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Dedicated to the principle that " Great Design is an Essential Element of Life ".


"Landscape Garden Highlights & LowLights"
Lighting my viewpoint: it's a design game changer both interior and exterior. This garden lighting scheme is highly personalized, idiosyncratic, at times dramatic, at times romantic, always charmant with a dash of je ne sais pas! fun!
I utilized metal lantern style fixtures of varying shapes and sizes, finishes...mounted upon posts, pedestals, walls or hanging suspended from trees branches, brackets or metal crooks ...
all candelabra base of course ...varying the wattage & color temp to achieve the desired effect. Many of the lanterns are by Hinkley Lighting, K&K Interiors or custom made by yours truly.

" Bit by Bit, Puttin' it Together"
Adaptation & Evolution:
Part 2 "The completed results"
Approximately 4 weeks later and the completed demi- lune design looks Sensational! It is head over heels better than the original table. I must thank Laurie for her skill & acumen at interpreting my concept & dimensioned drawings when fabricating the cover because it's perfection. It's also functional because the easy access to reach the inside to the table's lower shelf is ingenuously disguised.
This proves that well designed Skirted Tables are Not Design Death, Not Old Fashioned, Nor Outdated !
Just look at the proof!
The components:
Thibaut Katsura wallcover in moulded panels. Thibaut Katsura fabric, Samuel & Sons border trim comprise the table skirt, custom glass top, neck roll pillows in Cowtan & Tout fabrics, Antique Rococo style mirror in silver gilt frame, Marcel swivel & Madeleine slipper chairs, Benson coffee table by Highland House, tabletop accessories, florals & lamp: All available through JackMontgomeryInteriors/JSMDesigns

"Bit by Bit. Puttin' it Together"
Adaptation & Evolution: Part One
We searched high & low for a small table to place between a pair of Highland House swivel chairs and when the selected table arrived from California we discovered that it had been damaged during the wrapping/ packing process for shipping and rendered unusable....
Instantly, weeks of planning down the drain...... and Back to Square One .
So back to the drawing board where I proposed a different customized solution & sketched a concept drawing along with samples which won enthusiastic & immediate approval from the clients !

" Fall Scene " finds a Fabulous Frame !
A serendipitous discovery at an estate sale of #2 unframed oil landscapes painted on board which I spotted laid out on a table from 40 paces away... and even from that distance I recognized telltale hallmarks of 20th c. American Impressionism by the artist Ohio regionalist painter C.P. Zollars ( a nativevl of Canton, Ohio ). Rushing over to the table I saw the artists signature on the fronts & turned the 12" x 16" boards over to reveal the backsides and Voila... I was not disappointed.
Even though it is my good fortune to discover what I deem hidden treasure at the same time I am dismayed that the overall oeuvre ( body of work) this artist produced is obviously not appreciated ...Shameful... especially by fellow Ohioans..... that I should find these beautifully executed small paintings laying discarded on a table strewn with neglected ephemera. I am a fine art elitist and I emphatically state that I admire the natural world which C.P.Zollars observed and captured in many Ohio counties ...
Great painterly technique, texture & application, Compositions, color saturation.....

"Puttin' it Together... Room by Room, Putting it Together" :
"Piece by Piece, Bit by Bit, Small Amounts"....because of a snafu with the fabric repeats the window treatment installation is 3 weeks behind schedule.... luckily we received a partial delivery of the room's furniture yesterday. Par for the course, the delivery service mistakenly loaded only one of the pair of lamp tables onto the truck..... playing center stage is the Emory sofa, Benson coffee table and Madeline armless chairs...( note the metal & hardware accents of are black & or bright brass subtly dispersed around the room...
a "Bit of Luv'in It".....in the corner ...adaptive usage for the 3 tier Lucite & Brass bar cart et Voila! convenient and clever storage for throws, pillows & magazines......Next week the Black Reims cathedral top cabinet will be retrofitted to disguise & house a flat screen t.v. ( Note: all upholstery fabrics are ultra performance by Inside/Out & Crypton)
Highland House, Thibaut fabrics & wallcoverings, PTH (Paris Texas Hardware), Cowtan & Tout fabrics, Horizons shades, Eloquence, Century, Furniture Classics, Global Views, Samuel & Sons trimmings, John Richard, antique mirror & bar cart from JSMDesigns Atelier, paints: BenjaminMoore. All available through JackMontgomeryInteriors/ JSMDesigns.

Andouze style planter: This season's planting of Endless Summer "Blue Original" hydrangea, "Stormburst" verbena & "Blackie" sweet potato vine.

