(Image from Town and Country Weddings)Not so long ago, I was a bit monogram crazy. Lampshades, cell phone covers--in my mind, no surface should go unpersonalized. Now that the monogram-everything-you-can-order-from-a-catalog craze has died down a bit, we can get back to the real deal.
The beautiful linens above are by Caroline Brackenridge of Monogram, Inc.. She gathers information about each client's particular style and can weave together any number of letters or symbols. Her artwork can then be transferred to linens, glass, stationary or whatever else you may desire.
One thing I never realized, is the monogram was originally created for utilitarian purposes rather than decorative. Initials were sewn or printed on the valuable linens of wealthy households to keep them identifiable when sent in to town for washday. 19th century French Royals were the first to add elaborate embroidered crests to their linens which furthered the evolution of the monogram as a symbol of affluence.
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One of my favorites!
Monograms can become addictive. Hers are lovely--maybe one day I can have my own designed. I love this post.
Great post--you're on fire! Love monograms, crests--anything that adds a personal touch to everyday things.
These are so lovely. Thanks again for your helpful comment on my white headboard idea :)
i LOVE a good monogram this is a great resource too!
I am a sucker for monogramming in general, there's a fine line though between monomgramming too many things, that I try not to cross :) Great post!!!
~Kate
I really love monograms and embroidery in general. It just looks so classy.
Thank you for the interesting tidbit. I did not know that about monograms!
i've always wanted to get a my monogram designed by an old linens company and then get it as a tattoo. maybe i still will.ht
monograms is yawnagrams.
These are beautiful...they remind me of illuminated manuscripts
Sorry to bore you GF. But to everyone else, thanks for the comments. I can't decide what to have monogrammed next.
I love this post! I think monograms can be very classy and tasteful, when used appropriately! These are beautiful examples you've posted.
Thanks so much!
everyone should have something monogrammed. Be it a pillowcase, a desk accessory...something. It ought to be a rite of passage for everyone. It says this is mine. This is only mine. And this is who I am.
I love its quiet boldness.
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