cinema inspired

'Tis the season for great MOVIES! Going to the theater is a favorite activity of mine, especially during the holidays. True Grit, King's Speech (who doesn't love Mr. Darcy?), and The Fighter are all on my list... but one film that stands out for it's visual drama is Black Swan.

With it's dark theme, striking aesthetic and incredible cast, Black Swan should be an interesting few hours. Regardless of the plot (aren't ballet and thriller mutually exclusive?), I am eager to check it out.

Cinema can be very exciting for a designer to translate into a room. Who hasn't been inspired by classics such as Breakfast at Tiffany's and Pillow Talk? If any of you recall Joan Crawford's bathtub in The
Women, you are right there with me! Today
we'll let Black Swan inspire a dinner party...

Red Glass Cake Plates, Horchow

Dinner Party Invitation, Minted

Black Maria Soap Party Favor, Jayson Home & Garden

Orleans Dining Chairs available through JMI

Swallow Plate, John Derian

Mosaic Plate and Guinea Placemat, Jayson Home & Garden

Delaunay Steel Dining Table, 1stdibs

Black Glass Chandelier available through JMI

Balcon du Guadalquivir dessert plate, Hermes

Michael Wainwright Platinum Drinkware, Horchow

when it comes to christmas, i'm with tony.

Famous designer-to-the-stars Tony Duquette made the phrase "more is more" any designer's excuse to go wild. I may not run with it on every project, but when it comes to decorating for Christmas, I'm with Tony.

More is More.

Case in point, this beautiful jewel-toned Christmas tree featured in Traditional Home's holiday edition. Typical red and green ornaments are spiced-up with pops of deep aubergine (a color I can't get enough of this year) and sparkling metallics. Keep piling on the ornaments, tinsel, and ribbon, and trust me... you will transform your tree into something FABULOUS!

Get the jewel-toned look with these fabulous finds from West Elm, Crate & Barrel, Wisteria, Anthropologie, Horchow, and Z Gallerie.

boomer sooner!

In honor of today's Red River Rivalry, I must support the Oklahoma Sooners and post fabulous home goods that would be fit for anyone cheering on the team in RED.

Some may call me a fair-weather fan... literally referring to the weather. Have you looked outside today, Dallas? SEE YOU AT THE GAME!

Jacqui Tea Table

Bungalow 5

Scalino Bubble Mirror

Global Views

Helen Crackle Ceramic and Acrylic Lamp

Arteriors

Lina Pillow in Cherry

Ryan Studio

Decorative Red Coral

Made Goods

All items available through Jessica McIntyre Interiors

For additional information call 817-366-0332

tablescapes quickly approaching!

We are thrilled to attend the Kappa Tablescapes 2010 Kick-Off party this evening. The event will be held at The Home Store at Stanley Korshak, where we are sure to see some inspiring home furnishings and accessories.

Click here to purchase tickets to Tablescapes by Candlelight on October 18th. It is a wonderful night of elaborate table decor, drinks, and eats... all to support local non-profit organizations. Be sure to stop by the JMI table and say "hello"!

shine, shine, shine on

JMI is working with a new client on her darling just-purchased Dallas M-Street home. We have been on the hunt for certain "focal point" pieces of furniture and have discovered the perfect vendor. SHINE by S.H.O. out of California has captured the glamorous Hollywood Regency aesthetic in their highly stylized Dorothy Draper-esque furniture and accessories. Below are a few of our favorites.

Available through Jessica McIntyre Interiors, please call 817-366-0332 for pricing.

gabrielle chair

seville side table

empire table lamp

essex desk

casablanca chest

before & after

VOILA!

This incredible Philip Gorrivan Collection "Grey Gardens" fabric has haunted us ever since the day we met, and JMI is proud to have found it the perfect home... On a set of beautifully shaped vintage 1970's upholstered dining chairs from the marvellous Antiques Moderne. It is an ideal combination for our newest client, a dapper Dallas bachelor. The chairs are even on casters for the ultimate comfort in entertaining!