Good Gifts

Some out of the box gift ideas for your guys…

Thanks to my husband for helping me come up with these six great suggestions. I think he might have used this opportunity to drop a few hints too! I steered clear of the obvious – no pajamas, cashmere sweaters or wallets. Hopefully this assortment of unexpected yet thoughtful gift ideas …

Posted on December 3rd 2010

For the Ladies – Holiday Gift Ideas Part Deux.

Ladeez – Here’s to your holiday. (I watched The Real Housewives last night and now I can’t shake that Atlanta attitude, girl.) Because we are always thinking about everybody else, this list is just for us. Here are 10 of my top gift ideas for the girls. Whether you are …

Posted on November 22nd 2010

Holiday Gift Ideas Part One – Personalize It.

If the subject of this post scares you, you are in denial. Hanukkah starts on December 1st and Christmas is a mere SIX weeks away. That’s right, I said six weeks. With this shocking timetable in mind, I’m getting my own rear in gear to give you at least 3 …

Posted on November 12th 2010

The perfect gift for your bff…

In case you haven’t heard, the friendship bracelet is back. But forget everything you’ve seen on the celebutantes and tween queens that look like bad bedazzeled versions of the bracelets we made in junior high. Despite the resurgence of this trend in some not-so-sophisticated styles, I love the idea of …

Posted on October 29th 2010

Be the best guest!

August is just around the corner and, if you’re anything like us, every last weekend of the summer is booked! If any of your plans include staying with friends, you never want to show up empty handed. Especially if you want to be invited back! You don’t need to break …

Posted on July 28th 2010

‘Tis the season…great wedding and shower gifts!

Summer is the season of love, even if it’s not your own! Wedding and bridal showers are being held in abundance and most likely you are going to be a guest at more than one. Gift giving can be a daunting task on any occasion but especially for weddings and …

Posted on June 16th 2010

Two weeks to find great gifts for dad…

We want to remind you that Father’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, June 20th) so get on those gifts now. The MKIAs love this holiday because it’s the one time of the year when we can celebrate our fathers and it doesn’t involve them getting any older. To …

Posted on June 4th 2010

Tasty and Trendy Chocolate? They do it.

Just because Valentine’s day is over, doesn’t mean that you don’t deserve a little treat! Instead of waiting around for some guy (read: tool) to send these to you, order them for friends, or better yet—yourself! LA based and celeb fav, Compartes Chocolatier makes these dark chocolate truffles not only …

Posted on February 16th 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.