Saucy G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y

Thanks to everyone who entered! The contest is now closed, but we look forward to offering an other saucy giveaway sometime closer to Christmas!

Welcome SITStas I am so glad you're here! For those of you that follow the Monogram Chick blog, you know that I love to offer giveaways and this one takes the cake. Well, the envelope really. Since the girls at The Secret is in the Sauce have me feeling saucy we're giving away a personalized address stamp--seriously! Just in time to make Christmas card and gift giving so much easier.
Take a look around, choose the stamp you like, post a comment {here} letting us know which is your fav and Saturday, September 6th we'll announce a winner. If your email is not in your blog profile, or if you don't have a blog, please leave an email address so we can let you know that you've won the loot.

A Facelift!

Same great site, same great products, but sporting a new look! The super talented, Summer, owner of, A Daisy Original, created a new header and background for the chick's blog. Be sure to check her out, she is terrifically creative, so nice to work with and extraordinarly fast.
I found her through Design Mom's silent auction for Nie Nie (a fellow blogger, wife and mother of 4 who was in a private plane crash with her husband).
How terrific that the chick was able to give to a good cause and update her look. Thank you, Summer!

Fun at the Lil Peanut Patch

Hey friends! I've got some good news for y'all! For those of you that entered our backpack and lunchbox giveaway earlier in the month but walked away disappointed, you've got a second chance to win a lunchbox!

Our friends over at The Lil Peanut Patch are hosting a Monogram Chick giveaway. Head on over there, check out Karyn's & Amy's awesome site, bookmark it and then enter the giveaway for your second chance at starting school with an adorable monogrammed lunchbox!

Y'all come back! Because starting on Saturday we will be hosing a giveaway on Tiffany and Heather's amazing site that keeps us all networking--The Secret is in the Sauce. We'll be welcoming ladies all week and featuring an extra special giveaway.

A hint as to what our big, big freebie will be: never let your envelopes go naked.

Bloggy Baby Shower

One Fabulous Mom is a girl that keeps on giving! She is hosting a bloggy baby shower for all of the preggers out there in blog land and I am excited to be a part of the fun! For those that are involved in the shower/swap Monogram Chick is offering a discount on your baby gift for the shower. We are all about making gift giving easy!

Whether you're a part of the bloggy shower or you're looking for a baby gift for your best friend Monogram Chick is the place for you. All products that leave the studio are wrapped up, cute as can be, and ready for gift giving.

For those of you that are pregnant and anxiously awaiting the arrival of your bundle of joy why not register for preppy, personalized baby swag at Monogram Chick's gift registry? Check out our brand-new personalized frames/ornaments, appliqued bibs and burp cloths, and our sweet little monogrammed bloomers for girls and preppy diaper covers for boys.

I'd Like to Thank....

Flip Flops and Pearls! Thank you Daphne for the sweet award. For those of you that don't know her, I think she is the sweetest, busiest girl that I know. Between going to the ends of the earth for her children, playing tennis, preparing to move and sharing the love of Jesus I don't know how she gets up before the rooster and has such energy and joy. For those of you that would like to get in on her blog fun just send her an email (located in her profile) and she'll send you an invite. You'll immediately become hooked, just as I did. Daphne and I met in a funny way. She placed an order and I sent her an email with a stupid question about her order--I had a blonde (although since I haven't highlighted my hair in over a year I am nosomuch blonde anymore) moment--and she was so gracious and kind. From there we started emailing and have kept up via the bloggy world. So, thank you to my friend, Daphne!

In sharing the love I give this award to:

Rachel Eng--a great friend and AMAZING photographer in Iowa City.

Prep-E Girl--a fun blog about a newly engaged prepster and her life and style. She also has a great shopping (read: great deals) blog. Check it out too!

Mrs. Preppy--I promise that John Mayer without his shirt is not the only reason I give you this award :)!

One Fabulous Mom--from financial advise to blog-cations, broken arms and bloggy baby showers you don't want to miss out on E's fantastic blog!

Is It Naptime Yet?--I love to read her blog because we have so much in common--husbands going back to school and all. Plus she has such a great sense of style for her home that she freely shares with her readers, all while taking care of her two precious girls while her husband is in Iraq.

Polka Dot Square--a new friend that has precious, precious mommy and me aprons.

The Baby Luc--I found this pregg-o's blog via Colleen (who has already been given this award), and have read with fascination as often as possible. She is only 10 days from delivering her son but has documented the process with exacting detail--I've learned so much--and laughed my head off!

