The Fine Art of Family Magazine

PICTURE THIS IN YOUR HOME Monica has so many creative ideas, not all of them could fit into her new book, Living With What You Love. Rather than abandon them on the cutting room floor, we decided to share some of her favorite outtakes and how-to tips in this bi-weekly column.

Tags: Art, Celebrating, Home, Home Style, Photography, Picture This in Your Home

ASK MONICA Identical frames containing photographs are fine to hang on your wall, however, I would suggest a different approach if you’re looking to create a display for a single flat surface, like a shelf, desk or side table. If all the frames share the same height and color, they lose their individuality. Choose frames that are as distinctively special as the photos inside them.

Tags: Ask Monica, Capturing, Family, Home, Home Style, Photography

ASK MONICA Much as I love the power of a printed image, a painted portrait conveys a certain elegance that may be exactly what you need for one of your rooms. Before you commission a portrait, which requires some commitment of time as well as expense, you must plan ahead. Here are five important points to consider.

Tags: Art, Ask Monica, Capturing, Home, Home Style, The Arts

PICTURE THIS IN YOUR HOME Monica has so many creative ideas, not all of them could fit into her new book, Living With What You Love. Rather than abandon them on the cutting room floor, we decided to share some of her favorite outtakes and how-to tips in this bi-weekly column.

Tags: Celebrating, Home, Home Style, Photography, Picture This in Your Home

See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include Michael Jackson original jacket, a rare Charles Loloma bracelet, and this floral print dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film ¨Something’s Got to Give¨ (pictured left).

Tags: Art, Capturing, Collection, Collections, Fashion, Heirloom, Heirlooms, Home Style, Top Ten Collectibles

PICTURE THIS IN YOUR HOME Monica has so many creative ideas, not all of them could fit into her new book, Living With What You Love. Rather than abandon them on the cutting room floor, we decided to share some of her favorite outtakes and how-to tips in this bi-weekly column.

Tags: Capturing, Heirloom, Heirlooms, Home, Home Style, Picture This in Your Home

See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include 84-million-year-old dinosaur eggs, a sapphire-diamond-pearl necklace & earrings set, and this century-old Russian “kovsh,” or drinking vessel (pictured left).

Tags: Art, Capturing, Collection, Collections, Heirlooms, Home, Home Style, Top Ten Collectibles

Congratulations to Pamm Kesselring of Illinois! She won a dark brown Monica Rich Kosann Leather Image Case (estimated value: $325) and a Monica Rich Kosann White Topaz Pendant (estimated value: $295). Sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter to enter your name in our next random drawing for a chance to win a special prize. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

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PICTURE THIS IN YOUR HOME Monica has so many creative ideas, not all of them could fit into her new book, Living With What You Love. Rather than abandon them on the cutting room floor, we decided to share some of her favorite outtakes and how-to tips in this bi-weekly column.

Tags: Capturing, Home, Home Style, Photography, Picture This in Your Home

MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS “What do you get the man who has everything?” is the top question I hear from friends and clients around this time. I know shopping for dad can be tough. There are only so many ties one man can wear. For the special men in your life, here are four affordable and simple solutions to make this June 20th—and every Father’s Day thereafter—a memorable one.

Tags: Ask Monica, Celebrating, Collection, Collections, Family, Home, Photography