Using fabulous monograms and ciphers in your home can really personalize your space. I have collected a selection of monograms and ciphers ideas for your idea folder. But first………
Did you know that most letter combinations we refer to as monograms are actually ciphers? A true monogram is made with interlocking initials and when separated they would not be readable. A single letter is also a true monogram, like Henry VII’s H.
These chairs are a perfect example of a monogram. See how hard it would be to pull out a letter from this design and still be able to tell the letter. leontinelinens.comThis is a perfect example of a single letter monogram used on Rebecca Roberts Pruitt’s dining area. Wink, Wink!The cipher design shown on Betty Fortner Turbyfill’s parson chair is a tone on tone look. Wink, Wink! It carries out the theme of her blue and white china accessories through out her diningroom.Sometimes, you just want to add a punch with a bright color cipher! This bedroom belonged to my married daughter, who insisted, when I updated a few years back that it still reflect her. Needless to say the middle initial is her married name.The custom tufted headboard in the guest room of Bennie Lancaster Thompson has a pillow that reflects the colours of the headboard. The center fabric on the pillow is from the curtain fabric.Here is a monogram design on Rebecca’s master bedroom desk chair. Did I mention, she is the monogram queen of Atlanta? Wink, Wink!Using whites and taupes on the bed coverings looks very clean and fresh.When using towel embroidery, be very careful with washing them in hot water. They tend to draw up. I would suggest using the embroidered towels for display only. leontinelinens.comI had been thinking about having this little lamp shade embroidered, but at the time I didn’t know anyone in the area that could get this done in a hurry. So, for some reason it hit me! Why not use letter stickers that you buy in a craft store. What a revelation! Wink, Wink! It looks perfect.I know there are a lot of bedding out there that shows monogram or ciphers on every piece used on the bed. Personally, I would rather see either the shams or the bedspread embroidered. This setting reminds of the saying, “when you have seen one, you have seen it all”.
One more thing that I find very interesting on this subject………… In medieval Europe, not every ruler could read or write. Their signature was their initials, coat of arms, coronet, and the like, intricately carved so it could not be copied.
Edward Wawrynek, a vice president of Tiffany and Company says that modern monograms are “a middle-class response to such heraldic emblems”. Tiffany and Company is also the queen of monograms. This subject is endless so……… that’s all for now. See ya next week. Keep those Winks coming!
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Using fabulous monograms and ciphers in your home can really personalize your space. I have collected a selection of monograms and ciphers ideas for your idea folder. But first………