Meanwhile back in the Delaware Valley a Springtime Surprise: Chartreuse Creeping Jenny survived the winter months. It will continue to sprout tendrils of leafy foliage which will drape over the rim of the concrete urn. It's bright green color provides a counterpoint surrounding the Base of the rustucated metal Antique Orb with Finial which I discovered while wandering the greenhouses & garden during a trip to purchase potted myrtle, thyme, rosemary & cypress topiary trees @ my favorite supplier.
The azalea behind the urn with Orb is just about ready to burst into bloom into a mass of white .

"Unpredictable Pitfalls & Ineptitude" ... We're at the Mercy of the Incompetents @ UPS store.
Case in Point: JSMDesigns
We purchased for our client
an antique table which was part of the inventory of an Online Vendor/ which services Interior Design Professionals as a source for quality vintage, antique and new furnishings.
This should have been a Slam Dunk, Win Win for All...
However, due to the poorly trained, laissez-faire, pack everthing the same, slap some sticky adhesive tape onto every surface and plastic bubble over everything mentality @ UPS Store shipping department the table's beautiful patinaed blue and cream painted original finish was ruined. The tape has adhered to the paint surface causing sections of the paint to peel off the surface anywhere the adhesive tape was applied.
The responsible parties chose the easy opt-out remedy & we are supposed to be satisfied with a table which needs expensive finish repairs.

"To Market post HPMKT Spring Review "
Plus Greens with Envy abound:
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"To Market post HPMKT Spring Review "
Everywhere were Hues of Blues:
Furnishings, casegoids, lighting, accessories.
Some customizable and available till order through: JackMontgomeryInteriors/JSMDesigns

"To Market post HPMKT Spring Review"
Objects of Timeless Beauty: incredible collection of Amber, Imperial Yellow, Cinnabar, Orange/ Black Lacquer porcelain & glass
Available to order through: JackMontgomeryInteriors/JSMDesigns"To Market post HPMKT Spring Review"

"To Market post HPMKT Spring Review"
I can't resist an Antique Baroque Settee in Silk Tiger print upholstery, let alone the womens decollete busts !
available for you through: JackMontgomeryInteriors/JSMDesigns

"To Market post HPMKT Spring Review"
Of the thousands of sofas on preview I decided that a few examples merited mention. I never sacrifice fashion over function thus I found this model was particularly great eye candy exhibiting a fresh and functional bolster / arm shape combination. The sofa is customizable but with its pale blue gray horizontal ticking stripe upholstery & soft tufted seat cushion, plus a minimal exposed cerused wood frame it lends a casual seashore, country or cabin retreat vibe. This model is customizable and available for you through: JackMontgomeryInteriors/JSMDesigns

"To Market @ HPMKT Spring '24" to buy a.....
A Uniquely Shaped Sofa, and a gorgeous Jansen stylevcoffee table in brass, glass & stone with coordinating telescoping bar cart. The sofa is available for COM orders. Available thru JSMDesigns.

" To Market @ HPMKT Spring '24 " to buy
A sleek and sexy Oval shape black leather wrapped Buffet/ Console. Satin brass metal legs and trim. Beautiful interior outfitted with drawers and divided cubbies. Available to order thru JSMDesigns

" To Market @ HPMKT Spring '24 " to buy.....
Pretty Painted Tole Posies in Terra cotta pots. Refreshing and Charming: Each individually handmade and assembled, Completely Customiassembles, made in U.S.A. Available through JSMDesigns .

" To Market @ HPMKT Spring '24 " to buy a.....
Teakwood Sculpture Floor Screen Art !

"To Market @ HPMKT Spring '24" to buy..
Each Unique, Festive and colorfully fun! We found these 36" square wood frame Hexagonal mosaic pattern panels made from Repurposed Reef Bay boat wood. They have metal hanging cleats on the back but we are thinking about possibly displaying them on easels. Let us select some for You ! Hurry, Limited quantities Available.....thru JSM designs/ JackMontgomery Interiors

"Puttin' it Together... Room by Room, Putting it Together "
Initially, my clients wanted to wait and leave designing the Study/ Den until later as it is the only room on the principle floor which is a separate & private space accessed through double doors. It was an " Outta sight, outta mind " theory. Minds have changed in the interim & now we realized it's imperative to include that room within the Phase 1 design and decorative scheme.
The challenge is that this room is situated between the main living room and the music room which have the Cinoiseie style wallcovering and this space must play two roles: a closed door private, quiet, snug retreat for reading and study or with double doors open wide as an auxillary intimate seating for guests when entertaining larger gatherings. The concept finally gelled over the last few days and this is my preliminary Concept illustration along with samples of the primary fabric, trim, & wallcovering color & texture combinations. I'm dividing the blank wall spaces with horizontal wainscoting with additional panel mouldings below the dado. The main seating is an ample size sofa from Highland House. It will provide stretch out-and-enjoy comfort while upholstered in a sensual, soft green velvet. The curtains will be of matching green velvet with a braided diamond shaped roping motif trim by Samuel & Sons. The walls above the dado will receive a blue Wild Silk wallcovering from Thibaut while the molded panels, crown, base and wainscoting spoet several shades of lush greens. A spherical ceiling fixture comprised of quartz crystal buds from John Richard will replace the existing ceiling fan.
Highland House, Thibaut, Samuel & Sons, John Richard; All available through JackMontgomeryInteriors/ JSMDesigns.

