Upcycle should be my middle name, because one of my favorite things to do is finding creative ideas to reuse something that would usually go to the landfill and transform it into something beautiful. Recently Starbucks Frappucino bottles are my favorite upcycle “victims”. I love to use them at our brunch parties with freshly squeezed orange juice and a cute paper straw, or wrap a ribbon around them, add flowers and take to our picnics to adorn our table (see picture below). This holiday season, I’m all about homemade gifts for friends and family, so I thought etching some monogram letters on milk bottles would make a perfect gift for…
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Inspiration: Monogram
Monograms done right are elegant and sophisticated. How classy is a monogrammed LL Bean tote at the beach or for running errands around town ? Anything monogrammed makes a great hostess gift, or a nice splurge for yourself. Paper Goods: TinyPrints (notecards), DaisyDays (cupcake wrapper). Totes & Bags: LL Bean (tote), Pottery Barn (cosmetic bags and stripe totes). Linens and Bedding: Restoration Hardware (bedding and towels), Horchow (linen napkins). Kitchen Goods: Anthropologie (mugs), So Sweet Wedding (chocolate wrapper), More Than Paper (monogrammed plates), DecorPad (dish towel).