Monday, June 10, 2013

Designer Spotlight: John Jacob Interiors- an encore!


Hi there and happy new week to you. Hope you had a fabulous weekend.  Here the sun and beautiful weather finally decided to pay us a visit so it was wonderful...we had such a nice time at the party on Saturday (and yes my white pants and strappy sandals worked out great)! The home and setting so magnificent that as a blogger who wants to share the beauty, it was ridiculously tempting to not whip out my iPhone and not start snapping away but it was more of a dinner party (for 20) as opposed to a party and it didn't feel right but I would so loved to have shared....the outdoor areas alone were jaw dropping! Sunday was our relaxing day and much needed. Hope whatever you did was fun and just want you wanted.

As I did with my Leta Austin Foster post, I am doing an encore performance for another designer whose work I greatly admire, John Jacob Interiors. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, this man is unbelievably talented! I had posted on him almost two years ago and since then he has added some truly spectacular rooms to his arsenal of great work. I, at first glance knew I had to share it with those of you not familiar with this uber talented designer.

I love his aesthetic and his flawless sense of proportion, color and of course his liberal use of black which gives an elegant drama to every room he touches.  I was excited to see he also has a blog!

I will let the pictures do the talking.......enjoy! Warning...some of these pictures could literally cause heart palpitations so pace yourself!!

How many ways can I say how much I LOVE this bathroom? Dreamy!
Spectacular in every way!
I want these prints!





Talk about an interesting eclectic beautiful room!








This is  a "wow" space for sure!


Stunning details in this bathroom.....

Dreamy with a capital D!




How fabulous...neutral never looked so good.





YES!! I love the black against the blue and white......




Are you dying from the beauty? I love how he uses lots of black, neutral putty/greige like colors and of course see he has added my beloved blue and white to his rooms. I am just floored by the beauty, the layering effect he applies and his genius way of accessorizing. John Jacob...your rock! Have a favorite room here? I would be torn by several but have to say those rooms with the neutrals and touches of blue and white send my senses into overdrive. Click here to see more John Jacob Interiors. And if you want to see the equally stunning post on his work that I did almost two years ago, click here. Hope you enjoyed! Wishing you a great start to your week.

Don't forget about the giveaway for the Betty Lou Phillips book. Click on this post to leave a comment and be eligible (you must leave a comment on that post to be in the running)!

44 comments:

  1. I usually am not attracted to traditional style, but my hat to John Jacob. His tale on a more traditional interior is elegant, rich in details, colors and sophisticated

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  2. Tina- this is incredible! What a talented guy, a new name for me but wow I am just amazed at the beauty. Thank you so much for introducing me, a name I will be sure to remember.

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  3. Hi Tina I adore John Jacob, but am devastated that you described him as Australian. He is most definitely South African and one of our best loved designers! Have a lovely week. x Sharon

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  4. Good morning, yes as a matter of fact I am dying from the beauty. Just incredible. The details in each room have my mouth agape. Amazing to have that kind of talent. I could never narrow it down to a favorite room because they are all so beautiful but a few favorites are the last three (looks like they are in an attic and so cozy) and of course that wonderful blue and white bath.
    A treat to start my Monday.

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  5. Good morning my dear Tina!

    You and us are going to get some sunshine starting today! We too had tons of rain, but I can't complain because our lawns and gardens in The Twin Cities are TDF green!

    These rooms are also stunners, and that black and white floor photo is breathtaking, along with all the blue accents that we both love!

    I thought of you yesterday as my husband and I found yet another gorgeous new store featuring so many of the interiors you love and I love as well. What a treat it was to peruse and dream and then come home with some new GRAY VELVET drapes to put in my foyer!

    Have a super day, Anita

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  6. He is ridiculously talented. I wouldn't mind having those prints either. LOVE each and every room. Hope your week gets off to a great start, Tina!!! xo

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  7. Certainly worth an encore. I want every print in these images...all so gorgeous!! The ceiling in the last bathroom is incredible - happy Monday!

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  8. Incredible post! The work is stunning!! thanks so much for introducing me!! xo Leslie

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  9. This is so beautiful, Tina! I love that bathroom w/ the framed art above the tub.

    Thank you so much for sharing it with us today!

    Oh, about the hockey thing... I was the same way.. never into it... actually, I was NEVER, ever interested in watching games or anything to do with that, but this is the kids' passion (they collect hockey cards, etc) and I had to learn more about. It is being so fun to follow this season and see how excited the kids can get over a game! It makes me happy to see them so happy when their team scores! :-)

    Lots of love to you, sweetie.

    xo


    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  10. OMW, I don't know where to start on how much I loved. The black and white tiles along with the black and white rooms are amazing. I loved the way he put wood on the walls too. Then, in the first photo who would have thought putting drapes on one window and blinds on the other would look so awesome?! At least I wouldn't have.

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  11. Tina...he is one of my favorite designers...love, love.... his work!

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  12. So many fabulous images I can't begin to choose! Bravo Tina.
    John Jacobs is uber talented.

