The Monogram: It Makes Your Gift Special

A monogrammed gift is a special way to let someone know how special they are to you. Such a small effort can change the meaning of a gift.

You may be creative and monogram your own gifts, although there are many shops that will monogram your item for a reasonable fee. Many linen and clothing stores monogram their own products.

Leontine Linens, a luxury linen company, specializes in monogramming. I have posted photographs of a few of their linens. Ready your eyes for a feast.

ENJOY!

From bedding, table, and bath, Leontine Linens has something for all tastes.

Christmas time. Candy cane anyone?

The next two photographs are from Monogrammed Linen Shop. Their website address is
http://www.monogramedlinen.shop/

I felt like I had died and gone to bed-linen heaven when I saw this must-have blanket and organza pillow shams.

Pretty Christmas Red.

There is much craze on college campuses about monogrammed sweatshirts! My daughter, Angela, has my Christmas break planned for me. I have been told that I will be monogramming a number of these shirts.

Many of the new styles favor the small block style monogram on the left top near the arm.
The shirts below are from Etsy. They can be found at the following website.

http://www.etsy.com/

Last but not least -- Ralph Lauren. There is no end to what this man can do with a monogram.

I must say that I have been doing business with his company for years, and I have never been disappointed.

http://www.ralphlauren.com/

This is my first post and I have a lot to learn. I am so excited and I hope that you enjoy my selection for today.

After Thanksgiving ~ Christmas! I can't wait.
Teresa,
xoxo

IT'S COMPLICATED ~ The Set

The director and writer Nancy Meyers, set decorator Beth Rubino, and the production designer Jon Hutman worked tirelessly to create the beautiful set for the movie It’s Complicated, starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, now in theaters.

Below I have shown the scene above the actual set. Kitchen, living room, bakery, bedrooms and bath are shown below. These photographs are from an article in Traditional Home. com, one of my favorite pages.

I hope that you enjoy this tour.

The exterior of the Spanish-style ranch home and the entry/hallway as decorated for It's Complicated.

The movie's plot is based largely on the renovation of the kitchen.

Streep had her own ideas about the design and feel of the kitchen set.

The kitchen was a mix of Tuscan, California, and French kitchen styles. It proves obvious how much effort these designers put into this set.

The warm hues and textures used by the designers of this set radiate this room.

I love this space. Meryl Streep plays the part of Jane, a bakery owner, in the movie. Those of you who know me will have no trouble understanding why this is my favorite set in the movie! Hum...maybe second to the kitchen.

The warm, cozy ambience is present in every set. No complaining here!

These bedroom sets are personal, keeping the actors and their parts in mind.

I hope that you have gotten some ideas from these photographs. I like the cast of this movie, and I can see them filming here. Have a great day!

Teresa,
xoxo