What’s in a name? When it comes to jewelry, quite a bit. Nearly 20 years after Carrie Bradshaw put the nameplate necklace (now available in chocolate form) on the map with Sex and the City, we’re *still* swooning over
custom accessories, and for good reason: After all, as the show's costume designer, Patricia Fields , explained to InStyle back in 2015, "Names are timeless. Every woman has one." Lucky for us, there’s no shortage of ways to shop the trend these days. Scroll through to check out all the prettiest personalized signet rings, earrings, bracelets, and chains we could find!
Vrai & Oro Initial Ring ($88): ICYMI, signet rings are having a *moment,* and this customizable version, dubbed the signet’s “little sister,” can be engraved with your initial in one of three metals.
Argento Vivo Birthstone and Personalized Nameplate Necklace ($148): Like Carrie Bradshaw’s signature nameplate necklace but with an extra personal touch, this custom piece includes a bezel-set birthstone for added flair.
Alex Woo Custom Mini Addition Letter Rings ($138+): Though these mini initial rings are plenty wearable on their own, there’s also an option to stack and mix and match ‘em — they come in four finishes, two of which also feature conflict-free diamonds.
BaubleBar Express Yourself Alpha Bracelet ($115): Up to eight characters can fit on this alpha bracelet, which wraps around your wrist spelling out your name in shiny gold vermeil, rose gold vermeil, or sterling silver letters.
Anne Sisteron 14K Rose Gold Diamond Initial Stud Earring ($165): If it’s shine you’re after, these 14K rose gold earrings should do the trick, dressing up your first or last initial with diamond letter studs.
Jules Vance Jewelry Custom ID Tag Necklace ($200+): Metalsmith Jules Vance meticulously hammers out the initials on her high-quality pieces, the likes of which have been spotted on The Bachelorette’s JoJo Fletcher and Sophia Bush. Choose the metal for both the rectangle and the circle of this ID necklace, as well as the circle size and desired initials.
Sarah Chloe Ava Wire Custom Name Ring ($248+): People will KNOW your name thanks to this in-your-face ring. It fits up to eight characters and can be made in a small or a large sizes, depending on how much of a statement you want to make.
Sia Personalized Name Stud Earring ($36+): There’s no character limit on these handmade gems, making them just as ideal for long names as they are for short. Plus, they can be ordered in pairs or as single earrings to help you get in on the mismatched trend Meghan Markle has been spotted rocking.
Kate Spade Initial Pendant ($58):
You can’t go wrong with a classic, and this simple Kate Spade chain initial piece is about as timeless as it gets.
Jennifer Zeuner Mercer Personalized Pull Through Earrings ($130+): Beyoncé and Jessica Alba are fans of the designer behind these pull-through earrings, which can be customized with a name or a word up to 10 letters long.
Maya Brenner Asymmetrical Letter Necklace ($120+): The asymmetric placement of this letter necklace is totally unexpected, balancing out its super fine chain. Opt for sterling silver for everyday wear or 14K gold for special occasions.
Nashelle Identity Mini Coin Charm Bracelet ($60+): With up to five coin charms available for this seven-inch double chain, you can spell out a short name or, if you’ve got a mouthful of a moniker, simply add letters for your first, middle, and last names.
Personal Monogram Name Ring ($24+): Forget wearing your heart on your sleeve; why not wear your name on your ring? This personal monogram finger accessory makes it easy to do just that — as long as your title is eight characters or fewer.
Mejuri Engravable Bar Bracelet ($65): This understated look is perfect for the minimalist-loving gal (or guy!) who wants to make a subtle statement. There's space for seven letters on the face of its delicate bar design, and it's also available in yellow gold for $189.
Alya Personalized Two Initial Bracelet ($41): Gift someone special (or yourself!) with this flashy number. It's also great for couples looking to link their initials with their S.O.'s.
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Pocket doors are so delightful in and of themselves. They appear when you need them, get tucked away when you don't, and make it easy to define rooms while keeping an open floor plan. Add to the pocket door a joyful patterned wallpaper surprise, and you will be sent right into fits of visual jubilation! Or something ;) Today we're sharing two simple and impactful pocket door makeovers that zhuzh up your space in a jiffy.
Anjelika Temple here, co-founder of Brit + Co and proud owner of several pocket doors! When I moved into my first real grown-up house a couple years ago, I knew I wanted to incorporate wallpaper so reached out to our friends at Chasing Paper to see how we might collaborate. It felt like a total lightbulb moment when I realized I could create a surprise pop of pattern on a couple sets of pocket doors.
Not only is it a whimsical way to bring color into a space, but the doors double as picture-perfect backdrops for all your SFH (selfies from home, obvs).
A few pro tips about install:
- Removable wallpaper is miraculously forgiving! You can take it on and off multiple times without it losing integrity (or mucking up your surface).
- I ordered this adhesive wallpaper installation kit with a squeegee and xacto knife and it worked super well. I also recommend a sharp pair of scissors for cutting longer lines.
- This is a two-person job! Get a friend, put on a playlist, and get ready to bond.
- Wild, organic patterns like Tally are great because it's challenging to spot any imperfections in pattern alignment; keep pattern choice in mind if you've got a lot of corners to match up. More geometric patterns and larger shapes leave less room for error (but are awesome in their own right!).
BATHROOM POCKET DOORS
In our primary bathroom, we chose the wallpaper pattern Tally, designed by Kelly Ventura, in White and Navy. In our space, the navy reads as a soft black, which is perfect for the space. It's easy to combine an ever-rotating collection of linens with the Tally pattern.
I love how the white trim becomes the perfect frame around this pocket door piece of art.
My favorite moment in this space is the fact that you actually get a third pop of pattern thanks to our serendipitously placed mirror!
And yes, this one works pretty darn well as a backdrop too ;)
LIVING ROOM DOUBLE DOORS
This set of doors is definitely a focal point of our home. It separates our living room from our primary bedroom which opens onto our backyard. The doors are pretty much always open, but when they're closed we wanted to evoke a fun, nature-inspired vibe. With that in mind, we selected the Lines and Moons pattern by Thimblepress in Green and Brown.
Earth mama vibes up in here! I love how the shapes and colors echo the ferns you see through the windows and the acorn wood details throughout the house.
Love this pattern moment, and xacto-ing out the door handle is def on the oddly satisfying DIY list.
For a pattern lover like me, I love that now I have this instant photo backdrop!
Thanks to Chasing Paper for providing these rolls of pure pattern amazingness. Head to chasingpaper.com to find our own favorites and start adding patterns to your home!
Share your wallpaper wins with us on Instagram @britandco and find me @anjelikatemple.
(Wallpaper wingwoman: Kayla Haykin; Photography: Kurt Andre)