Yea or Nay: Monograms

We recently attended a wedding.

One of the guests was telling us how she had ordered the happy couple

 a complete set of (unrequested) monogrammed bedlinens.

I happen to know that this particular couple prefer a specific type of sheet set,

because I helped my friend choose her bedding a few months ago -

and it wasn't monogrammed :)

Some people love the look of monograms, 

gleefully embroidering their intials on everything from pillows to purses,

while others find this practice pretentious..

I am interested to see which camp you fall into!

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Yummy colors!  Monogrammed luggage tags transform functional into stylish.

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Monogrammed towels - hmm.. pretty, but why exactly would you require a monogram on a towel?

If it lives in your loo, it's likely yours - yes?

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Handsome monogrammed stationary is a classic must-have..

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I would adore these monogrammed matchbooks at a wedding.

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While these plates are not a major investment and have an air of impishness..

but setting a whole table with your own intials?

(They're fully customizable, and I'm thinking of ordering some for Christmas brunch,

 with bits like HOHOHO and MERRY on them)

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These are not inexpensive, and have a distinct air of formality about them.

Sometimes monograms can be subtle..

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So what do you think?

While they are charming at a wedding,

do you include monograms in your space - or a clients?

til next time..