Monica Forrestall

Monica Forrestall is an accomplished Editorial Director at Lifetime Brands since December 2011, where Monica produces editorial content for the Mikasa.com website. Additionally, Monica serves as a Contributing Writer for Coastal Life Magazine, covering feature stories on topics such as farmer's markets and design businesses, while also taking photographs for these pieces. As a Freelance Writer/Editor since February 2009, Monica has contributed to various publications including Coastal Life Magazine, HighGloss, The New York Times, and The Globe & Mail. Previous roles include Editorial Brand Manager at Hoffman Media, where responsibilities involved content creation for magazine launches, and Home Design Editor at Bridal Guide Magazine, overseeing the home section's editorial content and styling photo shoots. Monica's extensive experience in the food and design industries includes serving as Market Editor at Food & Wine Magazine, where trend reporting and product coverage were paramount. Monica holds a BFA in Fine Arts from Mount Allison University and studied at Parsons School of Design.