We are a society that is constantly on the go. Everyone has an infinitely expanding to-do list. No sooner do we complete one task than another takes its place. Free time is a rare commodity! Our lives are structured around our “to do” lists and our homes – places that should provide respite as well […]
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The Holidays have arrived! A time of cheer that is sorely needed in this shell-shocked world. A moment to think not of what we have lost, but what we still have. Although Christmas claims the lion’s share of the holiday season, it is quickly followed by an event that is every bit as momentous— New […]
I’m Dreaming of a Monogram Christmas “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie Christmas is a funny thing. No matter how aged or bittered the mind, it’s somehow softened by this season of the year. It’s a magical time that awakens the child in all […]
Fall is here and we may have only just set out the jack-o-lanterns, but already it’s nearly time to start decking the halls! The holidays are approaching, and although three months may seem like a long time, it is three months full of festivities that will make the time fly. Before you know it, it […]
Independence day is upon us; a day traditionally reserved to honor our history and celebrate our freedom as Americans. While every other year, this holiday would be met with festivals, parties, concerts, and firework displays, this year things are a little different. The coronavirus is still on the rise and as long as that is the […]
With the Greenville community reopening, many of us are returning to our day jobs. If you are a dog owner, you’re faced with those big eyes begging you to stay home and the guilt of leaving your precious pooch at home alone all day. The good news is that doggie daycares are opening back up! […]
Moms are smart people! They’ve lived life to the full and gained a lot of wisdom along the way. If we’re lucky, they pass a little of that wisdom along to us in the form of “momisms” – pithy phrases and oft-repeated reminders of how to live with intelligence and grace. Here are 15 momisms […]
1. There are some things the mom in your life simply doesn’t like doing. Moms are wonderful people and they often go about their days moving from one task to another with a kind of quiet grace that we could all learn a thing or two from (thank you mom!), but we can guarantee you […]
1. Make your bed. Off all the things you can do to create serenity in your home, this is the most important. Our bedrooms house not just our bodies, but our spirits. Keeping this most intimate of spaces serene is important to our mental wellbeing. The bed takes up the largest amount of visual space […]
It was Winston Churchill who said, “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.”. The current COVID-19 crisis is a time when we can react with fear or choose to act with courage. When I think of courage, I think of a classic superhero, of policemen, firemen, EMS workers, the men and women of the […]
Three reasons you should never feel guilty about outsourcing your chores and errands. You’re expected to be so much: successful professional, engaged parent, loving partner, active volunteer, attentive daughter. Of course, you also want to be fit, fashionable and the domestic diva of the year. Blocking your path to success is a mountain of after-dinner […]
For being one of the richest countries on the globe, America has one of the world’s poorest diets. Not poor in quantity, of course, but poor in quality. The United States is among the top countries for eating the most pre-packaged, processed foods. The American Institute for Cancer Research has found that nearly 60% of […]
Do you relish alphabetizing your spices and rearranging your Tupperware cabinet on a rainy Saturday afternoon? Is poring over your calendar to make sure you have all the important dates and events lined up your idea of a party? Don’t worry. Your secret is safe with us! If, on the other hand, hunkering down and […]
It’s Monday morning. But wait—I’m not going to work! Now what? If you are new to retirement, you have likely been anticipating this Monday Morning Moment for years, maybe even decades. You’ve imagined the bliss of it. The relaxation and the reduction of stress. The abundance of time to do what you want. But now […]
Are you ready to KonMari? Who doesn’t want to spark more joy in their life? Even if you aren’t quite sure how, it sounds like a great idea, right? By now, Marie Kondo is practically a household name. Her best-selling book, The Life-changing Magic of Tidying up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, introduced […]
So, you’ve decided to use a personal concierge, but you aren’t sure where to begin or how to get the most out of this service? Or maybe you’ve been using our personal concierge service for a while now and want to make sure you are receiving the maximum benefit to your life. Monogram Concierge offers […]
