On one of my weekly "shopping trips," I came across this cute little store in the Blakeney shopping center, Mud Pie Monograms and Gifts. When I walked in, three cheerful older women were moving around some displays.

One of the owners, Jeannine Williams, was kind enough to show me some of their popular selling items, such as these Reisenthel carry bags. ($51.99 including monograms)

Another big selling item is this personalized frame work. You pick your own letters, which come in a variety of pictures, and spell out something meaningful for you or the person you're giving this to. (In case you can't read this particular picture, it says Matthews.)

And here are a couple of other photos from inside the store.

Mud Pie Monograms and Gifts

9848-D Rea Road

704-541-9188