Monday, December 17, 2012

I'm Dreaming of a Monogrammed Christmas

Shockingly enough I love a monogram on just about anything...I know my blog title had you all wondering ;) Below are a few monogram goodies I have spotted over the last few weeks and added to my ever growing list of great gift items. Some are fun, some are useful, but all are great for any season of gift giving (not just the holidays) and can be made personal!

PS- I have to add that this is my first full post from my new Mac and it just might be a small miracle that I was able to finish it (I honestly had to cut it short because it was a little too overwhelming). Thank you to Google for helping me with all the shortcuts. Phew, it has been quite an hour and a half over here! I hope that my effort and time pay off and getting used to this get easier because right now I am have trouble jumping on board the Mac-obsession-ship. 

I searched high and low and decently priced personalized napkins to give as part of my Secret Santa gifts and these were the best deal by far. The font is not as fancy as other sites, but you get 100 napkins for $16 so one cannot complain (many sites offer only 50 napkins for more than that). The quality is wonderful and they offer loads of colors!



I love the idea of wearing all black and having a pair of these to add a personal touch (and even a pop of color depending on your color selection) to an outfit!


I featured the initial necklaces I found at JCP a few weeks back and here is another take on a single letter necklace. I think it is very reminiscent of the Tiffany necklaces. JCP also has enamel single initial bracelets in store for $7 which are great friend gifts or stocking stuffers. 


While ladies are typically easier to shop for I still run into dead ends when it comes to my mother and grandmothers sometimes (they seem to have everything!). Enter in the perfect house slipper! These are great for at home wear as well as travel (no one wants to walk barefoot in a hotel) and the price is certainly right. 

Land's End always has the best prices on monogram clothing. This vest is available in a handful of colors (I love the chocolate brown) and is perfect for this time of year. 

You cannot go wrong with personalized baubles! Necklaces seem to be all the rage right now, but rings are a little more personal in my opinion (you have to really know someone to have their ring size :)....) This cut out barrel ring makes a great gift for a family member or even a soon-to-be bride and is a gift that will outlast every other on this list.


Order some personalized pencils for the teacher in your life or even your boss. These are available in so many colors and look great grouped in mint julep glasses on a desk!



Head on over to For Chic Sake and print out a last minute gift. You can insert these in trays or put it in a simple frame for all your friends and coworkers.


26 comments:

A Preppy State of Mind said...

The monogrammed shoe clips are adorable and are now on my Christmas list :) I hope to receive another JCrew quilted vest for Christmas! If I do, I will be monogramming that as well :) Happy Tuesday!

-Rachel
www.apreppystateofmind.blogspot.com

Lobster Meets Peach said...

Is it wrong that I am over 30 and yet I still love personalized pencils? :)

Preppy Girl Meets World said...

When I first saw that J.C. Penney necklace, I thought it was the Tiffany one too! I love all of your finds. Hope you get some wonderful monogrammed goodies for Christmas!

Emily said...

I have a couple last minute Holiday dinners with some girlfriends this week and next week. I'm definitely heading to JCP to pick up some of those necklaces/bracelets as little treats. Happy Tuesday. oxo

Leslie said...

The JCP necklaces are great! I definitely need to check that out. Also, I'm a huge fan of the For Chic Sake/Container Store trays. I made one for myself and my sister, but I think I need to make a few more for friends!

Worthington said...

I love those Lands End vests - they really do a wonderful job monogramming, and the guarantees they put on their items cannot be beat!

Katie Clooney said...

Great post!! May have to order the Lands End vest for an after Christmas present.

SHF said...

I love the vest and the pencils! What fun gifts. Monogrammed jewelry is something I would love to recive this year!

SHF
thechroniclesofs.blogspot.com

The Mrs. said...

Always dreaming of that!!!! Got monogram pink linen napkins this year!!

Jill said...

I know it's a little early but do you think you'll do the Pink Swap again? It's my favorite swap!

Stephanie said...

I need all of this, especially the personalized pencils! I'm obsessed with your blog now, and have listed it in my blog real. Feel free to stop by anytime and check out mine :) Happy Friday!

xo,
Stephanie
Diary of a Debutante
www.stephanieziajka.blogspot.com

Katie Clooney said...

Back again... Ordered the vests from Land's End and both girls LOVED them!!!! Thanks for the great suggestion. Happy New Year!

Sundresses and Smiles said...

I have been meaning to print one of those freebies from For Chic Sake...their website is so fun!!

Altax said...

Looks Great!!! Happy new year.

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Rachael SparkFire said...

good golly do i live for monograms :) i just posted about the shoe clips! i see we have the same taste!

just joined your blog

The Mesquite Creek said...

I wish my JCP was as nice as your, I also wish I could wear shoe clips, but I always find them uncomfortable.
Shaggypalmtree.blogspot.com

Lydia Grace said...

LOVE IT! Great post. Love the monogrammed necklace.

XOXO-Lydia
preppychictheblog.blogspot.com

Nikki said...

so funny story, I'm your newest follower and found you while looking for a new name for my blog. I too am a Kappa and looking forward to reading more :)

Emily said...

I happened upon your blog and I just love it! I noticed your Muffy and Hoppy post at the bottom of the page. I thought Muffy and Hoppy were discontinued! I grew up playing with them and collected every article of clothing they ever made for them. Sweet memories.

Emily

Hannah Heres said...

I love this post!!!! I love monogramming everything :)

-Hannah
hanspirations.blogspot.com

Ashley said...

The shoe clips are such a good idea! I've never seen those before and have just the flats to add them too!

Maggie said...

I'm dreaming of a new post on this blog! Miss your posts!

Sarah Gould Long said...

I've nominated you for a blogger award! xx
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Katie Clooney said...

Miss your posts.... Hope you're doing ok!

Tickled Pink And Green said...

I don't know if you even see these comments anymore but I just saw this post and I ordered 4 of the Lands End monogrammed down vests! Thanks! :-)

The Golden Girls said...

So many amazing things in this post! I keep seeing those pencils everywhere they are amazing! That vest, those slippers...too much perfection!!! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden Girls