Instinctive Interiors at Home: Leontine Linens

When it comes to a design element that's so simple and classic that it surpasses the test of time, you have what’s called a monogram. My parents who are about to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary have monogrammed china by Royal Doulton similar to the set on the right below by Pickard. I have always admired its simple elegance.

Monogrammed China

Ok, this is a little seque but look how fabulous this is Grecian Gorham antique spoon from 1882 with the name Alice monogrammed on it is, now if my name were “Alice” that spoon would be on its way to me right now.

Silver Collect: 1882 Grecian Gorham

Of course there is monogrammed stationary, my favorite source for this is Crane. There is a very special feeling that you get when you both send a note with your initials or name monogrammed on the paper and even more special is when you receive a note with someone else’s monogram. The monogram can be as simple as one letter, or your first name, first and last name or the traditional 3 initials.

Crane: Single Initial

Crane: 3 Initials

Naturally I’m going to include bed and bath linens in my selections, here are some of the very best!!

Matouk: Parterre

Matouk: Mirasol

Matouk: Providence

Matouk: Bel Tempo

This monogram style is a new one for Matouk, it’s unique because its woven right into the towel, quite spectacular.

Matouk: Auberge

And the traditional styling of monogramming.

Leontine Linens

And we can’t forget shower curtains and robes….

Leontine Linens

Matouk

I also like monogrammed furniture, especially dining room chairs, see this one below by Hickory Chair.

Hickory Chair: Adam Arm Chair

Or if you want to go a little crazier and bigger do something like this!!

Courtesy of Brenda Kelly Kramer Interiors

Need a little inspiration for monogram styles here are some unique options:

Monogram style resources Matouk and Leontine Linens.

The list of objects to monogram goes on and on….luggage, glassware, napkins, napkin rings, blankets, frames, candles, cakes, shirt cuffs, shirt pockets, coats etc, however, a word of caution, contrary to popular belief, there can be too much of a good thing. So be judicious and pick a few objects to monogram and then use them!!!

THE LIST my 20 must have design details, elements that I'm drawn to and include in my projects, stop by periodically and see what’s on THE LIST.

Perhaps it’s because I just returned from a week long vacation and while we had wonderful accommodations, I looked forward to sleeping in my own bed, is why I begin my 20 must have list, with the BED.

I love a beautifully made bed, I’m especially drawn to all white beds with just a dash of color, but I’m also crazy for a mixture of pattern and color. For me it depends on my mood and the season. I’m partial to a mix of textures, cotton sheets with a slight sheen, a quilted matelasse coverlet, linen shams, a few boudoir pillows, and a neatly folded down comforter at the foot of the bed. My ritual is to wash the sheets on Sundays in Linen Wash so that I begin the week with a fresh start.

Here are some of my must have bedding elements.

Sheets:

Isabella Sheets - Legacy Linens