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My own Personal Neuroses

Friday, April 5th, 2013

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What is your greatest fear when it comes to decorating? What makes your stress level climb and maybe even makes you loose precious hours of sleep?

Well I don’t know about you, but for me I used to be somewhat neurotic… First I had a huge fear of making a mistake. Then it was the fear of “is this what people my age ought to have in their home“? And how about the budget anxiety, the nagging feeling of not being able to afford this or that but not wanting to eat any longer sitting on milk crates?

Then something happened… I don’t know if it is the fact that I turned 30 (and then 35) or if it was the birth of my eldest daughter, but somewhere in the past few years a shift happened and all my fears disolved. I realized that there were no Keeping up with the Joneses, that I could stretch my budget miles further if I was willing to look, wait, and use some elbow grease.  I screamed to the world: “Who cares what others think of my home! We LOVE our home and that is all that counts”. OK I did not scream (what would people think), but I sure thought exactly that though.

Well despite the fact that this home here is not ours (I still have yet to make decent non Instagram shots of mine), it reminds me of all the values I hold dear and of the fearlessness that one has to show in order to create a home that truly reflects who they are… in a modern vintage way.

xoxo

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Vanessa Sicotte

 

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source: Micasa Revista

Bringing the Outdoors In

Thursday, March 14th, 2013


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Hi, it’s Gabrielle from Savvy Home here again! A few months ago, this room caught my eye as I was reading my favorite Vogue column APT with LSD, and it wasn’t just because it’s the home of gorgeous actress Lake Bell.

This room just oozes a quintessentially Californian vibe that makes me nostalgic about this beautiful part of the world. It manages to be light and bright while feeling cozy and collected. It brings the outdoors in and mixes a few periods and styles without seeming disjointed.

I’m curious to know what you think of the room, but first I want to share what I feel are the elements that make this room just a little more special.

 

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1. A mirror panel above the mantel reflects light and give the room depth.

2. Plants make the room more organic and further repeats the natural colors of the room.

3. A simple cream sofa is enhanced with bolster pillows with black piping.

4. A classic lamp with a pleated shade gives the room a sense of history.

5. The turned legs are repeated on the coffee table and the bench for consistency.

6. The fireplace is well appointed with instruments, a screen and adirons.

7. The decorative wheel is more original than a starburst mirror but provides the same effect.

8. The detailing at the top of the curtains brings the eye up and gives a sense of height.

9. A simple modern pedestal holds a candle for added layers and visual interest.

10. The arc lamp breaks up the uniform level of the room and gives it some height and dimension.

 

What is your favorite aspect of this room? Do you like a more natural look in your space?

 

Gabrielle | Savvy Home

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Combo Couleur: Jaune et Marine

Monday, January 28th, 2013

 

À la fois nautique, classique… et terriblement chic le mélange du marine et du jaune est peut-être inusité mais toujours très réussi. Voici 4 raisons pourquoi j’aime cette entrée.

1) la porte:Peinte en marine elle offre la première impression de la maison.

2) le papier peint: En jaune et blanc il prend de l’espace visuel contre la porte et le plafond blanc. Mais c’est son motif de “chinoiserie” qui vient vraiment toucher une de mes cordes sensibles.

3) l’imprimé animal: Le “gros bon sens” voudrait qu’on ajoute une carpette de sisal de couleur naturelle à cette entrée déjà bien chargée. Au contraire! L’imprimé de léopard en gris, beige, et crème vient ajouter une touche contemporaine et éclectique à cette pièce de transition.

4) Le “Ginger Jar”: Ces urnes en céramique bleue et blanche sont pour moi un coup de coeur inconditionnel. Seules ou regroupées elles viennent ajouter de la hauteur à une console d’entrée et créent un rappel du bleu présent seulement dans la couleur de la porte.

 

 

source: Suellen Gregory Interiors

Une chambre d’enfant bohémienne

Friday, January 18th, 2013

 

De toutes les pièces de la maison, c’est dans la chambre d’enfant que l’on peut se laisser aller du plus de créativité. Après tout, n’est-ce pas le moment de leur vie de les faire rêver? Et bien cette chambre  à saveur bohémienne est venu chercher en moi toute cette candeur de l’enfance à la fois magique et ludique.

Parsemée d’éléments à faire soi-même, de meubles vintage et d’éléments achetés neufs, cette chambre d’enfant est pourtant crée sur fond blanc. Ici ce n’est pas la peinture des murs qui volent la vedette mais plutôt les appliqués de papier peint et de ruban adhésif qui lui donne toute sa couleur.

Ça me donne (presque) envie d’avoir un autre bébé (rappelons-nous que j’en ai déjà 3!!) pour lui faire une petite chambre aussi mignonne. Mais bon… je vous laisse plutôt ces quelques idées pour vos petits mousses à venir.

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source: Micasa

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