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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Pleated Paper Valentines Wrap

February 3, 2017

Whew! We made it to Friday. I have had a jammed packed week and I’m glad the weekend is upon us. Even though I have some work to catch up on this weekend, I also plan to enjoy some down time and watch all the festivities surrounding the Super Bowl. And yes I’ll be rooting on the Falcons!

I’ve got a fun and easy gift wrap inspiration post for your today, just in time for all your Valentine’s Day gift giving.

Because I wrap a lot of gifts during the year, I am always experimenting with different ways to manipulate the paper to give my gifts some flair. For my Valentines wrap this year I decided to do a little pleat treatment with my paper.

It’s really easy to pleat gift wrap. To start, determine the amount of paper you’ll need to wrap your box and add about 8″. The extra paper will allow you to create multiple pleats in your paper and still be able to wrap your box. You’ll be creating your pleats horizontally across the width of the paper.

The first pleat I made was pretty deep (about 3 1/2″) and I’ll explain why in a minute.

Once you’ve made your first pleat, continue pleating your paper with small folds. You want to create enough pleats so they stand out on your gift.

Once all your pleats are made, turn your paper over and tape the pleats down on each edge of the paper. This will hold the pleats in place.

And now all you have to do is wrap your gift.

The reason I made the first pleat extra deep was to create a pocket that could hold a Valentine’s Day card. Pretty clever, right?!

The pocket can also hold money, a photo or a sweet treat like a chocolate heart.

You can find the free printableValentine’s Day cards I designed here.

I added bows and ribbon to complete my Valentines wrap and just love the way the packages look.

Pink Pom Pom Ribbon // White Ruffle Edge Ribbon

Similar Heart Gift Wrap // Similar Pink Damask Gift Wrap

I wrapped these Valentine’s Day gifts with extra love because they are headed off to my moms house.

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Inspiration Notebook–November 2016

November 1, 2016

I took a different approach when I was creating the November insert for my Inspiration Notebook and decides to sum up the month with a bucket list.

November is a really busy time of year for me as I’m prepping to decorate client homes for the holidays and working to finish up design projects. Then you throw in managing my role as President of a non-profit board, blog projects and getting myself ready for the holidays. By creating a bucket list, I’m hoping it keeps me focused on making time to relax and enjoy life.

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My November Bucket List

Purge My Closet. I feel like I just transitioned my closet for summer. And despite having temps in the 80’s, I know it’s time to get my closet winter ready. While I’m organizing things, I also plan to purge pieces I don’t wear anymore and donate them. Right before the holidays, the need in charity stores rises so it’s a perfect time give to a good cause.
Visit Biltmore Estates. I’ve always wanted to visit Biltmore this time of year to see the holiday decor. A weekend drive will also give us the opportunity to enjoy the mountains and see the leaves in their full fall glory.
Plant Paperwhites. This is another thing I’ve always wanted to do at the holidays. I love the smell of paper whites and want to give forcing bulbs a try. I found this easy to follow guide that I’m sure I’ll be referencing a lot.
Bake Cookies–I’m in somewhat a nesting mood and have the urge to bake cookies. I’m going to start with classic chocolate chip cookies and may try something fancy as we get closer to Christmas.
Enjoy Hot Chocolate & Apple Cider. I’m not a coffee drinker so hot beverages during fall and winter are my thing. You can find my favorite spiked cider recipe here.
Make Handmade Christmas Cards. For years I made my Christmas cards by hand and really loved doing it. Last year I managed to make a handful but this year I’m determined to make all my holiday cards by hand. I’ll be sure to share the design once I have it nailed down.
Buy the Southern Living Christmas Book. I’m a sucker for the annual Southern Living Christmas Book and this years looks really good. Do any of you collect the SL books? (affiliate link)
Get My Christmas Shopping Done. Usually by November I have most of my Christmas shopping completed. Not this year! The only thing I have so far this year is a mental list of items to buy. In the next week or two I’m going to put pencil to paper and create a detailed list so I can start shopping.
Give An Unexpected Gift. I’ve got a fun gift basket idea that I’m working on this month. Once it’s all done I’m going to give the basket to someone who won’t expect it. I love a good surprise, especially during the holiday season.
Watch My Favorite Christmas Movie. I’m a bit addicted to Christmas movies and have watched a couple last weekend on the Hallmark channel. I can’t wait to pull out my favorite movie (The HomeComing) and snuggle up with some popcorn to watch on Thanksgiving night.
Buy Poinsettia At Home Depot. If you don’t know about the Black Friday Poinsettia sale at Home Depot on Black Friday, you can thank me later. If you already know about it, then I might see you in the check out lane. All day, the day after Thanksgiving, Home Depot sells their poinsettia for $.99 cents. It’s a great time to snag a few (or a lot) and even think about giving some as gifts.
Be Thankful. Probably the most important thing on my bucket list is to be thankful for everything I have in my life. Sometimes we get so busy living life that we forget to stop and remember all the good we have. I hope you’ll join me and take a moment out of each day to stop and give thanks.

