12 CHIC TROPICAL HOME OFFICE IDEAS + 3 REASONS WHY PALM LEAF WALLPAPER IS GOOD FENG SHUI

Looking for some home office decorating inspiration? You’re in the right place, this post will share 12 chic tropical home office ideas.

One of the last times I went on a trip, I worked in a hotel restaurant that had a tropical aesthetic and I was so incredibly productive, I can’t help but feel like I need to re-create that look in my own home office. Aside from having my very specific morning routine, I know just how important it is to be sure that your home office environment is a space that brings you inspiration, joy and energy.

The thing about tropical decor for the home office, is that it makes you feel like you aren’t actually at work and you’re actually on vacation. For years I have been a fan of tropical palm leaf wallpapers and now I am finally ready to give my own home office and energy upgrade. I’ve put together some inspiration for you on creating your own tropical home office but first let’s discuss why.

HOME OFFICE FENG SHUI:

Your environment will always influence your productivity and success according to Feng Shui. Organization is KEY when elevating your and I am finding this adorable pink file folder situation totally resonates with my nesting mode, too. That's the thing about Feng Shui, decorating with the things that make you happy and feel blissful...will lead to a BLISSFUL LIFE. 

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I really love this chic tea spot in San Diego, Holy Matcha, the palm wallpaper, the pink velvet furniture and the bright light just makes the entire ambiance feel like you could work all day.

3 REASONS WHY PALM LEAF WALLPAPER IS GOOD FENG SHUI:

1. PINK & GREEN are the colors of the HEART CHAKRA. If you don't decorate for your chakras or know much about them, that's totally fine. Do a quick search on Pinterest, you can learn a lot about the colors that work with the chakras. When you want to balance your heart, your love and your connection with others, pink and green are just what you need to surround yourself with. So, this wallpaper style and color vibe totally lights up your heart center. Which obviously means BLISS! 

2. Leaves and nature are considered the wood element. Which is the element of growth and flourishing. So wherever you are looking for more growth (that could be the money sector, the creativity or fame sector, etc) you will infuse that area with the energy of life and growth. If you would like to learn more about what Feng Sector area you may need stimulated, you can download my FREE guide to Feng Shui basics here.

3. Inner Wellness. The goal of Feng Shui is to balance your mind, body and soul. Brining elements of nature and outdoors is key to calming your stress hormones. So, palm leaf wallpaper will help to give you the feelings of nature, even when indoors. Connecting with nature is so important to stay balanced & keep anxiety and stress at bay. So, if you don't have great views with trees or nature, you are a perfect candidate for fabulous palm leaf wallpapers faux nature effects. 

MY PICKS FOR PALM LEAF WALLPAPER:

How to decorate with Jungle Wallpaper?

You can transform your space into a gorgeous tropical jungle by pairing jungle wallpaper with wooden shelves, covering your space with potted plants, or draping some leaves around the room. Hanging plants in pots or round windows and doorways also works wonders for the home office, too.

12 CHIC TROPICAL OFFICE DECORATING IDEAS:

01 | Palm Wallpaper with a neon pink sign

There is something so chic about a custom neon sign for your home office. Place that right on top of your palm leaf wallpaper and you are guaranteed to feel like your home office isn’t home. I just adore this boho vibe boutique, this could sit across from your desk for you to stare at all day.

02 | Palm Wallpaper accent wall

Get this gold office look:

03 | Palm wallpaper behind a gold mirror over wood desk

Rachel Zoe Palm Wallpaper

Get this look:

04 | Palm Wallpaper with pink hibiscus leaves and wood shelves

05 | Martinique Banana Leaf Wallpaper

Robert Cordony office PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACQUI TURK

I found the perfect dupe for the Martinique Wallpaper in this office. You can grab the banana leaf peel and stick wallpaper for a much less price here.

06 | Dark tropical wallpaper office

07 | Palm Leaf Mixed Wallpaper office backdrop

Get this look:

08 | White office with green accents

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Beautiful Palm Leaf Wallpaper , white white desk and neutral accents.

09 | Framed wallpaper panels as wall art

10 | Banana leaf accent wall

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11 | Black and white palm wallpaper

Get this look:

12 | Frame banana leaf art prints

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Print out banana leaf digital art files and frame them for your office.

THE BEST HOUSTON THRIFT SHOPS FOR FURNITURE & HOME DECOR | 6 TIPS FOR THRIFTING

This post is all about the Best Home Decor Thrift Shops in Houston, Texas plus some lessons and tips I have learned for thrifting.

Ever since I can remember, I have spent my weekends in antique shops, consignment shops, second hand, thrift shops, estate sales, etc. It’s a tradition my grandmother started with my family since I was a little girl.

And while I love my occasional trip to HomeGoods, second hand / thrifting is one of my absolute favorite hobbies. Some people can’t stand it, for me it’s absolutely thrilling to find a treasure. Not only is it a way to help support the environment through reusing furniture versus dumping it in the trash, it also can help your home feel more curated and personalized. You can see some of my recent thrifting finds here.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY SECOND HAND FOR YOUR HOME?

First of all, it can be really fun. Finding something that is absolutely a treasure can give you the most positive feelings which has you feeling happier about your home.

