New Bohemians Handbook

I bought this book to help with Bohemian design and greatly appreciate the crisp photography and written comments.

Justina Blakeney's New Boho Handbook is even richer, more beautiful, and more inspiring than I, who loved the first book, could have expected. We jumped right in to figuring out each of our "Spirit Environments" (pages 92-121). Knowing that he is Grasslands/Jungle and I am Mountain/Beach gives us a way to talk and laugh about our styles, comfort needs, and sources of inspiration. Every page offers a great, doable idea: we began today with rotating furniture to find a better Flow; then went on to changing bedclothes and wall hangings to warmer, complementary colors for winter & moving the fiddle leaf fig to a focal point. Now we are looking at our spaces for Swing, Clarity, Harmony, Spirit. I am newly retired--which means I am home more and I get to --- need to--- make my home a cozy, creative incubator for nurturing my newly liberated soul. Blakeney's New Boho Handbook will be my self-help guide to (re)creating an inspirational space for the next phase.

Justina writes to you as if you are one of her girlfriends sitting on the couch in her living room sipping on some lemonade or tea. Honey! Aesthetically, I loved the styling, the photography and the thickness of the pages. I also found the information she imparts about plants, crystals, symbols, scent, flowers, and flow to be incredibly useful for creating a space that feels like you want it to feel. I enjoy reading books that include these elements in them. I have read books by Sibella Court and Ilse Crawford and I find myself loving this book just as much as those, so I think I've found the types of home design books I enjoy reading. I am going to purchase The New Bohemians so I can gain more inspiration from Justina's work. Also, if you are interested in knowing more about her aesthetic before purchasing, I suggest you visit her website, Jungalow, because it will show you all you need to know. Enjoy!

This is one of those books you have a hard time putting down. This is a keeper. Already was inspired to make some outdoor space changes and tickled pink on how it came out. Beautiful color photos, well written stories and ideas. Best treat to myself in a long time.

Loving this book! It's not only a home decor book but it gives you tons of tips to create a home filled with love, good energy, vibrant colors, and the best part, it encourages you to Be Yourself while you design or choose things for your house :)