tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post1161784127248573629..comments2023-10-04T04:22:22.883-05:00Comments on Odi et Amo: Holiday Round-Up: Gift WrapAverillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-54337699914176543772010-01-10T08:39:44.834-06:002010-01-10T08:39:44.834-06:00I admit it. I'm a gift wrap snob too. I have...I admit it. I'm a gift wrap snob too. I have about 8 HUGE old rolls from the gift wrap areas of old department stores that are closed now. These rolls have enough paper to wrap for 50 years. HOW are package loks is as important as what's inside. No question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-4970044062530327872009-12-03T12:11:50.546-06:002009-12-03T12:11:50.546-06:00All of these are so pretty - I can't choose ju...All of these are so pretty - I can't choose just one. I enjoy wrapping but am terrible at it (I have issues cutting straight lines), so I never spend too much on paper. I try to buy it during the week after Christmas at steep discounts.Laura@JourneyChichttp://journeychic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-29044323274863880942009-12-02T11:50:06.747-06:002009-12-02T11:50:06.747-06:00A great round-up. Love the Chinoiserie one of cour...A great round-up. Love the Chinoiserie one of course.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-68860828134930191462009-12-02T10:12:52.764-06:002009-12-02T10:12:52.764-06:00I love to wrap gifts! I used to have a ton of diff...I love to wrap gifts! I used to have a ton of different papers, etc... Then I read an organization book by Peter Walsh and he said the 2 biggest clutter problems he sees in American homes are scrapbooking supplies and gift wrap. My gift wrap wasn't out of control yet but I could see how it would be soon. So I bought a wall hung organizer from Pottery Barn and I have 2 plain papers and many spools of ribbon on hand at all times and that is it. Love all the papers you picked:)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246091556488727602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-79855252411970385642009-12-02T03:28:29.026-06:002009-12-02T03:28:29.026-06:00I adore gift wrapping! Just yesterday, I re-organi...I adore gift wrapping! Just yesterday, I re-organized my gift wrapping centre -- perfect timing and it allowed me to see where I had gaps in ribbon, boxes, bags, paper or gift wrapping accessories. This year, I am going to do some with pretty ribbons, and others with a thick string and wax seal. I love the variety, and the personalization that goes into wrapping. Such fun!<br /><br />p.s that paper with the pups and reindeer antlers is my fav :)Sarah Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929770496186549808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-18175396554988570332009-12-01T20:59:55.440-06:002009-12-01T20:59:55.440-06:00I actually love looking at all the beautiful wrapp...I actually love looking at all the beautiful wrapping papers (you have a lot of great choices in this post!) and great gift wrapping ideas, but when it comes to actually using it I find it quite boring. :-) My husband's actually better at it than I am (he has more patience)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-3117591406297442412009-12-01T20:32:53.521-06:002009-12-01T20:32:53.521-06:00Oh I LOVE wrapping! We too haven't managed to ...Oh I LOVE wrapping! We too haven't managed to have a Christmas as home either but I still try for the coordination, futile as it may be. And I like to incorporate ornaments (flat for shipping). <br /><br />These are such fantastic finds of paper though-thank you for sharing! <br /><br />Oh- and I lived in the outskirts of Houston on the west/NW end (between 10 and 290). Left when I was 10 (but visited my dad who lived downtown), but I've always had a soft spot for Houston!Southern Aspirationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042045652329926178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-52117214411336911372009-12-01T19:47:12.507-06:002009-12-01T19:47:12.507-06:00I looove wrapping presents and like you Aves make ...I looove wrapping presents and like you Aves make an event of it. My fav paper you posted is the cardinals one. Adorable! I got a bunch of "vintage" (circa 1990) tags and bows from my parents' attic and have been using those so far, to great results.Patricia Shepardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825057108605071171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-19651644059879426102009-12-01T19:06:52.736-06:002009-12-01T19:06:52.736-06:00Averill, you're such an excellent writer. Did ...Averill, you're such an excellent writer. Did you know Picasso hoarded haute paperie?Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308101220891195220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-51021142963713483562009-12-01T18:24:22.026-06:002009-12-01T18:24:22.026-06:00Alison - And I thought my in-laws were bad! In add...Alison - And I thought my in-laws were bad! In addition to frequent re-gifting, they frequently rewrap (i.e., reuse wrapping paper!). As you can imagine, it always looks a bit worse for the wear!<br /><br />Susie - I totally agree: wrapping is best done standing up. (And you're very welcome -- you guys have a wonderful shop!).Averillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-53710593243952890552009-12-01T17:51:35.293-06:002009-12-01T17:51:35.293-06:00I do the same thing - wrapping last minute gifts f...I do the same thing - wrapping last minute gifts for family members. I LOVE wrapping. And I used to always wrap while drinking prosecco and watching Love Actually. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon or an evening. I love paper from Papyrus and all the places you listed! What a fun post -- totally love it!