There’s a trend I’ve been loving for awhile now — the contemporary needlepoint pillow. It combines the classic cross stitch with modish designs, and looks comfortable in a variety of interiors. I wanted one for our home to punch up our traditional furniture and feel more playful around our living room. Plus, when I found these black and white monogram pillows from Jonathan Adler, it was a done deal. {I love a little black in rooms, no matter how small — it adds some depth.}

We purchased an ‘M’ for our last name and it makes me so happy every time I look at it. I’ve also seen it done in bedrooms with first name pillows on the his & hers sides of the bed — love. {I think I would be exiled from our bedroom if I tried to add any more pillows though, so that’s out of the cards for us.} Here are a few others out from great designers that would be gorgeous additions — though sparingly — to any home.

Would be perfect in a guest room {Tory Burch}

Local pride {Jonathan Adler}

Designed by the founders of Current/Elliott {Emily + Meritt}

Really into this cool color mix {Trina Turk}

Cheeky and I like it {Tory Burch}