Last month I was helping a friend compile her wedding registry when the topic of monogramming came up. To us, two women who prefer an understated sans serif script to prim calligraphy, the traditional monogram evokes a lost era of conspicuous spending and His and Hers linens. This led me on a search for the modern monogram, embroidered and printed in a distinctively contemporary typeface, and with a sense of subtlety. Here are 10 eye-opening discoveries: tableware, bedding, and household accessories that take a new approach to the bespoke.












Fans of stenciled lettering and typography, take a look at:
- 5 Favorites: Tables Transformed by Stencils
- Gift Guide: For the Typography Obsessed
- DIY Project: The Cutout Paper Wall Clock
N.B.: This post was originally published on May 13, 2015. We have updated it with new and additional product selections and current pricing.
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