Monogramming

What is it about monogramming that makes everyone enjoy it so much? I think most people love to see their name on something. In a way it is our animalistic tendency to leave our mark so why not do so in a beautiful way? Regardless of the gender or age of a person, everyone loves a gift that is monogrammed. If anything else you know they will not be able to re gift the item and they might have a difficult time disposing of it because it has their name on it.
Webster defines a monogram as, "a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name." The art of monogramming has been around for centuries. Greeks and Romans used it to identify rulers on their coins. During the Middle Ages artist's would use monogramming as a way to sign and identify their work. Throughout the Victorian Period, upper class society used it as a way to symbolize their place in society. Today, we use monogramming as a means of identification and decoration.
Like everything else in the world there is a monogramming etiquette. The most common type is the three letters which represent the first, last, and middle name. For monograms that are printed the order is first, middle, and last name. The initials in this case should be printed in the same size. Married monograms are somewhat tricky because the wife's name is first, then the married last name, and finally the husband's first name. If you are just doing the wife's monogram the format would include her first name, her maiden name, and her new last name.
I hope this post has inspired to you to appreciate the pieces you already have monogrammed and to consider giving the gift of personalization to others. I know they will always admire and cherish their name.
Love, Lili