Meet the Team: Cristina

October 12, 2019

Meet the Studio Brunstrum Team!

Staff Highlight: Cristina | Office and Procurement Manager

A life-long Chicagoan, Cristina lives in the city with her son. She indulges her interest in the arts by listening to late night jazz, discovering little-known artists, experiencing cultural events and exploring writing, dance, music, canvas and design. Her cultural curiosity was sparked by a diverse family background that includes Mexican, German, Bohemian and French. Cristina brings a wealth of industry knowledge to Studio Brunstrum, having worked in-house for a contractor, vendor and at a design firm prior to beginning her role as Office | Procurement Manager. Her daily responsibilities allow her to leverage her strengths in organization, mathematics and attention to detail, while indulging her passion for creative minds and culture.

Why Interior Design?:
I can put my attention to detail to good use while being part of a creative collaboration.
It is the best of both worlds.

Why Studio Brunstrum?:
Studio Brunstrum is all about growth and innovation. I enjoy being part of a team that is always open to new ideas for personal and professional growth.

Favorite Part of Your Job?:
The favorite part of my job is being able to see the result of everyone’s hard work. All the time spent, meticulous details and design coming together to create a great space for our client. It begins as a creative idea and transforms into a visual statement.

Describe Your Personal Interiors Style:
My bedroom (my personal sanctuary), has very warm delicate tones of blush pink, natural woods and cream white. I love simple comfort, pillows for days, soft white shag rug and my sage candle burning almost daily. The rest of my home has more color with teals, yellows and greys. Still sticking with the warm tones and natural wood elements.

Fast Facts:
Enneagram Type: Type 2 – The Helper
Favorite Movie: City of Angels
Best Advice You’ve Been Given: It’s ok to not always be ok.
Life Mantra: What you think you become, what you feel you attract, what you imagine you create
Drink of Choice: Margaritas
Favorite Piece of Furniture in Your Home: Easel
Favorite Artist: Alina Baraz
Favorite Book: Casualties of Peacemaking by Beverly Biehr (my grandmother)
Ideal “Fake” Sick Day: At home, in pajamas binge watching a new series.
Last Thing You Googled: Enneagram Type..
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere warm, where I can bask in the sun!
Favorite Snack: Platano Maduros (sweet plantains)
Favorite Quote: The Energy of Mind is the Essence of Life- Aristotle
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Activity in Chicago: During the fall I love going for a walk by the art sidewalk park near Lake Michigan with the leaves falling and changing color and hearing the crunch of the leaves beneath my feet.