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MONICA’S ESSENTIALS FOR A WEEK IN ITALY AND PARIS
This week, Monica is headed to Italy and Paris to begin work on pieces for next year’s jewelry and home collections. Here, she shares with us her essentials for her trip – from what she’s bringing to where she’s shopping. WHAT TO BRING: Michael Kors Red Pants, Marni Cardigan, & Chloe Flats: This will be my [...]
Ask Monica: Guide to Jackson Hole
As you may remember from last weeks post, Monica spent last week in Jackson Hole, WY. Here is her photo diary from the trip, as well as a few of her favorite Jackson Hole haunts. Goodie 2 Shoes. “This is my absolute favorite shop in Jackson Hole. I always pick up unique accessories and beauty [...]
The Write-ous Return of the Typewriter
GO HERE, FIND THIS Refurbished typewriters on display, for sale, and for rent at Brady & Kowalski Writing Machines at the Brooklyn Flea in New York. Their collection features machines from 1900 to 1980, including a pink Royal Quiet De Luxe that recently sold for $600.
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!
Paris’ Tribute to the Great Couturier, YSL (Ends in August!)
GO HERE, FIND THIS Discover Yves Saint Laurent all over again. Embark on a journey through the life and times of this revolutionary fashion designer, who defined classic feminine style, at the Petit Palais’ first-ever haute couture exhibition, which opened in March and runs through August.
Up the Steaks at Le Relais de l’Entrecôte in Paris
HEIRLOOM RECIPES: One of the best decisions you could make while visiting Paris is to eat at the Relais de l’Entrecote located at Porte-Maillot. It’s the only decision you’ll need to make, too.
A Tour of Paris’ Happening and Historic Marais District
HISTORY TAKES PLACE Walking through the windy cobbled paths of the historic Marais district on the Right Bank, just east of Paris’ central Seine River, the Renaissance era comes to life through ancient architecture, cozy hidden passages, and a well-preserved Jewish heritage, best experienced through the traditional boulangeries, restaurants and artisanal shops.
A French Mecca for the Pastry Connoisseur
GO HERE, FIND THIS Elegant luxury cakes and pastries that taste as rich as the history of this fanciful 148-year-old pâtisserie named Laduree located at Place Madeleine. It’s best-seller: the magnificent macaroon. It is a creation so utterly perfected that few other sweets in Paris compare to this small yet significant melt-in-your-mouth treat.
History Repeats Itself in Paris
MONICA’S BLOG As a college junior, I spent five months in Paris, where I studied French, art and photography. I lived in a little room in the home of an older single Parisian woman and her dog. This May, I experienced deja vu when I picked up my youngest daughter, Laura, at the airport. She had just returned from a semester abroad in Paris, where she studied French, art and …
New York’s Famous Coney Island Rises to the Occasion Again!
SLIDE SHOW On June 19th, crowds of costume-clad citizens will march in Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade, where musician Lou Reed and his wife will appear as King Neptune and Queen Mermaid. The popular summer event celebrates the amusement park’s long, rich, and, well, amusing history.
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