Monogram mania part 2 and a monogram giveaway!

Hi there....... First thanks sooo much for all those amazing drink suggestions yesterday. You guys are amazing! I did try one (in addition to making my sangria) which is now one of my official faves as I LOVE raspberry so thank you Marlindarling....tried your "Sassy Razz" and it was love at first sip! YUM!! Everyone loved it and its a keeper in my short but favorite drink repertoire. I will post on it and other things about last night in a few days. 
Moving along........ I had done a post on one my of my favorite subjects, monograms many months ago and thought a follow up post is way overdue. I LOVE monograms, have them on everything from my bedding to my guest towels and napkins, to my key chain to clogs that I wear like a uniform. You just don't understand how much I adore them, used to want to be a stationer who would specialize in letterpress monogrammed stationary just so I could be part of the creative process over and over.......Love them! Its a time honored tradition, that has held strong particularly in the south  but their popularity has soared throughout the world and has become more mainstream,  and I think its safe to say that monograms are really big and not going anywhere. What more elegant way is there to have your own personal stamp put on anything than an elegant monogram that is exclusively yours? Do you love them like I do? Today a look at various ways to display a monogram and to celebrate this post I am offering a monogram giveaway!! All details on the bottom. So here we go......feast your eyes on these monograms!

Look familiar? Love the monogram effect on these gorgeous twin beds, Cathy Kincaid

Love a monogrammed glass....so elegant! Southern Accents

Monogrammed drapes are so magnificent and old world.

Nothing like crisp white bedding with a pop of color in a monogram, Leontine

Monograms work in all kinds of styles including more transitional spaces like this pretty one, Pinterest

Monogrammed soaps? Love the personal touch for a guest or powder room, Kennon and Company

Love the bold monogram here, Lonny

Monogrammed towels in a bathroom are an elegant and highly personal touch, Arcadian Home

Whats more elegant than a beautifully monogrammed dinner napkin? Beaty Coleman

A burlap monogrammed wine cooler? Love it! My wedding

Outside monograms work every time, even just a pillow or two personalizes the space beautifully, Pottery Barn

Adore my monogrammed phone case from Lipstick Shades......

Gorgeous colorway....Brian McCarthy

Can you imagine prettier china? Martha Stewart weddings

I practically live in my monogrammed clogs, not only are they cute but they are sooo comfy!

This is so pretty, and unexpected, a monogrammed relaxed roman! Houzz

Just the effect of even one simple pillow on a sofa can be just enough, Baltimore Sun

Love the all white with the gorgeous canopy...so pretty!

I want this chair!! Joan Cecil

Even a pair of monogrammed pillows is just enough when mixed in with other prints and colors, Brenda Kelly Kramer

Love Betty Lou Phillips take on monogramming for her own bathroom!

I like this idea of adding a solid pilllow with a fancy monogram against a pattern, beautiful! Pinterest

Adore these monogrammed dinner plates from Kelly Wilson antiques!

Monograms are striking in bold colors, Julia B

Talented Stacy of Conspicuous Designs beautiful monogrammed lamps..if you sell them I will buy!

A pair of elegant monogrammed guest towels in a bath is a beautiful way to welcome guests! Addison

Phoebe Howard takes a simple white bed to new elegant heights.

Love this girls room...fabulous! Tobi Fairley

And lest you think monograms don't apply to footwear....feast your eyes on these beauties. I have them and love them...from Jack Rogers!

So have you gotten your "monogram fix"? I sure did!! Love it and can't seem to get enough....just such a classic design motif to personalize anything your heart desires. Best part it is no longer out of the stratosphere to do, so many companies do it now, from Ballard and Pottery Barn all the way to fine custom workrooms like Leontine, Julia B and Grammercy Linens.

Now onto the giveaway, one lucky winner is going to win a dozen of these gorgeous monogrammed linen cocktail napkins! Beautiful linen hemstitched with oversized initial done in Ecru...tres elegant!!  These are the ones sold on my site..... All you need to do is leave a comment here and if you want a second chance, you can leave me a comment on The Enchanted Home's Facebook page by clicking here. I will announce a winner on Friday morning. 

