Wedding Wednesday: Monograms

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When it comes to weddings, every detail counts. One of the best ways to put your stamp on your special day is to use your new names every chance you can. The possibilities are endless ~ from the invitation to the dance floor ~ your initials are uniquely yours. This edit features 11 fun finds that will help create a day to remember.

Custom Wedding Monogram

A chic and clever idea. This Etsy shop will design a monogram of your choice and send it to you digitally. This is perfect for DIY brides.

La Bohemme Paper Co.

Monogram Door Hanger

What a fun addition to the hotel welcome bag! Your guests will have sweet dreams thinking about you and your wedding. Jen will create this monogram for you, or another one of your choice.
Jen Simpson Design

Monogram Invitation
For the bride that is choosing a pink palette for her special day. These are so lovely and feature both a monogram and the couple's written names. The vellum wrap and wax seal makes it a very special invite.
Love of Creating

Monogram Wax Seals
One of my favorite details of the edit. Aren't they lovely? Close your envelopes with these self adhesive seals. Add the wax to place cards, save the dates and more. They are an unexpected 
added touch.
Paradise Invitations

Wedding Monogram Menu
"Classic monogram meets modern and stylish typography." I have only been to three weddings with a printed menu, but I love the attention
 to detail.
Pretty Stationery Shop 

Cocktail Napkins
Cocktail hour calls for a beverage napkin. These are lovely. If you have extras, these will work for your at home parties, as well. Sometimes simple is best.
Gracious Bridal

The NgLp Pocket
Enhance the table with custom pocket holders for cutlery, menu or napkin. This is a sophisticated style for the
 modern couple.
NgLp Designs

Little Wreath Invitation
Shopping on a budget? These invitations are a chic choice with a 
sophisticated sensibility.
Minted

Monogram Stamp With Handle
Modern and elegant. This stamp will come in handy for the wedding
 and beyond.
Paper Lux Stationery

Black Velvet Invitation
The details of this modern luxe invitation are amazing. The sleek monogram and terrific tassel make quite 
the statement.
Ece Design Studio

Dance Floor Decal
This 'not so small' detail will get the party started. It comes in ten sizes.  Fabulous for a formal affair.
Sign Junkies

  

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Winter White & Wonderful

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We can all agree, that the old rule, no white after Labor Day,  is no longer relevant....right? Actually according to Vogue, it is quite chic to wear white in the winter. Head to toe white, or white mixed with beige or black, it's all so stylish. This Fall I picked up a great oversized white coat at Zara. It's been fun to wear. No matter how you rock white this season, it's unexpected and will get you noticed.  Scroll down to shop these wonderful whites.

Cashmere Shawl

From Neiman's own cashmere collection. It's just wonderful in winter white, but equally as good in black. It's on sale for an irresistible price.

Neiman Marcus

Proenza Schouler Wool Coat

A chic coat with double lapel. The gold buttons elevate the streamline style. It is as expensive as it looks.

Moda Operandi

Evie Jacket

I have included this jacket in the Standout Styles For Fall edit. Loved it then, but now that it is

 on sale, I adore it!

Cult Gaia

Tibi Tie Dress

The color is added just where I want it on this easy to wear jersey dress. Love the boots with it. Perfect styling!

Shopbop

Satin Tunic Top

Loving this top for the way it falls on the body. The satin gives it a lovely drape.  Effortless  elegance.

Halston

Stacey Sunglasses

When it comes to shades, the bigger, the better, as far as I am concerned.  These have superstar written all over them.

Alice + Olivia

One Niseko Parka

Fluffy and fabulous! This pretty parka will keep you cozy chic all season. Now on sale at..

Free People

Quilted Ankle Boots

They are faux but fabulous. The price is right if you just want to inject some light into your winter wardrobe.

Charles & Keith

Suiting Pants & Jacket

A stylish sale find! The two pieces are sold separately, but together create a stunning suit. Alone they will be versatile additions to your wardrobe.

Halston

Gabbi Sweater Jacket

Oh what a good top! Use it as your layering piece for the rest of the Winter season. Once Spring is upon us, it will be the only layer you need. It can go sporty or dressy. 

