There are moments in life, at least in mine, when I just feel like getting away. Not looking back, letting go of everything and leaving with barely a bag full of clothes and my family. The ties (not to call them chains) I have made for myself both profesionnally and in my personnal life are sometimes a lot to manage. A business in growth mode, a TV gig, a mortgage, a duplex with ongoing – or shall I say never ending- renovations… from time to time scare me away and make me wish for a simpler life. A life made of a lake front humble home with bare walls and comfortable beds, great views and the giggles and lovely squeals of my children finding bugs and frogs.

Don’t get me wrong, I am proud of all I have accomplished and continue to strive for everyday while I plow my way through the challenges of being a youg business woman in a niche industry. But if you send me an email today – and if I do not reply until next week – please have a smile rise to the corner of your mouth and rejoice in the fact that maybe… just maybe, I have been able even if for a fleeting moment, to get away.

Hugs and kisses lovelies,

xoxo

v.

Sources: Airows, Untitled, Miss Mustard Seeds

Hi, Gabrielle from Savvy Home here again! Have you ever noticed how fashion designers always seem to have the best offices? Whether it’s because they infuse their fashion sense into their decor or because we just associate working in fashion as something inherently glamorous (or maybe because they hire the best interior designers) – whatever it is – it’s always a great starting point for inspiration when decorating a home office.

Following that logic, it seems only natural that the best place to start is in the home of one of fashion’s most iconic woman, Diane Von Furstenberg’s Paris apartment. Sure you may say she had quite the budget and the help of a legendary decorator (in this case François Catroux) – all true – but wherever there is good design, there is inspiration.

1. If you don’t love your desk but can’t afford a new one, make a full-length table skirt out of quality linen.

2. Never hesitate to place your desk in front on a window. Who likes to stare at a wall when working?

3. Keeping textiles and walls a warm shade of neutral will give the room coherence and elegance.

4. Unless you work in your home office full-time, an upholstered antique chair is perfectly fine. Just make sure that the chair is the right height (6-7 inches between the bottom of the desk and the top of the chair).

5. If you’re going to be moving (or rolling) your chair around a lot, choose a flatweave or cowhide rug.

6. A sofa, big or small, fills even the narrowest of spaces, and it’s great to have when you need a break.

7. Use a throw that’s comfortable yet stylish, like a suzani, to add color.

8. Don’t forget to add one or two side tables around the space on which to prop books or paperwork.

9. Try a gallery wall of black and white photography for a sense of glamour and intimacy.

10. Fresh flowers are always a nice accent. Buy fresh bunches of classic flowers (like peonies) at the market.

How have you glammed up your office?

See you next week!

Gabrielle | Savvy Home

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Take a start up home with a bunch of mish mashed furniture, add a few gallons of sorbet coloured paint and voila… a home decor that is both terribly fresh and that looks Oh so delicious!

Have a great Monday lovelies.

xx

v.

source: Fjeldborg

That’s it folks I am officially a year older, but a lady never tells what age that is. And what better way to celebrate than with one of my favourite colour. Last year, orange (or Tangerine Tango if we speak in Pantone’s terms) was everywhere as it was elevated to the “colour of the year” status, but now that it has given its throne to this year’s emerald green, we see little of it. Well, I say bring back the orange… especially if it involves a few of these iconic orange boxes. Wouldn’t you say?

Thank you lovelies for all the birthday wishes yesterday, my Facebook profile is still buzzing with hugs and kisses.

xoxo

v.

source: Sköna Hem