Monograms for the Home

While monograms have a rich history going all the way back to the sixth century BC, theyre anything but outdated. Luscious photography and Whitmans expressive writing peppered with quotes from etiquette experts shows that monogramming is still very much in vogue. From linens, lamps and chairs to silver, china, desk accessories and more, here are exquisite examples of how to use monograms as your personal logo in stylish, elegant ways in any part of your home.Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, author of six previous books on entertaining and event planning, is Editor-At-Large for Southern Living magazine. She resides in Dallas.