Made By Girl: interior decor

Design: Tropical Glam

Hi MBG readers, its Amanda and I am back with two absolute summertime fave of mine: the iconic banana leaf print and the Massimo Vitali beach photograph. Not sure about you guys but there's no palm trees over here (in ohio) so I'm determined to bring the classic glam style of vacation destinations into our home.

And if you're not planning on any vacation soon, I've picked out a couple of pieces that will be sure to get you feeling the 'Palm Springs chic meets 1950s hollywood' vibe!

Elle Decor

Martinique Wallpaper | World of Interiors via Art of Interiors

1. Rio Wall Sconce
2. Faceted Pendant Light
3. Jacquard Forest Towel
4. Sunburst Mirror
5. Massimo Vitali Photograph
6. Ikea Sofa (Tullinge Gray Slipcover)
7. Palm Leaves Pillow
8. Threshold Toss Pillow
9. Basketweave Metal Accent Table
10. Bamboo Lucite & Brass Bar Cart
11. Stud Poof
12. Safavieh Courtyard Area Rug
13. Jo Malone Osmanthus

-post by amanda dietz

Design: Top Ten Christmas Decorations...

Hello I'm Brooke Jones from the Modern Sophisticate Blog & also an Interior Design contributor here at Made By Girl!

Top 10 Christmas Decorations (That May or May Not Be Christmas Decorations) Let's face it, Christmas decorating can get expensive. From garlands, to ornaments, to tree skirts, to lights, the final tally can really add up. Even worse, the decorations you are investing in can only be seen for less than 1/6 of the year! I would much rather invest in a pretty piece that can be construed as "festive" during the holidays yet "chic" and "glamorous" the rest of the year.

Here's an idea......Instead of a tree skirt, why not buy a foxy fur throw to wrap around the base of your tree in December then drape it across the foot of your bed in January?

Or how about gilded leaf trays to hold simple tea lights through New Years then use them to drop your keys and change in for the remainder of the year?

1. Christmas Tree World

2. Suzanne Kasler for Ballard Designs

3. Crate&Barrel

4. West Elm

5. Etsy Vintage (view similar here)

6. Jayson Home

7. Crate&Barrel

8. Modern Rugs

9. Calypso St. Barth

10. Crate & Barrel

Do YOU decorate with anything that is not a 'Christmas decoration' per se? Share your ideas!

-post by brooke jones