Monogram Me

I love me a monogram, especially when I got my husbands last name, I was quick to change everything over to my new initials. It can make a gift feel more special when it's personalized and these days what was normally reserved for the preppy types, there are a lot of chic ways to have your initials in home decor and accessories. One of my favorite designers for leather goods Clare Vivier is killing it with incorporating personalization along with her stylish accessories. Some other favorites are also listed below.

soap  {love these too} // throw blanket // iphone case // necklace // cheese board & spreader // glass plate // acrylic tray // monogram mugs // pillow

Mothers Day Gift Guide - Perfect Pairings

Moms are pretty special people and really deserve more than a day to be reminded just how wonderfully appreciated they are. So in honor of these women who do it all for their families I thought I would put together a fun gift guide but with a twist. Gifts with the perfect pairings. Check out all the details below. 

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Make your moms desk pretty with a monogrammed note cards and some pretty pens in a shiny mint julep holder. You can even write her a personal note on the stationary to let her know just how much she means to you so each time she uses it she is reminded that she is appreciated. 

Who says tea parties have to stop when you are all grown up??? I personally love a high tea, especially when bubbly is involved and what is more special then making a sophisticated tea party for you and your mama, especially when she can keep the set!

Macarons // Tea Set // Bubbly // Tea // Napkins

Plan a Provence themed picnic equipped with all the luxurious necessities to make mom feel lost in the blissful French lifestyle. 

Picnic Basket // Cheese Selection // Sancerre // Marquis De Calon // Chevron Blanket

I don't know a woman out there who doesn't appreciate some new jewelry for any occasion. I love the idea of giving the jewelry along with a stylish holder to have your gift stand out amongst the others. 

mama diamond ring // mama always said bracelet // elephant bowl // heart & key earrings // mom necklace

Go halfsies with your gift giving and pick out a little something like a fabulous clutch filled with moms favorite beauty products and a personalized compact and a gift card to her favorite store so she can go shopping!

gift card // clutch // compact // cosmetics 

Perfume is always a favorite standby for any woman. Instead of buying the pre-packaged sets with little style or thought create your own little package of moms favorites. 

bellini scented candle // bellini scented perfume // custom matches // personalized tray

Is your mama the ultimate hostess??? If so why not give her all the fixings to create a great cocktail. Afterall summer is around the corner and margaritas are the perfect drink to toast to mom & the warmer weather!

patron // margarita mixes // lime margarita salt // ice cube trays // acrylic glasses // tray 

Happy Gift Giving!

Design Darling - Giveaway!

I can hardly contain my excitement for this month's giveaway. You may remember when I featured the launch of Design Darling {The Boutique} back in March or perhaps you have visited the super sweet Mackenzie Horan's uber popular blog. I have a serious obsession with everything in this online boutique. I have featured the color block clutch so many times as a favorite of mine and have since purchased the amethyst chunk  along with the small boxwood topiary for my coffee table in our apartment. New arrivals are always coming in so check back often to see what other fabulousness this Connecticut beauty comes up with. She has impeccable taste and even shows you how to style her items in your home, which is so helpful! As many of you know how I am totally smitten with anything personalized that it was destined to be a giveaway on the blog. As soon as I laid eyes on the tray I knew it was perfect for the giveaway, so here is your chance to win the stunning monogrammed acrylic tray in the color of your choice with your custom monogram! You can pick from white, hot pink, navy, light blue and light green. This tray is the perfect addition to your home with endless entertaining possibilities or using on a dresser for your pretty perfumes and baubles. I adore this beauty and I just know you will too!

***how to enter ***

(multiple entries for doing all of the below)

1.  Like Dooley Noted Style on Facebook or follow on Twitter

2. Like Design Darling on Facebook or follow on Twitter
3. Not on FB or Twitter??? Just follow the blog directly with the links on each page

4.  Say hello by leaving a comment below & tell me how you would use the fab tray in your home! (required)

The winner will be announced Tuesday, 5.15.12 - Good Luck!!!

feast your eyes on the pretty styling options

Good Luck!