If you aren’t busy on July 28th you should spend an evening in design at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art. Cocktails will be served between 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Then you can view Modern by Design starting at 6:30pm. Please RSVP to jennifer.bahus@woodruffcenter.org or 404-733-4562.
Friday, 22 July 2011
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Fun Times & Big Changes
Hi everyone! Although you can’t tell due to my lack of blog posts, I am still here and still alive. I didn’t intend to neglect my blog near this much after the baby, but have been quite busy. I would love to say that the reason I haven’t been blogging is due to the baby, but that is only somewhat true. I also have a new and exciting project that I’m working on.
The day after Chase was born, while I was still in the hospital, I got a call from Chip Wade, from HGTV’s Curb Appeal, letting me know that I was being considered for a new TV show that he was putting together. I auditioned for the part with Chip when Chase was 2 weeks old. Then I got the call that I had been selected later that week. I basically went back to working [for the show] full-time the following week. It’s been so exciting, so exhausting [as a new first-time mom] and SOOOOOO much FUN!!!
[Fun trip to IKEA for the show]
Filming for the pilot just started at the end of last week. I can’t really go into too many details about the show yet, but can tell you that I’ll be the designer on the show. I will be decorating the homes that we renovate and adding the finishing touches to the spaces. It should start airing sometime in early 2012. As soon as I can dish on the details I’ll be doing it. Filming for the pilot should wrap at the end of June. Then I’ll get back to work on Charm Home for a while until the regular season starts filming.
[Another shopping expedition for the show]
I can’t wait to start blogging again, and now that the little one is sleeping through the night I should have more time to devote to blogging. I don’t know how you other blogging moms do it. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Also, I know it’s been forever, but I finally added the sources for Chase’s nursery to the nursery post. A few readers had requested sources on particular items. You can see them by CLICKING HERE and going to the bottom of the post.
xoxo,
Cristi
Monday, 20 June 2011
Baby Tucker’s Nursery
For the last year or more I’ve had baby on the brain. And, not just my own! It seems like every time I turn around someone else is having a baby and hiring me to decorate for their new bundle of joy. Nurseries are probably one of my favorite rooms to design, so it’s been really fun to design all of them.
A few months ago I designed a baby boy’s nursery/guest room for a client. Ashley, a graphic designer, contacted me and told me that she had an idea of what she wanted for her new nursery, but she was having problems pulling it together. My Touch of Charm service was perfect for her because she wanted to be able to do a lot of it herself.
Based on some ideas that Ashley already had, I pulled this design together for her.
I rarely get to see pictures of the completed projects for my Touch of Charm designs. Since homeowners can do these designs at their own pace, it can take a while for them to be completed. I was thrilled when Ashley sent me pictures of Tucker’s finished nursery.
Thanks for sharing your pictures with us Ashley! Tucker is one lucky little boy.
**Ashley is a really talented graphic designer. She actually helped revamp my brand and redesign my blog back in December. She is also really easy to work with. If you are in the market for a graphic designer you should check her out (Links below).
Ashley’s WEBSITE - - Ashley’s FACEBOOK PAGE
LiveJournal Tags: nursery,touch of charm
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
William “Chase” Holcombe Is Here
William Chase Holcombe
May 28, 2010 ~ 1:18 PM ~ 7lbs 1oz ~ 22.5” Long
We are so excited to announce the birth of Chase, our sweet little angel. Shortly after publishing his nursery reveal on the 27th Billy and I were heading to the hospital. I had a very easy and quick labor once everything really got going. Chase is such a wonderful baby too. He sleeps really well and eats even better. Because he eats so well we can now sleep for 5 hours at a time at night. And, he will actually sleep that long! I think that’s a pretty big accomplishment considering he isn’t even two weeks old yet.
Thank you so much for all of your sweet and supportive comments, tweets and emails! It means the world to me. I also haven’t had a chance to respond to emails and comments about sourcing from the post on Chase’s nursery. I’ll be answering those questions as soon as I get a chance. My amazing husband created this video/photo compilation after we got back from the hospital. I thought I would share it with you all.
The Birth of Chase Holcombe
The photos in this post were taken by Angela Wilson Photography on Sunday when Chase was 8 days old. Angela also photographed my wedding and is phenomenal. If you are in need of a photographer please check out her site. She is amazing!
Links to Angela Wilson Photography:
LiveJournal Tags: Chase,Angela wilson photography
Friday, 27 May 2011
Chase’s Nursery–The Reveal
It’s been a long time coming, but I finally have pictures of Chase’s nursery. And, it’s completed just in time for him to get here. Hopefully he will come sometime over the weekend. If not, I’m definitely being induced on Wednesday. I didn’t really mention it on the blog, but this pregnancy has definitely had it’s ups and downs. We had two preterm labor scares back in January. It all turned out okay, but it really threw us for a loop while it was happening. Since January I’ve had more contractions than most women have while delivering 5 children. The closer to his due date that we get the more contractions I have. The doctors were sure he was going to come early, but he’s already decided to show everyone, especially me, whose boss. Now he’s full-term and we can’t wait for him to get here so that we can see his sweet face.
Enough of the mushy stuff. Onto his room and the details. In case you just started reading my blog or just missed my original idea board for his nursery here it is. I had to sacrifice a few of the design elements due to the price but I feel like overall I created the nursery that I had originally envisioned.
