photo by Grace of Coastline

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love a good monogram.  I think I have a “B” or something similar in every room of my house.  I had most of my son’s clothes embroidered with his monogram until I realized that I could never reuse them or give/sell them (duh!).

I have always enjoyed typography….as a little girl, I was always drawing my name in different “fonts,” while other kids were drawing houses, dogs, or flowers.  I suppose that’s where my fascination with monogramming comes from.  It’s also a wonderfully easy (and cheap!) way to dress up ordinary things.  When my son was 6 months old, I had his name stitched on 6 white onesies.  He received more compliments for those onesies then any kind of fancy-schmancy smocked outfit I would put him in.

Have an inexpensive, plain blanket or throw?  Put a monogram on it, and it instantly will add a glamour factor to your bedroom or sofa.

photo courtesy of The Shabby Nest

Wendy over at The Shabby Nest gave her sons’ headboards some real personality with these felt monograms.  I’m trying to figure out how I can incorporate this idea in my house as well!

photo courtesy of alexandra ferguson

How stunning is this pillow from alexandra ferguson? This is going on my wish list PRONTO!  Wouldn’t it just dress up a little slipper chair so nicely?

How do you like to use monogramming or initials in your design?

(Want to win the burlap runner in the top photo?  Of course you do, it’s fabulous!  Head over to one of my favorite blogs, The Lettered Cottage to enter to win.  And hey, if you don’t win, you can always buy it!)