Monica is…soaking it up!

November 10, 2009Leave a comment

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… funroom modern orangetable Wishlist* I happened to find this bath mat & these gorgeous towels on Anthro…

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Monica is…in the Sainthood.

November 7, 2009Leave a comment

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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Obsessed…again!

November 7, 2009Leave a comment

The other day, I stopped at Metropark (it had turned into the mecca for douchebag ed hardy clothing, ugg) & was shocked to find that there a few amazing pieces & priced well under budget! I loved this jacket in particular (a steal at under 200 bucks!)…& found some notable selections that would look great with it….covet! covet! covet!

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Monica is…a sucker for great packaging.

November 3, 2009Leave a comment

I am a lover of fancy packaging. I love when something that I use everyday looks pretty. It’s sort of shallow, but if it looks special then in a weird sort of way, I feel special. Life is hard enough as it is, and if something simple makes you smile then why not? Right? So, stumbling upon Help was such a fun find! Its a smart & edited company that takes ordinary first aid items and makes them easier to use and carry around. Way better than carrying like 100 things in your purse & if your like me, I tend to have a lot of mishaps at work. Sleek & discreet, the packaging is made from molded paper pulp & it’s bio-degradable! I love this! Wish I had thought of this!

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Monica is…in a cooks paradise!

October 27, 2009October 27, 2009Leave a comment

If I have a day off & I don’t have a silly errands to run, I always try to make a trip to Surfas Restaurant Supply & Cafe. It’s not only an amazing store will thousands of kitchen knick knacks, but also filled with a super nice staff & delicious cafe! I literally comb the aisles because there is always something new to explore, test, & ogle. I love coming here for an afternoon lunch & a plus is parking right out front. Yay! Surfas Cafe 8777 W. Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232

plenty of chairs and free Wi-Fi!