Marvelous Monograms

Monograms aren’t just for wedding invitations and stationary anymore. The newest incarnation of this traditional favorite comes in bright colors, bold fonts, and appears on the most delightful accessories. Whether it be a housewarming gift, wedding present, or personal indulgence, these marvelous monograms are sure to brighten anyone’s home.

1. Personalized Plates
These plates make a wonderful gift for anyone from the newlywed couple who may need to add some pizzazz to their traditional china, to the child in your family who has graduated to eating off of real china. The colors, patterns, monogram style and fonts are all customizable to ensure the perfect piece. Available online from $22 a plate at www.laplates.com

2. Perfectly Posh Pillows
Jonathan Adler does his thing again and does a wonderful job of interpreting the traditional modern pillow into something hip and trendy.  I love the cut-corners in the border and the exaggerated font size.  Just one as an accent would complete any bedroom arrangement.  Availible at the Jonathan Adler Los Angeles Store for $98 (pillows are 16 x 16).  323.658.8390  www.jonathanadler.com

3. Nifty Napkins
Although coasters are essential and quite practical, I think these heritage linen cocktail napkins are just the perfect thing for your next soiree.  A set of 6 is availible for $20 through www.wisteria.com

4. Stylish Storage
The possibilities for your own fabulous catch-all box are practically limitless.  I would love to have one on the entry table for keys and spare change, or on my dresser to hold my jewelry.  You can choose from dozens of style swatches and name plate options to create a box that is perfectly you.
Available online through www.rockpaperscissor.com, at $40 a box.

5. Keeping it Clean
Sometimes it’s the little things that make you feel luxurious and pampered. Monogrammed hand soap is certainly one of those things.  This would make a wonderful hostess gift, or if you like it for yourself, it will certainly wow guests when they see it in your powder room.
Set of 4 availible for $39, www.potterybarn.com

6.-7. Blissful Blankets and Lovely Linens
Nothing feels as luxurious as a wonderfully warm wool blanket on a chilly evening (pretend it isn't August as I'm writing this and it's 95 degrees outside).  Julia B. has a beautiful variety of heritage-quality custom linens that will become classics instantly and are sure to please anyone.  Her creative, artisan monograms are unlike anything you've ever seen, and truly feel like a treasure you will want to pass on through generations.