When I figured out that the West Elm rug I originally wanted was going to break our budget I opted for my own DIY verson. For the ottoman, I reupholstered the infamous leopard-printed x-bench in a chevron print.
I originally purchased a vintage piece similar to the one on the inspiration board for his dresser/changing table. Once we moved I decided that the vintage piece was going to look a lot better as a buffet in our new dining room, so I opted for the white Malm from Ikea.
I never intended to use the Serena & Lily glider that was on the inspiration board but I wanted to find one similar to have slipcovered. After looking and looking on Craigslist I had almost given up on ever finding one that was the style I wanted and within my price range. Then sweet Angela from The Painted House emailed me to let me know that she wanted to sell the glider she had used with all three of her children. I was so excited, especially when I saw how pretty the form was. It was just what I was looking for. It’s also extremely comfy. Here is the before shot.
I used a prewashed ivory linen for the slipcover so that I could easily throw it in the wash and clorox it.
This bird mobile was the very first thing that I bought for the nursery. I actually bought it about 7 months before I was even pregnant. It was on sale for $19.99 at Sundance. I knew I would use it whether I had a girl or a boy.
The gallery wall consists of art from Etsy as well as 2 pieces that Billy made when he was a little boy. The little painted swallow was gifted to me from a dear artist friend, and I actually won the abstract canvas during one of Angela’s giveaway about a year and a half ago. That piece has been so many places in our home and it ended up working so perfectly on Chase’s gallery wall.
Here is one of my favorite accessories in his room. My cousin gave me these adorable mugs that spell out his name. I just love them.
The hanging ceramic bird houses are from West Elm.
Scored the cute lamp at Homegoods.
Thanks to a suggestion from one of my awesome readers I was able to get the fabric that I really wanted for his crib skirt and pillow at an unbelievable deal on Mary Jo’s Cloth Store. I couldn’t believe it, but on this site it was less expensive than my designer pricing.
And there you have it. A full tour of Chase’s nursery. I’ll probably be MIA for the next few weeks. I’ll try to post pictures of Chase as soon as I can after he is born. I’m sure I’ll have my hands full for those first few weeks though.
I hope you all have a Happy and Fun-filled Memorial Day!
Info and Sources:
- Overhead pendant light – Ikea Boja Pendant Lamp
- Wall paint – Sherwin Williams Rainwashed
- Stuffed owl – Pier One
- Curtains – Ikea Aina with custom banding added
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
One Lovely Blog
Yesterday, I was so generously awarded the “One Lovely Blog Award” by The Sister Sophisticate. What a fun and unexpected surprise!!! Especially, since my blog has been lacking lately due to the big bump that’s growing inside of me.
Since I received this award I have to tell you 7 things about myself. I’ll try to think of things that you may not know so that it is more interesting.
1. Let’s reserve 2-7 for things that you don’t know because number one has to be the fact that I’m pregnant (which I’ve talked about A LOT), due any day now and dying to have this baby. My official due date is June 1st but the doctors moved my due date up to May 22nd about a month and a half ago. In case you aren’t by a calendar that was 2 DAYS AGO!!!! They also told me about 2 weeks ago that I probably had about 48 hours to go. They obviously didn’t have a clue what they were talking about. Can’t I just have this little man already!!!
2. I really, REALLY hate bugs. Spiders in particular. I scream every time I see a spider. Even if it’s the size of my pinky finger nail. My husband on the other hand is scared of snakes but not spiders. We make a good team because snakes don’t bother me in the least, and he kills all the spiders for me.
3. I’m really loving blue right now. It took me a while to warm up to the color blue but now I love it and I don’t ever want it to go away. My mom thinks it has something to do with the fact that I’m having a boy.
4. I’m always cold (with the exception of these last few months of pregnancy). Even in the dead of summer while laying on the beach I can get chill bumps.
5. **Cheeseball alert** My hubby and I were set up by our 2 best friends and he originally contacted me through a message on MySpace (who even remembers MySpace???). The 2 best friends ended up being our maid of honor and best man in our wedding. They were pretty proud of themselves for making a successful match.
6. I have a crazy Jack Russell Terrier named Sweetie and I have diagnosed her with “OCSD” (Obsessive Compulsive Squirrel Disorder). She seriously obsesses about them night and day. Now that we have a yard for her to play in she hunts for them all day long. Her second favorite hobby besides looking for squirrels is swimming.
7. And, for the very last fact, I really like to sing and even tried out for American Idol a few years ago. I obviously didn’t make it but it was a fun experience.
I hope you enjoyed getting to know some fun facts about me.
Here are the blogs that I’m passing this award on to. I think these blogs are lovely and I’m sure you will too.
Cookin’ Cowgirl - (All I have to say is YUM)
LiveJournal Tags: Lovely Blog Award
Monday, 23 May 2011
Ikea’s MAskros Gets “Sputnikerized”
Have you been to Jenny’s blog yet today?!?!?!?
If not, you have to check it out to see how she totally transformed the MASKROS chandy from IKEA to make it look more like a chrystal Sputnik chandelier.
Her transformation of this chandelier is incredible!!!
Click HERE to go straight to the post so you can get the whole DIY tutorial.
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