Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a terrific 4th of July. The weather here in the south was beautiful with very low humidity and somewhat mild temps. I’m glad I we had a long weekend because this week is going to be jammed pack. I’m spending Monday completing a few projects before I head off to the Atlanta Gift Mart for the gift and furniture show. Then I’m spending the end of the week at the Haven Conference and can’t wait. I so excited to be attending this conference for the first time and to meet new friends and bloggers.
Although my week is going to be crazy I’ve got a full week of blog post scheduled for you. A little design, a bit of fashion and some crafting–all the things I love. Today I’ve got some fun and creative gift ideas for you. Enjoy!
For me, giving gifts doesn’t just have to happen on a birthday, at Christmas or on a special occasion. I love to give gifts to friends and family, Just Because.
A Just Because Gift can be something small or something a friend may have mentioned that they would love to have.
A Just Because Gift can be something as simple as a journal where dreams can be captured, a piece of my hand-made jewelry or maybe fun party decor for a friend that likes to entertain. Just Because!
While doing a little online shopping recently, I came across some items that I think make great Just Because Gifts.
I love giving Cotton Dinner Napkins as a gift because it’s a simple way for anyone to dress up a dinner table for a party of two or a party of 8. And I always share this design tip with my friends…cloth dinner napkins are great for making DIY accent pillows.
Whenever I give fresh flowers to a friend, I always present them in a pretty vase. This Sculpted Glass Vase is one of my new faves. The shape is unique and the styling can work with any decor.
I love all things Kate Spade and her Style by Kate Spade book is a favorite to share with girlfriends.
Who can resist a cute set of cosmetic bags. These Poppy Cosmetic Bags are not only great for cosmetics but can be used to hold iPhone cords and such.
Personalized gifts are a fave and I recently gave these Acrylic Stemless Champagne Flutes with an individual bottles of champagne and a note to our friends to celebrate, Just Because!
And this Monogram Plate is one sale and I’m stocking up for future gift giving.
Now that you know about some of my favorite gifts to give, here’s a look at my latest DIY gift wrap, inspired by this image.
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There is just something so classic and chic about black and white stripes and a pop of color adds just the right amount of fun.
Before I started wrapping I pulled out a bowl of faux flowers I keep on hand. I love to add artificial flowers to my gift wrapping so whenever I find pretty stems on clearance I pick them up.
How to:
Create stripes on a white gift box using black electrical tape. Secure flowers to the top of the box with a dab of hot glue.Gift Wrapping Made Easy!
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Great style in these gifts Shelly!
What wonderful ideas. I think the package sets the anticipation for what’s inside and you set a beautiful tone here. Thanks.
Elle
Thanks Elle!