Hi, I’m Ellen Fields — the designer behind Bohemia Designs. After a colorful career across creative industries, I’ve found my true home in surface pattern design.
For ten years I lived full-time in Mérida, Yucatán, where I founded Yucatan Living — the leading English-language resource for expats. I wrote articles, illustrated maps, designed guides and a published photo book, and built a loyal international audience. Since returning to California fifteen years ago, I’ve kept a home in Mérida and still spend several months there every year. That ongoing love affair with Mexico’s color, textiles, and spirit is the heartbeat of every pattern I create today.
I now create bold, trend-aware, license-ready collections for wallpaper, fabric, home décor, stationery, tabletop, quilting cotton, and gift — all built as clean seamless repeats with separated layers and multiple colorways.
Long-term collaborators say...
Ellen turns ideas into beautiful reality, always on time — even on impossible deadlines. — Jennifer Lytle, Tierra Yucatan (10+ years)
An extraordinary eye and a rare combination of writing, design, and storytelling skills.— Kurt Wootton, Habla
Efficient, caring, and genuinely invested in every project’s success for over 15 years. — Yury di Pasquale, Yucatan Homes and Lots
Ready for Licensing
I’m actively seeking my first licensing partners (exclusive, semi-exclusive, or flat-fee). If you’re looking for fresh bohemian, botanical, or conversational artwork that’s production-ready and easy to work with, I’d love to send you my latest collections.
Let’s bring some Yucatán sunshine and California joy to your next product line. →thequeenbohemia@gmail.com
I also co-designed and published this book of original photographs called Ten Years of Yucatan Living. (The book is not available commercially but I have a few left... if you are interested, contact me!)
To license or purchase artwork from me, or to commission something unique just for you, contact me. Please know that though I may use AI for help with copywriting and mockups, all designs on this website are created by me, a genuine human being.
I look forward to hearing from you.