Monogrammed Gift Ideas
I’m a big fan of sharing personalized gifts- they just feel really special and thoughtful to me. Inscriptions written inside the cover of a meaningful book, a vintage item someone has been on the hunt for, a sweet food gift that transports you to another place or time, or something that shows you’ve taken the time to curate something customized and intentional. Monograms have always seemed timeless and heartfelt to me. I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite monogrammed gift ideas, since we’re in the heart of holiday gifting season. I hope it inspires some ideas for loved ones or maybe one or two of these will make your own wishlist!
Why Personalized Gifts Are the Best
Perhaps it’s the designer in me, but I probably own way too many monogrammed items (all of which I use and love). Is there such a thing? I’m not convinced. To be fair, many of these goods were gifted to me by sweet friends & family members. From bags and pouches to keychains and towels, there is something really fun about personalizing your belongings, home decor, and travel essentials. It feels like a high-end, extra special detail… and if you’re into typography, that’s an added bonus. That’s most likely why monogrammed gifts have become my go-to- because I appreciate them myself.
Top Picks
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Do you have any favorites from the collage? Others I didn’t include, that would be fun to gift- wax seals, address stamps, monogrammed doormats, stationery, coffee mugs, journals, the list goes on.
FAQ
I oddly want this men’s tech folio because I just got a Kindle and it looks super functional… I’m always into the more masculine colors, anyway.
Yes! I really got into them during design school (as a self proclaimed typography nerd). I took a graphic design class and we had to create a bunch of monograms and learn the history behind them, which was quite interesting! That’s when I really began looking for things to include my personal mark.
Mark & Graham! I’ve shopped with them for years and their quality & craftsmanship is excellent.
The vintage ones I find in the wild! You have no idea how excited I get to find an S, G, or SG while thrift or antique shopping. I once visited an estate sale and the homeowner’s initials were SRG (my own), and I felt like I hit the lottery!
Getting to be creative! It’s fun to choose the type, color, placement, etc. It’s your way to put your stamp on someone else’s stamp, per se. Ha!
Thanks to me, Emmett also has his fair share of monogrammed goods. I usually gift him something monogrammed every so often. His favorite item is a monogrammed wallet I gave him over a decade ago. One of my practical favorites happens to be a wireless phone charger my mother gifted me 3-4 years ago. It lives on my desk…
Towels are another great home item to monogram. Have you seen these oval stamped soaps? I would love to grab a set of these for our guest bathroom! They’re so charming.
Here’s to hoping this post got your wheels turning, if you’ve been contemplating what to gift some of the more difficult people on your list. Monogrammed goods are always a good idea! Here’s to a lovely week ahead. We’re still enjoying vacation here in Thailand! I hope you had a great weekend, friends.