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| Throngs of event participants, but you can clearly see the air-conditioned tents and even a luxe dinner table for VIP. |
This past week, I was asked to contribute to a project on 1stDibs involving Coachella. For those of you that are not familiar, Coachella is a music festival that has been held in the California desert for several years. For those of you old enough to remember - think of a better organized Woodstock for the new millennium! There are music venues, food and LOTS of people! It would take a lot for me to attend any type of music festival since I am always fearful of large crowds and agitated by loud noise/music. My only concession would be if I had a helicopter at my disposal (okay, that’s NOT happening) and VIP passes to make this a more luxe experience - air-conditioned tents, front row seats, catered food and “Fancy Nancy” powder rooms!
In any event, Coachella attracts people from all stations in life - including (and especially) the Hollywood Glitterati. As part of my contribution, I was asked to make up some jewelry designs that might appeal to the fashionistas that attend this event. My brain went right to the Bohemian style I had observed from past events, but with the more luxe styling I would prefer if I were planning to attend.
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| This Bohemian style parlor exhibits many of the popular elements of this style - busy groupings/collections on the wall, richly colored and trimmed upholstery, paisley and other layers of patterns. |
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| Rich colors of emerald green painted panels, a deeply tufted and patterned sofa and a Cabinet of Curiosities collection are displayed on the table. |
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| Notice the busy patterned fabric/wallpapered walls covered with a collection of art, dramatic benches and the bullion trimmed sofa - typical of the Bohemian style. |
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| A bedroom that would give me a sleepless night with its highly patterned rug, deep tufted bed and so many little photos and collections. Pretty certain I would worry where the spiders are hiding! |
During research, the Bohemian style started the wheels turning and, because of my background - I ended up in interior design. Bohemian style in interior design incorporates so many elements and styles - it is difficult to place a finger on the hallmark elements. Bright intense colors, busy Moorish influenced patterns, Ikat/Suzani fabrics and wallpapers, collections of all sorts, bullion trims, the whimsy of a Cabinet of Curiosities and details... details... details! It is an exhausting visual experience reminding one of an explosion of color and styles, or possibly even a bit like the home of an eccentric grandmother!
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pierced metal lantern is indicative of the Moorish influence in the
Bohemian style, but used in such a small dose, this space is restful and
interesting. |
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| Tory Burch Office. The details of the bullion trimmed sofa with Suzani pillows and a small collection of plates, seems a perfect balance of Bohemian influence for an American designer. |
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| Love the Moorish influenced arched tub enclosure! |
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| Playing nicely here - this Cabinet of Curiosities is rather tame when compared to the weirdness of others and the French cabinets are simply to die for! |
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| Via Cote de Texas. There are definitely some Bohemian influences here - the Nantes toile shower curtain (similar to an Ikat style), highly decorative blue and white tiles and the metal lantern. All of this looks gorgeous, when simplified. |
Bohemian is not my favorite style, but I do love some of the elements in a more simplified manner. Taken in all together - it is a nightmare! After studying some of these images, I realized, I do relate to some of the Bohemian style elements - not only in interior design, but in my jewelry designs.
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| Lots of detail and a touch of dagger danger in this necklace, but the use of clear icy stones keeps a more modern Bohemian esthetic. Krystal Necklace. | |
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| Richly colored tourmaline slices and the chandelier style are synonymous with Bohemian designs. Willow Earrings. |
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| Turquoise is certainly a part of the Bohemian Chic experience. The Byzantine style wrapped cross is perfect as a layering necklace - another staple of the Boho Chic look. Cameron Cross Necklace. |
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| This heart-shaped silver repousse scent bottle adds just the right touch of whimsy to become an effective long layering necklace partner. Cressida Necklace. |
Above are the four jewelry designs I created for my fantasy Boho Chic Luxe Coachella event. Can you envision yourself wearing any of these designs?
