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Some households design a monogram so it¶¶Ňőap like a logo or crest and use the stylized lettering the same way in all applications -- which works well on throw pillows for the living or family room, as shown here.

Jameson: How to bring monograms into the home

Monograms, whether on apparel, or in the home are classy, timeless and decorative, according to the beautifully illustrated “Monograms for the Home.”
Whether on fine linen or silver, a distinctive monogram adds a touch of personality, class and elegance. The tradition is as strong as ever, says Kimberly Schlegal Whitman, author “Monograms for the Home.”

Jameson: Identity crisis solved! Bring on the monograms

In medieval times, villagers stitched their initials on the edges of linens so on communal wash days they tell could tell their laundry from their neighbors’. Later, European monarchy cottoned...