SIMPLE STYLE FOR GOOD LIVING

SURPRISE!! IT'S A 15% OFF EVERYTHING DAY!!

2012-02-22T11:07:00.002-06:00

We were so excited to see our new awning pop up this morning, we decided to pass on the Surprise with 15% off everything in the shop!! SO, get out in the beautiful weather and pay us a visit!

In the meantime, here is our new and improved store front!

Special thanks to Cain Awning!!

Perfectly Pink

2012-02-15T21:10:00.001-06:00

Monday was Marjorie's Birthday and there is no doubt she celebrated in style. Gallery 1930 was the venue and the attire was anything pink! Not knowing where she was going or to wear pink, she was greeted at the front entrance by floating pink and red balloons and some of her favorite girls.

Check out how Perfectly Pink her party was!

Marjorie with her jojo girls!

wishing for...new jewels?

all pink!

Kathleen and Ellen!

Marjorie with daughter and hostess

Marjorie's Scalmandre' umbrella!

Happy Valentines Day!

2012-02-14T14:50:00.001-06:00

Happy Valentines Day to you!

In honor of Valentines Day, here are some fun pink and red fabrics from Schumacher and Duralee :)

GET THE LOOK

2012-02-06T20:23:00.000-06:00

Customers are always coming in with pictures from magazines wanting to know where they can find this lamp, that pillow or those chairs. So we decided to start a new blog series called, "Get the Look". We will find beautifully designed rooms and then provide these items in our store or make them available for special order. How easy is this?!

If you have a room you would like us to feature, send an email to info@mhjinteriors.com.

arteriorshome.com

duralee.com

bungalow5.com

blissstudio.com

fschumacher.com

Chinoiserie Chic!

2012-02-03T10:31:00.001-06:00

Do you ever get in one of those moods when a certain design style just "speaks" to you? Well, we do and right now we are loving some Chinoiserie. Take and look at the wonderful works of Bungalow 5 and how mod and fabulous a little Chinese fretwork can be!
And remember, just because it is made in China, does not mean it is Chinoiserie :)

We carry Bungalow 5 at jojo Home, so make sure you take advantage of our special ordering!

Bungalow 5 Furniture | New | SHANGHAI CONSOLE, MIRROR
bungalow5.com

Bungalow 5 Furniture | Lighting | CORDOVA LAMP , CHARTREUSE
bungalow5.com

Bungalow 5 Furniture | Wall Decor | CLAIRE WALL MIRROR, LIGHT BLUE
bungalow5.com

Bungalow 5 Furniture | Seating | CHLOE SIDE CHAIR, BLACK
bungalow5.com

Bungalow 5 Furniture | Lighting | VENICE LAMP, /N
bungalow5.com

Bungalow 5 Furniture | New | COLLETTE VANITY/DESK, GOLD
bungalow5.com

Bungalow 5 Furniture | New | COLLETTE STOOL, GOLD
bungalow5.com

Gabby Home

2012-01-04T14:03:00.002-06:00

Gabby Home, a division of Summer Classics, who provides gorgeous interior furnishings has revamped their website and added several new pieces! I was so excited when I saw that I had to share. Look at some of these wonderful pieces and then stop by jojo Home so we can place you an order!

What makes Gabby even better? They are located right down the road in Montevallo!

To take a look at their site click here

Out with the odd and in with the even!

2012-01-03T13:08:00.000-06:00

Happy 2012!!

We are welcoming 2012 with open arms! Marjorie is a sucker for even numbers and believes strongly that 2012 is going to be another great year for Marjorie Johnston and Co. and jojo Home. We all sat down today and decided on some fun things we will introduce this new year. We hope you will tag along with us as we introduce these exciting ideas!

In the meantime, here are some fun living spaces compliments of pinterest to help inspire you for 2012!

Janet Gregg is back!

