The Chicks

Not too long ago I was contacted by a bride named Nicole through my etsy store to do a custom pair of chair sashes for her wedding. At first I was a little unsure of how they would turn out, but as you can see below they rocked! One sash said "The", the other read "Chicks". Placed next to each other and you had a cute photo op as well as a unique way to mark the seats for the Bride and Groom.

Jane Shauck from Iris Photography was kind enough to share this image with me. Iris Photography is based out of West Hartford, CT. If you are getting married in the North East you would be crazy not to check her availability. If you are interested in learning more about Jane and Iris Photography or just want to see more of Nicole and Tony's wedding (it was lovely) here is the link. http://photoiris.com/blog/2009/05/nicole-and-tonys-wedding-at-the-webb-barn-in-wethersfield-ct.html

Sashes are currently on sale at www.madamemonogram.etsy.com

Graduation Gifts

A couple of weeks ago a dear frined of mine came to me needing a graduation gift for her cousin who would be attending Auburn University in the fall. After a few different ideas, we came up with a personalized laundry bag. This will be the perfect gift for her since she will be living in the dorm and depending on the dorm may have to take her laundry half way across campus.

Here is a photo of the finished product. I have since done bags for 2 other soon to be college students. The trim portions are also pictured below. There are 2 bags left, at $28.00 each they are a great graduation gift. Any takers?

Personalized chair sashes are all the rage!

The ribbon for Madame Monogram's new line of personalized chair sashes has arrived! We are currently carrying white, ivory and a milk chocolate ribbon. Upon request the Madame can also special order petal pink , mossy green, and icy blue ribbons.

With a width of 4 inches this is the widest, most luxurious ribbon double faced satin ribbon around. The length of your finished sash will depend on the length of the chair tie that your rental company carries. Other widths are available on request.

So you may be asking yourself what does one do with a personalized chair sash? It's simple. The ribbon is layered with the rented chair cover and sash to create a special and distinct seat for the bride and groom at their reception. What do I do with this special ribbon after the party is over you may be wondering.......that is also simple. Two wonderful ideas come to mind. First you can either trim the excess from the ends and frame along with other keepsakes in a shadow box. You can also use the ribbons to tie towels on a towel bar in your master or guest bath. I have had one MM bride who has tucked her ribbons away for a future family wedding.




Above you will see three of the many options we currently offer. There are over 500 thread colors available. Wording combinations include Mr./Mrs., Bride/Groom, or a Couples Monogram. Last names may be added to Mr./Mrs. at the discretion of MM as some names are too long to work.

In addition MM can also produce custom monogrammed ribbons to be used as napkin rings or pew markers.

Other reception items available include linen cocktail napins, table runners (these look great monogrammed on a cake table and then used later in the home of the bride and groom), and dinner napkins.

Wedding Details

So many new things are in the wedding pipeline at Madame Monogram. This week we are working on ring pillows, more bouquet sashes, and chair sashes. I hope to have chair sash photos up this afternoon. Stay tuned!

Bridal Bouquets

Lots has been going on in the studio of Madame Monogram. Saturday I had the opportunity to take some of our newly designed Bouquet Sashes to Foxgloves & Ivy to be photographed with their one of a kind bouquets. This is the first of many photos that will be posted. Stay tuned for more!

Pacifier Clips

Over the last few weeks I have had so many new ideal in my head. It's been hard to get them all out on paper or in this case ribbon and fabric. Below are four designs from the new Madame Monogram pacifier clip line. The clips are stainless and can be attached to a a car seat, onesie, bib, virtually anything. The snaps are offered in a plain stainless or a pearl headed version. In the last photo I am featuring a gift set that includes onesie, burp clith, bib and coordinating paci clip.

Enjoy!

Ribbons and Trim

Not too long ago I spent a weekend in NYC with my two best friends. While I was there I had the opportunity to visit my favorite ribbon and trim store. Today's post features the fun things I purchased while in the big apple. Any of these can be used to jazz up a simple onesie, burp cloth, or a personalized pillow case for spend the night parties or a night away from home.

Funky Patterns

Precious Polka dots

Stripes

Solids

Pom Pom's

Ric Rac

Fresh and Fun Combinations