Hi, Gabrielle from Savvy Home here again! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it seemed fitting to talk about peaceful bedroom retreats, for those few moments moms get to themselves in a day. Luckily, I recently stumbled upon just the right space. No need for fancy extra-large master suites with expansive dressing rooms and ensuites here. This space is all about the simple comforts that make a house a home.

Southerners have mastered the art of hospitality and so it seems logical that Charleston-based southern belle  Hanna Seabrook of the beautiful blog Gadabout knows a thing of two about southern comfort.

1. An upholstered headboard is by far the most comfortable type of headboard there is.

2. Quality sheets really make a difference. I’d love to get a set of Matouk one day, but these sheets are soft too.

3. A variety of pillows ranging from european to throw pillows makes it easier to get comfortable in bed.

4. Antique chests make great bedside tables if your space is limited. They’re spacious and always look good.

5. Bedside lamps are a must. Opt for classic shapes and quality shades.

6. Gallery walls can really frame a bed if it looks lost against a big white wall.

7. Fresh flowers in the bedroom are extra special. I love waking up to a fresh bouquet.

8. Trays and catch-alls are practical for throwing jewelry or loose change away at the end of the day.

9. Wicker Baskets stored underneath the bedside tables are incredible for quickly putting away the mess. They’re especially useful when you have children.

10. And because it’s Mother’s Day, you should always have a large tray at hand for breakfasts in bed, or simply for reading essentials.

Do you like the southern charm of this feminine bedroom?

See you next week!

Gabrielle | Savvy Home

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Hi, Gabrielle from Savvy Home here again! Do you miss Domino magazine sometimes? Any die-hard decor fan does. Although my decor style has evolved since then, every once in a while I find a space so unique and visually interesting in a Domino-esque way, that it brings me right back.

Understated grandeur is what I call the look of this house, set in a historical house in NOLA (New Orleans). The house belongs to Sara Ruffin Costello, former creative director of Domino magazine, so you can see where the edgy style inspiration comes from. If your house is full of historic architectural features, these tips are for you.

1. Go the extra mile and choose a custom paint color that will look more rich. Paint the mouldings the same color for a more modern effect.

2. Recycle old family heirlooms, from paintings to furniture.

3. Especially in a classic space, a whitewashed floor will really help modernise the room.

4. Velvet sofas are the best kinds. They’re incredibly soft and they age well. Choose a good quality velvet.

5. Roman shades are my personal favorite. They give a more formal space a modern and relaxed vibe.

6. Scour for antiques in your local shops or online. An antique or two will always elevate a room.

7. Throw in a modern piece of furniture in the mix just to create visual tension.

8. Personalize your space with books and things.

9. Everything doesn’t have to match. Mix fabrics fearlessly, from velvet to chintz to linen.

10. Art lighting really does wonders for a piece of art you want to showcase. And it makes your home feel like a museum. Win-win.

Are you channeling the Domino look in your home?

See you next week!

Gabrielle | Savvy Home

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Hi, Gabrielle from Savvy Home here again! There are times when Vanessa and I have diametrically opposed taste and other times when I feel our styles meet perfectly in the middle. Interior designer Rita Konig‘s Manhattan apartment featured on The Selby is one of those placces that I feel is a perfect blend of both our tastes.

Her apartment has the kind of quirky new-traditional meets preppy look that I love, and the eclectic vintage bohemian vibe that Vanesssa loves. Bottom line, it features great ideas for decorating a rental apartment on a budget, which at the end of the day is something we’re both fans of.

1. Greys with a subtle hint of purple are the perfect moody neutrals. Try a color like Violet Dusk.

2. Always be ready for entertaining by having a well stocked drinks tray.

3. A touch of velvet adds richness and texture to any room.

4. Lamps really flatter a room. Try at least three lamps positioned in a triangular position around the room.

5. Layering rugs is a decorator’s best kept secret. Start with a large inexpensive sisal rug and layer a smaller colorful rug on top.

6. Speaking of rugs, vintage kilim rugs are colorful, fun and they’re inexpensive (try eBay)!

7. Fresh flowers will always brighten a room. Always.

8. Even in a small space, a large coffee table can do wonders. Use it do display your favorite items or host a cocktail party around it.

9. A gallery wall is a great way to add visual interest to a room. Finding a few pieces of smaller scale art in flea markets or online is also usually less expensive than investing in one large painting.

10. A comfortable chair is adamant to any living room, but it’s even more important when you don’t have the space for a deep comfy sofa.

How have you zhushed up your apartment on a budget?

See you next week!

Gabrielle | Savvy Home

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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

v.

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