2011-12-05T12:40:00.000-06:00

Last year around the same time we invited Janet Gregg to come in and give a private showing of her beautiful hand crafted jewelry. Many of you got great Christmas gifts and maybe even a little something for yourself :) We had so many people ask us if we were going to have "the lady with the beautiful jewelry" back this Christmas. Well, to answer the question, of course we are! We have already send out post cards and an email blast, but for those of you who still haven't been informed-Janet will be here tomorrow from 10:00am until 7pm and will have so many fun pieces to view and purchase!

stop by between 10am and 7pm!

We also have great gifts in the shop. Already wrapped items perfect to grab and take as a hostess gift, or to put under the tree! All under $20!

Circa Interiors and Antiques, A Tiny Kingdom and Sew Sheri are also having Open Houses tomorrow evening! Make sure you show some love to all the Mountain Brook shops!!

Simple and Festive Tablescapes

2011-11-21T11:01:00.000-06:00

The table is one of the most important parts of the holiday season. It is where we gather, where stories are shared, and memories are made. Here are some great ideas to make your table the perfect setting for your Thanksgiving meal!
Keep it natural and use earthy/neutral colors, and if you can, use elements from outside.

Happy Thanksgiving from Marjorie Johnston and Co!

2 Day Makeover!

2011-11-09T22:07:00.004-06:00

Last week, Marjorie’s long time client and friend went out of town for the week. While she was gone, she gave us free range (and a budget, of course) to turn her recently purchased house into a home! Because the client is so fun, this makeover was a breeze. Her case pieces have so much character and all she really needed was someone to help her place all of her wonderful things. 10+ boxes of books found there home on an open bookshelf we brought in from the shop; we also brought in lighting, rugs and some crucial accessories. In a span of 48 hours we flipped this house into a cozy and livable space. The look on the clients face when she returned home from her long flight was PRICELESS!

BEFORE AND AFTERS

living room before

living room before (adding the rug and the 2 pieces on the left)

living room before facing door

Living room after!
Mirror from Bliss Studio, Lamps from Zeugma Imports, accessories jojohome

Living Room after-the bamboo hall tree on the left was a great find by Marjorie and the perfect fit for the space!

Sunroom Before

Sunroom After!

bookshelf and Ghost Chair from jojo home

Breakfast Area Before

Breakfast Area After (Settee was originally white canvas- we had a slipcover made in
Fabricut's Wrangler color: Graphite)

Bedroom Before

Bedroom After with some Shabby Chic Bedding!

Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Schumacher!

2011-09-14T13:32:00.000-05:00

We have have always loved Schuamacher, but this new collection by Martyn Lawrence Bullard is making us drool! His designs are inspired by his travels, which makes everything he does unique and interesting. These new designs have great scale and ohhh man the colors!

Here is a little glimpse in to the world of wonderful prints and wovens.

Rainy Day Blog

2011-09-06T12:02:00.000-05:00

Not sure about all of you, but on rainy days like today we like to curl up in our cozy spot with a great book or catch up on some of our favorite blogs. To us a cozy spot needs comfy seating, soft lighting, warm fabrics and an over sized throw for cuddling purposes :)

Any of these cozy spots we found on Pinterest will do on a day like today!

Shop jojo Home in the pages of ELLE DECOR

2011-08-22T11:33:00.000-05:00

If you love browsing through Elle Decor and oohing and awing over their beautiful things, we have some good news! You can find them right here at jojo Home. In the most recent Elle Decor they feature the top 10 Occasional tables. Check out these great looking tables...and remember, right now we are offering 20% off all special orders!

:: First Annual Custom Order Sale ::

2011-08-04T17:24:00.000-05:00

20% Off ALL Custom Orders During the Month of August!

We are going to make this super easy for you! Our special order companies have got it going on, and I know this sounds crazy to think about with it being 100 plus degrees outside, but the holidays will be here before you know it...don't put off that new sofa or set of chairs any longer!

