Posts Tagged ‘Monicas Blog’
Most Moms Bake Cookies. Mine Made Strudel
MONICA’S BLOG As a first-generation American, I was exposed to many of my parents’ homeland traditions through food. When I was a little girl, my mother and I would visit this Eastern European market called Schaller & Weber (pronounced “shawl-ler unt vay-bar”) near our home on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Once a week, we’d hop in the car to go to this market where…
I Have Some Exciting News!
MONICA’S BLOG On January 22nd, my husband and I attended the Fashion Group International’s 13th annual Rising Star Awards in New York City. It was such an extraordinary event on so many levels. But the best part was hearing my name being announced as the winner for the category of Fine Jewelry.
We Treasure Hunt for You
MONICA’S BLOG I wish I could visit every great vintage store this country has to offer, but of course, there’s no time. The good news is that I can so easily treasure hunt online now. I’ve always been a fan of eBay, for example, which just gave me this idea to introduce a fun new column called My eBay Today, where I get to vintage shop and share lots of amazing finds with you.
How Do You Live with Your Kids’ Artwork?
MONICA’S BLOG What do, or rather, should you do with the “artistic pieces” your kids bring home from school or camp? Stuff them in a drawer or box? I’ve figured out a way to enjoy them every day. Read on to find out how I’ve integrated those great memories in my home.
A Special Delivery for 2010
MONICA’S BLOG As we embark on a New Year, it seems appropriate to reaffirm our mission in launching our e-magazine Fine Art of Family. Introduced nearly 90 days ago, our idea here is to examine the elements that I believe are common to all of us, but remain unexplored on so many levels.
What a Year! Who’s Looking Forward to 2010?
MONICA’S BLOG As someone who is in the memory business, I love that New Year’s Eve (and the days leading up to it) inspires people to reflect on the past 12 months. Looking back, I realize that now is the perfect time to…
It’s A Wonderful Time of Year
MONICA’S BLOG Every holiday season, my family looks forward to watching Clarence earn his wings as he helps George Bailey discover that, indeed, It’s a Wonderful Life.
Seven (Undiscovered) Holiday Gift Ideas in Your Home
MONICA’S BLOG The secret to giving the perfect holiday gift has less to do with what’s in your wallet and more to do with what’s in your heart. Some of the best gifts I’ve ever given or received have been directly linked to a great memory that I shared with someone special.
Postcard Perfect Evening
MONICA’S BLOG On Tuesday evening, two of our good friends, designer Josie Natori and actor/director Tony Goldwyn, helped us host an intimate event to celebrate heirlooms.
Don’t Forget to Write!
MONICA’S BLOG When’s the last time you sent a thank you, get well soon, congrats, happy birthday, thinking of you, or a love note and mailed via the good ol’ U.S. Postal Service?
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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