Posts Tagged ‘Family’
Taste Florence’s Sweetest Thing
HEIRLOOM RECIPES Let them eat cake! And sip an authentic Italian cappuccino, too, at Pasticceria Giorgio, one of Florence’s best family-owned pastry shops.
Florence’s Crystal Clear Craftsmanship
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Your treasure map to great collectibles Step inside a world of glass in this quaint boutique-studio called Laboratory Moleria Locchi on the bustling street of Via Burchiello.
Pinocchio Comes to Life in Florence Woodcrafts Shop
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Your treasure map to great collectibles Enter a nonfiction version of Geppetto’s workshop complete with a life-size Pinocchio (more like a legion of these wooden puppets) at Bartolucci’s, a fairytale-friendly woodcrafts empire in Florence.
The Best Little Classic Family Bookshop in Florence
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Your treasure map to great collectibles Imagine the path to your office always led to a palace. That has been the royal commute of the Giannini family (pictured left) since they opened a charming paper-goods store 154 years ago right across the street from piazza of the 15th century Pitti Palace.
Ten-Year-Olds Share What I Know About Parenting
THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS In an excerpt from the new book What I Know: Uncommon Wisdom and Universal Truths from 10-year-olds and 100-year-olds, author Roger Emerson Fishman shares six insightful quotations from the group of precocious 10-year-olds on the topic of parenting.
Lockets are Close to My Heart
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Style that transcends time and fashion With Mother’s Day around the corner, a locket is a perfect gift for any mom. Unfortunately, it’s not a present I can give my own mother. She already has one (or more likely 20). Still, I believe it is important to tell you that lockets are the ultimate heirloom. I realize I’m biased, but hear me out…
Ode to Grandmas
MONICA’S BLOG Mother’s Day, as you know, is about all mothers. If you were fortunate to grow up knowing several generations of mothers–from your mom to grandma to great-grandma–then you had the wonderful advantage to experience your heritage firsthand. My daughters are extremely lucky to not only have two, but three grandmothers, including my stepmother.
Ding Dong, I Have Something that Belongs to You
MONICA RICH KOSANN VIDEOS Watch as a British man with a passion for metal detecting walks us through where he found this gold Victorian locket in a Wales field and how he returned it to a descendant of the original owner who lived in the 19th century.
At Last, My New Book is Here!
MONICA’S BLOG My new book Living with What You Love is 20 years in the making. That’s how long I’ve been helping people make their house a home by creating personal, meaningful spaces they can enjoy every day. The book was truly a labor of love that was well-worth the wait, which officially ended on April 20th, when it hit bookstores nationwide.
A Conversation with Sally Singer
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Our favorite people and the object of their affection Everyone has heard of Vogue, the world’s most influential fashion magazine, and its respected editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. But another force behind every issue is the irreplaceable Fashion News and Features Director Sally Singer.
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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