Monograms are making a come back. Look around
and you’ll see them on stationery, adorning luggage, embroidered on clothing
and on bedding, linens, pillows and even yoga mats.
Monograms have actually been around forever. In
fact, they first appeared on coins as early as 350BC. Since then, they’ve been used as signatures by artists on paintings, sculptures, furniture and of
course, more in the mainstream, they’re in use--you’d easily recognize the SF
monogram as the one and only San Francisco Giants baseball team, right?
Now then, sometimes you need that special something that
gives an item that personal touch. And that’s what owners and friends Abby and
Molly were looking for when they conceptualized Bespoke Home. Having lived in
New York and London, the friends since 1999, found that there wasn’t a store in
Silicon Valley that catered to the niche of high-end gift giving for wedding,
babies, house warming, graduations and other special occasions. Opening its
doors in October of 2011, Bespoke Home has become the epitome of monogrammed
gift giving, and oh, if you’re lucky enough, monogrammed gift receiving.
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| Baby Bloomers |
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| Fouta Herringbone Guest Towels, Set of 2 |
Bespoke Home is a treasure trove of luxe soft good items
that are within everyone’s reach. And although the store was created with
gifting in mind, there’s no rule saying you can’t treat yourself. Monogramming
is a wonderful way to make your very own home even more special. If you don’t
have a family or house monogram, Bespoke Home will help design one. And then as
the years go by you can continue to add layers and build on your style. For
instance, you may start with hand towels in the guest bath then expand into
pool towels. For birthdays, consider hooded towels for the kids. Who wouldn’t
want to snuggle up with a personalized throw on a chilly afternoon…or slip into
300+ thread count sheets each night with your initials adorning the edge of the
flat sheet? Maybe you’ve got a cook in the family, go for the unexpected, a
monogrammed cutting board or a BBQ tool
set. Oh the fun you can have! Monogramming doesn’t have to be stuffy or stiff,
it can be chic and casual.
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| Letterpress Coasters - Custom |
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| Nautical Cutting Board |
If you’re looking to make an impression with your next
purchase, stop by Bespoke Home and you’ll be amazed at the array of
possibilities available to you. But beware: you may start receiving a lot of
announcements in your mailbox! Want to do some after hours shopping? Check out
their new website: bespokehomeshop.com to get up-to-speed in the art of
gifting.
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| Throw Pillow - Libeco Ligae Napoli Vintage Linen |
