Author Archives: m | monroe design
Cute Coasters
I recently purchased this ‘coaster‘ (in black) for my desk from Uncommon on Etsy. I put coaster in parenthesis because although I use mine as a coaster on my desk, it’s actually 7″ in diameter (while most regular coasters are
Cute Coasters
I recently purchased this ‘coaster‘ (in black) for my desk from Uncommon on Etsy. I put coaster in parenthesis because although I use mine as a coaster on my desk, it’s actually 7″ in diameter (while most regular coasters are
Karma | Charbonize 2013, and the act of looking out for your fellow man.
In previous posts, I talked about the laptop and ipad cases that I bought from an Etsy merchant/ designer, Charbonize. Both of those cases are still awesome, even 3 years later. They have held up really well, and continue to get
Karma | Charbonize 2013, and the act of looking out for your fellow man.
In previous posts, I talked about the laptop and ipad cases that I bought from an Etsy merchant/ designer, Charbonize. Both of those cases are still awesome, even 3 years later. They have held up really well, and continue to get
Austin Architect
I love this “Affordable Duplex” featured in Dwell’s February, 2013 issue: “For a cost-conscious 2,000-square-foot renovation located 30 minutes outside of Austin, Texas, architect Nick Deaver took a look around for inspiration. He spied galvanized metal cladding on the region’s
Austin Architect
I love this “Affordable Duplex” featured in Dwell’s February, 2013 issue: “For a cost-conscious 2,000-square-foot renovation located 30 minutes outside of Austin, Texas, architect Nick Deaver took a look around for inspiration. He spied galvanized metal cladding on the region’s
What if money was no object?…
I am very fortunate to have pursued, and (so far) succeeded in, my career of choice. However, I am a realistic person, and I always made sure to have a back up plan in the event that things did not
What if money was no object?…
I am very fortunate to have pursued, and (so far) succeeded in, my career of choice. However, I am a realistic person, and I always made sure to have a back up plan in the event that things did not
Post-Hurricane Round Up
To say the least, it’s been a crazy couple of weeks here in NYC (and NJ, east coast , etc). With hurricane Sandy devastation, including massive flood damage, power outages, and fires… Followed by big event cancellations like the NYC
Post-Hurricane Round Up
To say the least, it’s been a crazy couple of weeks here in NYC (and NJ, east coast , etc). With hurricane Sandy devastation, including massive flood damage, power outages, and fires… Followed by big event cancellations like the NYC
green packaging
[Original post from 9/12/11, enhanced and reposted 11/7/12] If there is one thing that I find very irritating, it is claiming to be something that you’re not. When a company claims to be “green” or “eco-friendly“, I expect them to
green packaging
[Original post from 9/12/11, enhanced and reposted 11/7/12] If there is one thing that I find very irritating, it is claiming to be something that you’re not. When a company claims to be “green” or “eco-friendly“, I expect them to
Plant, grow, cut, decorate… dispose? The life of a Christmas tree:
2012 UPDATE ON THIS POST FROM 2010: With the 2012 holidays fast approaching, I wanted to re-post this from 2010, as a reminder. I added some new info and links as well. Year after year, after year, I see the
Plant, grow, cut, decorate… dispose? The life of a Christmas tree:
2012 UPDATE ON THIS POST FROM 2010: With the 2012 holidays fast approaching, I wanted to re-post this from 2010, as a reminder. I added some new info and links as well. Year after year, after year, I see the
Midcentury influence on Contemporary Chair Design
I have a serious love for midcentury modern design. Some of my favorite chair designs of all time, come from Charles&Ray Eames and (the slightly less mainstream) George Mulhauser. Over the past few years, I have seen a lot of
Midcentury influence on Contemporary Chair Design
I have a serious love for midcentury modern design. Some of my favorite chair designs of all time, come from Charles&Ray Eames and (the slightly less mainstream) George Mulhauser. Over the past few years, I have seen a lot of
Product | Stylus pen
I bought this stylus 2-pack for my ipad/iphone over the weekend, and I love them! I was a skeptic that thought using a stylus was for old/ non-tech-savvy people, but I was wrong. I highly recommend them, especially for the
Product | Stylus pen
I bought this stylus 2-pack for my ipad/iphone over the weekend, and I love them! I was a skeptic that thought using a stylus was for old/ non-tech-savvy people, but I was wrong. I highly recommend them, especially for the
Stationery | Mara Mi
With the Holidays fast approaching (and my birthday only a day away) I was reminded to buy some new thank you notecards for 2012-2013. I bought these super cute/ simple/ modern thank yous from TJMaxx today. They were only $5.
Stationery | Mara Mi
With the Holidays fast approaching (and my birthday only a day away) I was reminded to buy some new thank you notecards for 2012-2013. I bought these super cute/ simple/ modern thank yous from TJMaxx today. They were only $5.
