M Monroe Design on NBC

I am beyond excited to share this: Last week the DG HQ Penthouse office by m | monroe design was used as the set for an episode of NBC’s hit show, Revolution! I realize that this… Continue reading →

NYIGF | 2014

This years NYIGF was overall about the same as last years (huge, overwhelming, and widely varied), but I definitely found a few new favorites in the mix. Here are my top picks: Pheromone… Continue reading →

2014 | New Year, New Inspiration

I hope you’re all off to an excellent start! Here’s a look at what I’ll be up to in the new year (and a quick re-cap of 2013). –New year mailer, click image… Continue reading →

Niche Modern

Last weekend was the factory sale at Niche Modern (in Beacon, NY). I didn’t really need anything at the time, for myself or for clients, but it was still fun. There were glass blowing… Continue reading →

Music | Brooklyn

I’m not really one of those people that is ‘up on all the latest music’. (I leave that to my professional friends like Jackie Shuman, who makes all the coolest playlists on Spotify).… Continue reading →

+ POOL

UPDATE | This Kickstarter has been fully funded! Now we wait… One of the coolest new projects happening in NYC is the +Pool. I cannot even wait for it to open! It will… Continue reading →

For Sale | beautiful angled armchairs

WHAT: blackened steel back & seat, wood frames (teak?), very sturdy/solid/heavy, beautiful angles, midcentury feel, great for indoor or protected outdoor use. No maker markings, original seller (DecorNYC) said they were made by a… Continue reading →

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… Continue reading →

Plant, grow, cut, decorate… dispose? The life of a Christmas tree:

2013 UPDATE ON THIS POST FROM 2010: With the 2013 holidays fast approaching, I wanted to re-post this from 2010, as a reminder. I added some new info and links as well. Year… Continue reading →

NYIGF | 2012

This was my first year attending the NYIGF (New York International Gift Fair, at the Javits). It is a huge wholesale show of (mostly) small home goods, handmade items, Christmas stuff, and jewelry.… Continue reading →