While monograms have a rich history going all the way back to the sixth century BC, they're anything but outdated. Luscious photography and expressive writing peppered with quotes from etiquette experts shows that monogramming is still very much in vogue.

From linens, lamps and chairs to silver, china, desk accessories and more, here are exquisite examples of how to use monograms as your "personal logo" in stylish, elegant ways in any part of your home.

KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN is a lifestyle expert, TV and radio personality, blogger, party planner and social media aficionado, as well as a media spokesperson for high-profile commercial companies. She is the author of six previous books on entertaining and is currently an editor-at-large for Southern Living.