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615149112130152767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-82709398550289041332009-12-01T17:47:22.898-06:002009-12-01T17:47:22.898-06:00Thank you so much for including one of our wraps (...Thank you so much for including one of our wraps (jewel tone ornaments) in your source list! I'm am part of the wrapping fanatics club. I just love it! I have a few friends that hate to wrap and I always offer to do it for them! My first job was working at a very nice local department store in the gift wrap department. This was back in the 80s when there was still such a thing. I was responsible for wrapping 100s upon 100s of "pre-wrapped" gifts for the housewares department. To this day, I must stand at a counter height table to do my wrapping as a result. You just can't do a good enough job sitting down!susiehttp://www.rockscissorpaper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-22071663201131448112009-12-01T17:23:59.356-06:002009-12-01T17:23:59.356-06:00Love the nutcrackers from hello lucky! Gorgeous se...Love the nutcrackers from hello lucky! Gorgeous selection.<br /><br />xo,<br />cristinCristin // Simplified Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087851251083940026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-24098238869706836502009-12-01T15:59:45.647-06:002009-12-01T15:59:45.647-06:00I'm an unabashed gift wrap snob! I always pla...I'm an unabashed gift wrap snob! I always plan out my yearly gift wrap style, even if it's not particularly fancy. The last few years I've done Container Store's heavyweight, glossy red with wide, white, double-faced satin ribbon. It's simple and lovely. Another favorite is brown parcel paper with "candy stripe" string. I add sprigs of fresh rosemary shortly before the gifting session begins.<br /><br />I'm so terrible, but I often judge a gift by it's wrap - my in-laws are famous for wrapping their Christmas gifts in recycled newspaper - no ribbon, no tag - just a lot of smudged fingers when it's over - Arrgghhhh! ;)alison giese Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12505444655040656140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-48930113476754088832009-12-01T15:35:13.298-06:002009-12-01T15:35:13.298-06:00I love gift wrap. There are so many great ones on ...I love gift wrap. There are so many great ones on the market now too.Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-4923228384807040252009-12-01T15:33:47.845-06:002009-12-01T15:33:47.845-06:00I love the wrapping part too, Averill! I also lov...I love the wrapping part too, Averill! I also love your paper choices... Last year I found an amazing gift wrap package at Costco of all places. I know, you're probably thinking that Costco generally has thin, ugly paper in bulk, and before I found this set I would have agreed. This set, however, had four rolls of paper in chocolate, cream, gold, and turquoise patterns. Some in simple geometrics, some with trees, some with glitter or foil decorations, and even some with velvet flocking. The set came with coordinating tags and ribbons. The only problem was that there wasn't enough ribbon; I used it all last year but still have tons of paper. Fortunately this year I found some great gold wired ribbon at Costco that should complete the set!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-77056070673329921292009-12-01T14:49:34.234-06:002009-12-01T14:49:34.234-06:00LOVE the smock paper pavillion paper!! I too love ...LOVE the smock paper pavillion paper!! I too love wrapping coordinating gifts. I don't have a wrapping station either. It's called the floor! My plan is a lot of craft paper with pretty ribbons!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070855776622435462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-91707673140026218422009-12-01T14:42:11.811-06:002009-12-01T14:42:11.811-06:00I think Whimsy Press has the best designs and havi...I think Whimsy Press has the best designs and having used their paper last year, you will receive endless compliments!Laurie Sonforthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-28174102585350339042009-12-01T14:06:32.579-06:002009-12-01T14:06:32.579-06:00You are not a gift wrapping freak standing alone. ...You are not a gift wrapping freak standing alone. I throw up my hand to join in. The Doxie wrap is a must and your last years card is divine. Thanks for all the great finds Averill. You always pull off a very through & fun search for the best. <br /><br />Happy December to you ~ Are you cold?Dumbwit Tellherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148671166061931241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-31488229004582459422009-12-01T12:10:46.726-06:002009-12-01T12:10:46.726-06:00I love wrapping too! Oooh, my favorites are the Me...I love wrapping too! Oooh, my favorites are the Merry Christmas Kate Spade, and the Double-side Pavillion from Smock (love them!). Great finds! I just buy mine at all the regular stores though, no fancy searching online - I'm lazy:) I do make my own gift tags and I try to coordinate my color palette. We are such nerds;)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05459211820940379244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-79948892840753336872009-12-01T12:05:16.126-06:002009-12-01T12:05:16.126-06:00Averill, I'm completely with you! I hoard int...Averill, I'm completely with you! I hoard interesting bows and baubles for package tops, delight in unusual papers, and will willingly (and to my own exact specifications - no input thanks) wrap anything that comes within 10 feet. It feels like such an accomplishment, especially since you know it will make others happy. It's such a fun part of the holidays.Sanity Fairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837572570886461071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-26202044376753350062009-12-01T11:57:07.267-06:002009-12-01T11:57:07.267-06:00I'm in the camp of just get the job done, prob...I'm in the camp of just get the job done, probably because for some reason I'm not that good at wrapping presents. Perhaps this is due to my not investing in the good stuff to do the job. I am still working on a mega roll of wrapping paper purchased at Costco several years ago, I kid you not!<br />I recently saw Amy Bulter sells wrapping paper, that with some beautiful ribbon and other pretties and I may become more of a fan of this task! Your approach sounds quite enjoyable as well!<br />JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com