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Jennifer Stewart: Bananas for Byzantium!

When we received the new book of Byzantium Wallcoverings by Schumacher, J Banks Design Studio Coordinator, Diane Lancaster, knew to take it straight to our Expeditor Jennifer Stewart for a first look!

Jennifer has long had a swatch of the Shockwave fabric in black and jet at her desk.  She opened the new book and immediately paired it with the new Queen of Spain wallcovering in black and was smitten!

In addition, she loved the  Nasrid Palace Mosaic pattern in persimmon.

With so many beautiful new introductions it is easy to understand how it was difficult to pick just one favorite!

Schumacher explains about their new collection:

“Byzantium, the legendary and magnificent crossroads connecting east and west, sets the scene for this collection of exquisitely printed wallcoverings. Decorative geometrics, graphic borders, and tribal ikats are inspired by elaborately patterned mosaics discovered in the grand palaces of Marrakesh, royal chambers in Istanbul, and archways of Valencia.

These beautifully crafted wallcoverings blend together in a vibrant palette of deep persimmon, turquoise, indigo, and charcoal grey, layered with glamorous touches of metallic gold, silver, and glass. Quieter shades of alabaster, pearl, bone, and spa blue provide modern options for these traditional designs. Byzantium’s exotic pattern and rich color add dramatic sophistication to contemporary and classic living spaces.”

JB

It’s SUPER Bowl Week!

Most equate the Super Bowl with the big game at the end of football season.  However, at the J Banks Retail store we have ‘super’ bowls throughout the year.  Our ever-changing inventory is host to so many treasures.  In fact, what could be more perfect than incorporating one of our beautiful bowls into your Super Bowl tablescape?  Here are a few bowls we have right now that we felt were particularly ‘super.’

Stunning textured ceramic bowl with metallic gold finish

Stainless Steel Orchid Punch Bowl

Black bowl with gold horse motif and gold interior

Large glass pedestal compote/fruit bowl

Horn and resin bowl with circular starburst pattern

Italian ceramic pasta or salad bowl (plus we have all of the corresponding dinnerware pieces)

Modern ceramic bird with platinum tone finish

French ceramic serving bowl

If you like any of these bowls, come into our retail store at 35 Main Street on Hilton Head Island, SC to view our full inventory.  If you don’t live nearby just give us a call at 843-682-1745.  We will be happy to ship and always offer complimentary gift wrapping.

Now those are some ‘super bowls’ we’re getting excited about!

JB