Inspired by Nature

Often nature plays a huge role in the decoration of our home. I am not only talking about flowers and plants, but accessories, posters, details on cushions and bedsheets, prints on carpets, etc. I was searching the internet for some new ideas and I came across hundreds of lovely cushion inspired by nature. Let's see some of the best.

This ostrich faux feather cushion is available at Marks& Spencer for about 40$. This is one of my favorite, inspired by the Great Gatsby and the 20s this cushion is both cozy and stylish.

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Here the feathers are only used as a detail on the cushion. Done in black and white by Bloomingville this cushion can be a very nice accessory to a white sofa.

feather cushion from rockett st george

This one is a bit more colorful and expressionistic. But I think it will very well fit a bit more eclectic living space. For the more bold ones I think it can perfectly fit a velvet peacock-blue sofa. I found this one on a website called Lovely Decor. The cushion is available in different sizes an the price is as high as $33.

Lovely Decor

This one is again with feathers but is more glamorous than the ostrich one. However, think twice before you purchase it because with the wrong furniture you will go from chick to tawdry. In my personal opinion this can fit very well on a contemporary white-leather sofa. I found in on Wallace Sacks Linens.

Wallace Sacks Linens

 I found this amazing rustic looking cushion that resembles the soft blue flecked feathers of the bird Kookaburra. The blue on the feathers of the bird are represented as a washed mixed blue print on the cushion. I personally adore this one! Found it on Etsy for about $70.

Etsy

This also looks more natural and maybe the washed color prints are done on organic cotton or linen. 

However, those look a bit more eclectic than the the previous one. The blue prints resemble peacock feathers. I found those on Houzz for $46.

This one is very classy and fabulous- look how the feather pattern is entwined! One of my favorite for sure! This one is 100% cotton cushion cover that has been printed in Macclesfield and stitched in London. On the website this is one from a range of cushions inspired by quotes from English authors and poets.The quote here says:  'I am a feather for each wind that blows' from The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare.The price is £46.95

Linden Williamson

Feng Shui in the Bedroom

The ancient art of arranging our living places Feng Shui has been popular for quite a long time and has been teaching us how to make the energy, or "chi", in our homes the right one, so that we can be in harmony and find tranquility. The room in which we need the most tranquility is our bedroom and here are some tips on how to decorate your room so that you can improve your sleep. For the more passionate ones I will give you some tips on how to improve your romantic life by redesigning your bedroom.

#1 Basic guidelines for your bed

Position it so that you can approach it from both sides and make sure it is not in one line with the door. Feng Shui says that being able to see the door, but not being too close to it, will give you a feeling of safety. Have bedside tables from both sides, good mattress, and high-quality sheets. Those things may sound simple, common sense, or even lame, but they work, at least according to Feng Shui.

#2 The colors

Use soothing warm colors, or as Feng Shui calls them "skin-tone" colors. Light blue, green, lavender, cream, peach are said to be the most suitable. Those are proved to create harmony, and set the right energy in your bedroom; this applies both for good sleep and sexual healing.

#3 Make your bedroom be only bedroom

Get rid of the TV and the computer! According to Feng Shui this destroys the right atmosphere and breaks the balance of energy. Those devices take from your energy and the bedroom is the place when you actually want to restore it, not waste it. Feng Shui proposes to cover it with a piece of fabric which in my personal opinion will not look very nice. So, better leave the TV and the computer in your living room and don't bother with covering them with anything.

#4 Keep it fresh

Open the windows regularly or use a good air-purifier. I won't spend time on that because I think the idea is pretty straight forward. One important note is that according to Feng Shui plants are not a good idea for the bedroom, unless it is really spacious. So, forget about compensating with flowers.

#5 Be careful with the mirrors.

