growing up we were that family. we were the family that had the monogrammed diaper bag, monogrammed towels, and the "D" of our last name in any size, shape or form plastered all over the house. this was just the beginning of the monogram epidemic.
in middle school my mom started a business called "Donna D's Delights and Delectables." it is a store in our house with jewelry, purses, scout bags, cream cheese pound cakes (which are to die for), and lots of other little goodies. about 2 years ago she invested in a monogramming machine to start monogramming things she sold or anything costumers wanted personalized. my mom had to practice on things before she could sell it, so she would take anything she could get her hands on and personalize it. soon enough my pillowcase, my washcloth, and blanket all had the letters "P D E" on them. i hated it. i thought everyone would make fun of me for having my name on absolutely everything. but the epidemic grew and grew and eventually i caught it.
yes. sadly, i caught it. now i just can't help but want everything personalized. it's not because i'm vain and just like the look of my name and initials on everything, but it feels more like mine when i see my name on it. here are things i have in my dorm room that are personalized:
wood letters i painted...
(real cheap at Michael's)
...even my laundry bag is monogrammed...
...and my towels and towel wrap (found at Donna D's!)...
...and my luggage...
...and refrigerator magnets...
...and my own JMU bowling pin (thanks Rob & Stacey!)...
...and lastly, my own scout bag...
see? i've got the epidemic reeeeaaal bad. and what's even sadder is that this isn't even everything!! if i show you more you might make fun of me. but i love it! i love having personalized things. hopefully all these will make you want to start personalizing!
check the blog tomorrow for some over-due favorites!
happy thursday!
xoxo,
erin with a p and a double r :)
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