A Fantasy Coachella Project

 

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.
 

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.

Rich colors of emerald green painted panels, a deeply tufted and patterned sofa and a Cabinet of Curiosities collection are displayed on the table.

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.

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!

A 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.

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.

Love the Moorish influenced arched tub enclosure!

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!

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. 

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.

 

Richly colored tourmaline slices and the chandelier style are synonymous with Bohemian designs. Willow Earrings.

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.

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?