Monogrammed Return Address Stamps Make Letter Writing a Breeze

Letter writing as a tried and true art has sadly become scarce. We vote to bring back the beautiful calligraphy style lettering and engraved papers with some lovely monogrammed stationery or note cards. Exchanging mail through the post is an old school activity that a younger generation sadly is in need of learning. In this digital age, most children are relying on the use of email and social media for correspondence. In the current day and age of smart phones, tablet use and text messaging, it is extremely important that kids learn to write properly and just the right kind of stationery is they way to get started.

Send your kids off to summer camp with their very own personalized stationery complete with a name printed at the top. They will be thrilled to write letters home all about their exciting adventures and fun days at sleep-away camp. Make writing letters with o with your child even easier with a self inking personalized return address stamp. There are so many designs to choose from to fit your personality. If you have a flair for all things nautical, choose the anchor design in the center of your name and address information. 

A monogram is a fun addition to a custom address stamp for that newly married couple. Speaking of newly married couples, a stamp for your return address is vital for mailing all those wedding mailings. Use them for everything from save the date mailings to the actual wedding invitation roll out. 

With so many colors of ink to choose from for each design option, the customized possibilities are endless. These custom stamps are a best selling housewarming gift and a old favorite for real estate agents to give to their clients and new homeowners or for friends who have just recently moved.  They will be more than thrilled with such a unique and thoughtful gift that is sure to be used again and again.

Ideas for Great Monogrammed Gifts for Men

Getting married this year and need to find the perfect gift for your groomsmen? Choose something personalized and wonderful for the men in your wedding party! The Pink Giraffe has made it easy for you with a great list for you of our best selling favorites for monogrammed gifts for men.

Maybe you just need to find something really fun and different for your husband, brother, father, boyfriend or uncle this year. Engraved silver mint julep cups are a classic favorite and not just in Kentucky. These beautiful pewter cups can be personalized however you like with the date of a wedding day or graduation on one side and his initials on the opposite side. Julep cup are  a beautiful  and timeless choice for young men as they are great quality and will last for generations to come. He will love to show off his chic at the Kentucky Derby party every year, a picnic on the lawn or even  just for keeping flowers around the house in style.  

Monogrammed cuff links for guys are a great choice as well. Men of all ages are in need of a great pair of these classic little silver cuff links and why not engrave them with their monogram or last name initial? He will love them and will use them for years to come. Add a valet box or tray to keep all of his jewelry in one place. A silver engraved business card holder is an nice idea for the new graduate setting out into the corporate world to start his career. Silver is a favorite treasure for gifts for gentlemen. A monogrammed pocket watch is a classic tribute to the olden days. Engrave a lovely personalized silver pen with his three letter initials and he is all set to sign that next contract.

Leather gifts for men such as monogrammed wallets stamped with letters are a traditional groomsmen or graduation gift. He will think of you every time he goes to use his wallet. A custom dopp kit in leather or canvas is a great way to keep up with travel toiletries on the go. A weekender duffle bag makes for easy travel in the days ahead. Embroidered with his name for easily finding your bag on the baggage claim at the airport. 

Football games and tailgates are fun in the fall so help him entertain  in style with a personalized cooler bag or wine tote. He is sure to be glad to have a way to bring all the goodies to party. Embroidered stadium blankets are nice gift idea as well. Help him stay warm at those college ball games in the fall. Want a gift that is sure to wow the wine or liquor enthusiast? An engraved flask is a sure hit with that guy for sure. 

For the preppy guy on your list, don't forget the simply fabulous monogrammed needlepoint shoes for men. He can design his own pair in whatever colors he prefers to match all of his fun bow ties and seersucker pants. For the ultimate in preppy for men, our monogrammed seersucker cummerbund and bow tie set is a classic for prom, formals or for a wedding party for the groomsmen. It is such a timeless treasure and is likely to always be in style.

Design Your Own Monogrammed Sweatshirt!

Make a preppy statement this winter season with our fabulous  looking monogrammed sweatshirts for women. They are simply a classic for ladies of any age. Teenagers love to wear our crew neck sweatshirts with a large monogram on the front center of the shirt. Such a new trend that is sweeping across America! A
favorite and best seller with our customers is our super high quality quarter zip pullover with an embroidered monogram on the chest. 