Cliché as it may sound, spring cleaning is a wonderful way to push the reset button. As the cold weather surrenders to sunny days and milder temperatures, you can get energized to bring a renewed sense of order to your space. There is something in us that loves that fresh, clean, organized feeling of accomplishment […]
TGIF! The work week is over! Escape the office for a couple days! Retreat to the solace of home! But wait. What if it’s sometimes the other way around? TGIM? Back to the office for five days, where the mail is sorted and there’s a tight schedule you can follow. Where there are no dirty […]
Are you one of those people who gets home from a week of vacation only to proclaim, “I need a vacation from my vacation!”? Don’t worry—you are not alone. The key to avoiding this scenario filled with post-vacation stress is sound planning before the vacation and excellent support in place while you’re away. Monogram Concierge […]
Greenville, SC Moving Guide: The Best Neighborhoods and Communities in Greenville Thinking about a move to fabulous Greenville, SC? Long-time resident considering a move to a new neighborhood? You’re not alone. In recent years, people have been flocking to live and work in Greenville, SC. Rated by National Geographic Traveler as one of 2018’s Best […]
How to Choose the Best Private School in Greenville, SC Not only is Greenville, SC, a vibrant place to work and live—with mountains out your back door and beaches only a few hours away—but it boasts some of South Carolina’s best schools, both private and public. With 56 private schools serving nearly 11,000 students in […]
SYS. LY2. XOXO. LYFA&A. We are bombarded with quick “text-ease” that has eclipsed lengthier messages of love and affection. Sure, romantic text messages have their own charm and appeal, but they pale in comparison to the longer, handwritten romantic letters of yesterday. This Valentine’s Day, challenge yourself to compose a handwritten note to your love. […]
The start of a new year naturally nudges us to consider changes in our lives and lifestyles. While half of all Americans will make New Year’s Resolutions, only about 20% of those will keep them past early February. Monogram Concierge encourages you to avoid the stereotypical resolutions that, in the end, set you up for […]
Imagine this: you are on the most relaxing vacation of your life. No worries, no responsibilities, no unchecked items on your to-do list. Your house is fine, the stove is off, your pets are well-fed, the lawn is mowed—everything is taken care of exactly as you would have done it. On top of that, your […]
Philosophers and thinkers have a lot to say about the role change plays in our lives. Change is not merely necessary to life – it is life. —Alvin Toffler Since we all know change is coming, whether we want it to or not, we would be wise to get ready for change when we’re able. […]
As a rule, our society doesn’t offer enough support, or enough understanding, to parents-to-be. Could a maternity concierge service be part of the solution for overscheduled, overwhelmed new moms and dads? We think so. Mothers-to-be and new mothers in America are under extreme stress and suffering from information overload. When you’re a parent-to-be, you have […]
When you’re hiring a concierge to help you wrap up that To Do List, how do you know when you’ve got a great concierge and not just a good one? It’s important to know the difference—a good concierge can get things done, but a great concierge can offer experiences that light up an otherwise overcast […]
DIY projects are increasingly popular these days. While doing things yourself may sound like a great idea in theory, in practice there are some definite risks involved. Unless you’re a trained pro or seasoned hobbyist yourself, going the DIY route often means taking some big risks, including the risk of never finishing the project, achieving […]
There are few careers more exciting that of a personal concierge. When you become a concierge, you have the opportunity to meet and interact with many different people, to handle a variety of different tasks and errands, to learn what motivates and what is important to your clients, and to put your researching and problem-solving […]
New Year’s Day has long been symbolic of new beginnings—a time for us to implement changes, to better our lives and the lives of those around us, and to re-evaluate where we are in whatever life stage we happen to be. While almost half of the U.S. population will make a New Year’s resolution each […]
When it comes to mail management, it can seem like a luxury—a task that can be easily managed day-to-day. The reality is that mail management is a job in and of itself—and one that can be even more challenging for seniors, who may avoid technologies intended to replace the mountains of letters, bills, promotions and […]
