Monica is…searching for owls.

October 11, 2009Leave a comment

Upon a recent visit to The Grove’s Anthropologie, I was so charmed by the current table setting. It was covered with beautiful colored glassware & plants that looked like they had been plucked out of a green house, but the owl theme was everywhere! I couldn’t help, but comb through Etsy for some owl inspiration of my own. I love all of their handmade goods plus it’s always great to support all of these talented artists! Links provided below…

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look at this apron!

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The owl cup that started my search….

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From the Etsy site!

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Monica is…ready for fall!

August 13, 2009Leave a comment

I decided to take a quick stroll at the Beverly Center, to catch up on pre-fall items and & found so much to look at! Here’s a a short tour…FYI pick up Bazaar’s fall issue…eyecandy*

Dior always looks amazing and ladylike!

I'm in love.

french connection looking a tad like marc by marc, right?

the new fragrance from marc jacobs, lola & it smells like heaven!

louis vuitton always buzzing inside

not typically a "louis girl" but this shape with the shoulder strap is right up my alley

not typically a "louis girl" but this bag was calling to me

burberry's windows...polished & showing off their bags

i loove this look...the dress...subtle burberry print

It’s just what I needed to feel inspired, refreshed, & hopefull for the next months ahead. I can’t wait for all the bags to rollout…I will keep you posted!

Monica is…in lunch break heaven.

July 26, 2009Leave a comment

Sometimes amidst these tired wells at work, there is light at the end of tunnel…with a sandwich of course! When the day seems to drag on, the thought of having this delicious, simply crafted sandwich drives me wild. The lines are always long for Larchmont Village Wine Spirits & Cheese & sometimes they run out of meat or bread before 2pm, but for good reason. Freshly shaved turkey, fine cheeses, & savory balsamic vinegar make this lunch irresistible. How can they make this sandwich taste so good for so little? If you’ve not stumbled upon this little gem, arrive early before you’re the last person told “no more sandwiches”. Larchmont Village Wine Spirits & Cheese Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire
223 N Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004

should have been in the best of la list!

so damn good

a little piece of heaven

Monica is…in burger heaven.

June 9, 2009June 23, 2009Leave a comment

Oh, The Habit...

So, I guess unofficially, burgers must be my favorite food. I seem to enjoy these cheesy things more than anything I eat. I love them & I can really dissect whats really good or bad about one. One of my top places to visit is The Habit Burger Grill. Not to be confused with the other Habit in West L.A. I think this place is better. The meat is delicious & chargrilled layered with cheese & grilled onions. yummy! The shakes are thick, rich & sinful, perfect after a crappy day at work. It nourishes the soul & star-wipes all evil away. The Habit Burger Grill 249 N Glendale Ave Glendale, CA 91206.

This is calories galore

cheesy corner bliss

Monica is…all about King of Sneakers.

June 6, 2009June 23, 2009Leave a comment

She's not included with the shoes

So… King of Sneakers is actually my sisters website for her custom footwear company. What started out as a hobby has now turned into a full force part of sneaker collecting culture. Yes this a shameless plug for her, but she’s the real deal. Her custom designs have landed her collaborations with Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas to The Used…”the sky’s the limit” when it comes to this art so check her out here to see who’ll be next! Here’s a blog post about her from SneakerManiac talking about her infamous shoes…