Some years ago, I was driving and listening to the radio when I heard a familiar voice sing over and over again, “You want to make a memory?” Well, yes, actually I do. And I also want to inspire people to be more aware of their own memories. As someone who has made it her personal mission to bring to light people’s best memories through photography, home décor, heirlooms and more, I was happy to hear this music icon, Jon Bon Jovi, say out loud (for millions to hear) exactly what I’ve been talking about for years.
Whether you’re seven or 70-years-old, your mind is constantly TiVoing precious moments all day long, more often than you eat a meal, check email, or change the channel. Every minute of your life, you are either exploring new or old memories or creating them from scratch, regardless of your age, gender, or nationality. Knowing this is what drives me to encourage people to take these nostalgic moments―whether it’s a baseball from a special little league game or photograph of an unforgettable family vacation―and incorporate them into making their house a home.
While many of Bon Jovi’s “You Want to Make a Memory” lyrics focus on a particular topic (lost love), the underlying message is still universal. I’m convinced this song would strike a chord with anyone. Here are a few of my favorite lines from my unofficial theme song:
Hello again, it’s you and me
Kinda always like it used to be
Sippin’ wine, killing time
Trying to solve life’s mysteries.
You wanna make a memory?
I dug up this old photograph
Look at all that hair we had.
You wanna make a memory
You wanna steal a piece of time
Most recently, I found myself singing these lyrics aloud as I placed my tea pots on a table while setting up for the filming of a Monica Rich Kosann original video about my book, Living with What You Love. The film crew got such a kick out of it, which was another reminder that Bon Jovi’s poignant words really ring true for everyone. Or perhaps they just enjoyed my little impromptu concert?
xox,
Monica
P.S. Last week, one of my favorite print publications, Vanity Fair, unveiled it’s iPad application. Check back this week to read our conversation with one of the forces behind Conde Nast’s new digital venture in our column My Heirloom.
Published on May 17, 2010
While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. 
Try Facebook application
Try iPhone application