{ Updating a rental apartment }

Would you love it if your mom arranged to have your new apartment furnished and refreshed?

Yup, me too.

This is what this lucky daughter's living room looked like when I left.

This is what it looked like when I got there.

(before)

Since it's a rental, we weren't able to paint.

But, pillows, throws and some creative pieces of furniture turn blahh, to BAMM!

A trip to HomeGoods and a discarded dutch door fill out the center of the room.

I had this dutch door coffee table made especially for Brooke. We left most of the hardware.

A bottom shelf was crated from pallett wood.

I added some color and a larger piece under the tv.

(before)

Brooke found this larger charcoal gray rug the other day at HomeGoods, so I added this photo most recently.

Pretty cozy now, right?

Happy 2014!

2014 is already shaping up to be a great year.  In 2 days Elbow Room will premiere on the DIY Network.  There will be a block of shows so be sure to tune in on Friday, January 3rd at 3pm.  They'll be airing Seasons 1 and 2 while we are hard at work on Season 3.  Season 3 is set to premiere on HGTV sometime in late Spring 2014.  We've filmed 6 episodes of the 3rd Season and have 7 more to go.

Another great happening in 2014 will be the addition of a sweet little girl in June.  I'm expecting another little one.  Billy and I are thrilled and can't wait for Chase to have a sister!

In June 2013, I started a rebranding of my company.  The rebranding of Cristi Holcombe Interiors, LLC is almost complete and my website should be launching within days.  The blog has also gotten a facelift.  I'll continue to use Charm Home as my blog and Twitter handle but will use Cristi Holcombe Interiors for the official company business.  

I'm looking forward to 2014 and hope that you are too!  

Here's to a great one! xoxo

{ Cottage of the Month Feature }

I have a feeling you can image what it was like when Jennifer Grey, from The Old Painted Cottage,  told me I was going to be her "Cottage of the Month" house for January 2014.

I am thrilled beyond belief to be added to her list.

What better way to start off the new year? I have a feeling it's going to be a good one!

You can view my house and dozens of other

charming homes 

HERE

Enjoy!

And Happy New Year!