Also if you leave a comment as anonymous, you must include your first name and last name initial! If you go by just a first name, please leave your last name initial, in the case of there being several entrants with the same first name...thanks!

                                          Good luck and hope you have a fabulous day!!

                                                

             

Fabulously French!

Good morning!! If you have been following my blog for any reasonable amount of time, you know I am totally enamored with all things French. Particularly French decor, French architecture, French colors, French history. And then there is of course the gastronomic world of French food. Oh and the gorgeous language of France. And how could I leave out French fashion!! You get my point, every thing about France is just heavenly at least in my humble opinion and there are TOO MANY to list them all!  French decor is a huge inspiration to me and will continue to be as we finally move into the stages of planning out the decor for our new French inspired home.I appreciate all aspects of French design from the most rustic, farm/country look that is so popular today all the way to the most formal and opulent castle worthy decadence (though not for me personally). Much to their credit, the French have great design nailed! I have a huge collection of photos, way too many to put into one post but today is my ode to all the fabulousness that is French. Whether its a French chair, or a certain color palette, gorgeous paneling in a French style, whatever it might be that struck me, here is some of the inspiration I have gotten from beautiful French decor. What are your thoughts? Are you a fellow Francophile or do you like just bits and pieces? Is there any French influence in your home? Love to know!

You know I love this space, just look at my header! Kitchen bath ideas

Always love this French feeling kitchen, Traditional Home

GORGEOUS entry hall......John Bobbit

French perfection! Charles Faudree

David Easton perfected this fabulous French drawing room but made it very inviting while elegant at the same time

Whats more French than a settee in French toile? Pierre Deux

Love the rustic but very sophisticated French vibe here, Barry Dixon

Cathy Kincaid designed this fabulous French boudoir

Love this old world delicate French setting, Southern Accents

Another stunning French room by David Easton

Stunning vision in French decor, love the neutral richness. Things that inspire

Fabulous and French, Betty Lou Phillips

Soft muted palette in this charming French sitting area, Shannon Bowers

The master of French decor himself, Charles Faudree

Nothing like a gorgeous armoire  next to a fabulous French chair..littlefrenchgardenspot

Betty Burgess designed this rustic French kitchen, stunning!

Sumptuous master bedroom, Barry Dixon

Gorgeous pair of French beds grace this beautiful bedroom, Marshall Watson

Love the idea of a french settee being used as part of the seating at this dining table

Beautiful elegant French kitchen, love the light and dark, Eva designs

Always loved this fabulous dining room...French and fabulous! Southern Accents

Karyl Paxton designed this beautiful space, love the touches of orange.....

We all know this kitchen well by now but its worth including! Michelle Allman

Beautiful country French dining room, Patrick Dunne

Charles Faudree upholstered the walls with fabric in this decadent master bathroom

Shannon Bowers designed this beautiful and elegant pale foyer

Love this country French kitchen, it is super elegant but so cozy at the same time!

Always loved this hallway/foyer! Southern Accents

One of my favorites, love this French feeling dining room..so elegant! Cathy Kincaid

Love a delicate french chair in a bathroom, Joe Minton

Always loved this elegant very French room, love the mantle, Things that inspire

Gorgeous French bed is done with beautiful vintage feeling linens, Country French

This just oozes French appeal! Betty Lou Phillips

When you have a French room with paneling this gorgeous you don't need to do much!

Love a feminine French chair as an accent in a bathroom, House Beautiful

Always loved this beautiful room by Charles Faudree

Painted and glazed cabinetry in a beautiful soft green accented with reds, Michelle Allman

John Bobbitt designed this dreamy French bedroom!

How elegant is this fabulous library!! Things that inspire

A beautiful resting place, Lisa Cohen

Always loved an understated porch like this one with an assortment of French pale furniture

Fabulous sumptuous suite bathed in neutral splendor, Barry Dixon

And just a little recap. Many thanks for bearing wtih me as I feel out my OCD tendencies and get my "jollys" doing these little mosaics. The day will come when I will tire of them and move onto some other little project but until then........

So what are your thoughts on French decor? Is it a like or a love? Do you have any French influences in your own home or a particular look or element you love? Would love to know. Hope you have a great day...Au revior!