Either get rid of the mirrors or be cautious how you arrange them. Mirrors bounce energy around the room, which can lead to low-quality of sleep. According to Feng Shui mirrors can amplify worries. I do not know about the last one, but if you are a strong believer, get rid of the mirrors for sure. If you insist on having a
mirror though, do not place it next to your bed or anywhere where you can look at yourself while lying in the bed. This may be a difficult one for all the Narcissistic ones. Something that caught my attention was that you should not place a mirror on the wall facing your bed when you are in a relationship, because it promotes intrusion from a third party and thus provokes infidelity. 

#6 Accessories, Pictures, Paintings

Paintings, posters and pictures especially next to the bed have to be
chosen carefully- they are the last thing you see before you go to sleep and the first thing you see when you wake up. Avoid ones that present only one person, because this implies solitude. Although,
rivers, waterfalls and water seem soothing, Feng Shui does not recommend them for the bedroom. Although they represent financial gains and money in all other rooms, in the bedroom they may promote both financial and relationship losses. 

As for the accessories Feng Shui proposes to pair them- two bedside tables, two cushions, etc. Also, stick to the round shapes

and avoid furniture with sharp corners. 

 #7 Get rid of the mess

A messy or cluttered room will block the flow of energy and destroy the harmony. Keep the things that you need and use, and a few accessories to make it more personal and cozy but do not overdecorate the place. 

The Heart of the Home

People say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and they are not far from the truth. This is the place where thousands of memories take place in everybody's house- the breakfasts before school when we were kids, the family evenings over a lovely meal, the sunday panckakes, the gatehrings with friends etc.

And every kitchen has a character- it can be a sweet bright place where you cook cupcakes and desserts; it can be a rustic place, or simple and contemporary- the type where you prepare your morning bagel and the orange juice and in 5 minutes leave for work. 

But no matter whether the place has wooden floors, bricks walls, stainless-steel countertops, glass-door cabinets, bronze dishes, massive light fixtures it is the place that everyone loves. So dress it up accordingly- choose the vibe that the place will have according to your character. Bright or dark, rustic or contemporary, massive or small, does not matter. Check out those ideas grouped according to one's character and preferences.

#1Sweet


#2 Cheerful


#3 Calm


#4Rustic


#5Contemporary


#6 Luxury


#7 Simple


#8 Bold


#9 Creative


#9 Bohemian


#10 Urban


#11Cute


#12 Artistic


#13 Determined


#14 Honest


#15 Environmentally-friendly


#16 Cold


#17 Romantic


#18 Sophisticated

Boho Chic

Unconventional and artistic, individual, romantic and free-spirited or in other words Bohemian. If you identify yourself with the former, read ahead and you will find many interesting ideas about how to give your place a bright new twist done in Boho style.

When we talk about Bohemian style incorporated in interior design there are no rules to abide by which makes the whole work of redecorating a place seem like a lot of fun. 

However, it is not that easy a job when it comes to trying to make the place look as you have not put any effort into decorating it. Do whatever you want with the space you have, however, have in mind the following simple tricks in order to be sure that your place is going to look Bohemian and not something else. 

Always stick to bright, saturated colors, the more colors the better. Low-level lounging areas are a trade mark for Bohemian style; they allow for comfort and tranquility. Layering is good, so pile up a couple of vibrant-colored rugs to make the floor catch the eye. The big pillows are a must have- gather several big ones in bright colors and a couple of medium-sized cushions with patchworks. You can also put one of those little roundish cushions which are exactly fitting the Bohemian vision.

Gather books and accessories from different places, the older the books look the better. Being eclectic is good but in Bohemian design you have to go one step further and make the place look as if you have just collected different materials, fabrics, accessories, metals, books, charms and put them randomly around the house. 

Dig up all the vintage things you keep in the attic- lamps, coffee tables, and paintings. Make a collage of framed prints and cover up the wall with 5 to 10 of them; it makes the wall look prettier. You can make bold and unconventional decisions and you are not restricted in any way. Be creative, mix up crystal lamps with patchwork cushions, striped rugs, floral wallpapers, metal accessories.

 Try to be messy but in the good sense. Check up some room interior ideas done in Bohemian style. And remember do not be delicate; be vast and brilliant in your choices!