Fine Personalized Stationery Blog

For an individual:
The traditional approach is to use the given name: First name, Middle name (or Initial) and Last Name. It is absolutely appropriate to not use all of the above or the middle name. It is also okay to use a nick-name.

For a couple:
Usually the man’s name comes first. However, it is appropriate for the woman’s name to be first, which is a more modern approach. A personal decision is whether to use “Mr. and Mrs.”.

For an Engaged Couple, prior to the wedding:
Generally, the woman’s name comes first until they are married. After marriage, the man’s is first.

Embossed Stationery:
Embossed stationery is Raised letters or designs created by squeezing the paper between two heated dies. The name or monogram on the embossed cards is raised from the surface, “Embossed”. Stationery Xpress offers a complete selection of Embossed Stationery that includes Embossed Names, Monograms, Initials, Designs (Motifs) and Embossed Cards with Borders. Stationery Xpress also offers personalized stationery that includes embossing as well as Raised printing and foil stamping. Each design reflects the perfect personality, yours!

Stationery with Raised Printing “Thermography”:
Thermography is a fine printing process in which a printed image is dusted with a resinous powder before the ink is dry. The application of heat causes the ink and the powder to fuse and gives your personalized stationery the effect of engraved printing. Your name, monogram or initials is slightly raised and also has a sophisticated shine to the ink. Stationery Xpress offers a vast selection of personalized stationery with raised printing including, printed cards, printed foldnotes, letter sheets, gift cards and change of address cards. Treat yourself to the luxury of monogrammed fine writing paper and other personalized stationery.

A monogram is a stationary design composed of the initials of a name and usually includes 3 initials. Typically a monogram is identified by a larger, center initial which always represents the last or “Family” name. If all the initials are the same size it is not considered a monogram, just initials. Personalized stationery monogrammed can be in classic script initials or in more contemporary typestyles. Choose a personalized stationery design that reflects your personality or for the person receiving a monogrammed stationery gift.

Monogram for an individual:
Left initial is for the First Name
Center initials if for the Family Name
Right initial if for Middle Name

Monogram for a couple:
Generally, the man’s name comes first:
Left initial is for the Man’s name
Center initial is for the Family Name
Right initial is for the Woman’s name.

Monogram for an Engaged Couple, prior to the wedding:
Left initial is for the Brides name
Center initial is for the Family Name
Right initial is for the Grooms name.

Place your Monogram on personalized stationery, embossed stationery, envelopes, gift cards, contact cards, napkins and coasters. Shop online at our site for great gift ideas.

We have some great monogrammed stationary gift ideas at StationeryXpress.com and TheGiftExpress.com:

Embossed Monogrammed Stationery selections from Classic Impressions, Embossed Graphics and Rytex Stationery.

Monogrammed Personalized Stationery from American Stationery, J.W. Daigler, Boatman Geller and McPhersons as well as Carlson Craft Wedding Invitations.

Monogrammed gift ideas for Bridesmaid Gifts, Groomsmen Gifts, Teacher Gifts and Wedding Gifts at TheGiftExpress.com. Some of our popular gift items are from the new Glitter Galore Collection including Champagne Flutes, Martini Glasses, Lipstick Cases, Compacts and Luggage tags — all that glitters!

Currently our most popular selling monogrammed personalized stationery not only has your three initials but also your name in the background. Take a look at Couples Monogram Note item #EG626 from Embossed Graphics; Names and Watermark Initial item #21C83 from J.W. Daigler; and our classic stationary, Bordeaux Initial Stationery item #RY2052 from American Stationery. A great Gift idea is monogrammed embossed stationery from Classic Impressions, take a look at our Embossed Style Monograms item #CS5511.

Birthstones are a fun way to celebrate ones birth and create a lasting memory. The Modern Birthstone list is the official birthstone list from the American National Association of Jewelers. Other lists include Mystical, Star Sign Stones, The Ayurvedic Birthstone list is from Ayurvedic Indian Medicine and Cultural Birthstones.

Birthstone by month

January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond, White Topaz
May: Emerald
June: Pearl, Moonstone
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal, Pink Tourmaline
November: Citrine. Yellow Topaz
December: Blue Topaz, Turquoise

Wedding anniversary gifts are chosen from a list of materials that are representative for each year together, there is both a Traditional List and Modern List (see below). Be creative for the couple or for each other, these lists are only a guide. The first wedding anniversary is symbolized with paper — Personalized Stationery!

First Year Anniversary Gifts: Paper and Cotton
Shop online for these luxury stationery gifts:

• For the couple: Stationery Xpress has a large selection for the couple to celebrate their first year Anniversary. Stationery selections include folded notes, embossed cards as well as wicker gift baskets filled with personalized pads and of course our exclusive Stationery Sets (Ensembles).
• For Her: From our collection of Botanical Stationery to Embossed Stationery, Contemporary, Whimsical or Classic, Stationery Xpress has fine writing paper and other personalized stationery that fits her style.
• For Him: With his full name or his initials, Stationery Xpress has a collection of stationery for Men that is bold, masculine and personalized. A selection of personalized memos and Post-it® Notes are also ideal for keeping track of a hectic schedule.

Anniversary Gifts by Year
Traditional / Modern
First: Paper
Second: Cotton / China
Third: Leather / Crystal or Glass
Fourth: Flowers, Linen / Appliances
Fifth: Wood / Silverware
Sixth: Candy, Iron / Wood
Seventh: Wool, Copper / Desk Sets
Eighth: Bronze, Pottery / Linens, Lace
Ninth: Pottery, China / Leather
Tenth: Tin, Aluminum / Diamond
11th: Steel / Fashion Jewelry
12th: Silk / Pearl, Colored Gems
13th: Lace / Textiles
14th: Ivory / Gold Jewelry
15th: Crystal / Watches
20th: China / Platinum
25th: Silver / Sterling Silver
30th: Pearls / Diamond
35th: Coral / Jade
40th: Ruby
45th: Sapphire
50th: Gold
55th: Emerald
60th: Diamond