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May 10, 2011

I “Simply” Love Monograms!



I have a thing for Monograms.

I think I might secretly be “preppy” at heart!
But, until recently, I have not really used them very much in my decorating.
Maybe this was because I knew that once I started I wouldn’t be able to stop!

The discovery of these monograms on the website of our Sponsor



did not help the downward spiral into a serious love affair with all things monogrammed.
You may recall this little table I transformed for my daughter’s room to which I could not resist adding this giant ‘L’ for my sweet Lauren.

Since then, the great
“Moving around of the Princess’ room to make way for a Big Girl Bed” has provided me with one more opportunity to spread some Monogram Love.
This is how her room looked Before:

And once things were rearranged, her dresser ended up on this wall instead.
With a BIG.BLANK.SPACE. over it!
Hmmm…what to do?

Why, shamelessly add another Giant Monogrammed ‘L’ of course!
I’m just chocking it up to helping my youngest learn the
first letter of her name REALLY well!
Ahhh…it looks just as sweet on the wall as it did on the table!
But, even I could admit that the monogram looked lonesome once it was up there.
(By the way, can you tell how difficult it is to photograph this room? The angles are so weird and you can see how the wall color looks completely different in every picture!)
I knew I needed to add something to help out the monogram and also to accent the angles of the ceiling in this corner of the room.

Enter these darling little plates I found at an antique store. 
I just love the subtle detailing and knew that they would high-light the monogram rather than distract from it.

Another layer of sweet vintage charm and one step closer to the completion of this room!

Can you see me peeking around the corner? Didn’t want you to see me in my sweats!

And one last look from another angle.

I’m so excited about the way her room is coming together

 and will show you more next time!


We want to also take a moment to introduce you to our May Etsy Shop



which is owned by the fabulous Alicia from La Famille.  She has the most beautiful items for sale in her shop.  Items like these:

Birthday Banner--Orange
Birthday Banner

Seed Packet Caddy
Seed Packet Caddy


and her beautiful pillows 
Burlap Numbered Pillows
which just so happen to be featured in the May edition of Country Living Magazine!  How cool is that?!

For the month of May Alicia is offering our friends at the fence free shipping on any of her items (excluding the framed art which includes shipping in the price).  Just use code: MAYPF when making your purchase!  We want to invite you to visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaFamilleAtHome to see all of the other beautiful items for sale and stay tuned for an upcoming giveaway sponsored by https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaFamilleAtHome 

Thanks for joining me at the Fence today,

And, don’t forget about our Virtual Blogger Baby Shower for the victims of the Tuscaloosa Tornadoes. There is still time to donate! Just click on the graphic below or the link above to see how!

All those who make purchases will automatically be entered to win two different drawings! Dianne will be giving away a $50 gift card to Home Goods at her blog The Inspired Housewife and us girls here At The Picket Fence will be offering a $25 gift card to TJ Maxx!

So many of you have already generously donated and blogged about the shower and we want you to know how moved we have been and how grateful we are! Bless you!

Linking to these parties:
Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia: Tuesday Treasures
DIY By Design: Swing into Spring
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesday

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  1. Amanda says

    May 10, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    It looks wonderful surrounded by the plates! Not saying for one minute it doesn’t look perfect as it is, but adding one word to each plate describing your little girl would be lovely! Please don’t be offended thinking I’m telling you how to ‘finish’ your already superb work, it just popped into my head!

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  2. Tina says

    May 10, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I just posted about ‘mammograms’, so when I first read your post title I read “I love mammograms”! Crazy…
    But, I love how your monogram turned out! Beautiful! It was such a pretty room to begin with, so I’m really looking forward to seeing what you come up with next! So far your off to a great start!

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  3. Jodie says

    May 10, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Vanessa,

    Love the monogram and the plates are the perfect compliment! I just love this sweet room!

    Warm Wishes,
    Jodie

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  4. Dear Sweet Home says

    May 10, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I love the monogram – it was the perfect thing for that space. I have “issues” with big, blank spaces above pics / furniture so I think it is perfect! And, the plates are darling! I love how sweet it all looks and I look forward to seeing the “finished” room! Also, what a wonderful idea for the Tuscaloosa baby shower – I definately want to be involved in that 🙂 I will go to that post and read for further details!

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  5. Rachel says

    May 10, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I wish I could do something like that in Maggie’s room but it is floor to ceiling PRINCESSES! 🙂 Looks beautiful! 🙂

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  6. Midwest Magnolia - Melissa Lewis says

    May 10, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    We Southern girls love our monograms!!! I love the display above the dresser. I have a similar dresser in my guest room and now I am totally going to be on the lookout for some plates so I can do this!

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  7. Judy says

    May 10, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I love monograms as well. Yours looks perfect in your daughter’s room. So sweet surrounded by the plates. Can’t wait to see the rest of her room. BTW beautiful dresser as well.

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  8. Sherry@Back2Vintage says

    May 10, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    “L” is for Lovely!!!

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  9. NanaDiana says

    May 10, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I love monograms too! Especially on men’s shirt cuffs! I love what you did with the L…It is LOVELY, and I LOVE it. I really LIKE how you surrounded it with the plates. What a special touch…and I LOVE the peek at your LURKING around the corner! xxoo Diana

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  10. Sue says

    May 10, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Lauren is a lucky little lady! 🙂

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  11. Sue says

    May 10, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Even before I scrolled down after seeing your monogram, I said to myself’ “Vanessa needs to add plates around this.” woo hoo- I scroll down and there are plates surrounding the vinyl! Looks good- really filled the space! I have a monogram on my leaner mirror- it made it pop! ~ Sue

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  12. Michele Smith says

    May 10, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    So adorable!!! I love that monogram, I NEED one for my little girl. 🙂
    Love how you added the plates too. Super cute!

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  13. michelle says

    May 10, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Her room looks so sweet and pretty Vanessa, you are doing such a wonderful job! I love the monograms and there is nothing wrong with wanting to teach your little ones how to read. 🙂

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  14. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    May 11, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Your little girl will wake up eac morning with a sunny disposition in such a pretty yellow bedroom.
    Your use of monograms and plates is beautifully done.

    I love monograms too! Thanks for the info about The Simple Stencil. The monogram you chose looks wonderful!
    Yvonne

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  15. Cindy says

    May 11, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Love monograms! What a precious room, you’ve done an amazing job…love it!!!

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  16. Debbie says

    May 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I think it looks just plain perfect. I’m a huge monogram lover. As to preppy? I don’t bother to keep it a secret. I came of age in the 80s after all.

    And you made me giggle peeking out from the corner. That’s as funny as the camera hand taking pictures in your bathroom.

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  17. Melanie says

    May 12, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Love it!!!

    I would love for you to come link up your post at my “Encouragement is Contagious!” linky party! And… please link up some of your other favorites from blogs you love! Then, those bloggers will also get lots of unexpected, encouraging comments!

    Blessings!
    Melanie

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