Totally freak about monogrammed items for myself or gifting. Almost all my gifts are given with a personalized monogram or a message. Last gifts were golf balls in order to find them when needed 🙂
I believe that who receive a personalized gift, feels always very special, as I am feeling when it happens viceversa.
You need to have time indeed! Many times happens that the manufacturer exceed deadlines and your surprise is totally ruined! Nevertheless fortunately during the year there are many other occasions to giveaway.
Here some ideas or items that I bought lately and that i can strongly recommend! Happy shopping, M.