There are just so many great preppy colors to choose from. We offer just about any color of the rainbow that you could want. Personalized shirts for women are delightfully fun to design. The possibilities are endless and make for creating the perfect an unique gift for the ladies in your life.  Some girls love to combine pink and green for the ultimate preppy look, or design one with your sorority colors or use yours as a way to show your school spirit with a fun school color design. Available in different styles for embroidery or custom printed for the larger fonts. Whatever you design, it will be a hit for sure. These custom monogrammed shirts are so popular for holiday gifts for teens and young girls. They just love them so much. Add a pair of pajama pants for a truly comfortable look.

And don't forget the kids on your list. The Pink Giraffe offers are large selection of monogrammed sweatshirts for children and pullovers for kids. Fleece quarter zip jackets with embroidered initials are perfect to wear to school and on the playground. The best thing is that they won't lose them when it has their names or monograms stitched onto the chest area. With several colors and sizes available, you are sure to find something that they are sure to adore.

Make sure to order early enough that Santa can bring them for Christmas. Everybody loves to receive personalized clothing for Christmas. It shows that you put a little extra thought into their unique gift this season. Wrap it up with a fabulous bow and you are all set for a successful holiday season.

Custom Silk Monogrammed Baby Books

Need a great personalized gift for a special baby that mom is sure to adore? You will be the big hit at her baby shower with one or our custom monogrammed baby books that are such a wonderful keepsake for generations to enjoy. 

The gift  of a personalized baby book come with whatever style page inserts you need. Pages to keep track baby's sweet milestones in the first few years of life. The interior of the book is lined with luxurious cottons or silk, as they are fully custom tailor fit to your needs. The page inserts are so very nice for commemorating baby shower attendees as well as gifts given to baby in those first few weeks of life. Jot down special memories from who came to visit at the hospital as well as how much baby weighed. Sheets with information about family make creating a custom book for baby a simple and timeless keepsake. 

Children love to cherishes the special memories surrounding the day of his or her birth. He or she will be able to know all about that special day as they grow up with the information pages provided with these great baby books. Photo pages are included for keeping photos from baby's first year and longer. What a wonderful treasure these details are to the generations ahead. Pictures from baby's first birthday or the day that he took his first steps will be fun memories to share for years to come. 

Numerous fabric options are available in embroidered baby book listings. You may choose to design a formal style book with silks in pink, ivory or blue. Monogrammed baby books come with an optional plastic cover to protect fabric. If you prefer more of a casual look, cotton fabrics choices in gingham and hounds tooth are the perfect backdrop for that preppy baby gift that any new mother is sure to love. Add more photo pages as baby grows to ensure that you can keep track of all those great baby photographs. A personalized baby book makes a great gift idea for grandparents as well so that she can also share in the precious memories of her grandchild's first year.

Monogrammed Hats for Women

Monogrammed clothing for women can come in many forms and the ladies hat is such a popular choice. The horse races make for a perfect chance for women to wear their favorite personalized derby hats in style. Custom embroidered initials in any font and thread color accentuate any sun dress and strappy sandal ensemble. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness or Carolina Cup all make for a gallery of gorgeous women's floppy hats. 

If you are going for a casual look, the personalized sun visor is a must have. Whether on the tennis court or golf course, these great sun hats for ladies makes for a wonderful way to keep the sun out of her eyes and damaging sun rays off of the face. Monogrammed ball caps for women and teens are festive for any day of the week. Whether you wear them to the gym, to the beach or just to class or around campus, sporting a hat is a great and stylish way for the preppy girl to cover up her bad hair days!

Don't forget the baby! The Pink Giraffe specializes in sun hats for baby too. They make a dynamic and unique gift for any new mother and baby will look simply adorable in them on the beach this summer. 

Halloween Tees for Kids

BOO!  Halloween is less than 3 weeks away!  Does your child have a fall-themed personalized shirt to wear to school?  We have several monogrammed, screen-printed, and applique options you still have time to receive before Halloween week.  These are all made of high-quality ring-spun cotton and come in onesie options as well as long and short sleeved t-shirt options, and come in girly fit, or crew-neck styles for boys.