Also, instead of letting pre-loved items end up in landfills or incinerators — where they can release harmful greenhouse gases, heavy metals and other pollutants — purchasing secondhand puts those things back into circulation, reducing their overall environmental footprint.

Hot tip: If you feel uncomfortable about someone previously owning something that you find, you can always cleanse it. One thing I’ve learned about bringing pre-loved things home from my studies in Feng Shui…whenever I find something I like and MUST bring home, I will always sage it. I do believe that when something is pre-owned, it holds energy from the previous owner and I don’t want to bring that energy into my space. Just keep that in mind when shopping.

THE BEST THRIFT SHOPS IN HOUSTON, TX

01 | The Guild Shop | 2009 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX 77006

This is one of my favorite shops in Houston, especially when it comes to Home Decor. I find the most gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pieces for my own home and I just have to tell you all about it. They also have the most gorgeous jewelry.

This is a consignment thrift shop, which means that the longer an items sits there, the more it discounts. Because of this, you want to shop this place pretty frequently. Also, designers are always shopping here and they are quick to grab the best items.

I found this gorgeous vintage brass and glass coffee table for just about $125 at The Guild Shop and it might just be my favorite thing in my living room.

What to shop for here:

• Antique/Second Hand Jewelry

• Oversized artwork + rugs

• Antique/Vintage/SecondHand Furniture

• Gorgeous dishes, vases, blown glass

beautiful Chinoiserie table accents

large gold and jade ornate ring

neutral wishbone rattan counter stools

colorful vintage glass

02 | The Charity Guild | 1203 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006

Now, this shop is probably my favorite place to shop for fashion, bags and shoes. I found the most gorgeous pair of olive green Louis Vuitton military booties, one of my favorite pairs of boots I own.

Having said that, they also have a great selection of furniture and home decor. They have a great collection of art, dish collections and great dressers if you are looking for more home storage.
What to shop for here:

• Fashion, bags and shoes

• Dishware collections

• Kitchen wares

• Art

• furniture

pink and gold seashell plate collection

Pre-Loved Louis Vuitton green military booties

03 | The Salvation Army Thrift | 2208 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

This Salvation Army location has always been a go-to spot for me when it comes to furniture. I have helped countless people find and shop for sofas and bed frames/headboards here. I’ve found some of my favorite pieces in my own home here.

What to shop for here:

• furniture / home decor

• artwork

• mirrors

• bed frames

• sofas

• dressers

04 | Blue Bird Circle Shop | 615 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006

This darling little shop has a wide variety of home decor and a really great selection of lighting. I seem to always find something small when I go here that I am very happy to leave with. They have the best tea cups I have ever seen, something I love to collect.

What to shop for here:

• Antique furniture + large artwork

• Antique dishes, tea cups, vases

• Cool lighting

05 | Goodwill Memorial | 10521 Katy Fwy Houston, TX 77024

Out of all the Goodwill’s in the city, this one is my absolute favorite to go to for furniture, the clothing is also pretty good. Every time I go to this location, I find something pretty stellar or I find myself calling a friend who has been looking for that very thing. This is a bit of a drive for some but always worth it!

What to shop for here:

• Furniture + large artwork

• Home Decor & lighting

• fashion

06 | Shopping Houston Estate Sales | EstateSales.Net

There is nothing more fun that going to an estate sale on the weekend and Houston really has some incredible ones to go to. You can go to Estatesales.net/Houston to find really good ones. The best part is they give you a preview in photos of what will be at the sale so you can determine if it is worth your time to actually go. I appreciate the efficiency of the preview.

If you aren’t a regular thrifter, I made a checklist to help remind you of things you may find thrifting that could work in your home, ‘what to look for at the thrift store”.

6 THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM THRIFTING:

1. You’ve got to go at the right time. When you go to any of these shops you want to find out when they put out their inventory. On those days, you want to arrive as early in the day as possible because designers will always go first thing on those days.

2. If you see it and you like it, GRAB IT! I can’t tell you how many times I saw something and sat on it but when I went back for it, it was gone. Even if you are going to put it back because you decide NOT to buy it, you will regret not grabbing it when you first saw it. Just grab it!

3. Research the item. There have been times when I found something much cheaper online. Or the opposite could happen, you could find something that is completely underpriced and you could actually sell it for more.

4. Keep a running list of things you are looking for. I do this in my phone because you never know if you just happen to stumble across something you like and forgot that you might even need it. I also like to keep photos of my home so I can look and imagine that item in the space. Planning helps you not make purchases that you will regret later. Hot tip: Also keep measurements of spaces in your home where you are looking for something. For example, if you are looking for a bench for your entryway, measure the space and have that written in the notes app on your phone.

5. Bring a bag of things to donate. I live by the perspective that something has to go out before something comes in. I keep a running box/basket in my living room of things that we are ready to donate. So, every time I thrift, I have a pile of things waiting to find a new home. It feels so much better to donate than to throw away.

6. Only buy it you absolutely love it. Don’t think about if it’s a ‘good deal’. This is how most stores will get you. Thinking you are getting a good deal is probably always going to end in you eventually regretting that purchase. The best reason to buy something is if you absolutely LOVE and adore the thing.

Hope you found this post about thrifting to be helpful. Let me know if you want more posts on the best places in Houston, I am always happy to share what I find.

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