As the gifting season approaches, shopping is at the top of almost everyone’s mind. Whether you have a few last items to get or haven’t started your shopping at all, gift guides can be a great way to spark inspiration for those still on your gifting list.
I have curated a handful of gift guides to alleviate shopping stress, and hopefully help you find a few items for those who can be hard to buy for. Be it a friend, brother, family member, or significant other there is a gift for everyone on your list below.
Gift Guides
Gift Wrapping Inspiration
While getting the gifts for everyone on your list is the first challenge, the second is wrapping. Wrapping presents can be more struggle than present shopping for some, but wrapping a beautiful gift that your recipient will adore does not have to be difficult. Let us quickly break down a few effortless wrapping ideas that will be just as beautiful and thoughtful as the gift itself.
A monochromatic approach is about as simple as it gets for gift-wrapping. Get bags, boxes, tissue, and paper all in one color (it does not have to be a perfect color match, and playing on different shades of the same color can be visually intriguing!) and alternate in wrapping and bagging gifts to also add visual interest and dimension under your tree!
Another easy yet beautiful gift-wrapping theme is “postal”. Get the basic brown bags, boxes, paper, and stamps from different areas. Wrap everything, then stamp the bags and boxes to give the appearance that these gifts have traveled all over, through the mail or Santa’s mailing services for an extra magical touch, to be perfectly delivered for your recipient. This can be a fun and unique way to decorate your gifts.
My last quick suggestion for gift-giving takes the least amount of effort, especially if you have tons of wrapping supplies already. Wrap everything in a different wrapping. Have a hectic hodgepodge of gift bags and wrapping paper and wrap each gift in its own aesthetic. This may be too much for some people visually, but to me, it gives the feeling of a family Christmas gathering, where every gift is completely different.
No matter your gift or how it is wrapped, the most important thing in gift-giving and holiday spirit is the thoughtfulness and love that goes into each gift and interaction. As long as you put forth an effort and smile, your gift is sure to be opened with a smile. Happy gifting!