For Brooke Shepard, monograms have always been a nostalgic reminder of her grandmother’s embroidered table linens that made every occasion, large or small, special and memorable. Inspired by her grandmother, Shepard founded Monogram Mary — named after her mother-in-law — to help people create personalized gifts for their loved ones or add a unique touch to their own belongings, from beach-ready tote bags to bathrobes and hand towels. Monogram Mary offers complimentary embroidery for its full line of products, with 12 fonts, 34 colors, and 30 monogram styles ranging from elaborate curlicues to minimalistic sans-serif styles, along with additional motifs for a $10 surcharge. And if nothing on the site is quite speaking to you, the team is happy to work with you to create a custom design that does.