The Fine Art of Family eMagazine

EVERYDAY HEIRLOOMS 2110
Stuff today, antiques tomorrow
Serving as a declaration of status and record of history, portraiture was typically reserved for the likes of a princess, a monk, or an eldest son. Oh how things have changed…

MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS What’s the best way to use the things you love–something you inherited, received as a gift, or picked up yourself–to create a unique and special evening for you and your dinner guests?

LIFE IMITATES ART Named the “La Peregrina,” or the pilgrim, for its epic journey since its discovery in Panama 500 years ago, the grandiose pearl has adorned both real-life and Hollywood royalty.

MY HEIRLOOM Our favorite people and the object of their affection
Josie Natori, the head of the eponymous lingerie and accessories house, tells us about her greatest influence and her most memorable gifts, including this very special keepsake.

MONICA RICH KOSANN VIDEO What are lovespoons? Here, master craftsman Edwin Williams tells us the love story of these beautifully hand-carved wooden spoons that date back to 16th century Wales.

MY HEIRLOOM Our favorite people and the object of their affection
The name Maria Bartiromo means business. Here’s why in a nutshell: The news anchor of CNBC’s “Closing Bell ” and host/managing editor of the nationally syndicated “Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo”…

Today, our company is contributing $1500 to UNICEF’S Haiti Relief. This week, we want you to help us tell 100,000+ people how they can help those in Haiti. At the end of the week, we will donate another $1500 as a thank you for your efforts to raise awareness.

MUSIC More than 30 years after his death, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll remains a beloved figure and major cultural force. Hence, all the birthday festivities marking what would have been his 75th starting on Friday, January 8th.

MY HEIRLOOM Our favorite people and the object of their affection His familiar face might strike you and even send you back in time to his breakout performance in the famous 1990 film Ghost, where he played the villain who took Patrick Swayze away from his love, Demi Moore. It would be a shame to know Tony Goldwyn for just that role.

LIFE IMITATES ART Known to many as the “Mona Lisa of the North”, the 1665 painting Girl with a Pearl Earring offers more than an unidentified woman with a mysterious look to ponder over. How about that shiny white jewel adorning her ear?