INVENTORY UPDATE | scott kerr art

Local artist, Scott Kerr, dropped this beauty off at J.McIntyre HOME this week, and we cannot stop admiring his incredible work. What a talented artist! You can expect more Scott Kerr originals in 2014. 

AN ORIGINAL SCOTT KERR "Untitled"

60" x 60" | $2,600 

FESTIVE | dreaming of a White House Christmas

Two things about me: I love Christmas and I love America. Put those together and I couldn't be happier. I am about to nerd you out with fun facts about White House Christmas's. 

President Benjamin Harrison was the first president to have an indoor Christmas tree in 1889. Jacqueline Kennedy began the tradition of selecting an official Christmas tree theme for the White House. She chose "The Nutcracker" theme and borrowed ornaments from her children's tree from the previous year. 

From borrowed ornaments to dozens of volunteers from around the country. 

Decorating the White House has evolved into quite the production over the past 124 years.

The First Lady greets the official tree and oversees the decorating. I love the traditions our country maintains and how a lady is in charge of making sure the home is beautiful.

The Red Room, Green Room, and State Dining Room are all festive and full of the Christmas spirit. 

Every year the White House pastry team along with plumbers, electricians and other various members of the White House, put together a spectacular replica of the White House This year there is more than 150 pounds of gingerbread dough and 250 pounds of white chocolate.

All of the decorating culminates in the Blue Room where the official 

White House Christmas has been housed for the past 50 years. This year the theme is "Gather Around." 

This theme is brought to life with handmade volunteer crafts and repurposed books. 

Merry Christmas! 

- Sarah T. 

J.McINTYRE HOME | let there be light

Light up your home this holiday season with lamps from J.McIntyre HOME. 

Lighting can change the look of your entire home. Adding table lamps and floor lamps to your 

space creates task and accent lighting perfect for your everyday needs. 

green ceramic lamp- 32"H x 18"Dia - $630 at JMH

glass star lamp - 31"H x 16 "Dia - $313 at JMH

concrete and brass table lamp - 30"H x 16"Dia - $268 at JMH

large ceramic gourd lamp - 30"H x 18"Dia- $380 at JMH

le chic gold floor lamp - 65.75"H x 20"Dia - $628 at JMH

Until Next week, 

Mallory

CELEBRATE | tis the season

It's that time of year. Time to pull out the garland and tinsel, make a big pot of soup, and turn on some Frank Sinatra Christmas tunes. Southern Living built a Christmas Decor idea house in Tennessee, and here are some of my favorite ideas. 

I am loving the large ornaments that fill the tree, a wreath in the kitchen, and so many elements from nature. Does it get any more beautiful? 

Happy Christmas decorating! 

S. Troop 

(images borrowed from tinseltown farms) 

INDULDGE | christmas shopping!

check us out in december's INDULGE magazine!  bring in a copy of our ad, or print this page from our blog for 20% off your entire purchase at J.McIntyre HOME (offer good now through Christmas).  we have LOADS of new holiday inventory (some shown below)... so shop local this season!

CAPRI BLUE LIDDED MERCURY GLASS CANDLES

(our favorite scent ever… and the perfect hostess gift for all your holiday parties!)

 

  

THE WAYLANDE GREGORY COLLECTION

(unique gift for someone who appreciates a little spice in their life)

FABULOUS HOME ACCESSORIES

bone mosaic boxes

horn on black wood base

antique hunan jars… beautiful as hostess gift filled with hydrangeas or tulips!

DON'T FORGET LIGHTING, FURNITURE, AND ART!

brass & glass pendant

wood & brass console table

vintage style leather arm chair

horse photograph

THINGS WE LOVE | pull up a pouf

Poufs are perfect for sitting, serving, stacking, and propping up your feet. These versatile pieces are making their way into homes and are here to stay. Poufs come in all sizes and shapes and can be used in many different rooms, both indoors and out. 

add chic seating with poufs

use a pouf as a dressing bench

JMI loves to use a pouf in babies nurseries as a place for mom to prop her feet, or baby to toddle around!

use a pouf as a stylish accessory

poufs can add texture to a space. 

poufs available through J.McIntyre HOME 

Until next week, 

Mallory

INVENTORY UPDATE | mother of pearl

With Christmas fast approaching, come check out the gifts at J.McIntyre HOME. 

These beautiful Mother of Pearl photo frames just arrived. What a perfect stocking stuffer or even gift wrapped under the tree! Imagine a black and white photograph in one of these beauties. Stunning!

4" x 6" | $90    5" x 7" | $102

ACCENTS | something about succulents

Happy December! 

We are always looking for the perfect finishing touches. Whether it's indoors or outdoors, we love succulents. With a variety of options, there are limitless combinations. Vibrant or muted, draping or tall, they all work together. Natural elements are a must in any space, and succulents are the best way to include them. 

Succulents are great year-round. A little secret, fake succulents look REAL. So if you don't have a green thumb, go with faux succulents. They are beautiful and add a green element. Check out your local florist for real succulents or your local craft store for faux succulents. And J. McIntyre Home will have succulents SOON! Use any jar, vase, or pottery and have a great succulent arrangement in your house. 

Sarah T.