End of Summer is Near...Dorm Room Shopping!

For most, the end of summer produces a big sigh of relief...the kiddos go back to school, life goes back to normal. For some though, this particular summer marks a major milestone. One where a child leaves the home for...the comforts of a dorm room. This can be anxiety producing for both parents and our "children", don't let them hear me call them that!!

For mothers and daughters especially, that last major shopping trip, dorm room shopping is a big experience. It is a fun day, albeit expensive in many cases but one of the last chances for this QT before the big move. The bedding, the decor, the school supplies...those are all things you will want to go out and tackle together.

What about those family members who are undoubtedly asking for ideas on going away presents, something "useable", perhaps you're hosting a going away party for the new scholar. Well, here are some ideas: How about a personalized laptop sleeve? This will protect the investment in a fun way, personalized exactly to their style. If she won't be bringing her own laptop, how about a monogrammed towel & shower caddy or an adorable monogrammed laundry bag? These are all necessities of dorm life and awesome gift ideas!! So there you have it, you can't go wrong with a laptop sleeve, monogrammed towels & shower accessories or a trendy monogrammed laundry bag! Any of those are sure to please

Perfect Hostess Gift

Looking for the perfect hostess gift? Try these monogrammed candles...we can't seem to keem 'em in stock!! So cute...I remain on my quest to put a monogram on everything...monogrammed candles now. I love it!

Personalized jewelry is a versatile gift for a woman; it works for just about any occasion and just about any woman will appreciate a personalized piece of some kind! Maybe you’re thinking about a certain female who “doesn’t really wear jewelry”? I bet she would appreciate at least earrings made just for her…or a charm bracelet or necklace designed with special cherished memories…or a simple mother’s bracelet with her children or grandchildren’s names on it? The idea here isn’t necessarily the piece but the personalization of the jewelry. The personalized jewelry gift option gives way for lasting memories, warm smiles.

If nostalgia isn’t your goal, personalized jewelry is still a solid option. Monogrammed jewelry, hand stamped jewelry, engraved pieces are the latest trends in jewelry and who doesn’t appreciate that? Personalized jewelry is a great gift for any occasion: birthdays, mother’s day, graduation, retirement, thank you gifts etc…you catch my drift. Personalized jewelry is golden for anyone!

Personalized jewelry is versatile in giving occasion…but also in cost. It is truly a gift where you can spend what you want, what you are comfortable spending. You can do so and still feel good about what you are giving.

So, next time an event comes up, an occasion comes up and you’re thinking about what to give? Think personalized jewelry. You really can’t go wrong; your recipient will be thrilled and you will feel pride in the gift you are giving. It’s a win-win. We love those!

Monogrammed Clogs...hottest thing for fall!

We are overwhelmed with orders for monogrammed clogs...when they were featured in O Magazine this month we knew sales would increase...but didn't see this coming!! Order now to have the cutest shoes to pair with jeans this fall that you'll find anywhere (!!) and the best part of course is that these super comfy clogs are personalized just for you!!

Choose the top fabric, the heel, the thread color, the monogram style...decide if you want your heel painted or plain. Your monogrammed clogs will truly reflect your personality. They're sure to be a hit, prepare to be complimented upon every wearing.

Dress your monogrammed clogs up a little, dress them down...they're versatile, they're comfy, they're super cute.

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The Best Birthday Party Ideas!

My little guy just turned 5 and as I was party shopping for the 5th time, I realized something. You know those treat bags that you provide to the kiddos who attend? They are usually made of plastic, correspond with the cake character and are filled with junk? Well, when we are the recipients of these, I typically try to hide or throw the bag and the contents away as soon as little bits will have forgotten about it, HA! So why then, why, do parents spend SEVERAL dollars on these bags? They make no impression, there is no use gotten out of them. So for this party I set out to change this practice. I did a lot of searching but the results were amazing. Did you know that you can find small tote bags or pencil boxes that can be PERSONALIZED with the attendees names??? Now, I know what you’re thinking; those must be crazy expensive. They are in fact NOT. I spent a little less than $10 and the monogrammed tote bag served as a bag to hold the “projects” we did at the party. Throw some fruit snacks in there if you choose but I did not even do that. Each bag was stuffed only with a picture of little Ryan and a pre-written thank you note from him for coming to his party and making his birthday special. Voila! I just killed two birds with one stone; the thank you notes were complete before the party even ended!! And....the monogrammed tote bags were a HUGE hit with the parents of course....but the kids LOVED them too!

The best gifts....for anyone

I have had to give a lot of gifts lately...for random reasons. The normal wedding showers and baby showers have been occuring...a couple of birthdays, a retirement present and a thank you for housesitting present...and I must say that a little monogrammed gift is absolutely perfect for all of these occasions. I love giving gifts...and I love giving gifts that people actually like!!! Come see what I mean, you can spend a small amount of money to give something so much more appreciated than a giftcard or whatever else you normally give in a pinch. Shop from home, shop with confidence, shop with style! We do have some awesome monogrammed gifts!

Ahhh it’s the wedding season, I’ve been to 5 already this year and I must say that in this economy especially, wedding gifts are a challenge. For the actual wedding, not so much the wedding shower, a good gift is hard to come by…one that is reasonably priced that is. Giving the amount of cash that I would like to ultimately spend to the new couple, well, it makes us look cheap. So, what do you do?

Wedding etiquette states that your gift should cover your dinner, which can obviously vary drastically from wedding to wedding. But I think I have come up with a great idea: something that will be appreciated, loved, and shockingly useable for the new couple. Something that has that “wow” factor but doesn’t break the bank. Something that may not entirely cover dinner but something that will lend to quick forgiveness upon opening. A monogrammed gift! An unusual wedding gift, but yet so traditional, so timeless. The options for this monogrammed gift are endless; allow me to demonstrate. You can: get them a monogrammed return address stamp with their new moniker, personalized stationery, monogrammed serving pieces-casual party ware would be best in this case as they likely registered already for the fancy stuff. You can: give a personalized apron, chef hat, recipe box for the chef-ish couple, monogram scented jar candles, soaps for the bathroom. For the honeymoon, monogrammed beach towels and of course a monogrammed cooler tote.

All of the aforementioned items do not even require you to know what the couple’s “color scheme” is, what their personal style is etc. These are timeless pieces, timeless items that can be used by all and that will undoubtedly excite anyone! I could honestly go on and on with ideas for hours about all of the great things a monogram can spice up enough to make a wallet friendly wedding gift…without any embarrassment whatsoever. Honestly, think about this: you get married, you need to send out 200 thank you notes. You receive a cute, preppy, return address stamp giving those thank you notes a personal, yet convenient touch and voila! The quest for an affordable yet slightly unique or unusual wedding gift has been conquered! You will thank me later when your thank you note raves of the monogrammed address stamp…and your wallet will thank me as well. So there you have it: the ever elegant, timeless monogram serves as a creator of the most unique and unusual wedding gifts you will ever find.