The Bohemian Autumn Home: Rich Color & Warm Light

After the last whisper of summer disappears, Autumn arrives like a sigh...

Here are some of my favorite glimpses of autumn, expressed in crafts and home decor. The main theme that I feel is mainly composed of three things: rich, saturated colors combined with natural materials and a warm glow of light...but another important main element that's not possible to share via this simple blog post is the scents of fall. You'll have to use your imagination for that...

It's always best when shared...

Massive log swing - perfect for an autumn day

Upcycled scarves into one of a kind curtain

Feather candles

How cozy

Mason jar candle lantern with its own sweater

Hexagonal motif purse crochet pattern

Craft a willow heart from willow branches

Craft a book page pumpkin

Pincone & candle log

Old glass and bead barbed wire windchimes via Pinterest

Create a teacup candle holder like this one from Stipje

Add a bottle chime made from an embellished miniature bottle by CreationDesigns via Etsy

Fall wreath with silver platter by Becky at Beyond The Picket Fence 

Craft some concrete mushrooms for your autumn garden

Candle candle box lantern made from an old wooden box and a belt

Autumn nature wreath

Autumn craft: Painting Leaves

Galvanized bucket with candles

Add a vibrant chair like this Bloomsbury Garden teal chair by Timorous Beasties

Collect and paint acorns

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Dreamy Boho Garden Spaces III

Dreamy. image via nature

There is nothing more beautiful than nature itself, which is perfectly expressed amid Bohemian decor full of the colors and textures of nature, but with a dreamy, ethereal vibe that only Boho style allows. 

Take a peek and be inspired by these amazing and beautiful Boho garden spaces and maybe you will add a touch of this relaxed, colorful style to your own home and garden decor. 

Colorful hanging lanterns add beautiful bursts of bright color

Cow skulls& succulents image cowgirl magazine

Pitch an amazing tie dye tent

Upcycle an old tin lunch box or biscuit box and use as a charming planter

A vintage dining set below a sunlit arbor of grapevine leaves

Boho moon bird feeder

Add cushions to tree stumps

Create a Celtic knot or mandala with stones

Cozy cushions and pillows for lounging and reading or meditating

Water lily in concrete stone trough via Pinterest

Grapevine wreaths with succulents as dreamcathers

Amazing boho garden spaces

Create your own Boho mobile windchime with branches or driftwood. Attach stones, shells, and beads with bits of old chain or cord.

Moss covered Buddha. Encourage moss growth with buttermilk. 

Which is your favorite? 

Have a great week!

 Laura

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10 Ways To Add Boho Style To Your Bedroom

Adding Boho style to your home is a great way to incorporate mismatched items, bright colors, unique and unusual furniture, and vintage home accessories. 

Don't know where to start? How about with one room. Check out my suggestions below for 10 ways to add Boho style to your bedroom and once you get the hang of it, you'll soon be wanting to spread the Boho vibe all throughout your living space!  

1o ways to add Boho style to your bedroom

1. Add a piece of brightly colored vintage furniture. 

How to: Go to a thrift store. Find an old wooden chair, hope chest, bed headboard or dresser, and paint it a vibrant saturated color. I suggest a shade of turquoise, purple, lime green, or even red. This is an inexpensive way to add a completely unique and vibrant visual WOW to your room. Feeling extra creative? Add some decorative painted details to your piece. You don't have to be an artist to do this. Think creatively! 

The chair below is the perfect example of a thrift shop item that would be perfect for this project. I bought this at a thrift store for $5. Now imagine it painted and with the chair pad replaced. The possibilities are endless! ...and the investment is under $20.

Check out this other example of this painted wardrobe...

A repainted vintage wardrobe via Ebay

2. Add a sheer curtain, scarf curtain, or tapestry to a wall or window. 

How to: Unless you're living in a dorm room, you may want to forgo the traditional wall tapestry. A more chic and grown up alternative? A sheer curtain. Create your own scarf curtain by collecting vintage scarves from thrift stores. Sew them together (hey, you could even pin them if you wanted). 

Curtain made from vintage scarvesvintageisforlovers.com

Breathe tapestry

3. Accessorize with a warm metallic decoration in either brass or bronze. 

How to: Rustic bells or wind chimes are perfect, such as these shown below. Note the color pop from the turquoise door!

Blue wood door from Mediterranean architecture by Raul G Herrera

4. Add lots of plants. Lots. Especially hanging ones that trail. 

How to: It's no surprise that greens look great among splashes of bright color. That's why flowers look great in a garden! Take advantage of sunny windows by adding a few hanging viney houseplants to bring a little bit of nature indoors. 

From Free People via Instagram

5. Create a gallery wall.

How to: Display a collection of framed art or pictures grouped together on one wall - the more variety the better. Some ideas: flea market finds, vintage paint by numbers, upcycled thrift store paintings. 

From Apartment Therapy

See more gallery walls

6. Add a macrame curtain or wall hanging.

How to: Don't have an available window for a curtain? Hang a macrame wall hanging on any wall. Create your own version with thrift store finds.

Tapestry image via

7. Create a mix of lush fabrics.

How to: Touches of velvet, satin, and other rich fabrics don't have to break the bank. You can use them sparingly (and again, scour those thrift stores!) These rich fabrics look even more luxurious in saturated jewel colors or warm tones.

Beautiful bedroom image via

8. Display your books in a creative way.

How to: Forgo the traditional bookcase and instead, why not figure out a creative way to showcase your favorite books. Vintage wood crates, old drawers (like the one in the photo below) offer unexpected storage with easy style.

9. Cushy floor pillows.

How to: Big cushy floor pillows are great for adding interest to any room, and are great as a place to meditate. There are lots of great versions available online, or craft your own.

Boho mandalas floor pillow

Boho mandala floor pillow in turquoise

10. Walls with color

How to: Forgo ordinary white walls and add some life to your room with brightly colored paint. Don't be afraid of color! If you don't like it you can always repaint it. 

To recap, here are some things you can do to add great Boho style to your bedroom:

Consider:

 - Piece of furniture that is colorful and bright

 - Something in a warm brass or bronze finish

 - Macrame or other unique textile wall decor
 - Unique book storage
 - Cushy pillows and/or floor pillows 
 - Trailing green plants
 - A unique gallery wall display
 - Scarf curtains or tapestries
 - Don't be afraid of color!

Do you decorate in Boho style? 

What are your favorite ways to decorate?

Have a great week!
love,

 Laura

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at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

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