Style At Home: Monika Hibbs Of The Doctor’s Closet

Written by Jennifer F. on February 21, 2012 in Lifestyle, Style At Home - 126 Comments

“I love a stunning cocktail dress and a yummy cupcake from Butter Bakery in Vancouver. This Thea dress is a picture-perfect fit! The oversized roseets make the dress!” Zara Shoes, Jennifer Zuener Necklace, Michael Kors watch, bfrend COCO and Tiffany & Co. bracelets, Louis Vuitton clutch.

How do you sparkle?
A big smile, a friendly hello, lots of statement jewelry, freshly painted nails, and a great pair of shoes!

“I instantly said yes to our place mainly because of the large patio area! It’s a whole additional room in the spring and summer! The patio turns into an office, eating area, and lounge. We’ll start off the day with a morning coffee and end with a glass of wine! It was important to me to make it pretty and livable, as well as a place where we could host our family and friends.”

Makeup:Eva Terez Makeup Design

Interior Design: The Cross Decor and Design

Interior Designer: Stephanie Jean Design

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http://www.domestikatedlife.com Kate

I love her bathroom; those little pops of gold make it so chic!
http://www.mydressyways.com My Dressy Ways

Such a beautiful home!!!
Christine

Your black and white rosette dress is beautiful! My 30th birthday is approaching and I have been searching for something to wear, this dress would be perfect! Where is it from?
http://iheartgreatdesign.com Donna Vitan

Ah glitter ladies, you have the most amazing awesome style. I love all these ‘Style at Home’ articles! Glittersposions for my work day!
http://girlinapanama.com/ Esther

Just beautiful, another winning combination of style and personality stamped into a gorgeous home. I really live all the homes you’ve featured, such wonderful inspiration, thank you!!

Esther xx
http://www.kylehayesdesign.com kyle

I love the light and airy, but quirky feel of this interior. And, I absolutely covet her clothes!! Every day should be a cocktail dress and great pair of shoes day! Thanks for sharing!
http://delightfulbitefuls.blogspot.com/ Mary @ Delightful Bitefuls

Love Monika’s place! Love the design and all of those great clothes! Swoon!

Gorgeous home, Mon!

xo
http://becomingrefined.blogspot.com Jessica @ becoming refined

Absolutely adore this women’s style, so pretty!
http://www.detroitstylereview.com Jessica

Love this post! Her home and style are impeccable.
http://christinetaylorphoto.com/ Christine Taylor

Gorgeous home and interior design! The photos are lovely too Can you ask Monika who makes the black leather planner in the second photo?
http://withanna.wordpress.com Anna

Wow, Monika has some very inspirational style at home! Really enjoy how things either have a purpose or they don`t actually are there. No clutter. I also like the little fact, that the candels are actually burning down and there is wax in that bowl. I am a huge fan of candle light and always think it`s weird when I come to a place and they have just unburnt candles everywhere. Do they throw them out daily, or what??
I also bookmarked the etsy seller who made that beautiful gold Chanel print.
Finally I think the bedroom is probably my favorite of the rooms, though I really like a lot of every room!
http://kittycotten.com Kitty Cotten

I’m in love with her home!
http://www.jessiedmiller.com {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller

I love home tours, keep em coming!!! My fav image was the corner featuring the antlers, excellent styling, very unisex chic! XO
http://uwdecals.com Danielle Hardy

LOVE this!! every room looks fantastic! great feature
http://strivingforthechiclife.blogspot.com/ Courtney B.

I love how she “blended” her style with her husband’s.
The clean lines and colors really make her home look bright and beautiful.
My favorite part is the light fixture in her kitchen. What a fun way to add a little glamour to the kitchen!
http://myhereandnowlife.blogspot.com Jessica

I love the style at home articles! such fabulosity, and I enjoy learning about new successful blogger ladies!
I heart Monika already!
xx
http://peoniesandpaper.wordpress.com Emily

This house is gorgeous! I’m sooo jealous!
http://www.treschicmama.com Paula

What a great profile feature! I love love love Monika’s friendship bracelets and now I’M IN LOVE WITH HER HOME!! Easy and chic with a masculine twist… can we say perfection?

xoxo, Paula
http://joliejouel.blogspot.com ashleigh

I am in love and want almost everything in that place! Great decorating, Monika! Can’t wait to see what’s in store with her jewelry line!

My jewelry blog: joliejouel.blogspot.com
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Charlie

At first I was all swooning over her place, and singing Monica praises for her impeccably decorated home, until I got to the end and saw that she actually hired an interior decorator. So i guess, yay The Cross Decor and Design and Stephanie Jean, the interior decorator, you really know how to decorate a home?? Meh.

