The Fine Art of Family eMagazine

GO HERE, FIND THIS
Your treasure map to great collectibles
A serendipitous discovery of an antique printing press led this graphic design duo from London to create a small letterpress shop that mixes old-world charms with a modern flair.

CONTESTS Every Friday leading up to the release of Monica’s new book Living with What You Love (April 20th), one lucky reader will win a necklace from Monica Rich Kosann’s jewelry collection. Read about this week’s winner and what she considers one of her most precious heirlooms (pictured left).

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…

GO HERE, FIND THIS
Your treasure map to great collectibles
Tired of using basic, generic tableware from rental companies for his various fundraisers and parties, Los Angeles native Jason Murakawa decided start an antique tabletop rental company featuring pieces from his unique 750-piece collection about six months ago.

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?

CONTESTS We get it. You love jewelry. And so do we! Which is why we’d like to continue our popular necklace giveaway from now through April 20th to celebrate the release of Monica Rich Kosann’s new book Living With What You Love. Read on to learn how to enter to win.

CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS Writer/director James Cameron (the man behind two of the highest-grossing films of all time, “Titanic” and “Avatar”) never fails to leave any of his movie sets without grabbing a memento to add to his personal movie memorabilia collection.

MONICA’S BLOG Quick poll: How many of you own a stunning piece of jewelry—something you inherited or were given as a gift—that you may not think to incorporate into your everyday look?

GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET During the Great Depression, inexpensively made glassware was distributed for free, or a nominal fee, throughout the country. These pieces have since been dubbed “Depression glass.” While most of the pieces are of marginal quality, their place in American history makes them highly sought-after collectibles today.

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.