Bailey 44

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Saturdays At Shop This: It's Rough Being Royal

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This morning "Mr. Shop This" wanted to discuss the current royal ruckus. Truth is, I don't know what's going on, but I am sure that it is very rough being a royal when you are an American, and a bi-racial one at that. I agree with Vogue.  Harry taking charge and getting his new wife out of "there," just may be the "hottest" thing Harry has ever done. I wish them well. So to lighten things up with a nod to all things British, here are some lovely London links.


Trailblazing outerwear: Meet some chic coats named after great British women at Boden.
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The London Foodie Guide by goop.
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Make Beauty: I first read about this universal British beauty brand in Harper's Bazaar.  Make Skincare believes that what you apply to your skin should be safe enough to eat. Agreed. I am trying it this year. It's range is streamlined, without the harmful chemicals, and it's cruelty free to animals. And if you sign up for their email list, you 
get 20% off.
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Meet Becca Roderick: She is the director of Interior design at One King's Lane. She grew up in houses with a British vibe. "Becca has spent the past 20-plus years of her career channeling that British style and those of her icons Ilse Crawford and Rita Konig." I loved her style. I think you will, too.
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Fashion royalty, Victoria Beckham has a great sale going on at Neiman Marcus. I found several things that I am thinking (dreaming about).
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Sloane Stationery: I absolutely love this wise and witty line of leather bound books and stationery. The British humor and traditional craft of English bookbinding is so evident. Shop the line at
Wolf & Badger
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One of Kate Middleton's favorite designers is Christopher Kane, especially for coats. I can see why. His designs are fabulous but expensive. We can shop them at Farfetch.
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The Basket Room at Etsy: What a lovely shop of baskets handwoven in Africa. The Basket Room hails from the United Kingdom, but their shipping fee to the states is nominal.
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Your Aromatic Astrology from Jo Malone London
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Remember this? I loved it then ( it has something to do with Trump.)  I think that the Queen may just be saying this again to Harry. Stay tuned and have a good weekend.

 

XOXOX
Deb
Shop This

Brighten Up Your Home With These Etsy Finds

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Even though Chicago's Winter has been very mild, the skies are grey. Now that most people (not this busy blogger though) have their holiday decor put away, isn't your home feeling a little blah? Some chic color injection could brighten these dull days. I took to the aisles of Etsy for all things bright at home. Enjoy these fabulous finds, and cheer up your home.

   

Monogram Guest Towels
Take a white bathroom and add some bright wallpaper (in the color of the year) then add bold and colorful accessories, like these terrific towels. I believe this is a bath from the home of Sue De Chiara of The Zhush. She knows how decorate a room! The white towels can be monogrammed in your choice of 
style and color.
Monograms Etc. NC

Ombre Flower Vase 
Oh how lovely, right? These gradient flower vases are not only colorful, they hold a whole bouquet. Let's thing Spring and imagine them at your
 next garden party.
Kailochic

Fabulous Frames
Get those holiday photos off your phone and Instagram pages. Then put them on display at home. These are cool, colorful, and come in 13 bright colors. At 5x5 square, they are perfect for grouping. Best yet, they are under $10.
Marvello Cards

Scalamandre Chi'en Dragon Drapes
If you have an appreciation for beautiful designer home fabrics, this is the place to be. Lynn's custom window treatments, cushions, pillows and more are really fabulous! This pattern is available in several other colors.
Lynn Chalk

Iridescent Tableware Set
These utensils are real conversation starters! They are stainless steel and reflect your colorful personality! Other colors available. You won't believe 
the price.
Elyon Tableware

Colorful Memphis 80's Geometric Pillows
The 80's called, and they want their pillows back.  Very retro cool and affordable, too.
Kailochic

Pink & Gold Monkey Square Cachepot
What a fabulous shop! You'll love their bright giftables, monograms, stationery and home decor. This little monkey cachepot is impossibly chic.
So Hospitality Company

 Original Abstract Artwork
From a gallery in Rome that ships to the states for free, comes this bright piece for your home. The entire shop is delightful with works that are
 quite reasonable.
Duealberi

Kali Color Block Basket
Don't you just love baskets? They can add color and texture to your space while storing almost anything. These are different. They are handmade in Africa. The company has an ethical and fairtrade policy, each purchase actually helps support the artisans in Africa.
The Basket Room

Applique Pillow Cover
I fell in love with these modern pillow covers all done in sumptuous fabrics. Best yet, they are affordable! Be sure to check out her adorable elephant covers.
Theresa Marie Designs

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