I come from a family that believes in gift wrapping. As in we believe that a gift not only needs to be wrapped, it needs to look truly gorgeous, as though the wrapping is the embodiment of the gift within.
Christmas is hilarious. My Mum, sister and I actually discuss our gift wrapping colours to ensure a coordinated (yet distinctly different to denote who wrapped it) array under the tree. You wouldn't want clashing colours after all. And we are keen on complicated decorations of ribbon with knots that need scissors to undo. Then there was the Christmas that my sister decorated the presents with Lindor balls and our until then extremely well behaved dog ate them all and ripped the presents.
As a result I have a giant box of papers, ribbons and cards from which to choose and I have to say, I love the process of wrapping. Choosing something beautiful to make a gorgeous gift to present is a real joy for me. Last night I wrapped up a present for a friend's baby shower this weekend, and I have to say, I did myself proud. I particularly love the little face looking out the top.
Maybe this is why I like giving presents so much - the wrapping!
Are you a fan of over the top wrapping? Or is a gift bag more your style?
I love the idea of wrapping, particularly of being able to beautifully wrap something in repurposed card, papers or material ... the reality of my life and lack of organisation though is that I'm normally lucky if I have the time to throw something in a bag (and all of our family have come to accept that on time or with a card is a bonus!)
ReplyDeleteHence my box of stuff CheezyK. I've got in the habit of stocking up every time I see good stuff in a $2 shop or Big W. Then I always try to wrap a few days in advance. Only way to do it!
DeleteOh, and I do love that little face sticking out over the top :)
ReplyDeleteTa!
DeleteYES!! We have another similarity :) Mr Bite doesn't understand at all, he pulls out random bits of paper (from the collection I've carefully nurtured) and would pair clashing bits if I let him. In fact, he sometimes says he could just use newspaper. The horror!
ReplyDeleteSo funny, we are like non-related twins on opposite sides of the country! S regards my wrapping obsession as cute, but I can't watch him wrap something, I just want to take it away from him!
DeleteOh man we so value wrapping too! Ben's side doesn't & it is SO weird to me haha. I get presents without a bag or anything, no wrapping, just a book with the price haphazardly torn off! I have a huge wrapping bag in my closet filled with goodies :)
ReplyDeleteHeidi xo