I am:

I am bold.
I am creative.
I am genuine.
I am quiet.
I am loud.
I am free.
I am playful.
I am introspective.
I am young.
I am foolish.
I am smart.
I am sweet.
I am athletic.
I am competitive.
I am fast.
I am naive.
I am natural.
I am spontaneous.
I am goofball.
I am silly.
I am inquisitive.
I am thoughtful.
I am nurturing.
I am sincere.
I am kind.
I am respectful.
I am strong.
I am sensitive.
I am weak.
I am tan.
I am confident.
I am late.
I am artistic.
I am torn.
I am conflicted.
I am reasonable.
I am scared.
I am hopeful.
I am faithful.
I am ready.
I am me.

I am posting.

Living Room Special.

Baby Aiden: Part 2

Baby Aiden: Part 2, a photo by Chris.Tina. on Flickr.

:) Christina

Location:E Perry St,Gastonia,United States

Baby Aiden: Part 1

My favorites have yet to come!

-C

white nails, eat snails.

White is the fresh new color this spring/summer. And as far as nail polish colors go, white is the new black. Stars such as Scarlett Johansen and Kim Kardashian are sporting this new spring look. So, I picked up an inexpensive bottle at CVS two days ago to try out the new trend. So far, I really like it!! It's the little joys in life that make each day a good one. Happy Wednesday!

c.

Meet Amber & Jeremy.

I'm so excited about all of these!!!

more to come later.

-C

Meet Emily & Chris.

{ em and her pups }

Meet Emily. She truly is as sweet as she looks. Emily and I met my freshman year at Western Carolina and I have been blessed to call her a friend ever since. You can imagine how excited I was when I found out I would be moving to Gastonia... because Em lives about four minutes down the road! There's nothing like having friends close by. So, when Emily and Chris asked me to take their engagement pictures I was thrilled.  {but didn't yet have a camera!}  Emily and Chris have been dating ever since I've known them. They're like peas and carrots. They're so in love, so happy, so comfortable. I love it. Our photo shoot took place at their sweet home off Helen Drive. Unfortunately, the sun didn't peep out to say hello... but in the end, after looking at all the pictures - Emily and Chris were happy with what we got. And that makes me extra happy. Take a look-see!

 

I just love them!!

-C

pinky.

{{ click pic to go to etsy photographer, heather }}

reminds me of the story grandpa langhorne

tells of the day i was born.

sweet memories.

happy weekend, enjoy the warm weather!

-C

note to self:

make curtains. after five months, sheets are not acceptable.my favorite thing that i do every morning before school starts, is to open the blinds...

the line up.

Promising a house decor inspired by Mid Century Danish pieces has been a difficult task. It has taken a certain determination to start seeing this style unfold in our house.  Since October, the shed is still empty and - no danish woodworking elf is to be found on the premises.  Oh if only, but I am blogging seated at a desk right now.. so we've been making some strides!

Below is a list of avenues I've taken to find Mid Century pieces for our home:

1. Craigslist. Search: furniture. Keywords: mid century, danish, retro, 1960, modern.(i'll even go as far to search surrounding cities that would be just a days drive)

2. Yard Sales. Some of the BEST finds are to be found at a yard sale.(to find yard sales in your area. Google: your city , yard sales)Wake up early, write down all the addresses and pop 'em in your GPS!

3. Antique Malls / Stores / Hole in the Walls. Usually more expensive than the first two options.Search these places out. Find them and go there. Once, on my way to a yard sale.. I found this "hole in the wall" (old house w/ a bunch a junk sitting outside of it & quite small) I'm still in cahoots with Jack Winchester over this amazing Danish style hutch I want for under our new TV... The people who collect and sell antiques are great AND if you get to know them and tell them what you're looking for, they can usually point you in the right direction. 

4. Metrolina Tradeshow Expo. Now this isn't fair to you, because it is a local treasure. If you so decide you can travel to Charlotte on the first weekend of every month for this extravaganza. It's basically everything you want in one place... and has been quite the provider of goods for this household.

Now, I have bought a couple different tables and lamps, but I have come to my collections end in one genre. CHAIRS. After this month's trip to the Metrolina Expo, I no longer have it in me to purchase another chair. However, this chair streak I have been on has been a fun one and I LOVE what I have found. Sooo, in keeping with my promise of a modern Danish style of living. I would like to share with you the line up of chairs I have collected. 

pair of barstools :: metrolina tradeshow expo :: $25

single chair :: neighbor's trash pile :: free

fixer upper chair for craft :: "hole in the wall" jack winchester's :: he gave it to me

the last chair i bought :: metrolina tradeshow expo :: $189  $125  $50!

set of four chairs with dining room table :: craigslist :: $100

my favorite chair (ottoman not pictured) :: yard sale :: $25

pair of chairs :: office discount furniture store :: $40

 And those are my chairs, friends! I hope you enjoyed them!

your Danish elf,

Christina

p.s. michael wanted me to say he is starting to like hunting antiques :)

pretty.fun!

                               {click to enlarge}

happy 2011: be inspired!