23 Chic Monogrammed Gift Ideas That Add a Personal Touch

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No gift calls someone's name more than a monogrammed present. After all, the gift bears the receiver's initials, embossed, embroidered, or otherwise artfully weaved, long before it is given to them. The gift is solely made for the intended recipient, which makes it ever more personal and original. Perfect for birthdays, graduations, weddings, and other important milestones in one's life, a monogrammed gift is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation and support for someone.

So many items nowadays can be personalized in incredibly beautiful ways. From hand-painted lettering on a suitcase to a cashmere sweater elevated with custom sewn patches, the options are practically endless and come at a variety of price points. It’s important that not everything end up lettered (in this case, too much of a good thing is just too much), but the occasional monogrammed moment can really make a statement. It can also make a space feel that much more one’s own.

Give your friend a moment to remember with one of these editor-selected monogrammed items, each offering a unique touch. Here, the best monogrammed gift ideas for a personal gift they won't soon forget.

Dream Ballerina

Just as the name implies, we're dreaming about these fabulous flats. In buttery Italian lambskin leather and a classic shape, the shoes are the perfect canvas for hand-painted letting. Personalize these chic shoes with up to two letters on the side or toe box, available in a rainbow of stylish colors.

Grand Classic Trunk

Petite Keep offers a charming way to safeguard your treasured keepsakes. With everything from wedding trunks to baby boxes, this curated collection allows you to preserve precious moments with care. Add a personal touch to make it even more meaningful, with options ranging from an embroidered interior to a customizable padlock, where you can inscribe a phrase or a special date— the possibilities are endless.

No. 30 The Small Canvas Pouch Pebble

Nelly & Cole is often known for its stunning accessories and collaborations with brands like Tuckernuck and Couper. However, the brand's beautiful personalization is one of our favorite things about it. Whether you opt for hand-embroidered or painted letters, or even delicate flowers, each pouch becomes a treasured keepsake, ideal for organizing all your trinkets and treasures.

Signature Bath Towel

There's something that's instantly comforting about a set of new fluffy towels. Perfect to give to someone who's heading off to college, it's practically guaranteed that they'll never lose this towel. Weezie has plenty of monograming options, from classic styles to more fun lettering.

The Lori

While we love the cult-favorite Boat and Tote (just keep scrolling), we must admit our fondness for a straw bag rivals the one Jane Birkin carried. POOLSIDE bags are exceptionally chic, and the Lori which can be embroidered with yarn, shells or rhinestones is a really fun offering for a bride-to-be.

Sleep Mask with Navy Piping

You can never go wrong with a classic! Petite Plume offers a wonderful selection of cozily traditional pajamas and accessories, perfect for adding monogrammed details—a personalized touch available for almost all of its items.

Boat and Tote

The Boat and Tote reigns supreme for weekend getaways, beach days, or poolside afternoons. With its surge in popularity due to customizable options beyond the classic monogram, owning this bag isn't just practical—it's even cool.

Classic Monogram Stroller Blanket

When it comes to giving a gift to a little one, there are so many options that you might overthink it. Let us stop you before you get started: this sweet stroller blanket is something the whole family will treasure for time to come.

Custom Womens Crewneck

Lingua Franca is known for putting cheeky sayings on the most luxurious of cashmere, but the brand has an option to make a sweater with your own words (or initials) on it. We love all of the liberties you can take with the decoration of your sweater, so go for bold!

Packing Cube Quad

A seasoned traveler knows how helpful packing cubes are. They help ensure that everything fits just right, but adding a monogram makes sure you'll never mistake them for someone else's.

The Carry-On

A bold, brightly colored monogram is a fun detail that will make your bag easy to spot on the carousel. On Away suitcases you can add a hand-painted monogram directly to your bag or add a lounge tag with your initials on it. The choice is yours.

Monogrammed Coasters

Elevate your cocktail hour with a touch of personalization that surpasses the usual wine charms. These coasters from Smathers and Branson have the timeless appeal of a family heirloom, yet you can acquire your own customized set, adding a bespoke element to your gatherings.

Disco Notecards

Monogrammed cards add a traditional touch to your letters, no matter how unconventional the contents may be. We love these cards inspired by the queen of disco, Diana Ross, from our friends at Dear Annabelle.

Custom Large Tray

Known for accessories that take a walk on the wild side, Edie Parker has an exciting offering of customized acrylic accessories. We love the tray and the bright colorways offered to make a statement on a coffee table.

A4 Paper Tray

Crafting luxury leather goods since 1887, Smythson of Bond Street cherishes the art of personalization. With an exquisite gold stamping technique, items such as this elegant paper tray are embossed, rendering them perfect for daily use with a touch of personalized sophistication.

Ivory Floral Monogram Hand-Painted Taper Candles

We cannot get enough of taper candles, and these are a darling option. Made exclusively for Over the Moon, these are the perfect wedding gift to give along side chic vintage holders. Just trust us on this one!

Genuine Leather File Folder

Starting a first job or graduating is a monumental milestone that marks the beginning of one's professional life. Celebrate the accomplishment by offering a folder that will keep them organized.

Classic Duffle Bag

Stoney Clover Lane is known for its preppy, sweet styles that are perfect for everyone from a bride on her honeymoon to the little one on her way to her first sleepover. Pieces like the classic duffle bag can easily be personalized with the brands ever-expanding selection of patches.

Trio French Blue Sham

Monogrammed pillows are some of our favorite details in a bedroom. They lend that extra special something, elevating a room that might otherwise need a touch of character.

Modern Unlined Valet Tray

Leatherology has made monogramming chic again. With options to personalize nearly anything from a work tote to this charming catch-all, we can't hide our obsession. Whether it's debossing, trapunto, or hand painting, these techniques make each object distinctly your own.

Merriam-Webster Scrabble Players Dictionary

Life's all fun and games. For the game fanatic, we think that they'll love a personalized players dictionary, don't you?

Champagne Bowl with Monogram

There's always something to celebrate, and a Champagne bowl just helps us prove our point. Be the talk of the party when you offer this to the host.

Cygnet Bracelet

Monogrammed jewelry has been popular for much of the world's history. And while this bracelet isn't as bold as Anne Boleyn's gold and pearl necklace, it is a dainty, elegant piece that will stand the testament of time.

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