Wrapped Up with Style

This holiday season, bring the spectacle with beautifully wrapped and embellished gifts that recipients will be awed to open.

There is no need this year to clutter the dining room table or commandeer the computer desk — make a wrap room where all your tools and supplies are in easy reach, and in minutes your Christmas gift boxes are a feat of stylish holiday design.

Maybe you have a junk room or back hall that just gets filled with clutter. Clean it up and use your wrap items as an organized festive display. With a nice recycled work table, you have a flat surface for crafting, while on the periphery you can assemble all your necessary supplies. No more hunting for the tape! Old jars and boxes can corral scissors and pens, and you can use color-coordinated pottery, tins or bowls to display a mix of Christmas embellishments, both new and old. A few dowels with S-hooks and chains easily display your cheerful holiday wraps and voila! You’ve got your own Santa’s workshop.

The beauty of a wrap space is that everything is within eyeshot and all your tools are at arm’s reach. Re-dress the space for another season and you’ve got great real estate for crafting projects or arranging flowers.

Play with Display Having all of your wrapping tools and holiday embellishments in one location means that gift-wrapping can be a fun and creative endeavor.

WRAPS > Hang these decorative and inspiring prints like works of art.

RIBBONS > A silky swath adds luxury to any package. Keep these colorful threads out in the open to dress any bag or box.

TOPPERS > Ornaments, gift tags, Christmas foliage, both fresh and faux, are the final pinnacle of gift-giving style. Collect items all year to use as decorations in your holiday wrap room.Go vintage and shop New Hampshire’s antique, thrift and upcycle stores. You can find charming ornaments and labels from every era for pennies, and such embellishments add distinctive and individual style to every package.

Corral your materials > Wire baskets make for the perfect organizer to arrange and distribute your wrapping materials — including items to create your own gift tags and labels.

Santa’s List…

All the stores are filled with wraps, ribbons and more at this time of year. For something extra special, check out these shops:

Viking House
Featuring a delightful selection of gifts, clothing and imported foods from over 12 European countries, they also have a nice selection of imported wraps, cards, gift bags and special ornaments great for embellishment.
19 North Main St., Concord / (603) 228-1198

League of New Hamspshire Craftsman Store
After shopping the array of fine Granite State-made products, find a curated selection of artisan papers and ornaments for topping gifts.
Multiple NH locations.

Twiggs Gallery at Cornerstone Design
Twiggs Gallery offers fine art, gifts, calligraphy, antique uniquities, artists workshops and more! Handmade papers, cards, gift tags and art supplies will get those gifts ready for wrapping.
254 King St, Boscawen

Gus & Ruby Letterpress
Gus & Ruby is a custom design and print studio and trio of brick and mortar retail stores located in historic Portsmouth. The shop offers products ranging from jewelry, candles, art prints and custom printing services. Along with their assortment of fun and functional products for gift-giving, they offer an exclusive paper goods line, ribbons, boxes and more.
29 Congress St., Portsmouth / (603) 319-1717