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| Paper Angels by Jurianne Matter |
They say that presentation is everything. Mind you, they say all sorts of things. Still, I’m rolling with this
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| Gnome Candles by Rice, Wine Glass by House Doctor |
particular phrase this Christmas and getting the wrapping done early so that rather than throwing paper and tape at gifts on Christmas Eve, distracted by the smell of wine mulling, urchins singing carols and the gentle sound of snow falling (obviously, we live in a novel by Dickens), I am instead, wrapping a few presents as and when I can of an evening. Besides – it gets you in the mood.
My secret weapon in the quest for beautiful presents this year is some double sided wrap by House Doctor. I’ve found that folding back one or two edges over to reveal the pattern on the other side, and sometimes wrapping at a jaunty angle, is a great alternative to using ribbon. It takes a little practice and experimentation to get going, but I am really pleased with the results. People who are getting two small parcels get to have one wrapped one way and one the other.
I like small gifts at Christmas – things that friends can use and consume – and making them look special from the outside just shows that extra little thought and attention.
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