Packaging!

We love to give a gift that's as special as the recipient. For us gift giving is a part of storytelling, a way to say thank you or we've selected something especially for you, its a way to show appreciating or to cheer someone up. One of our favorite parts of the gift giving process is the packaging... a great gift starts when a beautifully packaged object is placed in the hands of the one it is meant for. Here are some of our favorite ideas for creating a beautifully packaged gift.

love the eco friendly and sophisticated look of these fabric wraps from Chewing the Cud. 

love the clean and simple packaging from thinkgarnish.com

and for some fun and inexensive packaging pick me ups... check out our favorites from etsy!

A Valentine's Gift thru Gilt City

We're happy to announce we're doing a limited edition of this beautiful arrangement for Valentine's Day thru Gilt City. We know your special someone would love to get a gorgeous arrangement in pinks and greens this Valentine's Day. The offer includes SF delivery by your's truly. Purchase one here for your Valentine.

Last Minute Holiday

The holidays are in full swing and for all of you who perhaps still need a little last minute inspiration, we've pulled together some of our favorite finds, freebies and inspirations like these free printable labels from eat, drink, chic.

Make a delightfully tasty treat and package in a jar... functional and adorably rustic. Check out these jar friendly recipes from Under the Table & Dreaming for your holiday baking.

Cute printables from the pretty blog  for you mason jar gifts.

We love etsy for handmade gifts. For that special girl on your list, a little style savvy glam goes a long way... love these chevron earrings from Moorea Seal on etsy.

We also love to give a present of learning... a workshop is a great way to inspire creativity throughout the coming year. Check out some of our local favorites for workshops and classes...
San Francisco Center for the Book
Press : Works on Paper
SF Baking Arts

Once you've found or crafted the perfect gift you just have to wrap it up and make it pretty! This image has been pinned and re-pinned a hundred time but I think its originally from Style Me Pretty... but we love it for a little packing inspiration....

Fun Find: Kokeshi Doll Gift Bags

I have been seeing kokeshi dolls pop up everywhere these days. I just came across these kokeshi doll gift bags and I had to share them with you. They are absolutely adorable & super affordable. I could see them incorporated into so many different types of parties...a children's tea party, a sushi party, an around the world event. They could be used simply as a party favor bag, or why not set them up as a collection on a mantlepiece, or have them line the middle of a table serving as a centerpiece. You could play off the fun colors in the design of the bags with a color palette of soft pink, brighter pink, a soft buttery yellow and an accent of black.  I love that they are made of 100% recycled hand made paper consisting of cotton fabric remnants with traditional silk screen printing. Pretty amazing.

Oh how I love thee, Anthropologie...

Once again Anthropologie came up with adorable packaging for their holiday gifts. I absolutely love the color palette they chose and the simplicity of the felt circles attached to a shoelace type string. It's

just perfect.

What is so fun about these circles too is that you can create different looks on each package. Of course, if you have a favorite style you can keep them all the same.

How cute would these be tied around napkins at your wedding or used as a simple garland at a dessert table?