Personalized items make for fantastic gifts and memorable keepsakes. With this in mind, create your own distinctive brand with these 10 magnificent monogrammed items.


1 Regent towels
Treat yourself to elegantly monogrammed, lush Turkish cotton towels. With seven monogramming styles and a variety of shades and stitching available, these Ralph Lauren towels will provide the perfect end to a shower or bath. $ 31.50 US, Neiman Marcus.


2 Glass cocktail shaker
A classy monogrammed glass cocktail shaker is a wonderful complement to any home bar. This retro style shaker is sure to turn any drink you mix into something special. $30.50 US, Pottery Barn.
3 Satin stitch contrast bedding
Bring a touch of chic Italian hotel style to your bedroom with a set of 210 thread-count sheets. Made of fine, white Egyptian cotton percale and finished with rows of contrasting satin stitching, these sheets can be personalized for further luxury. $15-$55 US, Restoration Hardware.
4 Outdoor vinyl decals
Completely customizable, a single letter monogram vinyl decal can be placed anywhere outdoors or in. Beautify a potted plant or personalize your mailbox. You can place these letters on almost any surface. Choose your letter, size, colour and font, stick it on et voila! $5 US, HouseHoldWords on etsy.com.

 

5 Personalized journals
Stamped with a gold foil silhouette and matching monogram, this pair of personalized journals make a wonderful and thoughtful gift for a friend. Made of handbound Italian paper, these journals come in orange, pink, yellow or blue. $60 US (for two), Neiman Marcus.

6 Coir doormat
A handsome, eco-friendly monogrammed doormat is the perfect front door accessory. Made of sustainably harvested coconut fibres, this double bordered mat is 100% biodegradable and can be composted after it's worn out its welcome. $40-$100 US, Williams Sonoma.
7 Engravable frames
Make memories last forever by placing them in a lovely personalized silver-plated frame. The streamlined, classic frame includes a bevel-cut mat and is backed in luxurious black velvet. $29-$49 US (personalization costs an additional $6.50 US), Pottery Barn.
8 Lavender sachet
A beautiful embroidered cotton sachet filled with fragrant dried organic French lavender adds an agreeable aroma to any room. Whether you choose to display the fine floral cross stitching or hide it away in a closet or drawer, this sweetly scented sachet is sure to please. $40 US, petitebroderie on etsy.com.
9 Painted stepstool
Charm your child with a cheerful personalized stepstool. Handpainted with playful motifs and monogrammed to include you kid's name, nickname or initials, this solid wood stool is a wonderful keepsake. $65, littlemonogramshop.ca.

10 Personalized soaps
Lather up with these handcrafted green tea soaps. Triple milled vegetable-based soaps make wonderful gifts and beautiful decorative accents in the bathroom. Add a fancy personalization by having an initial, three letter monogram or six character name engraved on these chic discs. $10 US (set of 2), mulberrymoon.com.