Give Great Gifts
We love wrapping paper, but hate seeing it go to waste. Here are 11 great ways to dress up your gifts. Best of all: The "wrapping paper" options are all actually gifts, themselves!
All Tied Up
These patterned, modern "Give Wraps" can be used for a present of just about any shape.
To buy: Chewing the Cud, $16
Buckets of Love
Give a fresh batch of cookies—or berries from your garden—in this Mini Canvas Bucket. The best part is, the recipient can use it again and again to display or organize everyday belongings.
To buy: Chewing the Cud, $12
Fabric Bows
Even the simplest white box gets an instant accessory with this Fabric Floral Ribbon. After the gift has been opened, the bow can be used as a chic hair accessory or to wrap another gift. You get five yards of fabric for your buck.
To buy: We Love Citrus, $10
Jarring beauty
Whether you're giving earrings, a necklace or a bracelet, gift the bauble in a sweet little canning jar. They make a nice way to keep and display the piece even when it's not being worn.
To buy: We Love Citrus, $14
Box of Chocolates
If sweet treats are your specialty, these Mini Boxes are perfect for holding tiny sweets, whether as party favors or bulk gifts.
To buy: Mignon Kitchen Co., $5
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Zip It
These Zippered Bags hold just about any small gift, and work wonders for oddly shaped things that don't quite fit in a box.
To buy: Baggu, $16 for 3
Leather Bag
This "wrap" can serve as the bulk of your present. Give a gift certificate or write a poem or a special message to the recipient, and tuck it in the Leather Zip Pouch.
To buy: Baggu, $20
Heart Clips
Whether you have a box, a bag or a fabric-wrapped bundle, adding one of these Sequin Heart Clips will instantly show your love. Best of all, they can be worn as pins or hairclips once the gift has been opened.
Towel Wrap
Wrap a large present in this Stripe Fouta Towel, and you'll also be gifting a chic picnic blanket that can be used all summer long.
To buy: Nine Space, $56
Chic Basket
Whether plucked from your garden or purchased at a local farmers market, plants and flowers will look great in this Grass Tote. It's also a fun way to give a group of artisanal treats.
To buy: Acme Party Box, $24
Wine Tote
When gifting wine, why not add a reusable Maptote Wine Bag that also gives a nod to their favorite city?
To buy: Maptote, $14