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Tantilizing table settings.......and a winner!

First things first....I am happy to announce the winner of the gorgeous watch so generously donated by elegant Marsha or Splenderosa. If you haven't visited her increidble boutique, click here, its a must see!The lucky winner was selected via randompicker.org. Congratulations goes to.....

Prize ID	Winner ID	Public Info	Private Info	Random Sorting ID	Weight
1: watch	1761944	sam carolina kitchen		10059617	1

And Marsha so generously decided on a second giveaway for the cuff featured in picture 17! That lucky winner is....

Prize ID	Winner ID	Public Info	Private Info	Random Sorting ID	Weight
2: cuff	1761976	design chic		101425	1

Please contact me and congratulations to you both!

If you have been reading my blog for any length of time, by now you know I am obsessed with all things blue and white, letterpress and monogrammed anything, beautiful silver and linens make my knees buckle as do magnificently decorated wedding cakes and last, but not least I am a sucker for a beautiful table. I could just stare at them all day long. Forget whats being served, just show me a beautiful table! Flowers are an absolute must have, monogrammed linens take a table setting to new heights, gleaming silver.....now my hearts racing. All ingredients for one magnificent table...and there's no such thing as "too much"!

In light of the fact that the summer and spring entertaining season is upon us, I would venture to say that some of us at some point be attending a party, wedding or fete of some sort? So here's inspiration that I think might just knock your socks off. This makes me want to throw a party but I am so so far from being ready. It does motivate me to quickly get this house in gear so hopefully by 2013 I am ready for some kind of shindig! How about you? Do they have that effect on you too?

This is just downright breathtaking....I wouldn't eat I would just sit and stare! Carolyn Roehm working her magic

Carolyn works her magic yet again....jaw dropping gorgeous!

This is as elegant as any buffet table could ever look.....River Farm

Leave it up to Martha Stewart to make a vege centerpiece look glamorous!

The elegant monogrammed napkins, sterling, crystal and fabulous flowers make the perfect table, Carolyn Roehm

The colors here with the rich use of gold as an accent is so elegant, Preston Bailey

Love the idea of creating a Tuscan themed table with lots of lemons, lavender and some statuary, Alchemy Events

This is just beyond beautiful....perfection!!

Carolyn at it again, this all white theme set off by the gold is spellbinding!

Love the vintage vibe of this exquisite table setting, Gumps

Really like the fresh crisp feel here, the pop of yellow adds so much. Homemag

Something about all white at night is just magical! A little of this

Adore this look for a spring or Easter luncheon, and its so easy!

Yes this has been used a thousand times but how can I not include it! Lisa Luby Ryan

Fabulous colors, love bamboo anything the pinks and greens...perfect for a summer affair! SA

The use of texture all in one color here is spectacular, Preston Bailey

This is pretty peachy! Love the fresh spring vibe! Martha Stewart

This just makes me happy. Sunflowers, glistening silver, white linens...perfection!

I so want to copy this. How magnificent, you could be serving juice boxes at this bar and it would still be amazing!

Look at how vibrant this table rich with color and texture is, ala Preston Bailey

I think the simplicity of a weathered wood table and all the crisp white is stunning, Williams Sonoma

Gingham and daisies never looked so beautiful! Fotobank

This is so beautiful and eye catching. The focus is on the lime green but they used pops of pink for the contrast....fabulous! Martha Stewart

Wow......makes me want to have a party!! How do you like to set a table? Do you have a favorite theme or color scheme? Would love to hear all about it! IF you were planning a party, how would you like to decorate for it? Wishing you a wonderful day.

Monogram mania part 2 and a monogram giveaway!