Also, “unique” jewelry line? Aren’t those just gimp bracelets? Good for her for making it a “thing” but there’s nothing unique about them.
- Megan
  
  Wow, such negative comments. You must be really unhappy Sorry for you
  - kathy
    
    I wasn’t going to comment on this article either way – its a very pretty home and everything, but I had to comment here…this Charlie person was a little negative sounding, but certainly not out of line in his/her opinions. I appreciate it when designers feature their own homes or other work, and I appreciate it when someone who isn’t an interior designer decorates their own home and makes it look awesome. When I see someone paid someone else to do a big part of it, it’s not as interesting to me anymore. It comes off more as “look what I have the resources to pay for” versus “look at my creativity.” She may have great taste, she may be a wonderful person, and it’s great that her jewelry business and blog are going well, but I, too, was far less intrigued when I got to the bottom. Not enough to comment on it until I saw that someone else did and everyone is picking on him/her! Accusing someone of being an unhappy person bc theyre not terribly tactful in their delivery is petty, but sharing your honest opinion on what I found to be a legit thing, isn’t.
    - Guest
      
      Honest criticism is always good, but Kathy you also need to get the facts correct and read the reply from Monika herself right above yours here. She said she did not pay/hire any of them but instead took her ideas and inspirations and had them help her bring it to life.
      
      I personally would agree with you if someone just hired a decor company to come in and design the house but that wasn’t the case here.
  - Charlie
    
    Why am I unhappy? Because I don’t think there’s anything impressive about hiring an interior decorator? Like I said, the house is impeccably decorated but that’s not really to Monika’s credit, but rather to the team of interior decorators she paid. I get that my opinion is not a popular one and is thus probably not welcome here, but it is my opinion nonetheless.
    
    And I stand by the fact that her jewelry is not unique. They’re Gimp bracelets for grown ups, which is fine because there’s clearly a market for it.
    - http://thedoctorescloset.com Monika
      
      Hi Charlie,
      
      Thank you for your honest comment.
      
      It’s too bad that you found so much distaste with this feature. The interior designer is actually one of my close friends that is just kicking off her business- she helps me time to time, a fun activity and great way to bond and hang out. The Cross Design is one of my favourite stores in Vancouver and have grown to love their store and items. They in return give me great input and help with decorating options and ideas while i’m shopping around.
      
      I did not hire them, nor pay them for their work. We work together as friends and grab inspiration from each other. I think it’s it’s great to work along side people and companies that you love and we for that give back to one another. I 110% believe in supporting other friends and small businesses.
      
      Second, I don’t think there is anything wrong with working with people that understand interior design. I have ideas in my mind of what I would like, I put them together and they help me polish it off. I really don’t see where there is any problem with that.
      
      As for bfrend. That is your own opinion. No one said that you have to like every product that is being sold.
      
      Thank you everyone else for your lovely comments- I’m overwhlemed ! I am truly thankful for such a wonderful opportunity to have been featured on Glitter Guide.
      
      Monika xo
      
      thedoctorscloset.com
- http://www.smallshopstudio.com Erika [small shop]
  
  Hey Charlie it’s an incredibly vulnerable experience to open up your home to the world. She clearly has impeccable taste, is adorable, and has the balls to start a business out of something she loves. And being featured on the Glitter Guide is a marker of her success and appeal. I don’t know about you, but I only see all kinds of positive here!!!
http://www.candiceelaineh.com Candice

Beautiful! I love the aesthetic of her place..so many lovely details! I’m inspired
Megan

I absolutely LOVE your home! I want to move right in. Great job and Thank you so much for sharing everything with us.
http://deedeeonduty.blogspot.com/ Dee

Love her home!!
http://www.twitter.com/xobarbie_tamez Barbara Tamez

OMG SOOOO IN LOVE!!! with all your decorations <3 such a great stylish and classy style LOVE IT!
Cant wait to have my own house and start all the decorations XOXOXOXO
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http://glisteningambition.blogspot.com Kelsey

Monika,

Love your home! Such a great mix of rustic manly and girly chic! It’s very hard to mix those two together but you manage to do it spot on. I also admire how far you’ve come in the last year with your blog. I hope that someday I can build a blog as great as yours. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

xoxo,

Kelsey
StylEvolution

What a crap home.
White. More white.
Pottr Barn…!?! Reeeaaalllyyy?
Why are there towels beside the toilet?
Chanel, how original.
Are you a doctor?
A blog, working out and a blog…
Go read Jezebel for a real take on blogging.
Or any of another half dozen groovy sites.
Go work in a hospital ‘Doctor.’
- Jen
  
  Your comment is incredibly rude and doesn’t make any sense.
  
