more pretty holiday

This girl is sooo talented, I eat up everything she does. And she's only 21! (Makes me feel old to write that). If you haven't checked out A Field Journal...get yourself over there- now!

Some of her pretty Christmas wrappings, above.

new blog love (and great gift wrapping ideas)

I love when I stumble upon a new (to me) blog. So much inspiration from allerliebst right here! Maybe my christmas presents will look half as good as hers next year...

gen says...holiday wrap!

From Gen:

"I am so excited to finally be getting to my holiday wrapping and prettying up the house for upcoming Christmas festivities! Thought I would pass along some fun holiday finds in stores now.

I am in love with this mix of graphic holiday papers.... 

Modern Black Floral: Old Navy 

Drummer Boy: Martha Stewart for Kmart 

Graphic Green Tree: Old Navy 

Candy Cane: Target 

Gold Star: Martha Stewart for Kmart 

Fun Details... 

Dot and Stripe Napkins: Michael's dollar section 

Dot and Stripe Paper Table Cloth: Martha Stewart for Michael's 

Cupcake Holders: Martha Stewart for Michael's 

Drummer Boy Gift Tag: Martha Stewart for Kmart 

Glittery Letters: Martha Stewart for Michael's 

Butcher Paper Cookie Boxes: Martha Stewart for Michael's 

White Gift Labels: Martha Stewart for Michael's 

Dot Ribbons: Michael's 

Happy Decorating!!!  -Gen"

organizing pressie

Gen's pressies never disappoint. Of course, half the gift is the wrapping itself! This year she bestowed me with some organizing lovelies for a desktop. 

gift wrapping shout-outs

As I'm still adjusting to our tree situation, I figured this week would be a great time to direct you to some favorite holiday posts out in blogland. Today, I give you: great gift-wrapping ideas. 

From top: Linda & Harriet ornament-topped package and kraft paper wrap via Frolic; Style Court has a whole series on gift-wrapping, see bird and blue and orange combinations here; M.A. Belle's cute, eco-friendly gift-wrap is super chic with the torn fabric ribbon; dsharp continues to inspire and amaze me with all of her unique gift-wrap creations (6,7,8,9,10)...my favorite is the paint-chip dot ribbons!; Creature Comforts has been featuring some very creative d.i.y. creations such as the Target-bag pom-pom topped gift and Arial-lettered presents; lastly- Absolutely Beautiful Things featured these super easy gingham bags with a great idea- hang the bags from a tree as decor then distribute to friends!