Pass it on, ladies! To honor your favorite :

1) Add the logo of the award to your blog

2) Add a link to the person who awarded it to you

3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs

4) Add links to those blogs on your blog

5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs

The Chick is Back!

After a restful and much needed little break the Chick is back and hard at work! Thanks to everyone who continued to place orders this past week--we'll be busy in the coming days--and can't wait to get started!

As promised, we've added Personalized Plates! I am so excited, I wish y'all could hear me squeal, these plates are SO COOL! For those of you that are making an effort to "Go Green" why not take the next step and ditch the paper plates for melamine plates? You'll be the envy of the neighborhood, your tailgating friends will be so jealous, and your preppy new plates will be great conversation starters! I can't decide if my fav is the funky zebra plate or the more classic vine plate. Let us know which you like best!

For those of you that don't know about melamine...here's the 4-1-1: Melamine is a high melting organic that is used to make thermosetting molding compounds. When cured under high pressure and temperature, melamine mouldings exhibit resistance to heat, water and chemicals. Meaning it is dishwasher, but not microwave safe. And they are BPA free!

These Prep-tastic plates are custom made, just for you, and shipped to you from the manufacturer, please allow 10-14 days for delivery.

Vacation!

The Chick and her chickadees have been hard at work all summer with no time to play and are going to enjoy a little rest and relaxation. When we return we have some great products that we'll be adding....for those of you that can't live without personalized dinnerware--we've got it!
Can't wait to show off the new products but this week we'll rest and get our creative juices flowing so that next week when our machines are humming along we'll be ready!

We Love LOVIES! {Another Sneak Peek}

For those of you that already know about our fabulous Angel Dear Lovies know that your children cannot get along with out them. For those of you who are seeing them for the first time will surely fall in love. They are super soft and super adorable. Mothers order them 2 and 3 at a time just to have a spare on hand in case of emergency. Nothing seems to comfort better than cuddling up to a monogrammed monkey or puppy dog security blanket. Our personalized lovies make such a great gifts because they are reasonably priced and will be used over and over again.

We are happy to announce that we are expanding our line of Lovies & can't wait for the man in brown to bring them to our doorstep! The newest addition to the lovie zoo couldn't be any cuter--meet Mr. Giraffe, he is great for both baby boys and little girls.

We will also be adding other fabulous Angel Dear products including the sweet little rattles and the extra comfy monogrammed nap pillows. You'll be the first to know as soon as they arrive! Just another sneak peek of the great fun we had at Market.

We Have a Backpack & Lunchbox Winner!!

It's been a long day at the Monogram Chick studios but we have a Friday Freebie winner! Thank you to everyone that entered and came to visit Monogram Chick. Congratulations to Tickled Pink and Green! I have a feeling you'll be choosing the pink seersucker, but the choice is yours!
Please check back for new product updates in the coming days and we'll be hosting another Friday Freebie very soon!

We've Added More Backpacks!

Here at MC we are an equal opportunity shop...or we try to offer something for everyone. Since the ohMint bags are just so darn cute for the elementary age we thought we needed something equally as prep-tastic for the older kids. Whether heading to middle school, high school or college our solid color bookbags will be perfect for toting those heavy books. And since they are functional they might as well be adorable too!
Add a great monogram or a funky name to a solid backpack for your tween or teen today!

Back to School = Friday Freebie!

Ok folks, this is a BIG ONE. So big, in fact, that this week's freebie will be open for entry through FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st! Tell all your friends, shout it from the rooftops, but don't forget to enter!

Monogram Chick is giving away a backpack AND lunchbox! That's right--we're going back to school in style and a preppy monorammed backpack with matching personalized lunchbox is just the way to do it.

You know the drill, it's simple really. Go to Monogram Chick. Pick your favorite backpack/lunchbox design, and enter by posting a comment including the set you'd choose if you were to win. Then, check back on Friday, August 1st to see if you won. Could it be any easier?

But wait, it get's better....if you're a blogger and you add this Freebie to your blog, sending masses of entries that mention you, Y-O-U win too! Isn't that great? The more you send the better your chances of winning.

Good Luck everyone!


Bloggers--feel free to grab this image for your blog.