  You clearly didn’t read the feature. The post was nothing but lovely! Great job girls!
- Brooke Ready
  
  why are you so negative and feel that you have to write hurtful things like this. She has a beautiful home and does this blog to inspire people. I love her blog, and appreciate what she does. Shes not doing it for you, its for herself and those who love it.
  I do not understand people like you who can even stand themselves for writting mean things like this.
  wow, sorry for these comments and thank you for sharing these inspiring blog entries
- guest
  
  hey! guess what! being a doctor doesnt mean 24/7 on the job! we have lives too! amazing, i know!
- grace loserro
  
  Did someone shit in your cornflakes ? is everything okay sunshine? How’s life? Feeling alone and depressed? maybe you should go talk to someone. Good luck to you in life, good luck getting on with that sour taste in your mouth. lots of love.
http://www.swift-as-shadows.blogspot.com Vanessa

I had so much fun reading this Style at Home — I love the way Monika managed to balance ruggedness with a touch of romance and sparkle. =)
http://project-domestication.blogspot.com/ Maggie

Absolutely love the dress on the last page with the rosette details!
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http://www.smallshopstudio.com Erika [small shop]

Huge fan of the mix of neutrals here! Monika’s desk is such a score! Love her outfits and I’m convinced I need a way to display my jewelry now too. Thanks for the intro, going to check her out!
http://www.thewindowshopper.com.au Courtney

Yup, you are officially living in my dream home. Your house is beautiful!
http://soanthro.com Emily

Love Monika + The Doctor’s Closet and am so excited to see her featured here! She has such a simple but beautiful style that’s clearly evident in her home design.
http://www.cococozy.com COCOCOZY

I like the necklaces on the sewing form
http://www.lemondroplove.com Lemon Drop Love

I loved this feature. Her style is perfection and so cute Thank you!! xx Jen
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http://vanillaandroseblog.com/ Vanessa

What a great article! I love The Doctor’s Closet!
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http://www.brightboldbeautiful.com/ Laura Trevey

LOVE it all ~ I am truly inspired!!
Julesinflats

i love her place, but it doesn’t look like a guy lives there at all!
Julesinflats

i love her place, but it doesn’t look like a guy lives there at all!
http://agirlastyle.com/ A Girl, A Style

Monika and her home are just so adorable! It looks so white and fresh and inviting; the kind of place I want to go around to for a girly chat and a cup of tea. Adore her blog and bracelets too!

Briony xx
http://www.shopmamie.com/ www.Shopmamie.com

in love with her home. love neutral with a touch of glam in any home. xo
Arezoo

she must be the worst dr ever to have time for these crap. and making ugly bracelet .. embarrassment to all of us Drs .. yet another bimbo that daddy bought her degree
- Ruby
  
  Wow, how rude are you?
  
  I came on here to read a gorgeous post and then see you bash it! I must say that YOU yourself as a Dr. are an “embarrassment to all Drs”, how terrible! How awful of you to say such things to an obviously talented hard working girl who earned her degree! Mr. Arezoo I would never want you to me my Dr. Plus your bedside manner must be terrible. Uncalled for comment. I don’t know even know why these are posted.
  Thank you Glitter Guide for posting a well rounded talented female who all of us girls grab inspiration from.
  - Floresannabel
    
    hard working girl who earned her degree!!!!????????????????
    Is this a joke???????
- Diana Talarico
  
  I think it’s sad that a fellow Dr would post such negativity about another who clearly has multifaceted interests and talents. Monika is intelligent and earned her medical degree but does that mean she can’t also have other passions? You might benefit from finding your own and maybe that will help dispel your toxic energy. Perhaps you, in all of your arrogance forgot a simple rule we should all live by: if you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all.
- guest
  
  yet you seem to have enough time to find this blog and go through it enough to dislike it…? interesting.
- eko
  
  Monika is a lair, she never passed any medical exams here
  and she has not practicing medicine at all, she barely finished medical school
  in Poland, she is full of bimbo and cheap pretentiousness. She helped to throw
  out her sick father from his own home just before Christmas. You are absolutely
  right with your honest opinion. How she ever could be a doctor and have no heart
  and not to talk to own father for years, who as a matter of fact paid for hers degree……embarrassment
  for sure!!!
  
  .
Stacy

Her home is beautiful! I am more in love with that strapless dress with white rosette detailing on the skirt. How can I get in contact with her to find out where she bought it from? Anyone know?
Mwelch17

WHERE oh WHERE is that gorgeous black sectional from? I die for it.
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Kirsten Blowers

Monika, I must say that your home is beyond lovely. Full of class and comfort. As a business owner who retails Monika’s BFREND bracelets I squeeled at the chance to peek inside your home. I was saddened to see some ladies chose to go out of their way to post some unkind comments but I only hope this adds fuel to your creative fire, Monika! Keep kicking ass at what you’re doing! Happiness is the untimate life goal and you’re living the dream!

