October 23rd, 2014
You’re invited! Mimi Heldman is one of the best hostesses around and she is having a holiday open house November 1st! If you’re a Nashville gal (or passing through town!)- this is a must for your holiday shopping! We’re excited about the round up of artists and creators this year…Take a look at some of their work + start scribbling down a list of friends & family you’re giving to this year! Then shop at the Heldman home (with tea or bubbly in hand!) and knock out your shopping list with thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts.
Mimi Heldman – Nashvillians are always trying to get their hands on an original Mimi Heldman painting…These adorable works of art have such charm + warmth that add personality to anywhere they might land in your home (or your best friend’s home!) She has been working hard on some new painting insprired by her trip to Ireland PLUS she is always willing to do custom! We’re anxious to see what Mimi has dreamed up for this year…
Emily O. Holmes – Come ready to pick out your 2014 Christmas card because Emily will be showing her brand new line + old favorites at the party! Place your order or start talking custom.
And it’s a great time to buy, because if you get your order in before November 10th, we will print a second side to your card FREE! Don’t forget about our deal with Camille Blinn Photography– you can receive 10% off of your family photo shoot to score pictures that will be darling on the front of an EOH card!
In addition, we are selling new pick up cards AND bringing back one of last year’s favorites, the variety pack…You can grab the set ready to go at the event! These make an awesome gift- sisters, girlfriends, grandmothers, aunts- you name it! Peek at some of the adorable designs included here.
Olivia Terrell – Olivia has sent over jewelry straight from her darling studio in the heart of Madrid. Every piece is handmade and absolutely gorgeous. Her latest line was inspired by the art deco era & we can’t wait to see it all in person! Everyone loves her jewelry so come early before it all sells out!!
Mary Dea Heldman – You may recognize her script + art from the EOH line! Mary Dea has been collaborating with EOH since the summer and we have loved getting our hands of some of her lovely work…But at this event you will get browse some of her original calligraphy pieces and paintings, too! Her art has such a pretty, dreamy air to it so you can see why she is often commissioned for nursery art, wedding vows, and the like! Custom work also available by the talented MD!
Taylor Brasher + Danny Yawn – In addition to (masculine!) custom order stationery available from EOH, we will also have pieces from the talented woodworkers, Taylor & Danny. They both own their own businesses that specialize in one-a-kind pieces. Stunning work! We don’t have any photos to show yet, but rumor has it that their new pieces are beautiful- You’ll have to come see for yourself!
Are you making your wish list/shopping list yet?!? Check the postcard below for the details you need to know…We can’t wait to see you there!
October 6th, 2014
Take a look inside the lovely home of our husband/wife team, Emily & Wade! Get to know a little more about the world of EOH with this behind-the-scenes tour shot by the generous writer, Claire Gibson. Claire interviewed Emily for StyleBlueprint about the Art of Letter-writing plus she featured a tour of their home one her blog! Today we’re giving you a full look at this pretty home + studio shoot…
Emily’s big white desk is a lovely, clean backdrop for all of her design ideas to unfold. The gorgeous natural light that spills in each morning is all the inspiration a gal needs to grab a cup of coffee and get to work. Emily’s studio space is simple + light providing an uncluttered space for her to design, shoot, print, and tackle all the details that go into running EOH with her husband and partner, Wade, who has an office down the hall. She admits that it rarely looks this pristine but the all white room is refreshing and inspiring clean or cluttered!
The space doubles as a guest bedroom when dear friends or family come for a visit to Nash. Stripey sackcloth pillows add a rougher vintage edge to the frilly feminine bedding layered in white. If they’re lucky, guests get a sneak peek at whatever designs may be brewing in the EOH studio, too!
Emily’s desk is topped with reminders of why she does what she does as a busy working mama + wife + small biz owner + friend. She keeps decor to a minimum in order to spread out designs and paper samples as she creates throughout the workday. Fresh blooms & framed portraits are all the extra touches her space needs to feel personal yet functional.
This nook is one of the coziest spots in the Holmes house! Chocolate brown leather chairs frame a fun red table + union jack flag rug in muted gray tones. The impressive book collection adds color + meaning to the room as Wade is an avid reader & constant learner. It is no surprise that this space ends up being one of the natural gathering areas in the home. Perfect for catching up with a friend over tea or just playing with toddler Elsie on the floor!
