"Presentation is Everything"

The Art of Gift wrapping

" The manner of giving is worth
more than the gift"

-Pierre Corneille, Le Menteur


There are few things I enjoy more than gift wrapping. It is so much fun for me to create a theme for the present by selecting the ideal paper and ribbon combination. Personally, I believe that the way a present is wrapped is more important than the gift itself. To receive a gift that is not wrapped or bagged nicely, is basically telling the recipient that you did not care enough to take the time to make the present special. To solve this problem, I suggest you buy your gift wrap and ribbon in advance so that you will not have to rush around and buy everything at the last minute. There are several things to consider when purchasing gift wrap and ribbon; one of the most important of these being the paper itself. The quality of the paper depends upon the thickness of it. It is much more easy to wrap a present when the gift wrap is of a good quality. It is also important because it sharpens the folds and corners of the package, allowing the package to have clean lines. Ribbon is critical to the package as well, as it is the finishing touch that literally ties the theme of the present together. There are several different types of ribbon to choose from. I prefer to use wired ribbon because it is malleable and holds the shape of the bow more. Regardless of the type of ribbon you use, remember to finish the edges of the bow to complete the look!
The origin of gift wrapping,like most things, dates back to the Victorian times. This was probably due to the expansion of the printing press, which enabled wrapping paper to be reproduced in massive quantities. I think it would be interesting to see some of the original wrapping paper from that time!
I wanted to share with you two companies I use to purchase gift wrap online. "Luxe Paperie", is a great place to buy gift wrap and stationary from. You can view their entire collection by visiting the website: www.luxepaperie.com . The store, "The Ribbon Retreat" has the most amazing assortment of ribbons in every color,shape, and size. You can visit their website by going to, www.theribbonretreat.com

Love, Lili