It’s been a while since I added to “The 100″ {my list of items that can help transform a house into a home}. Drum roll please . . .
Today’s addition is the timeless, classic monogram {which includes initials and names}. They are making a big comeback – yet they have never been out of style.
While I think monograms are a special quality showcased in many southern homes, they create your own personal stamp on the place you call home regardless of location.
In this new century, personalized items go beyond the traditonal bath towel set on your wedding registry. The well-placed letter, name or monogram claims your space with style and looks great on door mats, pillow cases, entry walls, candles, china etc . . . . This little design feature takes your home from common and generic to smart and graceful. 
Wonderful Graffiti is my most favorite place of all things lettered. Mary’s team provides beautifully-designed removable monograms {as well as lots of other things} for your walls. They are perfect whether you live in an apartment, dorm, rental home or a place you own lock, stock and barrel ;o)
Be careful when shopping for vinyl wall applications – not all are created equal. A good many of the ones available in stores are very thin – the white one I bought at Kohls basically didn’t show up on the wall! Other store bought ones I have found can be shiney – I like WG’s because they have a matte finish which look like art.
A few of my favs from WG are this cubbie monogram, entry design above and this chair monogram Mary did for Country Living.
A friend of mine did a twist on the chair monogram and put the
different initials for her kids on her dining room chairs. Now each has their own special place at the table.
Your lettered home can be filled with monograms that aren’t even yours! A beautiful monogrammed mirror found at a local tag sale or antique store can look beautiful on your bureau – it’s instant history!
So add a monogram or two to your house and watch it become a home!
{top photo courtesy of Uppercase Living}
{mudroom, entry & chair photos courtesy of Wonderful Graffiti}
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Very cool–love these! Now I want to get cubbies for my kids just so I can use those monograms in them.
very fun and fresh!
I love monograms. Thanks for sharing these!
I’ve been contemplating my ridiculous love for letters/monograms/numbers/typography. It seems to be a quasi-addiction that many of us share! I wonder why? I’ll have to ponder some more.
Thanks for sharing!
I love these. I’ve been going a bit crazy with wall stickers lately. There’s a great Australian company called Wall Allure which sells them over the internet for a good price – http://www.wallallure.com.au
Like you, I am in love with monogramming… sometimes it can get out of control.
And… you are so right– there is a big difference in quality. Find the ones you love and stick to em.
thanks for sharing
TTFN~~Claudia ♥
Love monograms as well. Whether it is a wood letter, wall decal , or embroidered I think they are great. Just found someone to monogram a big M on Maddie’s sham for her new room. Thanks for sharing.
I like the idea of the initials on the dining room chairs. Neat!
I’m right there with ya sister! I LOVE my Lettered home!
Layla
The Lettered Cottage
I agree – I love the vinyl lettering, monograms and embellishments as well. In fact, I recognized the monogrammed jar above from our catalog immediately!!!
http://www.uppercaseliving.com/flash/flipbook/book.swf (See page 87).
I’ve sold Uppercase Living since 2007, and love the immediate impact it can make in a room, on a wall, door, mirror, frame….and even on the car! I have even applied it to my above ground pool stairs (wedding cake tiered style). I put it on there dry, and then submerged them under water and they have remained throughout all of last season and this eason. Quality is everything, and variety and ability to obtain the size and colors you want will make all the difference. Plus you can create your own expressions and designs, to make it even more personal and unique! Enjoy this new decorating tool – it’s amazing!