Posts Tagged ‘Ask Monica’
Ask Monica: Packing Essentials for Jackson Hole, WY
This week I am heading to Jackson Hole for a bit of work and play. Jackson Hole is one of my favorite places to go in the summer. Not only is it incredibly beautiful, but its laid back atmosphere makes it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Here are my packing essentials [...]
Creating Vignettes Help Tell Your Personal Story
ASK MONICA Identical frames containing photographs are fine to hang on your wall, however, I would suggest a different approach if you’re looking to create a display for a single flat surface, like a shelf, desk or side table. If all the frames share the same height and color, they lose their individuality. Choose frames that are as distinctively special as the photos inside them.
5 Tips for Commissioning a Painted Portrait
ASK MONICA Much as I love the power of a printed image, a painted portrait conveys a certain elegance that may be exactly what you need for one of your rooms. Before you commission a portrait, which requires some commitment of time as well as expense, you must plan ahead. Here are five important points to consider.
How to Fit Your Photos to Unconventional Frames and Lockets
ASK MONICA Finding ways to frame your cherished photos can be fun, especially if you’re open to trying a variety of shapes and sizes. Any photo can be made to fit any frame, regardless of its original size. When I’m matching a photograph to a frame, I usually ask myself these questions…
ASK MONICA: Top 10 Flea Markets Going On Now
ASK MONICA Spend a summer afternoon discovering all kinds of heirlooms and vintage treasures at some of the best flea markets and antique stores across the country—and the Atlantic!
25 Fun Things to Do This Summer (Complete List)
Here are some activities I look forward to every summer that anyone can enjoy whether you live in New York City or across the U.S. Print out this complete list and start checking off your favorites!
25 Fun Things to Do This Summer, #10 to #6
ASK MONICA Here are some activities I look forward to every summer that anyone can enjoy whether you live in New York City or across the U.S. We’ll bring you 5 of the 25 every day this week, leading up to the final countdown of the absolute best things to do this summer on Friday.
25 Fun Things to Do This Summer, #20 to #16
ASK MONICA Here are some activities I look forward to every summer that anyone can enjoy whether you live in New York City or across the U.S. We’ll bring you 5 of the 25 every day this week, leading up to the final countdown of the absolute best things to do this summer on Friday.
25 Fun Things to Do This Summer, #25 to #21
ASK MONICA Here are some activities I look forward to every summer that anyone can enjoy whether you live in New York City or across the U.S. We’ll bring you 5 of the 25 every day this week, leading up to the final countdown of the absolute best things to do this summer on Friday.
Four Fun, Fast and Frugal Father’s Day Gift Ideas
MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS “What do you get the man who has everything?” is the top question I hear from friends and clients around this time. I know shopping for dad can be tough. There are only so many ties one man can wear. For the special men in your life, here are four affordable and simple solutions to make this June 20th—and every Father’s Day thereafter—a memorable one.
About Monica & MRKStyle.com
While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of jewelry, fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Jewelry, 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. Learn More
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