Monica is…holiday web-browsing.

The fact that turkey day is this Thursday & that Christmas is in a few weeks scares me. I felt that last year was the poorest x-mas ever, but maybe this one may take the cake. Yeech. The general consensus amongst most people will agree. Wandering around malls can be totally overwhelming & truthfully I’m not sure how i’m going to pull “holiday” out of a magic hat this year. Amidst ugly sweaters, reindeer socks & the dreaded $10 and under giftcard (on a side note…why people do this boggles the mind unless its coffee don’t bother) there lies Fred & Friends! Whenever it arrives at work, I can’t help but smile at the sheer amount of imagination! It’s always priced right & these new products are here just in time for holidays! My fave the measuring cups….


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Monica is…grey, gray, eh whatever!

Most girls at one time or another have had a childhood obsession with Hello Kitty & her cute little friends! Now that I’m older, I still get excited about the perpetually cuteness! I love how “grown up” this suede carry-all bag & wallet are. It surely has the Chanel influence, but I think that’s what makes it so sleek & perfect for someone who loves pop art.



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I would like a…new camera.

I seriously miss taking pictures. When I actually had a respectable camera (back in the days when we had film), I used to take so many photos that I would spend most of money purchasing & developing film. Now that digital has taken over, I’m longing for a nifty camera that can roll with me through my adventures (mostly food). I found some that are on my wish list…love the “vintage” look shutter bugs. Umm maybe I have a thing for Leica’s?

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instant isn't dead

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Can you believe this German beauty is 7000 grand?

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this camera fits in the palm of your hand!

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the mini leica

canon

probably more attainable...but it will do!

recent snapshot hall of fame…foodporn*

freshfound these gorgeous green mum flowers

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Monica is…soaking it up!

So, I discovered Design*Sponge not too long ago, but I can honestly say I’m hooked! I love the overall look of the site perhaps because it reminds me of the now defunct Domino Magazine & Blueprint. It has the best ideas, great uses of vintage or found items & the best part is that I get a fix just about everyday! Although, I still flip through my old magazines, this site keeps me inspired & hopeful about making the place you live in just a lot more livable. Here are some of my favorite shots…funroommodernorangetableWishlist* I happened to find this bath mat & these gorgeous towels on Anthro…

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Monica is…in the Sainthood.

I have been listening to the new Tegan & Sara album Sainthood nonstop for two weeks straight & can’t get enough! Supremely melodic & extremely addicting, it’s easily my new favorite album right now. Check out a performance of them on Conan…
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