vendor highlight | blue ocean traders

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Out with the old!  Market was full of new items from familiar sources, as well as items from vendors new to JMI.  Blue Ocean Traders is a new vendor that caught our eye.  B.O.T. has unique pieces inspired by antique collectibles from throughout the world.

All goods available through Jessica McIntyre Interiors.

mini stone ram pair

antique glass wine bottles

vintage from eastern europe

square bread board

vintage hungarian fabrics

wicker covered wine bottles

vintage from eastern europe

zinc trough with draining hole, vintage

indian chipote plates/bowls

shepherd's weight

provencal armchair

dallas market center

We missed January market here in Dallas... but will make up for it today with an all-day trip to see the latest & greatest from our favorite vendors!  Stay tuned for fabulous finds....

be mine

Happy Valentine's Day!!!  We have had a full & busy Monday to start off this beautiful week in Dallas and wanted to wish everyone lots of LOVE LOVE LOVE this February 14th.  In honor of St. Valentine... we have created the ultimate glamour girl Valentine design.  (all available through Jessica McIntyre Interiors) Enjoy!

pillows by glenda gies

sofa by jayson home & garden

floor lamp by regina andrews

cocktail table by worlds away

coffee table books from amazon

chandelier by cyan designs

garden stool side table by legend of asia

reclaimed signage art by sugarboo designs

side chair by bliss studio

footstool by noir

frames by olivia riegel

rug by french market collection

pyrite heart by jayson home & garden

"pink birds" art by natural curiosities

from our library | tramp art

"From our library" is a new series of posts on anything/everything design and decor.  It could be a bio on a designer we love, or a description of a certain style of architecture or design.  Today = TRAMP ART.

I love to say it, and love to spot it!  Years ago during a routine antique store visit, I was introduced to Tramp Art.  This German and Scandinavian woodworking style was popularized in the late 1800s and early 1900s and is characterized by the notch carving and layering (pyramiding) of many small pieces of wood.  Recycled wood from cigar boxes was typically used.  This folk art has become a collectors item and can be found in intricate designs on boxes, frames, figurines and furniture.  You can read more about the origins and history of Tramp Art here.

These pieces are so unique and add great depth and texture to any space.

samples of antique tramp art...

and tramp art given new life....

"tramp lamp" by mitchell gold + bob williams

tramp art mirror by wisteria

naples tramp art mirror by mecox gardens

todd mirror by made goods

the bachelor pad continues...

We have just completed designs for our Bachelor's smart, sleek and comfortable master bedroom.  The design concept was to keep with his contemporary aesthetic, but to warm it up a bit and add lots of texture.  Streamlined furniture, a neutral palette and an accent of blue (Benjamin Moore's "Bachelor Blue" to be exact) create a stylish retreat for our client.