These also make fantastic monogrammed gifts for children on your list that have fall birthdays, or are great for fall family pictures. We love these paired with tutus and leggings for girls, or corduroy pants for boys  Whether it's a black cat, pumpkin, or witch, we have the child's shirt you're looking for this spooky season!  Pair with a monogrammed trick or treat basket or bucket and your kiddo is ready to go!   These styles also come in designs for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Order one for each holiday!   

Great Gift Ideas for Children

Need a great preppy gift idea for the child in your life with or something for his or her birthday party? The Pink Giraffe has a wide variety of monogrammed gifts for children that help make shopping for kid's birthdays and Christmas a breeze.

Preppy children will love something unique different under the Christmas tree this December. Custom design a set of fun plate, bowl and place mat set with his or her name. What a fun way to eat in style at the kid's table. Make sure to order your "Cookies for Santa" plate with the child's name at the bottom.  Such a fun tradition makes Christmas Eve so very festive. Add some great stocking stuffers as an extra special gift. Engraved silver jewelry for kids is a fun addition. Little girls will love to wear a bracelet monogrammed with her initials in sterling silver. Santa can leave a little something special for mother in her stocking with a matching bracelet to her little girl's or maybe a custom mother's necklace of her children.

Kid's monogrammed shoes are something fun to receive for a birthday or Easter basket gift. Monogrammed rain boots for kids are a super way to celebrate any special occasion. Available in several colors such as lime green or blue. Any little child will love to wear them on the next rainy day. Give them an embroidered umbrella to make a set so that he or she can splash in rainy day puddles. Rain coats with children's names are a big hit to open at any birthday party. 

Summer weather is all about wearing flip flops and sandals. Teen girls will swoon over our custom monogrammed leather sandals for children. Select any two leather colors to design a pair in her favorite color scheme. She might love to have a pair or personalized flip flops custom made for her to match a beach towel. She will be the belle of the pool or the beach with

Shower Her with Great Gifts This Holiday

Looking for som unique monogrammed gifts for women this holiday season?Look no further than The Pink Giraffe! She will simply love anything custom designed for her sporting her initials. To make it easy for the shopper this year we have assembled some of our favorites personalized gifts. 

Surprise her with something in her stocking this Christmas that will she will adore. The Pink Giraffe has a vast selection of monogrammed jewelry that will be a favorite for all the ladies on your list young or old. The younger teens and college girls are sure to love a custom name necklace created just for her in your choice of gold, silver or pewter. These personalized necklaces are all the rage and she is sure to love it! For the older woman gift recipient, initial silver gifts are always a favorite. Select a bracelet, monogrammed ring or necklace pendant engraved with her letters and she will be thrilled when she opens it on Christmas morning.

Planning to take her on a great trip this new year? Help her pack with a nice selection of embroidered duffle bags and travel gear. She will be able to spot her suitcase when it comes off the baggage claim with ease. A monogrammed cosmetic case is a great addition to her travel bag. She will be thrilled to be able to keep all those shampoo bottles and makeup in one place when on the go. Add an custom embroidered jewelry bag and she prepared for staying organized when traveling for a weekend getaway or for an international flight.

A monogrammed purse is a best seller among preppy ladies of all ages. Try an envelope clutch or a fabulous leather handbag complete with embroidered initials for wonderful personalized gift that is incredibly thoughtful. With an excellent selection of tote bags and purses ranging from preppy seersucker clutches to basket weave purses, you are sure to be able to find something that fits the bill. To complete her getup, add to your cart one of our personalized infinity scarves for a finishing accessory she will love.

Women simply love to sport their style in every other area of accessories and covers for the smartphone are no different. She will swoon over a monogrammed phone case for her iPhone, Samsung or tablet this holiday season. Is she getting a new device for Christmas? Save her the hassle of having to find a phone case by ordering one that she will love. Design your own with any two colors and monogram style with any of our designs. Catering to all design types, from preppy to bohemian chic. Choose navy and hot pink anchors for preppy girls or a luxurious quatrefoil, chevron or ikat pattern for ladies who like a little flair with their personalized style. 

