A Guide to Monogrammed Napkins

Place a monogram in the left corner of a napkin for optimum visibility. When folded in a triangle, it will appear at the napkin's point, or, when folded as a rectangle, on the lower outside corner.

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Arlington monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

We Love! A monogram can be so much more than just initials. This old-world ring stitch adds unique detailing.

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Virginie monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

When monogramming your place mats, keep the insignia in a conspicuous place, such as the top, to keep it from getting covered.

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Forrester monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

Take hand towels out of the powder room, and use them as oversize napkins.

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Addison monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

This golden hand towel with a pink monogram is ideal for draping over chair backs.

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Yvonne monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

Ivory-with-gold is the classic "little black dress" of the tabletop. It works whether china is white, bone, or something unexpected.

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Etienne monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

Express your personality on cocktail napkins by pairing bold colors and interesting motifs.

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Chopstick monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

Editor's Tip: Keep it simple. A stacked sans serif font makes a handsome, unfussy choice for modern cocktail napkins.

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Evan monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

Don't worry about matching every monogram in the house. Try substituting the husband's first initial for the wife's maiden name.

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Hayden monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

For a graphic, less traditional look, choose a cipher design that interlocks the leading letters of a couple's first names.

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Dorea monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com

Using the last initial only gives linens a more contemporary vibe.

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Sadie monogram, Leontine Linens; leontinelinens.com