, inspired by patterns found in oriental rugs and embellished with soft fringe on all four sides. Crafted of 100-percent linen, this pillow makes fast friends with both neutrals and deep earth tones. It comes in two sizes: 20-inches square and 22-by-40 inches, for $92 and $164, respectively.
Another item from the Bright Bohemian Collection—the
Kartika Embroidered Bed Scarf—also caught my eye. A bedscarf is just a simple way to add that final layer of luxury to your bed without all the bulk of a throw or additional quilt. At 44-by-100 inches, it works with most any size bed (kings are 76 inches wide) or folds over the back of a sofa for an instant pop of color. Kartika features a soft, hand-quilted cotton base embroidered with neon acrylic yarns. Handmade tassels on the two shorter ends complete the free-spirited effect. The bedscarf retails for $444.
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The Kartika design is also available in fashion for your table. Instead of tassels, the
Stone-Washed Linen Shale Embroidered Table Runner sports colorful fringe. It measures 16-inches wide by 84-inches long, sells for $198 and also comes in
green. Choose coordinating Stone-Washed Linen Embroidered Napkins in
shale with magenta embroidery or
green with turquoise embroidery to mix and match with either color of runner or double as dresser, side table and nightstand toppers. A set of four napkins is priced at $200.
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Not all the items in this Christmas collection are still available, but I had to show the photo to you anyway because everything is so colorful and boho. And maybe they will even give the crafty among you some ideas for stellar knock-offs for holiday season 2017. Maybe I will even try them myself!
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What IS still available now is the
Multicolor Jubilee Felt Stocking for $40 and the
Fabulous Felt Flowers Set of 20 for $210. That latter price, especially, should motivate you to DIY! For the stockings, strips of wool felt are sewn together, then accented along the outer edges with dark fuchsia whip-stitching. They measure 10-inches wide by 15-inches long and have a solid red back and hanging loop. The flowers range in size from 2.75 to 4 inches in diameter and can be used for package decorations, ornaments, jewelry, table decorations, combined in a garland or wreath, or used in whatever way your bright and bohemian imagination can cook up.
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Selke offers a wide variety of art, but this
Floral Mosaic most appealed to my boho sensibilities. The abstract print features a riotous exploration of colors that suggest the play of light over a garden in full bloom. It’s perfect for neutral rooms where you want to add a punch of color, or brighter rooms where you want to let your boho maximal mama go all out. At $473, it measures 21-by-41 inches and can be hung horizontally or vertically. A similar piece,
Garden Mosaic, features blue, green and orange tones, measures approximately 30-by-60 inches, and sells for $837.
How ‘bout we cut a rug next?
A post on Annie Selke brands wouldn’t be complete without a gander at a few of her famous Dash & Albert Rugs.
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My hands-down favorite has to be the
Cat’s Paw Grey Wool Micro-Hooked Rug. It’s not just the name—though, as you know, I love anything “cat”—but the pattern and color have captured my heart. I love the subtle neutral tones, reminiscent of my favorite feline—as well as the irregular print. It's almost an animal print, but more subtle. It reminds me of pebbles—very smooth ones, in the shallows of the fresh-water Finger Lakes I grew up around. “Micro-hooked” means smaller “mini” loops in a finer-gauge 100-percent wool yarn, which makes the rug flatter and perfect for high-traffic areas. It also requires little maintenance to assure long wear.
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And the Cat’s Paw pattern comes in a bevy of boho boss colors, as well (not pictured: Sage). Sizes run from 2-by-3 feet to 10-by-14 feet, and prices start at $86.
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Another favorite of mine is the
Follow the Arrows Cotton Yarn Hooked Rug. It’s hand-hooked with twisted yarns, which gives it a springy, cushier, looped construction. Each rug is also finished with a cotton canvas backing, attached with latex. Sizes range from 2-by-3 feet to 10-by-14 feet. Originally priced at $124-$2,798, this rug is now available in the outlet for $87-$1,959.
Many of the rug patterns show up in other Annie Selke products.
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For Instance, these flat-weave tote patterns may be rugs, as well as pillows, throws, scarves, etc. Clockwise from upper left they are:
Rainbow Stripe Woven Cotton Tote, $72;
Wyatt Woven Cotton Tote Bag, $72;
Gypsy Stripe Multi-Woven Cotton Tote, $86; and
Stone Soup Woven Cotton Tote, $72. All are 19-by-16-3 inches, though other totes are available in different sizes and shapes.
This is a price-point I can afford, but how can I decide which one?!!! Help!!!
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Selke sells a bevy of beautiful scarves, many of which are currently outlet-priced. But it was these two that caught my boho eye: the
Layla Embroidered Shawl (left) and the
Maya Embroidered Shawl (right.) Both are wool with viscose machine embroidery and can be worn to keep your shoulders warm or as oversize scarves. They measure 27-by-70 inches and sell for $104.
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Annie Selke’s plush robes come in a rainbow of solid colors, but my favorite is this striped beauty, the
Selke Fleece Blossom Striped Robe, which is a rainbow unto itself. Made of machine washable polyester fleece, this robe features oversized patch pockets, a long tie belt, and is sized to hang mid-calf. It’s available in petite length and one-size-fits-most, both priced at $103.
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