Posts Tagged ‘Heirlooms’
A Conversation with Lauren Bush
MY HEIRLOOM
Our favorite people and the object of their affection Lauren Bush is that irresistible trifecta of beauty, brains, and benevolence. The Princeton University grad who has donned the covers of fashion magazines, like Vogue and Vanity Fair, has made it her mission to feed the planet one child at a time.
Enter to Win His & Hers Prizes for Father’s Day
GIVEAWAYS We know that “behind every great man, there’s a great woman,” so to celebrate Father’s Day we decided to give one lucky reader prizes for him and her: a Monica Rich Kosann White Topaz Pendant (estimated value: $295) and…CLICK to find out what’s the second prize and how to enter your name in the random drawing that will take place on Father’s Day (June 20th).
Put a (Cocktail) Ring On It
BUILT TO LAST
Style that transcends time and fashion Forgetting to put on a ring (or several) before leaving the house in the morning is like walking out with no shoes on. It’s a bare essential for me, no matter how dressed up or down I am. It is probably the only jewelry piece I wear every single day without fail. I feel naked without it, especially my cocktails rings.
Vintage Red Glass Necklaces, Costume Jewelry (Part I)
GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET The 20th century ushered in the golden era of costume jewelry. Now, those same vintage pieces have returned to the fashion scene as highly valuable, sought-after accessories. This genre is so vast that we’ve decided to breakdown our coverage of costume jewelry into a special on-going series, starting with these remarkable red glass vintage necklaces.
eBay’s Best-Sellers for April 2010
See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include an 150-year-old twenty dollar bill, an Andy Warhol print, and a vintage jadeite & diamond ring (pictured left).
A Conversation with Jamie Pallot
MY HEIRLOOM
Our favorite people and the object of their affection With new iPad subscriptions now available for GQ and Vanity Fair, the digital newsstand is officially underway. These popular publications hail from mega publisher Conde Nast, home to an award-winning dream team of digital geniuses, including Editorial Director Jamie Pallot.
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
GO HERE, FIND THIS
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
GO HERE, FIND THIS
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
GO HERE, FIND THIS
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.
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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