NEST // BEDROOM

Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom

A little over a week ago I got the bug to re-arrange my bedroom, and I couldn't be happier about it.  For some reason, my bedroom has never felt just right.  I have re-arranged it so many times since we have lived here, and now it finally feels right.  I had all of my necklaces clustered together on an old wooden piano piece with pegs... which worked really well for storage, but always felt too cluttered.  I kept several of my pieces over on it, but spread out my favorite pieces on this other wall, as a part of the design.  I love how they all feel like artwork on the walls now.

Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom

I love that so many of the pieces in my home have sentimental value.  This birdie dish that holds my rings was used in our wedding.  My dad built me this very special hope chest when I was younger.  It is so well made and I cherish it so much.  It is stuffed full of old memories and baby clothes... The lantern I got from my bestie.  The antlers were gifts from my brother.  The ceramic birdie was from my cousin.  The soapstone box was from my uncle.  The arched little mirror was the mirror in our bathroom when I was little.  The stand up mirror was handed down to me from my aunt.  The old wooden shelf that has my bracelets and earrings on my pap made as a plant stand.  The deer skull was the first skull I have found with horns, on my parents land.  The white vintage macrame owl was a gift from a friend.  The amethyst stone bookends were a gift from a friend.  The little yellow faceted salt shaker next to my oils was the first antique treasure my mom ever bought when she was a little girl.  My pap took her antiquing to give her the bug, and this is what she chose.  (And she caught the bug, and passed it on to me.)  The black leather macrame windchime was a gift from Sun & Glory, made with woodpecker feathers (which is my birth totem).  The dreamcatcher was made for me by Spirit Tribe with my birthstones.  The feather pinned to the wall was a special gift from a friend.  The Janis Joplin record was my mom's and has been a part of my room or home decor since I swiped it from her when I was a teenager.  The adorable wooden sun was my mothers, and I just adore it.  The print from Hannah Chloe was painted with my headband as the inspiration.  And of course all of the jewelry pieces are very special pieces from so many artisan friends... too many to name.  But each one is so special.  There is so much magic in this corner!!!  (and the twinkle lights just highlight it).

Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom
Laura of Roots and Feathers Boho Bedroom

I love how simply moving stuff around in a new way can make everything feel so fresh and re-inspiring!  I like to read at night before bed, so when I turn on my twinkle lights and read while James falls asleep next to me, I am just in heaven now.  I feel like I have even been sleeping better since the new change.  And, it inspires me to re-arrange other areas in my house when I get the time! 

HOLIDAY NESTING

holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com

I have done a bit of rearranging and decorating for the holidays, and I must say, it feels sooooo good!  For the past few years I have honestly not felt very festive at all.  Could hardly get myself into the holiday spirit and felt a bit of depression around it.  I will say it has been a struggle to not have my parents around during this time of year (or anytime of year for that matter).  I always can't help but think about having christmas morning at my mom's house, and how excited she would get about it.  My dad hated christmas, and I loved that about him.  And having my brother there with all of us was always so special.  But I will say... I am starting to feel the spirit return, and we still have a few weeks until christmas!!!  I cannot wait to get my tree decorated.  I don't have the lights I want for it, so I'm having to wait until we can get to town to get some.  But I'm counting down the days!  I have been listening to the Bright Eyes christmas cd for days now.  And this little bit of redecorating I have done has made all the difference.  I moved my table out from the corner and decluttered it from all of the random little pieces of nature I had all over it.  I wanted to be able to actually eat at the table, maybe make a few crafts at it, and simply just enjoy the openess that comes from less clutter.  And as you can see from the photos, Bella agrees and instantly found herself a little spot to look out the window from. 

holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com
holiday home decor on rootsandfeathers.com

I am so in love with my holiday decor this year.  It's simple, natural and inviting.  It has brightened my mood and calmed my spirit.  What else could I ask for?  I added the old vase full of mountain laurel seeds not only for a hint of holiday color, but b/c they represent my mother.  It is what she leaves behind for us, so when I hold one, I feel close to her.  It feels good to have her spirit in the center of my decor.

PIECES OF HOME

cow skull and dreamcatcher rootsandfeathers.com
bob dylan hat rootsandfeathers.com
pretty girl in magazine rootsandfeathers.com
twinkle lights and macrame windchime rootsandfeathers.com
seashell collection rootsandfeathers.com
lounging kitty rootsandfeathers.com
studio inspiration rootsandfeathers.com
triangle shelf rootsandfeathers.com
moon dreamcatcher jewelry rootsandfeathers.com
vintage scarves and purse rootsandfeathers.com

1. Found a new home for my dreamcatcher from Spirit Tribe.
2. My newly thrifted 'dylan' hat.
3. Pretty Free People magazine rip out.
4. My bedroom, I love the twinkle lights next to the Sun & Glory macrame mobile.
5. Seashell collection.
6. Bella lounging in the studio.
7. Roots and Feathers jewelry hanging on my inspo board.
8. My newly thrifted triangle shelf... This is part of my special space next to my bed.
9. Roots and Feathers pretties that went to new homes.
10. Thrift scores, pretty scarves and a leather tooled purse.