" Marquise D' Aguirandes"
M. Drouais employed his personal 18th c. version of " photoshopping ". However she was just 22 when she sayvfor the portrait... so unless she had pox scars.... I don't care.. she's radiant ...its just the way I'd want to be portrayed for posterity as well...

CHINOISERIE ...exemplified ... Louis XVI two door commode in black lacquer: doors which are made from section of Chinese lacquered s reens depicting a landscape .
But the French Clock with matching garnitures composed of rare Chinese porcelain depicting (chrysanthemum) flowers with a blue ground ... I've never seen anything like ...

Truly a " Bonheur du Jour ". This small desk ( France c. 1780 -90 ) in the Louis XVI style is the epitome of furniture as an expression of beauty: refined, restrained, elegant lines, metal banding & details. The artistry of the desk's delicate Marquetry inlay is the reason I have become enamoured and began collecting examples of French Marquetry & parquetry furniture.

" No Steps Forward but Two Steps Back "....results from this week's 2nd attempt to correct the hardwood flooring. Yes, we thought we engaged one of the areas leading hardwood flooring contractors for this project. A week ago Friday the company owner assured us with his personal guarantee that his hands on attempt employing his solution would produce the results which would correct & resolve the flooring issue and achieve a seamless blending this week.
Needless to say it failed. We now have as a direct result an area of mismatched floor stain, texture and finish sheen that has tripled in size from the original spot.
And I sing
" Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to rhe right. Here I am stuck in the middle...with..... "

"Puttin' it Together: Bit by Bit with Another Big Step Backwards ".....
Imagine our reaction when we discovered the flooring stooges managed to splatter stain across the carved side panel and legs of an Antique Italian painted 2 drawer commode ! It was covered moved into what we thought would be a safe position in an out-of- the- way area adjacent to the room's floors which were being refinished.. Still haven't been given a satisfactory explanation as to how this occurred.. but what do we expect from Larry, Curly & Moe ?

Encore des Fleurs de Printemps dans un vase Baccarat

" Puttin' it Together ....but now it's an extra 2 steps back!"
We met with the flooring contractor liaison and showed him a small odd shaped patch of the oak floor which stood out as a lighter color. It did not take the stain as well. We pointed this out and were told that it could be handily repaired as well as some visible scratches.
The flooring crew finished the repair on Tuesday and yesterday we made an on-site visit ..... and this is the " repair ". Larger, lighter color and inexplicably worse ......

" Puttin' it Together, bit by Bit, Puttin' it Together " ... however thus phase is more " One Step Forward and Two Steps Back "!
Last Friday the newly refinished Hardwood floors were revealed.
The color was beautiful but we discovered that every lineal foot of the base and shoe mouldings had been damaged with stain smears, streaks and sanding machine scuffing as well as areas of the recently painted walls. 🎨 Still worse the stain had spattered & smudged onto 2 sections of the Chinoiserie wallcovering.
Never Fear.....JSMDesigns to the rescue... We swooped in with sword & shield and slew the beast ! Immediately after discovery late Friday afternoon, over the weekend and on to Monday We doubled down: documented the damages, called the necessary subcontractors involved, sent photos, coordinated repairschedules, received repair estimates, prepared and presented the repair costs to responsible party on site, negotiated the complete approval of the repair costs, ordered the required new materials and now, hopefully by this Friday the repairs will be completed in recored turn around time !

" Putting it Together.... Bit by Bit .... "
Part of the plan for the upholstery sofa & lounge chairs: Additional custom neck roll & rectangle shape accent pillows covered in a luxurious & shimmery Cowtan & Tout Lynx motif epingle velvet with down/ feather blend pillow inserts.

Project update: It's Dee- lovely !
Received a partial delivery of the upholstery pieces from Highland House which were designed for this room. The selected fabrics all high performance / stain resistance rated to ensure years of comfort, enjoyment and worry free maintenance. They look sensational with the chinoiserie patterned wall panels behind them, an oversize antique mirror with silver gilt finish on its foliate wood frame reflects the Gustavian style Demi- lune console from John Richard as well as similar chinoiseriecpanels installed throughout the room. The recently installed flat weave carpeting replaces the previous dated cut pile carpeting.
All customizable upholstery, casegood furnishings, wallcoverings, carpets & lighting available directly through: JackMontgomeryInteriors.
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