When it comes to being eclectic, I am your girl. I love to shop and I always find myself liking different types of things. Either it was a pretty painting of a city or a vintage lace table clothe. I was realizing that the things I like, didn't really seem to go together. And then I discovered Bohemain style décor and my wildest dreams came true! It was suddenly okay to have the vintage lace and the shiny, gemstone candle, the batik print pillow and the classic wall clock. All of these pieces can come together to make a beautiful home that does not look cluttered and like it is all from a garage sale or hand-me-downs. (Although, most of my things are) Here are a few tips to help you convert your space into a earthy, peaceful bohemian nest.
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| The sofa table is from a garage sale site, the mirror from goodwill, the canvas I recovered with fabric I had, and the placemat I made with spare fabric as well. |
Tip #1:
Plants.
Succulents are the best plants ever! I have a red thumb and I have a hard time killing these bad boys. You can find them almost anywhere, but Lowe's has a great selection. They require very little care, water, or light and come in a array of shapes and sizes, colors and textures.
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| Small Succulent. I found this at Walmart. |
Tip #2:
Pillows and Blankets.
Pillows and blankets can make great accessories for your room. It is also easy to find old quilts or throws at Goodwill, if you don't have any tucked in your closet. You can brighten up a solid color couch or old chair by adding a patchwork quilt or crocheted throw. You can even make one yourself. There are YouTube videos for that. If you have pillows already, perfect! Use what you have or you can get charming pillow covers at Hobby Lobby. They have an entire wall dedicated to pillows and the choices are endless. Also, Amazon has some great options as well.
Follow this link for pillow covers on Amazon!
Follow this link for a beautiful tapestry on Amazon. These make great curtains.
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| I found this chair on the side of the road. The pillow cover is from Hobby Lobby. |
Tip #3:
Candles.
You can find brand new candles at Goodwill or candles for $1.00 at Dollar General. Mix up the colors, sizes or shapes. I do not recommend mixing up the scents. You can get unscented and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to each one. You can also make your own candles. Pick up some mason jars and swing by Joann's or Michael's for clearance ribbon or trimming. It doesn't take much and you can make a remarkable candle for under $3.00. If you are looking to spending a little more, check out Kirkland's. They have a variety of wall sconces, pillar candle holders, and even battery powered candles for fair prices.
Tip #4:
Buy local art.
You can find really wonderful artwork right in your own city and you do not have to purchase a print or canvas that someone else has in their home. Make your space unique. A local artist will normally have pieces ranging in price. If you come across one that is not in your price range, keep searching. I have found some wonderful prints and original pieces at local art fairs and craft shows. Even if it is just a print, it is inexpensive to frame. You can find frames at Goodwill or Michael's and spray paint them to match or even leave them mixed. But buy local, you will thank me later.
Tip #5:
Do what you like.
You have to live in your home. And you should be surrounded by the things that you like to look at and that make you happy. I found that when I tried to stay with a certain theme or have all of my things from a "collection", it was boring. I didn't take pride in it and I wasn't eager to show my friends that things that I had found. I am now. I also love to find pieces of furniture and redo them. You can do this with a can of spray paint and some sand paper. And I take pride in looking at something and knowing that it was me that brought it back to life. If you are crafty and handy with a hammer and nails, build your own things! You can find pallets for free and wood is affordable. You can find project plans on Pinterest. And check your local garage sale sites on Facebook for DIY project pieces.
Follow this link for a few DIY projects I love.
Follow this link for a few DIY projects I love.
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| The baking rack is from a garage sale site. I used spray paint and finished with spray enamel. The containers are from Goodwill. |
Make your space YOURS and give it a funky, bohemian vibe along the way. The thing I love most about the bohemian style is the colors. Deep reds, bright yellows, warm browns, royal blues, vibrant greens and creamy whites, with a splash of gold! It doesn't get much better. I hope your inspired to transform your place into what you want it to be.
