Posts about: presents
22/11/2015
it's no secret that my favourite part of christmas is gift wrap.
I always put aside an evening to get everything all wrapped up whilst watching cheesy films and devouring festive party food! handing out presents on christmas day is THE BEST so I like to savour the process from start to finish...
I've always been a brown paper and string girl but I was starting to grow a little bored so I've incorporated black and white paper to my gifts this year. in my last gift wrap post I showed you some more novelty ideas- this year I wanted to create some more grown up decorations.
1. white paper and foliage.
this is my favourite style right now. I've used white kraft paper and jute string then added in a simple gift tag and a branch from my olive tree to finish. when the time comes I'll be using fresh cut trimmings from my christmas tree to decorate mine!
2. black paper and pine cones.
this is a really clean and simple gift wrap, black paper, jute and a few pine cones glued into place!
pine cones are pretty easy to source this time of year but here's a great tip I stumbled on- look out for scented potpourri. these frosted ones were in a christmas batch I picked up recently and they smell amazing (..added bonus right there!)
3. dried fruit and brown paper.
I've used brown kraft paper, string and some dried fruit and cinnamon sticks for a very festive smelling gift topper! I think this one will go down well with the grown ups.
4. baubles and bakers twine.
I've used white kraft paper and mini baubles threaded onto bakers twine which I wrapped around the parcel. this is really simple and you can pop in a cute gift card to finish, pow!
5. black paper and instagram photo tags.
this is an old favourite of mine. using mini instagram photo prints as gift tags to personalise presents is such a cute decoration. just attach them with mini pegs or clips. I really like the contrast with the black paper (you could probably use a chalk pen to write on this paper too as it has a matte finish?)
these are just a few of my favourites. you can check out my pinterest board for more wrapped inspiration.
I made myself a promise I'd have my christmas shopping done and dusted for december 1st this year, I haven't got a single present bought yet so I've totally failed! no doubt I'll still be shopping right up to the last minute like every other year... gah. at least I've got my wrapping down though right?
which is your favourite? do you love wrapping as much as me?
caroline x
07/12/2014
I adore giving handmade presents at christmas. one project I always return to is soap making because a. it's easy and b. it's FUN!
30/12/2012
hello guys! I hope you all had a fabulous christmas?
I decided to put together a little christmas themed instagram sunday post with some of my favourite presents and pictures over xmas!
I can't believe the festive fun is over already (sob) this new year's eve I'm just planning to go out for dinner and (a few) drinks before I turn into a walking cliche in january (healthy eating resolutions, attempted fitness regime, quitting smoking etc etc zzzzzz)
so less talk more action.. here's what went down at the burke house this xmas..
woooop I made it into look magazine 'what I'm wearing' | favourite booze and time keeping | pretty dylan | owl handbag | my niece clementine enjoying some of her presents awwww! | urban outfitters lion head belt | my romantic tee from my bf aha | my favourite lush lip scrub | thai with the in-laws | cath kidston 2013 diary & snow fairy shower gel | hat geeks | lovely aztec bracelet | cheers! | ooooooh I got some ren skincare!! | chanel foundation, thanks for the recommendation beauty bloggers | sale shopping, picked up a few bargains! | big presents are the most fun to wrap! | cross stitch phone case! this is awesome, I can sew on my own design or one of the suggested patterns! can't wait to finish it! | lots of lovely jewellery! | new perfume | more food... | 3D teddy shapes for my nails! | cute little salt & pepper pots | lush face mask | my klear klutch, I was praying it would come back into stock and was uber excited to unwrap it at xmas! | leopard fade nail art | benefit she's so jetset, I give this a big thumbs up especially the mascara 'they're real' my lashes look huuuge!
I've had such a brilliant christmas this year! the best present by far was simply having all of my family together on christmas day; thank you santa!
back soon! have a wonderful new year y'all
caroline x
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