While monograms have a rich history going all the way back to the sixth century BC, they're anything but outdated. Luscious photography and Whitman's expressive writing, peppered with quotes from etiquette experts, show that monogramming remains very much in vogue. From linens, lamps, and chairs to silver, china, desk accessories, and more, here are exquisite examples of how to use monograms as your "personal logo" in stylish, elegant ways in any part of your home. AUTHOR: Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, author of six previous books on entertaining and event planning, is Editor at Large for Southern Living magazine. 200 colour photographs