Partnering with an executive concierge company can help you get better at one of the most difficult requirements of a life well-lived: Delegation. Whether it’s in their personal lives or their corporate lives, most people are terrible at delegating tasks—though they understand the benefits of delegation and know they should be doing it more. According […]
While we like to tell clients that our professional concierge services are an affordable luxury, most of our clients quickly discover that they’re a critical, essential must-have in their life to truly live the life they envisioned and not spend most of it burdened with managing it. That’s why these services start to look even […]
When we’re kids, the weeks between Thanksgiving and January 1st feel like the most magical time of the year. We get a break from school, and everywhere we turn family and friends are getting together, hosting big beautiful dinners, and exchanging gifts with each other. Then, we become the parents, and we find out that […]
Your personal concierge can serve as a lifestyle manager, keeping repetitive tasks off your To Do List. There’s a subtle difference between creating a To Do List or using a daily planner and setting an in-depth schedule for your life—but it’s a mindset shift that could have an enormous impact on your productivity and your […]
The differences between a personal assistant and a personal concierge—and the benefits of each. In some ways, the distinction between a personal assistant and a personal concierge may seem like nothing more than semantics. As our work lives and home lives have become more intertwined, the lines between executive assistants, personal assistants, concierge services, and […]
Complete customization. That’s the beauty of working with a personal concierge service such as Monogram Concierge. While our concierges are expert at handling routine tasks and errands, they excel at planning, strategic thinking, and tailoring their services to individual client needs. Monogram’s personal concierges enjoy using their skills to understand the finer details of a […]
At Monogram Concierge, our personal and corporate concierges are more than errand runners or task managers. They’re partners, collaborators, and personal growth advocates. We hire only sharp, engaged, energetic people who have a passion for personal improvement, lifestyle management, home organization, productivity—and the philosophy and science behind the search for a more balanced, graceful life. […]
Beating the Sunday and Monday Blues The Sunday Blues are a well-documented phenomenon. You start thinking about the week ahead, everything you left unfinished and sitting on your desk, the meetings you have looming—and the anxiety starts to set in, even though you still have a full weekend day ahead of you. Don’t let worries […]
Personal Concierge Services are a powerful resource for busy professionals, working moms, and others who are aiming for better work-life balance while managing their hectic adult years. Monogram Concierge believes that our services can be just as beneficial for clients whose lives have slowed down and become more relaxed, which is why we offer our […]
Stress Less & Do More. The Power of Putting Pen to Paper. Do you use a personal planner, a daily calendar, or some other note-taking system? If not, you should. When it comes to productivity tips, the humble act of writing down your tasks and goals may not seem novel or glamorous—but it’s highly effective. […]
A travel agent can book a flight for you, make reservations, or arrange hotel accommodations—but a full-service concierge company can help you plan, get the most out of your vacation days, and bounce back quickly when you return. Post-Holiday Blues. Post-Travel Depression. Post-Vacation Stress Disorder. No matter what we call it, the fact remains—too often […]
Using Time-Saving Services Fosters a Sense of Joy and Well-Being Let’s talk about lifestyle management. What’s holding you back from living your best life—right now? Perhaps it’s a duty-bound insistence on doing everything yourself, a fear of failure, or the fact that our culture tends to worship and promote a busy, hectic lifestyle rather than […]
How to Prevent Interruptions That Cause Disruptions Many who would trust professionals to manage their finances, teach their children, or fix their plumbing don’t consider relying on a professional concierge to manage and simplify their lives. But why not? There’s an old joke among realtors and house staging professionals: Most people quickly get to the […]
Many of our clients ask us how or when they should use their personal concierge. The short answer is—the sky’s the limit. If that sounds like a bold statement and hard to get your head around, we understand! Most of our clients break through to that next level relationship with their concierge only after working […]
