The Daily Jhuzz: Mediterranean blue

This warm, Sunday sun has us thinking of azure waters, white-washed walls and a hefty serving of gold jewelry against bronzed skin. Share the fantasy...

The Daily Jhuzz: Gilt Hollywood Regency mirror, Asian modern lacquered console table, c.1960's Murano lamps, brass jack, Blenko large vase, Blenko sun decanter, Italian glass decanter, and c.1950's stools with new upholstery.

The Daily Jhuzz: Mediterranean blue

Dim all the lights

At the end of the night, turning off all the lamps in the shop sometimes leaves us wanting to rush home to curl up on the couch, tucked under a wooly throw, perhaps with a good read in hand. Winter makes the sun go down quick, but it's quite lovely inside amongst the warm glow.


Italian white frosted glass.


Laurel lamp.


Sweet little pair of Danish glass lamps with teak base.


1950's chic brass lamps (sold).


Very sexy chrome & acrylic 70's lamps.


1960's French resin lamp.


Tulip-shaped white and green streaked marble lamp. We love how the light warms the marble.


1920's carved alabaster lamp.


Detail (1920's carved alabaster lamp).

photos: Antoinette Celes

Dim all the lights

Hello 2010!

Usually it's "Out with the old, and in with the new," but at Monument we can't help but love "the old." Especially if it comes wrapped in beautiful design. So as the hours tick by, and 2009 comes to a close, we warmly wish you all a Happy New Year for 2010! Love, peace and prosperity....


George Nelson Night Desk Clock by Modern Findings


left: 70's alarm clock by fotokisterl, right: 60's clock by GallPhotos


MCM clocks by smallritual

Hello 2010!

Birds, birds.... everywhere birds!

We love all the animals, but have a special place in our hearts for birds. It's a veritable MCM aviary in here. Cooo.... cooo!


James Lavera ceramic bird


60's Danish ceramic bird. Isn't he the cutest?!


60's Danish ceramic dove server/bowl/planter


Bitossi bird ceramic candy dish


Bitossi ceramic duck


Bitossi ceramic dove. Love his expression.


Bitossi bird with lovely patched colors.


Bitossi bird with great rounded lines and a wonderful beak.


Bitossi ceramic chickens


Bitossi ceramic bird lamp


C. Jere polished aluminum bird


Jaru silver leaf birds


60's bisque cockatiel

photos: Antoinette Celes

Birds, birds.... everywhere birds!

Globetrotting

No need to pack your overnight bag and 2-ounce bottles. Come visit us and do your own globetrotting with our cool vintage globe collection. The lighted ones are mesmerizing!










photos: Antoinette Celes

Globetrotting

Shaken, not stirred

We love the Mad Men three martini lunch... and dinner, and dessert, and nightcap! Those days are gone, but we can still play responsibly. Soldier up those bottles, buff your glassware, and gather the coolest barware you can find. Invite us over for a toast won't you?






pics via AMC

Get started with the Mad Men Cocktail Guide, then build up that mini bar!

The foundation: a nice little bar trolley, large tray, or credenza tabletop.

Italian brass bamboo chic

Polish up your stemware, old fashioneds, highballs and what-nots.


Vintage iittala glassware

Now fill up that ice bucket!

Vintage Dansk teak cube bucket


More vintage Dansk teak bucket-ness


And even more vintage Dansk buckets -- this time in rosewood


Polished aluminum knightshead bucket. Open!


Polished aluminum knightshead bucket. Closed!


Italian Aldo Tura goatskin bucket & tray


Faceted lucite buckets

And shake, shake, shake!

Interesting American bell-shaped shakers.
photos: Antoinette Celes

007 tells us how it's done


GREY GOOSE® vodka makes the classic martini

Shaken, not stirred