern home, we love the look of this Duet Bunk Bed from Layla Grace.  The contemporary design is sleek and simple, and the colored panels at the end of the bed can be selected from an variety of options.  The extra storage incorporated into the design is a big perk for those of you who's homes lack in the storage department!

hello 2011!

It is officially the New Year and with 2011 come many resolutions.  Each year my resolution is some version of the same theme, to eat healthier and get organized!  Since this isn't a food blog and I'm helpless in the kitchen, let's tackle ways to keep your home in shape and how to make room for all of your new gifts/purchases this holiday season...

Neoprene storage/cases/totes from Built may be some of the greatest items ever created.  Perfect to carry cold bottles of champagne to your next girls night dinner, or to protect your brand new electronic gadget.

These tweed drawer organizers from The Container Store are a great solution for closet nic-nacs.  Perfect sizes to accommodate belts, bangles, headbands and sunglasses.

This Closetmaid 15 Unit Organizer from Target is the perfect storage for shoes.  Stack a few to create a wall/tower of easy-access, viewable shoe storage.  Tip: leave one divider out of the unit to fit in boots.

Under-counter space in the bathroom seems to always get crowded with random bathroom necessities.  The Elfa Mesh Start-A-Stack drawer system from The Container Store  is a great fit for hairsprays, hot tools, brushes, etc.

If you don't have adequate wine storage, this rustic wine cube from Velocity Art & Design would look great in any kitchen or dining room.  Set a few side-by-side beneath a console, or stack on top of a bar.