The master bedroom is a cozy + tranquil get away from their work world just down the hall. The gorgeous beamed wood ceilings take center stage and support a chandelier updated with a coat of white paint & fun round bulbs. The rest of the space is kept modern with varying textures in the rustic wood chest that her father refurnished, black metal sconces, and a geometric grey & white cowhide rug. This is a great space to unwind at the end of a long day juggling family, friends, and a small biz.
And finally, we have little Elsie’s room! This tot is full of personality + spunk and she has a room to prove it. Rather than going with overly stuffy or feminine decor, Emily kept things interesting with a richer color palette and playful details. There is lots of bold pattern mixing from the stylized chevron carpet to the navy dotted sheets to the aztec wool blanket resting on her rocker. Art hanging above the crib was created by Emily in college, old shelving from Elsie’s grandfather’s office and keepsakes from the house Emily grew up in fill the room. Thoughtful + sentimental touches are sprinkled throughout like a framed set of vintage playing cards and an antique gold tray holding a photo of Elsie’s grandparents.
Thanks for sharing your home with us, Emily & Wade! It’s so fun to get a feel for where the EOH magic happens. Click on over to the StyleBlueprint feature for a few more photos + words from Emily on the Art of Letter-writing.
September 29th, 2014
The Southern gal behind the Bride Room, Charlotte Poling, wanted to throw a party, so she gathered lots of her favorite folks…And Emily O. Holmes Paper got to play along! It was a dreamy night from the chic runway show right down to the fun bubbly bar…all with the Cordelle as a gorgeous backdrop!
We loved working with Charlotte (and her insanely beautiful wedding gowns!) She is fun, so sweet, and down to earth. We were inspired by the way she strives to put family first and how she curates her shop with such great taste!
One of the owners of The Cordelle , Leigh Watson, helped host the party. She has a striking look and personality! She and her twin, Chandra Watson, along with Nealy Glenn own the space. The Cordelle is simply AMAZING – charming, lovely, open and modern with a southern flair. If you need a venue space, definitely check it out! But reserve quickly because it is booking up fast for 2015! The bridal runway show was open to anyone – so many fun people attended…brides, event planners, stylists, and photographers.
We’re excited anytime we get to work with the ladies at Big Events and this time was no exception. Martha Greenwood and her team designed a modern yet warm aesthetic and brought lots of their one-of-a-kind rental pieces to the space. You can now find amazing rentals on their website! Big Events is a wedding and event company – I highly recommend their services. They are the kind of folks that are (very!) on top of it but at the same time warm and so much fun, like you want to go sit in their kitchen and chat for hours. Great style, great energy, great team.
There were delectable treats to snack on while guests oohed and aahed over the bridal runway show. My favorite was the bubbly bar featuring The Bang Candy Company syrups – Hibiscus Orange Blossom Ginger & Peach Basil Nectar & Lavender Mint (all delicious!) Passed apps were created by Chef’s Market and tasty sweets by Frosted Affair.
Emily O. Holmes Custom Paper Lovelies did the programs, bar signs, hashtag cards, and “hello love” stationery gift in the goodie bag. We went classic with all black & white, but brought in the trendy hand-lettering look for an element of fun.
There was amazing lighting by Bright Events Productions and beautiful make-up by Katie Russo. You can find all the other vendors below! They’re great to keep in mind if you’re planning to get hitched or throw a party anytime soon…
This night was a smash hit! We want to give a big thank you to The Bride Room, Big Events and The Cordelle…and for letting EOH be a part! (You can find more photos on the #funandfashion hashtag.)
Vendors: THE BRIDE ROOM @thebrideroom // THE CORDELLE @thecordelle // BIG EVENTS INC @bigeventswedding // BRIGHT EVENT PRODUCTIONS @brighteventproductions // SOUTHERN EVENTS @southerneventsonline // VISUAL ELEMENTS @VEDecor // CHEF’S MARKET CAFE @chefsmarketcafe // GRACEY’S GOURMET COOKIES @ggcookies // FROSTED AFFAIR @frostedaffair // KATIE RUSSO @krbeauty // EMILY O. HOLMES PAPER @emilyoholmes
Thanks to Mary Deaton Studios for the photography.