Backpacks, Snack Squares, Underdogs and a Fisheye Lens

The title pretty much sums up what was an all-around amazing product shoot on Monday morning. We're all keenly aware that our lazy days of summer are winding down and will soon be replaced by the first day of school, parent orientation and lunch dates at the mini sized cafeteria tables. With this in mind, Rachel Eng, (my amazingly talented, photog friend) 4 little friends and I set off to a local elementary school with backpacks and lunchboxes in tow.

The goal: great photographs of our adorable models hamming it up with their new monogramchick backpacks & lunchboxes.

The result: stunning photos of our playful bunch with their preppy backpacks & lunchboxes.

Needless to say, the kids were not thrilled about having to stand still beside the playground but did an awesome job. After a few still shots, Rachel decided to let the kids go nuts and the pictures speak for themeselves. Doesn't it look like they were having a great time? By the end of the morning, I had done so many "underdogs" at the swing set I was exhasted and hot--despite the fact that the kids' energy was no where near depleted.

I cannot thank Rachel enough for doing such a great job wrangling working with the kids and for producing fantastic pictures for the website. If you are in the Iowa City area, or will be within the next year, you must book her! She does wedding photography, commercial photography, family photo sessions, newborn sessions, birth sessions, senior pictures, and of course photos sessions with kids. You will not be dissapointed. Rachel is so easy to work with and is a true master of her craft. Check out her website http://www.racheleng.com/ and her blog http://www.racheleng.wordpress.com/.

So, as you hit the stores in search of new school duds, let's not forget preppy backpacks and monogrammed lunchboxes so that all the other mothers will know you're exceedingly hip to make carrying those school supplies super easy.

The Early Bird

Gets The Worm...at least in this case,

Kappa Prep, gets the towel!
Thanks to everyone that entered this week's Friday Freebie at Monogram Chick, I wish I could give a towel to everyone, but instead we'll just all be happy for Kappa Prep.

There will be an extra-special Back to School Friday Freebie this week, you will definately not want to miss it. Mark your calendars, check back often, tell all your friends and be sure to enter!

Friday Freebie--Enter Until Noon Today!

Yes, that's right...time for another Friday Freebie!
You know the drill--leave a comment with your email address and on Monday I'll use a random number generator to choose a winner.
This week's freebie is one of our best sellers, a Monogrammed Kitchen Towel. Now, this ain't just any ole' kitchen towel. This is a super fine Williams-Sonoma kitchen towel embellished with your choice of thread color, font and monogram.
So go ahead (you know you want to) and leave a comment for your chance to win.

But wait, there's more! That's right, if you're a blogger and post this freebie on your blog which sends throngs of folks to MonogramChick, they enter & tell me they are here all because of Y-O-U, and they win...you do too! Everyone's a winner!


Good Luck! Winner will be announced on Monday.



Bloggers--feel free to snag this image to add to your blog!

I Love These NEW Bags!

I love these bags! They are roomy enough to fit all the "essentials" yet not so overly sized that they are cumbersome. Perfect for the gym, school, the beach and pool, or even as an adorable grocery tote. These totes hold their shape well and have a tie closure at the top. Choose from brown or black and a plethora of fabulous fonts and thread colors.

Pick one up for yourself, your mom, your aunt, teachers, or the newly engaged best friend!

Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig

We are back from Market and filled with such amazing, fun and NEW ideas that I can't wait to share with you! What a great time we had scouring the endless rows of booths and the stores filled to the brim with great products. We found some wonderful additions that we'll soon be adding to MonogramChick. For now, I'll leave you with just a sneak preview to get you excited. Stop back this week for other great product previews and you may just a find a Friday Freebie this week (wink, wink).

New, New, New!

So I've been busy adding fabulous stationery for adults, I thought I'd add some equally adorable things for the little ones. Check out the appliqued beach towels. These towels are h-u-g-e and great quality! Made from 100% cotton and measuring 35 inches x 60 inches this towel is one that will go from toddler to teenager with ease. Choose any of Monogram Chick's appliques and add a name to this superior white beach towel. These are perfect for birthday gifts, vacation surprises, or to take to the pool in the afternoons. Grab one for that little someone you love today!

Boo-Boo Winner

Thanks so much to those of you that entered to win my "mistake" and kudos to you for fessing up to some of your most memorable mishaps. Serious props go to ClemsonGirl, not only did she espouse the joys of c-sections and found multiple uses for caribeaners but she also taught everyone that Spic and Span DOES NOT work in the automatic dishwasher. Clemsongirl, I'll get your addy and this cute little pocket-less tote will go in the mail on Monday.

Thanks again everyone!