Guest Post: By Erika Brechtel

Hi Made By Girl readers, I'm Erika Brechtel of small shop! So thrilled that Jen asked me to share eight of my fave home accessories with you today. And the best part is, since these are fairly recent purchases, you can make them yours too. Talk about instant gratification! 



I've got this colored pencil + brass holder set on my desk. It's pretty to look at AND functional.


Don't you hate loose remote controls? This snakeskin box is the perfect storage solution, while looking stylish on your coffee table top.


It took five months to get this baby from Italy! But I heart it and will always find a home for it. A classic.


Add a little global glam to your space with this Nate Berkus for HSN gold ikat bowl.


Don't you love affordable art that makes you feel luxurious? A little slice of beach in Portugal does the trick for me.


Just like Jen, I had to get my hands on this looker. Adds that sophisticated sculptural element to any tabletop.


Obsessed with design books. Obsessed. Tom Ford is a must-have.


You've seen these everywhere, time to get one for yourself. They're just super chic and super handy. Period.

Thanks for taking this fun little tour with me! Hope to see you soon over at my neck of the 'net, the small shop [shop talk] blog. Cheers!


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37 comments

  1. I loved that pretty little guest post by Erika. i have been wanting that colored pencil set and holder for a while now. (sigh).....

    xx

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  2. I like the picture of Portugal, since this is my country :)

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  3. Fantastic finds - I want them all! That gold ikat HSN bowl might be my fav though. Great post!

    xo Allison
    Spicer + Bank
    www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com

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  4. Ah- my girl crush! :) Great styling and great photos! It's all those little details that make our homes feel so special.

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  5. oh! it was nice to see the detsils around your home! I have the pillow behind your missoni... another book to add to the list! and what a perfect way to add some glamour to your workspace thsn with that pencil case!

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  6. I really love this post! Everything, from the pencil holder to the fluffy shag pillow, are things I could see myself having in my place. Thanks for the ideas, Erika!

    xoxoAnge
    Ladyhub http://ladyhub.blogspot.com

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  7. As always, Erika brings the chic! I love every single one of these!

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  8. all things i probably need for the someday house.....gorgeous collection, Erika!

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  9. I love the snakeskin box for remotes - I need one of those & the gold ikat bowl too!

    -Danya
    www.PinkPeonyStyle.com

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  10. Erika- I swear everything you own is so chic. Love the idea for a remote control box!

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  11. Erika brings her A game! Love all these pics...her house is so beautifully styled and cohesive. xo

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  12. Thank you ladies for the very kind comments! This post was a lot of fun.

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  13. What's my fav?! The pillow, the bowl, the horn vase. Girl, you got it goin' on! Love your pics!

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  14. These are awesome. I especially love the remote control box – I was just thinking that I need a solution to corral my bazillion remotes before my dog decides to treat one as a chew toy.

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  15. Great picks, Erika!! Love every.single.one

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  16. Love Erika!! She's seriously talented. Major graphic design skills and man, her house looks gorgeous. I want all these things for my home!

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  17. Brass holder for pencils? I've never seen such a thing. So chic! I love Erika's stile. Sophisticated, glam and totally cool.

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  18. Love this round-up! My fave piece is the pencil holder. I'm kinda obsessed with pencils, but everything is fabulous. Your home must be so chic :)

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  19. I'm lusting after Erika's goodies! An authentic Missoni is totally worth the wait!

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  20. Fun! I love all the gold accents.

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  21. Awesome picks Erika! Thanks for the links too!:)xx

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  22. Thanks, Erika for these chic finds. Unfortunately, this was an expensive post for me because I think I need a few of them! And, thanks for helping me discover a wonderful new blog!! xx

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  23. that Pencil holder is the coolest thing I have ever seen. And now I really want that gold ikat bowl!

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  24. How come I have every single thing that Erika just listed? Because she and I share a brain? Because she is the bomb! Great post...
    -e (modern24seven.blogspot.com)

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  25. Looooooove all these!

    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

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  26. SO fun!!I 100% love everything!!!! Erika, your style is perfection! xoxo e&a

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  27. great finds...love that pencil holder!

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  28. absolutely love the horn vase and I've been wanting to get my hands on that brass pencil holder for quite some time now!! Great post!

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  29. So many fabulous items!! I want them all!!

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  30. I easily just added these to my wish list and I've been very good this year! Thanks Erika!! Great post. Hope you are having a great time in the city, Jen!

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  31. As usual...love everything Erika picks !! They all look gorgeous in her stylish home ! Hope your having a great trip !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  32. OH gosh. Your house. IS amazing. I cannot believe all these photos are yours. Mmmmm. Needing that ikat bowl and brass pencil holder. So lovely, Erika!

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  33. Love the Missoni cushion, and a remote control box is such a good idea!

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  34. Ah I love everything! Erika is so chic! Great guest post! xo

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  35. Love your guest post!

    x

    http://theiconic.com.au

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  36. can I just transport your home into mine? I'm obsessed with all of the details!

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