Here are just a few of our favorite lines

Charles Stewart Company

Stoneham Chair

Currey and Company

Mr. Brown

Martina Mirror Available in large small or oval

Delphi Chair

Chelsea Textiles

Commode with Fluted Carving-Available in other finishes

oomph

customizable colors!

customizable tops!

Visual Comfort

Pendant in Natural Wood

Adding a little "oomph" to your Tuesday!

2011-08-02T07:54:00.000-05:00

New to us and new to market this July is a company called oomph! As soon as we saw these wonderfully bright, lacquered tables, we knew it was love. They are so fun and 100% customizable! We have a feeling these little guys are going to fly out the door :)

the perfect accent piece!

THANK YOU!

2011-07-25T11:03:00.000-05:00

We just wanted to say a quick "thank you" to everyone who came out for jojo Home's very first Market Day! We had the best time, and enjoyed seeing new and familiar faces! You have helped us make room for our new inventory that will be arriving in August :)

THANKS!!

:: WE GOT MOJO AT JOJO ::

2011-07-18T13:05:00.001-05:00

In anticipation of Market day this Saturday, we are having a little preview sale! We are offering 25% off everything on the floor! Come by any day this week and we will give you 25% off and an additional 5% if you pay with Check or Cash.

Make plans to come in today!

::Summer Break::

2011-06-24T07:22:00.000-05:00

To all of our frequent shoppers!

We will be closing for a little Summer Break to celebrate the 4th and get some of our Summer traveling out of the way. We will be closed Monday 6/26 and will re-open after the 4th! Hope everyone has a safe and fun Independence Day!

Here are some festive interiors to get you in the mood for a Fabulous 4th!

Hope everyone has a wonderful 4th and see y'all soon!

Martyn Lawrence-Bullard

2011-06-16T20:18:00.000-05:00

We knew Martyn Lawrence-Bullard knew pattern, but come to find, he is also a furniture pro. His fabrics are fun, colorful and contemporary. His furniture is inspired by his travels and has a middle eastern flair with the luxury of modern comfort. We know we love it, but do you?

Beat the heat with these Fresh Recipies!

2011-06-08T08:18:00.001-05:00

Try these two recipes to help cool you down this weekend. 100% fresh and GUARANTEED to satisfy those taste buds of yours!

:: First, Start with this Red Wine Sangria ::

Serves 7| Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 1hr 05m

Ingredients

1 bottle Rioja or other light- or medium-bodied red wine
2 cups lemonade
2 tablespoons sugar
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) brandy, optional
1 navel orange, thinly sliced
1/2 pint large, plump blackberries
1 cup club soda

Directions

Combine wine, lemonade, sugar, and brandy (if using) in a large pitcher and stir to dissolve sugar. Add fruit and pour in club soda. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more before serving to allow fruit to macerate and sweeten sangria. Serve in tall glasses filled with ice. ENJOY!

:: Now that you have drink in hand lets try out this Guacamole Recipe ::

FYI:

The trick to perfect guacamole is using good, ripe avocados. Check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocado. If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe yet and will not taste good. If there is a little give, the avocado is ripe.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1/2 red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1-2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
A dash of freshly grated black pepper
1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped

Garnish with red radishes or jicama. Serve with tortilla chips.

Directions

1 Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel, put in a mixing bowl.
2 Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime or lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more. Chili peppers vary individually in their hotness. So, start with a half of one chili pepper and add to the guacamole to your desired degree of hotness. Be careful handling the peppers; wash your hands thoroughly after handling and do not touch your eyes or the area near your eyes with your hands for several hours.
Keep the tomatoes separate until ready to serve.
Remember that much of this is done to taste because of the variability in the fresh ingredients. Start with this recipe and adjust to your taste.
3 Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole to prevent oxidation from the air reaching it. Refrigerate until ready.
4 Just before serving, add the chopped tomato to the guacamole and mix. ENJOY!!