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Monday, August 25, 2008

Judging A Gift By Its Bag...

A gift is made double-sepcial if the package it arrives in is beautiful. The thought of a beautifully wrapped, thoughtfully picked gift excites everyone. And I never undermine the importance of ensuring that the gift is packaged beautifully. In fact, I sometimes end up liking the gift-packaging as much as the gift itself! A couple of years ago, I bought a lovely book on making gifts extra-special by packaging them beautifully. I often use home-made packaging, but recently, at a trade exhibition, I could not resist picking up a few ready-made ones from their collection. I used one of these for packaging the birthday gift of my sister-in-law. She loved it! I am posting a couple of pictures of the bag. I will try and visit their store and get some more pictures for you all.





I am finally getting convinced that my Blogroll won't assemble itself miraculously, and that I will have to do it myself. Wish me luck!
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11 comments:

  1. Mercedes de MarchenaAugust 25, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Absolutely true...packaging is a most important part of a gift!
    Love this one!

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  2. RichelAugust 27, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    That packaging is wonderful! I think I'd be happy with just the packaging!

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  3. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseAugust 27, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    That bag is so lovely. I quite agree on packaging being important. When I run out of materials I wrap in newspaper and add a pretty ribbon--it always causes a (good) stir!

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  4. Vain and VapidAugust 27, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    I totally agree, I spend way more time shopping for Xmas wrapping than I do buying some of the gifts.

    Good luck with the blog roll, I have been planning to update mine for almost 6 months and counting....

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  5. Absolutely FabulousAugust 27, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    wow !!! as in all things, packaging makes a big difference.
    missed you prati!!! see you

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  6. BombchellAugust 28, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    wow that is definitely the prettiest gift bag ive seen. I wonder where i can buy one.

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  7. Pratishtha DurgaAugust 29, 2008 at 5:28 AM

    Clothes Horse: I have done that on a couple of occasions. It makes for stunning packaging, really. I also use crumpled brown paper, with multi-colored ribbons.

    Richal: I know what you mean. I really love to save good packaging. it makes the gift so much more exciting!

    Merc: You should see their collection! It's awesome!

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  8. Pratishtha DurgaAugust 29, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    Vain and Vapid: Tell me about it. I am the queen of procrastination.

    Absolutely fabulous: Good to see you back, lady. you have been missed. Hope your break was good.

    Bombchell: I am sure you will find something like this online.

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  9. yiqin;August 29, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    I love gifts that are wrapped so beautifully & wit very pretty ribbons!e

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  10. AnonymousAugust 30, 2008 at 9:10 AM

    I think a nice gift bag, wrapping paper and ribbons/bows etc always make a gift a little more special, and i think if it's home-made, it just shows that you have put that little bit of extra thought into the gift :)

    Oh by the way...i apologise for my stupid blog, for some reason it thinks your comments are spam and need to be double checked! Im trying to see if there is a way to fix this though....

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  11. MarianSeptember 14, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    the gift bag is precious! gift packaging is very important,first thing one sees.
    muah
    marian

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