Needlepoint Monograms for Classy Girls

Needlepoint is a traditional hobby that dates back to the Egyptian era. Custom needlework is a form of precise thread hand embroidering woven onto an open canvas. The amount of detail shown in custom designs is decidedly upon the thread count of the canvas. Common uses for this beautiful art form display are in women's shoes, throw pillows and Christmas stockings. 

Custom personalized mules are a fun way to express one's preppy style on any day of the year. Monogrammed needlepoint shoes are a classic closet staple for any sophisticated lady. Design your own pair with any two colors of your choosing as well as the leather color for truly a beautiful pair. With four sole types available including mules (slipper style), women's loafers,  slide sandals, and men's custom loafers. These custom personalized shoes for ladies are great to wear for any occasion.  Preppy girls love to show off initials and this great custom pair of shoes is the perfect option to display them in style.

Who doesn't love the art of custom handiwork involving yarn and canvas. Upscale homes come decorated with throw pillows in popular equestrian designs.  Finished off any boring room with a beautiful needlepoint pillow to take the bore out of the room. Horse lovers will adore designs featuring an English saddle, snaffle bit, a silver trophy with a first place blue ribbon and horse halter, as well as fox hunt patterns. Polish any barn lounge or tack room with these great equestrian accents. Look no further for holiday gifts for the horse enthusiast and rider on your list.

Decorate your fireplace mantle this holiday season with gorgeous personalized needlepoint Christmas stockings that come embroidered with a name at the top, embroidered just for you. Choose any font to personalize with the first name of a child, a family member or a favorite pet who needs to be included in the holiday festivities. Choose yours from so many fun designs ranging from dog breeds - Labradors and Westies are best sellers - to Christmas trees and angels! Kelly Rightsell patterns are a favorite for little ones. Adorable designs such as frog soldiers, puppy dogs and a monkey riding a giraffe! What a fun way to celebrate the holiday season.

Dress Up Your Vacation Home

Going on vacation this season? Whether traveling with your family or a fabulous group of girlfriends, welcome them to your vacation home in style with some great personalized accessories.
 

While away on a trip, you don't want to have to worry about breaking china. Unbreakable plastic plates are a must for outdoor dinning especially when eatubg with kids.  Design your set of personalized dinner plates with your choice of colors and pattern background. Made of melamine and come BPA free so they are an excellent choice for dining on the veranda. Your family will love the look of the dinner spread for bar-b-que get together. Personalize them with the name of your beloved beach house and family name for a fun accent to dinner. Add a matching monogrammed platter for an extra special touch. One of our favorite items for a vacation hostess gift is our serving tray personalized with the name of the home and the family last name as well as the established date. Use them for mealtime or adorn the walls with your designed plates. They will look fabulous in a cabinet with a glass door showing off their beauty. Choose matching monogrammed coffee mugs to keep in your cabinet to start a sunny morning with a special touch to your warm drink.

Help your guests dry off during their visit with design your own monogrammed beach towels. Choose beautiful solid color terrycloth towels embroidered with a name or monogram or stitch them with the name of your lake or beach house. Guests will love to use them and will appreciate the hospitality it brings to their trip. Another great towel option are our printed personalized beach towels in whatever pattern you prefer. Design them with Greek key, chevron, preppy stripes or quatrefoil to create a look that is as unique as your vacation home. Personalize with an anchor for a truly nautical flair. These mirco fiber towels are great for use at the pool or on the boat as well.  Matching flip flops are available as well. What a wonderful gift option for a housewarming gift idea for that friend who just bought a new vacation house.

Bring a personal touch to serving up cocktails during happy hour with some unique personalized shatterproof cups in a frosted finish. Sturdy and strong in your hand, and durable enough to be able to wash and use over and over. Design yours however you like with the name of your home and a nautical icon image such as an anchor or an Adirondack chair to design a look that is personal as well as chic. For a great party or one time event, our custom Styrofoam cups are always a best seller. Both types of drink holders are available in 12, 16, 18 or 24 ounce sizes. Select your favorite ink and font style for an exciting gift that is perfect for that friend who has everything and is hard to buy for.  Choose to ad matching guest towels, matches and dinner napkins to complete you party decor. These options are all perfect for a beach wedding to match the nuptial color scheme. Personalized stir sticks with your new monogram or name in any color and font are a perfect companion to all these great paper products and are so fun.

