Design: African Fusion

Hello Made By Girl readers! It's Brooke from the Modern Sophisticate again.
One of my favorite tricks designers use to add some fun and whimsy to a space is to incorporate animals into the decor. Adding a dog statue to a side table or little leopard print to a chair can really do wonders.

 

Trust me. It works every time.  

Lately, I have been inspired by more exotic animals like rams and peacocks, which have been styled to be more glam than safari. Here are my picks for an African fusion look:

a. Emma Feather Pendant via Jayson Home

b. Unknown found on Pinterest (similar here)

c. Italian 1950s Gilt Iron Bench via Quotient

d. Bamileke Feather Headdress via Safari Fusion

e. Resin Kudu Horns via Safari Fusion

- post by Brooke Jones

Pretty Python Tray...

Trays rock. They're awesome for organizing pretty much anything. 

I like them on coffee tables, entryways & in my bathroom vanity area. One of my all time FAVE trays has been the python tray. I had been WANTING this tray for quite some time now, ever since seeing it in Lonny Magazine. Remember that issue??!? 

Anyway, the lovely Sue from The Zhush must have taken notice, because after meeting her at Blogfest earlier this year she sent me the tray from her shop! I almost died! .....It was such a nice surprise... thank you Sue!! This tray is 10 times prettier in person & makes any little area appear super chic!  Instantly....see what I mean?
 

If you want to get one of these - Sue is offering MadeByGirl readers 10% off on all items over $50 with the coupon code: madebygirl




Visit her shop here.




-images by jen ramos

Zhush: New At The Shop.....

Many of you may already know Sue De Chiara from The Zhush blog, but did you know she also runs an online shop called Zhush??? She sure does! 

Busy lady.... I actually met her at Blogfest in NYC back in May, she was super sweet & friendly!  I love visiting her shop & checking out all the chic home accessories. She has great style and knows about all the latest trends, so you can't go wrong when visiting her shop & blog! 

She sent over these amazing pictures so shoppers can see how to use a variety of the items that she carries in different & creative ways! My absolute must have is the python tray...I've had my eye on it for quite sometime. 

And OMG, check out this COOL print on the ice bucket.....so chic!! 

Sister Parish laminated ice bucket and tray

Lunares chariots of fire wing, Lunares gold wishbone, Rablab agate trinket box

Jonathan Adler monogram acrylic tray

Twos Company flower necklace (twice) Chevron box, zig zag scarf in pink

 Jonathan Adler acrylic tray and coaster, Kim Seybert napkin rings and napkins

 Elizabeth Cole turquoise necklace, Liz Victory train case, Twos Company Eiffel tower cork screw, St. Honore Tray, Brass Wall flower and Elizabeth Cole xoxo earrings

 Twos Company python tray, Rab Lab agate coasters, Rab Lab amethyst bottle stopper, Tozai brass bowl, Two's Company chocolate lipglosses

You can view all of these items via Zhush & tell her you saw her on Made By Girl!  


**Use the COUPON CODE: madebygirl and get 10% off purchases over $50**

-Images by Jacob Kriese
-photo styling by THE DECORISTA