Art

If your walls could talk…

I think mine would say things like “put up or shut up,” “never complain, never explain,” and “do unto others…” So I guess these are the kinds of things I need to hear? Just being honest people. Never did I consider that sayings like these could make interesting wall decor. …

Posted on October 27th 2010

Art made easy and affordable – Ugallery.com

The MKIAs are big fans of original artwork and want you to know that it is not only accessible but can be quite affordable. So if the only art you own is from West Elm, Pottery Barn, or Crate and Barrel, we beg you to give Ugallery.com a try. A …

Posted on June 9th 2010

Sizable Additions: Photograph Canvases

Photography has always been a great love of mine, and I wish I knew about GreatBigCanvas.com to cover the naked walls of my first apartment while moving in. The site is home to larger than life panorama shots of major cities and landscapes printed on canvases that definitely make a …

Posted on April 5th 2009

Art Collecting 101: Lumas Gallery

If you like to surround yourself with beauty there is no better or more affordable place to start collecting art than Lumas. This ingenious site offers original art in affordable editions. The selection is fantastic and they have a great newsletter showcasing new artists. My husband and I recently purchased this piece by …

Posted on February 9th 2009

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My name is Melina Starr and MKIA is my version of the perfect online magazine. I created it for women like me who are interested in fashion, home décor, music, cooking, beauty, health and fitness and want thoughtful, researched advice on what’s worth buying and trying. Oh, and we want it to be one-click away too. That’s why everything on MKIA can be read, downloaded, purchased, or obtained in some other magical way online.