A great way to keep track of all the friends and family who have visited your beach home is to keep an embroidered guest book on the buffet table for special friends to sign and leave a personal message.

Personalized Clothing With Large Monograms Is a Hot New Trend!

Playing dress up is fun for girls of all ages but personalized clothing for ladies takes this childhood past time to a new level for women of any age. Large fonts on a monogrammed sweatshirt or t-shirt is a fun new trend that is proving to be quite popular among teens and women. 

 Choose a monogrammed trench coat for those colder days in fall and winter. Available in black, classic and gorgeous navy blue, or coral for a chic look in cool weather. With your initials stitched onto the left chest in your choice of font style and thread color, this jacket is a great way to bring classic style to any fall day.

Scarves are so much fun to accent your favorite coat or jacket. Monogrammed scarves are available in so many assorted colors and styles and can be stitched  with your favorite thread color and initial style. Great for added preppy style with your favorite dress, sweater or tunic tee shirt.

Need to put some prep in your step this season? Our custom monogrammed shoes are the perfect touch for a jeans day or to dress up your favorite evening wear with a pair of personalized leather sandals designed just for you with you custom initials. These shoes are so very preppy and are customizable in any two colors. 
 

 

A beautiful monogrammed sash in pink seersucker is a great addition to any maternity dress. Embroidered with your initials in any thread color you choose, it is a great way to bring some life to any outfit. These sashes are so preppy and when adorned onto ladies derby sun hats around the brim they make the perfect hat for The Kentucky Derby. The embroidery accents any dress and makes for a great look for maternity wear or simply to use as a belt with your favorite slacks or skirt.

Create a Monogrammed Baby Registry for Your Baby Shower!

Having a baby is such a sweet time. A precious little bundle of joy is on the way and you are likely ready to prepare for the arrival of your new family member. Celebrating the birth of a baby is such an wonderful season. Special friends and family members will want to make this event special by purchasing unique gifts for your newborn.

Help those friends and family who wan to purchase something special for your little one by creating a gift registry for your upcoming baby shower. There are so many fun and unique items that can be added to your registry that you will simply love to receive. Choose all the custom details such as thread color, monogram font and personalization information to make giving personalized baby gifts a breeze. Choose a monogrammed bib set so that you are covered for every meal time need. Design them with whatever fonts and shades you prefer. Dinnertime has never been so much fun.  A personalized minky dot blanket is a best seller and can be customized to match your nursery décor.

You will want to make sure to include a variety of products as well as price ranges. Some guests, such as mothers and grandmothers, tend to want to splurge on a fabulous and unique gift for your baby. For these instances add a monogrammed crib bedding set or dust ruffle and sheets in your choice of color scheme. You may choose to add baby's initials to the bumper pads, throw pillow or crib blanket. By selecting your favorite set and adding it to your registry, they can purchase a luxurious gift for you that they know you will love. Choose from custom knit baby blankets as well as accent pieces for the nursery.
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Make sure to include numerous products that are inexpensive but useful for day to day needs. Custom embroidered burp cloths, baby bloomer covers and linen baby pillows are wonderful choices that friends love to purchase. Add your personalization request info to the listing and you have made it incredibly simple for shower guests and friends. Three Marthas bibs and towels are a best seller and a classic favorite with our customers because of their high quality fabrics. Choose from a baby sized hooded towel or even the larger towels for bigger children. These are perfect for big brother or sister gifts

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You will love to receive all these great items for a newborn, those babies do grow and it is also nice to have items on hand as the baby gets bigger. A personalized plate and bowl set for children is a lovely gift idea that will be used over and over again. Monogrammed t-shirts for kids are great for 1st birthday celebrations as well as any other day of the year. Preppy children's clothing is also a great staple to have to add to the closet for future wear. A monogrammed seersucker backpack and matching lunchbox are nice to have for his or her first day of preschool.  Babies grow so fast, you will be so happy to have things for your little boy or girl as he or she grows up.