Xoxo, Kirsten Blowers
Botica

towel is way to close to toilet
Laurie

Beatiful home, no matter who inputted to the overall design. Thanks for opening up to the masses x
Candace

Beautiful Home! Thank you for sharing
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http://twitter.com/1palomablanca Monica Curteman

Hello,
So, I’m obsessed with your blog, your Facebook page, and your Etsy account! I would like to know where you purchased your mannequin? I am on a search for one, and yours is darling! Thanks so much!
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Jen

Love the pictures of your home. Great style! I just purchased the glass dome at Cross Design. Love that store….
Jenfaganwilson

Hi could you please tell me the paint color of your walls? It looks like a nice soft white…Thanks!
Jenny

Are you a person who cannot face the truth ????
Why are you pretending to be a Doctor????
- Elena
  
  THANK YOU!! I checked EVERY WHERE no record of her being a dr !
  - http://www.facebook.com/kristina.grimes1 Kristina Grimes
    
    No intelligent medical provider would use his or her real name on an internet blog, for many reasons. Just enjoy the content and quit wasting your time trying to prove someone wrong. No one appreciates your negativity.
    - Vicky
      
      She is a doctor who got her degree overseas and cannot get certified in Canada because she can’t pass the exams here. Too bad, but happens to a lot of doctors who think they can just go away and come back and get certified. There’s a reason why overseas medical schools are easier to get into.
      - Anonmee
        
        Actually. She went to Medical school in Poland and she IS certified here. Because she realized she has other passions is NOT a crime.
        
        Jagiellonian University Medical College is one of the most prestigious IN THE WORLD. Woman is smart AND likes pretty and beautiful things…oh no. What a crime.
        
        Get over it people. Cindy Crawford has a degree in Law.
      - Vicky
        
        I think you are mistaken.
        
        I am in the medical profession myself and I guarantee you that Jagiellonian University Medical College is not one of the most prestigious medical schools in the world. It is, I agree, it is perhaps one of the oldest and likely the best in Poland, but it is far from being one of the best in the world.
        
        Please check your facts (and grammar!) before you post comments and act like it is the truth.
        
        Thanks.
- Vicky
  
  She is a doctor…who got her degree overseas and cannot get certified in Canada because she can’t pass the exams here. Too bad, but happens to a lot of doctors who think they can just go away and come back and get certified. There’s a reason why overseas medical schools are easier to get into.
Rebeccah B

I love her bathroom, office and bedroom super chic and gorgeous! Love all the white! Her whole house gives me tons of inspiration!

http://www.simplyfabulousness.com
Ewa Dominczak

Monika I love your house. So clean and tidy. Beautifully decorated. Good luck with everything.
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Elena

what kind of Dr is she? why isn’t any medical record of her in official bc doctors directory?
Jenn L

Love your home!
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http://twitter.com/Romans_Maman monika borkowska

much love and envy for monika. i especially heart the beautiful hardwood floor. sadly, my toddler would destroy this space.
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Jessicaannyan

Can someone help me with the colour of the walls? they don’t seem to be perfectly white because when you compare the colour to the wall plugs they’re different. if someone could help that’d be great! thanks
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Great house, perfect for you!
Chiccoastalliving

Love this interview and home tour! Simply stunning and I love the way she and her husband made the design work for both of them! Bravo!
http://chiccoastalliving.blogspot.com/ Desiree {CHIC COASTAL LIVING}

Love this interview and home tour! Simply stunning and I love the way she and her husband made the design work for both of them! Bravo!
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Tracy

I love this entire home and the art above the sofa also caught my eye! Did you paint this Monica or can you share where you found it? Thank you!
- Sam
  
  I’ve seen that painting in HomeSense in Canada… so you may be able to find it there!
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guest

where are the towels from?
carter

I really like her computer background! Any idea where to get one like that?
- sammy
  
  has anyone found out where to download this computer wallpaper? i love it and need it!
Sweets_1234

soooo beautiful! this is my dream room!
Chatabortoni

May I ask where are the shelves from??
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Melissa

Where did you buy your black leather sectional?
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Such a beautiful home! I’m so thankful to have found this post as I’m currently decorating our new home and finding it tough to always find a happy medium between my love for all things shiny & glittery vs my husbands appreciation for all things “earthy”. Lovely home, Monika!
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Di

I love everything about the house except how close that one towel is to the toilet. Ewwww…
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A

Towels by the commode is nasty!!!!
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Kate

She went to medical school in Europe and not working in the field….Now she’s a blogger, sells her bracelets and works at The Bay? Confusing.
Ali

Where did you get that jewelry dress form?