    A Featured Artful Giveaway
    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  13. HI Tina... I know what you mean... it is so hard not to whip out my camera and take pics at beautiful parties. I usually get the evil eye from the Mister when he sees me go near my purse. Will definitely hop over to check out John Jacobs blog. Thanks for the tip!! Have a wonderful week.

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  14. Hi Tina, love the new pictures in your header of your beautiful home. So pretty. I do not know this designer, which is a shock because his work is simply out of this world.

    Those bathrooms are the prettiest I have seen. Love how he uses a lot of art in them, got some great ideas. This man is a genius! Sounds like your party was a lot of fun, but I understand your reluctance about the picture taking...oh well next time:-)

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  15. Oh ny goodness! I love his work too, Tina. Can't get enough as a matter of fact!
    The bathrooms are always so fabulous too.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  16. Morning Tina, I am so glad to see this post. I like his style, although it is taking me time to get back to embracing wallpaper. These photos confirmed for me that I am going to really think about doing my bathroom with the black cabinets and of course blue and white. I will hopefully be building again back home in NC in the near future and these photos really confirmed the direction I was leaning. So enjoyable.......

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  17. Good Morning Tina! The floral blue and white prints and plates is gorgeous ~ such statement when you group them all together. That bathroom at the top is stunning!! Thanks for sharing the work of this talented individual.

    xxL

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  18. enjoy your posts it is very interesting to read thank you I really liked your article

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  19. So much prettiness for a dreary Monday! Simply stunning! Thanks for sharing...

    xoxo

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  20. Tina, I am betting that
    to step into any of Mr.
    Jacob's spaces is to feel
    that you are inside a
    jewelry box, they are
    all so exquisite and full
    of beautiful details. I
    really enjoyed each and
    every image--like a tiny
    getaway!

    xo Suzanne

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  21. Oh Tina, you know how pick them! How have I not heard of this incredible genius before! I could and would live in any one of those rooms and never want to leave!

    Absolutely a feast for my eyes. Thank you for the introduction to so many wonderful talents and great things out there!

    I am very behind in reading up on your blog. We moved so have lots of catching up to do.Hope you are well.

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  22. Yes, I am dying from the beauty! Love the neutrals and blues with black! So inspiring.

    Have a great week to you!

    xo
    s

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  23. Your blog keeps drawing me back. You are always fresh, interesting and current. You choose
    beautiful interiors/exteriors to showcase. Never boring. And you have excellent taste in
    decorating your own home.

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  24. Tina, this really is amazing work. I love his liberal use of toile, and of course the black and white floors!
    Stacy

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  25. Stunning! I especially love the bathroom vanity with the lattice type detail on the front. Thanks for sharing!

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  26. i'm with you about the black with the blue and white! so refreshing, and it may inspire me with one of our baths.

    thanks for the intro, tina.

    love to you.

    michele

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  27. There is no doubt he is a huge talent. His work is filled with drama and originality.
    XO, Victoria

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  28. Tina, that bathroom is jaw dropping! I LOVE it!!!! All of the other rooms are beautiful but that bathroom is just stunning.

    I hope you have a great week. Thank you for sharing all of these beautiful photos and for your always kind comments!

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  29. You know I am a huge fan! :) I also love the black as a backdrop for the blue and white - gorgeous!

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  30. Simply Gorgeous!! I received my serving ware I love it!!!
    Thanks you!Karolyn

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  31. lattice
    fretwork
    great attention to detail
    and a fabulous color sense....!
    what on earth could be better??

    oxo

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  32. Wow, so interesting. Those images have so much going on in them. You don't see this much any more - mostly a very edited vibe. Love seeing something so different! M.

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  33. Oh my goodness, the main element I found to be so unique were the ceiling treatments. There were so many different ones and so much attention to detail. I'm loving these rooms!
    xo
    Sharon

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  34. I also love pairing blue and white with black! His designs are timeless and beautiful. Thanks for sharing this talent! :)

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  35. I'm a huge fan, too! Thanks for sharing these -- so many I hadn't seen before. What a talent!

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  36. I've been trying to decide on a color scheme for my bathroom..now that I've seen John Jacobs' bathroom with the black cabinets, mirrors and
    white marble countertops---I'm ready to roll ! Thanks everso!

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  37. These photos tell me the man has excellent taste, talent, and class!

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  38. Does anyone know where to get those lovely blue floral prints?!?! Please help...in love!!!

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  39. You're right! This designer does rock! Every room is so exquisite! Great taste!

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  40. Very much my style. Stunning. Notice that not only are the rooms drool worthy, but they are full with very little clutter.

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  41. Just joined your blog and am glad that I did. Thoroughly enjoyed looking at the pics.

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  42. You’re really right about it! I could almost cry with delight while viewing all the photos. They really are so elegantly and stunning designed for perfection! It’s truly magnificent that even words are not enough to describe it. It’s a beauty beyond imagination. I hope 3-5 years from now, we could renovate and transform our living room into one of those photos.

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  43. Thank you for the wonderful blog post about John Jacob Interiors! Find us on twitter @HELLO_JOHNJACOB and Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/johnjacobint/pins/ and chat to us on Facebook too https://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Jacob-Interiors/425706130884522?ref=hl! We would love to hear from you.

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