Host a Monogrammed Trunk Show!

Looking for ways to ease your holiday shopping budget this year? We have just the way to help out! Host a trunk show with THE PINK GIRAFFE to earn free monogrammed goodies! For your convenience we offer two options for your trunk show:

 In Home Shows - we will ship our trunk of amazing monogrammed goodies and samples to your home and you invite your  fun and preppy friends to over to shop for their favorite personalized gifts, children's clothing, clothing for women, shoes (women love to be able to try them on!) and home goods. Our product trunk is an excellent compliment to any trunk show you may also be hosting for children's or women's clothing.
 
Online Trunk Show - No time to host in your home? Have a cyber sale! Help us spread the word to your friends about our website & great products and receive rewards when they shop with us. Both trunk show options offer a great commission structure that is payable to you in credit to spend at The Pink Giraffe for whatever your heart desires. We will provide you with your own link to send to your friends so that all your sales can be kept up with electronically. This is a wonderful way to earn product while helping your friends shop for the holiday season, for new spring clothing or just for fun!

Spread the word about The Pink Giraffe Monogrammed boutique and our personalized offerings and earn free stuff while doing it. Maybe you have been eyeing  a monogrammed necklace or a upscale piece of jewelry? What better way to be able to sport that great looking necklace with your favorite outfit for FREE???  Share our great products with your friends. The samples sell themselves so there is not a lot you have to do except simply invite some preppy friends over and all your girlfriends are sure to swoon over the products in our trunk.

Contact us at orders@thepinkgiraffe.net if you are interested in hosting either type of show, or give us a call at 615-297-2604. We can't wait to hear from you!

New Platinum Metallic Leather Clogs

Fall is on the way-time to put up the sandals and pull out the ballet flats, boots, and your comfortable clogs!  If you don't own a pair of our monogrammed clogs, you need a pair for this season for sure.  We have just added this new pair that are made of personalized platinum metallic leather shoes.  This unique new shoe option is sure to make you the envy of all your preppy friends this cold weather season. Choose from several different sole, thread color, and monogram font options. The flex heel is our most popular choice and is a best seller for those ladies who are on their feet at work for extended shifts. Gold and silver materials for shoes are so popular these days for our sandals as well. Design your pair of high heeled clogs for a dressier look for those days when you want to show a little more sass. Add a long sweater coat to some jeans and some fun jewelry accessories and you have a classic and chic preppy look for fall.

These custom clogs are so much fun to design because you can choose your font style from so many options to create a look that is as unique as you are.

New Monogrammed Tortoise Shell Clutches!

 We are so jazzed about these monogrammed tortoise shell clutch!  These fabulous personalized purses feature a 47 inch gold-tone chain-perfect for an evening out or to use as an everyday clutch bag. With two initial fonts to choose from (circle or vine script monogram) and several vinyl colors, this couture looking bag is as fun as it is functional. Get ready to be asked over and over again "Where'd you get that adorable handbag ?" Roomy enough on the inside to hold your keys, a cell phone and your favorite lipstick shade. These little gems are an instant classic and make dressing up for an evening out even more stylish and fun. Metallic gold is our best selling choice for the monogram style for this evening bag. It adds an element of glam with the tortoise for a classic look that any preppy girl will love.

New Monogrammed Earrings

We have added several  Monogrammed silver earrings designs to the website.  Whether you prefer hand-cut or hand-engraved, these filigree initial baubles are sure to be exactly what you're looking for.  Most monogrammed jewelry comes in your choice of sterling silver, gold-plate, or rose gold and several different size options to choose from. Add a gorgeous matching ring or pendant necklace for a glam look that brings a chic quality to any outfit. She is sure to love a perfect set for her jewelry box.

Dress up any outfit or slide one into her stocking for maximum glee on Christmas morning. The compact size of these great baubles make an excellent choice for a personalized stocking stuffer. These engraved initial earrings make fabulous, unique gift ideas for ladies of all ages. She is sure to love the style and craftsmanship of these hand crafted beauties. With so many options and designs to choose from, we are sure to have the perfect addition to any monogrammed jewelry collection!