I think there’s something magical about taking the time to make the presents feel unique and intentional and just as thoughtful on the outside as what they are unwrapping. There were many many years where I didn’t put as much thought into wrapping gifts. I’d grab whatever paper we had and scribble a name with sharpie on the outside. It got the job done, but to be honest, I put SO much thought into selecting the perfect gift, and then the delivery always felt like a let down. As I started collecting pretty rolls of wrapping paper and ribbon throughout the year, I started really appreciating how wrapping a gift in beautiful paper with a pretty ribbon added so much to the experience of giving! And receiving, honestly!

This year, I’m prepared! I’m wrapping as gifts arrive (and taking notes, because I always forget what’s in the box) so I can take my time making each gift as pretty as can be. Ribbons and all. Above is a tiny sneak peek of my pile so far.

This year I’m going for a variety of papers that aren’t match-y but feel collected. Using a mix of papers and ribbons is going to keep things looking really fresh. Another great tip is to go out to your own yard and clip some greenery to tuck into those sweet bows!

I rounded up some of my favorites to get you started.

Wrapping Paper

1. Brown Kraft $13
2. Black Kraft $10
3. Golden Stars & Moon $22
4. Candy Cane Stripe $6
5. Ice Skating $10
6. Tonal Plaid & Tick Stripe $10
7. Plaid Tiding $5
8. Mistletoe Gold $10
9. Champagne Glitter $10
10. Gingerbread Houses $3
11. Nutcracker $10
12. White Holly Berries $5
13. Vintage Watercolor $12
14. North Star $10
15. Gold Scattered Star $6
16. Fraser Red Tartan $8
17. Deck The Halls $10
18. Ticking Stripe $5
19. Evergreen Mistletoe $10
20. Holiday Plaid $10

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Ribbon

1. Frayed Velvet $16
2. Suzanne Plaid $39
3. Moss Velvet $22
4. Rust Velvet $22
5. Antiqued Frayed Velvet $32
6. Terracotta Chiffon Fringe $14
7. Metallic Braided $12
8. Navy Velvet $6
9. Slate Blue Velvet $8
10. Cotton Stitched $9
11. Black Grosgrain Stripe $28
12. Red Check $24
13. Khaki Velvet $14
14. Tartan Plaid $17
15. Natural Tartan Plaid Twill $4
16. Hand Dyed Evergreen $3
17. Swiss Velvet $5
18. Red Cotton Stripe $12
19. Black Cotton Stripe $14

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…and that’s a wrap. ;)