Q&A with Monument

If you are decorating your home and you want something really special, you go to Monument. When you do, I guarentee when you throw your first cocktail party, everyone will ask where you got that piece. Monument is an inspiring and beautiful store in San Francisco's Mission district.

1. Name: Samuel Genthner & Michael De Angelis
2. Occupation: Pickers & proprietors of Monument
3. Last purchase you made that is hanging on your wall: Pencil drawing of a German Shepard from the 1940's.
4. What's the item you've had the longest hanging on your wall? Paint-by-numbers portrait of Phyllis Diller
5. Favorite place to buy art: Flea markets
6. Do you collect anything? Italian 1960's ceramic wig stands!
7. Any advice for those exhibiting art in their homes? Pick items that call to you -- things you love, and think about grouping opposing items: e.g. sleek & modern pieces with 19th Century antiques.

Monument

573 Valencia Street

San Francisco, Ca. 94110

415.861.9800