HOLIDAY | gift wrapping II

Feeling inspired by the gift wrapping themes shown in my previous post, I headed out to Paper Source and Michaels to pick up the materials I needed.  I wanted to combine the black, gold, and natural elements, similar to pepermint, but also incorporate the chalkboard look from the Nashville Wraps tutorial.

Paper Source: matte black wrapping paper | jute rope | chalkboard tags | chalk ink marker

Michaels: gold wrapping paper | garland

HOLIDAY | gift wrapping I

One of the activities I most look forward to during the holidays is wrapping presents!  Actually, it might be my favorite part of gifting all year round.  For the past few years I've selected a theme, this year I'm really leaning towards a black and neutral palette with metallic accents or maybe chalkboard style.

Here are some images I've been looking to for inspiration this year.

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1) brunch at saks, 2) style me pretty, 3-4) pepermint, 5) Poppytalk, 6) papermash, 7) Nashville Wraps, 8) chicfluff

VALENTINE'S DAY - chocolate free desserts

Never being much of a chocolate lover (I know, I know), here are a few chocolate-free desserts for Valentine's Day!

Rhubarb Melting Moments for My Valentine, the British Larder
Dried Cranberry Shortbread Hearts, Martha Stewart
Spiced Cream and Plum Verrines, Apartment Therapy
Rose Petal Flan, Simply Recipes