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Hi there....... First thanks sooo much for all those amazing drink suggestions yesterday. You guys are amazing! I did try one (in addition to making my sangria) which is now one of my official faves as I LOVE raspberry so thank you Marlindarling....tried your "Sassy Razz" and it was love at first sip! YUM!! Everyone loved it and its a keeper in my short but favorite drink repertoire. I will post on it and other things about last night in a few days.
Moving along........ I had done a post on one my of my favorite subjects, monograms many months ago and thought a follow up post is way overdue. I LOVE monograms, have them on everything from my bedding to my guest towels and napkins, to my key chain to clogs that I wear like a uniform. You just don't understand how much I adore them, used to want to be a stationer who would specialize in letterpress monogrammed stationary just so I could be part of the creative process over and over.......Love them! Its a time honored tradition, that has held strong particularly in the south but their popularity has soared throughout the world and has become more mainstream, and I think its safe to say that monograms are really big and not going anywhere. What more elegant way is there to have your own personal stamp put on anything than an elegant monogram that is exclusively yours? Do you love them like I do? Today a look at various ways to display a monogram and to celebrate this post I am offering a monogram giveaway!! All details on the bottom. So here we go......feast your eyes on these monograms!

Look familiar? Love the monogram effect on these gorgeous twin beds, Cathy Kincaid

Love a monogrammed glass....so elegant! Southern Accents

Monogrammed drapes are so magnificent and old world.

Nothing like crisp white bedding with a pop of color in a monogram, Leontine

Monograms work in all kinds of styles including more transitional spaces like this pretty one, Pinterest

Monogrammed soaps? Love the personal touch for a guest or powder room, Kennon and Company

Love the bold monogram here, Lonny

Monogrammed towels in a bathroom are an elegant and highly personal touch, Arcadian Home

Whats more elegant than a beautifully monogrammed dinner napkin? Beaty Coleman

A burlap monogrammed wine cooler? Love it! My wedding

Outside monograms work every time, even just a pillow or two personalizes the space beautifully, Pottery Barn

Adore my monogrammed phone case from Lipstick Shades......

Gorgeous colorway....Brian McCarthy

Can you imagine prettier china? Martha Stewart weddings

I practically live in my monogrammed clogs, not only are they cute but they are sooo comfy!

This is so pretty, and unexpected, a monogrammed relaxed roman! Houzz

Just the effect of even one simple pillow on a sofa can be just enough, Baltimore Sun

Love the all white with the gorgeous canopy...so pretty!

I want this chair!! Joan Cecil

Even a pair of monogrammed pillows is just enough when mixed in with other prints and colors, Brenda Kelly Kramer

Love Betty Lou Phillips take on monogramming for her own bathroom!

I like this idea of adding a solid pilllow with a fancy monogram against a pattern, beautiful! Pinterest

Adore these monogrammed dinner plates from Kelly Wilson antiques!

Monograms are striking in bold colors, Julia B

Talented Stacy of Conspicuous Designs beautiful monogrammed lamps..if you sell them I will buy!

A pair of elegant monogrammed guest towels in a bath is a beautiful way to welcome guests! Addison

Phoebe Howard takes a simple white bed to new elegant heights.

Love this girls room...fabulous! Tobi Fairley

And lest you think monograms don't apply to footwear....feast your eyes on these beauties. I have them and love them...from Jack Rogers!

So have you gotten your "monogram fix"? I sure did!! Love it and can't seem to get enough....just such a classic design motif to personalize anything your heart desires. Best part it is no longer out of the stratosphere to do, so many companies do it now, from Ballard and Pottery Barn all the way to fine custom workrooms like Leontine, Julia B and Grammercy Linens.

Now onto the giveaway, one lucky winner is going to win a dozen of these gorgeous monogrammed linen cocktail napkins! Beautiful linen hemstitched with oversized initial done in Ecru...tres elegant!! These are the ones sold on my site..... All you need to do is leave a comment here and if you want a second chance, you can leave me a comment on The Enchanted Home's Facebook page by clicking here. I will announce a winner on Friday morning.

Also if you leave a comment as anonymous, you must include your first name and last name initial! If you go by just a first name, please leave your last name initial, in the case of there being several entrants with the same first name...thanks!