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Amazing Eclectic Bohemian Style You Can Create At Home

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I came across this amazing house on a local Kmart/Walmart style FB page. I instantly fell in love with it! I loved it so much I had to track down Brandi and interview her to delve into her mind.  Of course, someone with this amount of talent isn’t just a nobody who I tripped across, she has a following of over 26K on Instagram and with a house like this, it is no wonder.

Grab a cup of coffee in your Eclectic missed matched cup and read how you too can style your home like this.

Q: Your home design is amazing! Where did you get this talent for layering styles? 
I wish I had the answer to that question. I’ve been styling rooms since I was a kid and always trying new layouts & designs and I guess over the years I’ve gotten better.
Q: Where do you think your eclectic style comes from?
This might sound cheesy but I think my style comes from within. I’ve always been a bright, happy & bubbly person and attracted to fun & colourful things so I like to reflect that in my home. Eclectic style seems to match my personality.
Q: What or who inspires you?
Nature inspires me. As much as I love colours in my home I always try to incorporate natural elements such a wood & metals.
Q: Do you feel that your home design is complete or is it ever changing?
I have 3 kids so I think my home will be ever changing as they grow but I’ll always keep my eclectic style.
Q: What are three of your favorite pieces? (pieces we can see in the photos)
Oh this a hard one as everything I buy, I love! I’d have to say my original Parker coffee table in the playroom (I scored that baby off Gumtree/online sales site), the mid-century cabinet in the playroom (also a Gumtree find) It was painted gloss black so I spent a good day and a half sanding and paint stripping that baby back to its original form. It’s wood veneer so it was a delicate process as I didn’t want to sand any of the veneer off. What a tedious project that was!
And lastly would have to be my black Marrakesh bedhead. That was my first ever ‘brand new’ home decor splurge. It was only $300 but to me, that was a lot as all of my decor pieces I’d purchased off Gumtree or in op shops.
Q: How can others achieve this look? Do you have any tips?
I find when working with colour, you want to pair one prominent decor piece with 2 or 3 other small items in the room. For example, if you are working with a large pink rug you could add pops of pink in a throw blanket or a cushion or even as simple as a pattern on a basket. This will create flow.

 

 

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Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin Tutorial

This Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin is such a clever little fall craft, and I love that it turns something completely ordinary into rustic farmhouse décor. A simple kitchen strainer suddenly becomes a sweet autumn pumpkin filled with mini pumpkins, acorns, leaves, and seasonal texture.

What makes this project so charming is the mix of materials. The metal mesh strainer gives it that slightly vintage, farmhouse look, while the twine-wrapped handle makes it feel warm and handmade. Add in the burlap leaf and little fall fillers, and it becomes the kind of decoration that would look lovely on a mantel, tiered tray, kitchen shelf, or Thanksgiving table.

This is also a great budget-friendly Dollar Tree craft because you can customize it with whatever fall supplies you already have. Use white pumpkins for a neutral farmhouse style, orange pumpkins for a classic autumn look, or add berries, cinnamon sticks, raffia, ribbon, or fairy lights to make it your own.

I especially like that this project is different from the usual wreath or painted pumpkin craft. It has a cute “repurposed kitchen item” feel, which makes it perfect for anyone who loves upcycled décor and cozy handmade fall projects.