Who else loves this time of year and what’s got you inspired in November?

Favorite Posts, Pins and Products (of the week)!

October 29, 2016

Hi friends, just popping in to share my favorites posts, pins and products of the week. Enjoy and have a fantastic weekend!

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FAVORITE POSTS

You’d never know this was a dentist office. The entire space is gorgeous.

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These might be the cutest DIY pumpkins I’ve ever seen. And they look easy to make.

via BHG

10 Interior Design Quotes to Live By including this one…

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You have to check out this stars NY loft. And that dining room♥♥

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FAVORITE PINS

I’m loving this blue and white fall tablescape.

Everything about this feminine office space is just perfect. And I especially adore that desk.

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FAVORITE PRODUCTS

If you love vintage furniture and decor but don’t like sifting through a flea market or thrift store, check out this Etsy shop.

I’m loving this Christmas Tree Tea Towel. It would be a great way to wrap a cookbook or kitchen accessory. And this plate is pretty cute too.

H and M Home has some great Christmas decor and I’m kinda in love with these black and white stripe ornaments.

Gift Wrap Inspiration: Floral Paper Wrapped Boxes

October 24, 2016

I’m back with another Gift Wrap Inspiration post and this one is sure to go down as one of the easiest gift wrap ideas ever.

The idea was inspired by a box I spotted at HomeGoods. It was a simple idea–a paper mache’ kraft box wrapped with pretty paper. The minute I saw it, I recognized what a great concept it was for people who don’t like to wrap gifts, have a ton of gifts to wrap or need to wrap a gift in a hurry. Or in other words, it’s a wrapping project that anyone can do.

Here’s what you’ll need to recreate these pretty floral wrapped boxes…

Paper Mache Kraft Boxes come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and can be purchased at any of the big craft stores. You’ll find the widest range of shapes from Amazon and they offer the best pricing is you are buying in bulk. I’ve also spotted these boxes at Goodwill from time to time so be on the look out there too!

Next you’ll need wrapping paper. Since I have somewhat of a paper obsession, I’m always looking for pretty paper when out shopping. The animal print floral and the black and white stripe paper came from Hobby Lobby (currently on sale for $2.00/pk of 6). This paper is actually decoupage paper but the weight makes it suitable for wrapping gifts. The other two floral papers are from Papyrus (similar here and here).

tip: this is a great project to use those wrapping paper scraps you might have lying around

(black and white chevron // fuchsia two-tone // green textured lines)

And of course a beautifully wrapped gift wouldn’t be complete without pretty ribbon. If you’ve read my blog for a while, you know that MayArts is one of my go-to sources for ribbon. They have hundreds of styles, patterns and materials to choose from so you’ll easily find the perfect ribbon for your gift wrapping projects.

fyi: MayArts used to be a wholesale supplier only but now anyone can purchase from their site

Now comes the easy part…measure, cut and wrap the bottom of each box with wrapping paper, using double-sided tape to secure the ends and edges. To create the ribbon ties, tape two pieces of ribbon on opposite sides inside the lid of the box. Place the lid on the box and tie a bow.

note: You can also cover the lids of the boxes like I did with one of my boxes.

Just think of all the paper and ribbon possibilities you have with this wrapping idea. And with the busy holiday season fast approaching, you’ll want to stock up on paper, ribbon and boxes now so you’ll have everything you’ll need for holiday gift giving.

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Want more creative gift wrapping tips and inspiration, join me for The Art of Gifting gift wrap workshop which I’m conducting at Steve McKenzie’s, a beautiful decor and gift store here in Atlanta. The event takes place Saturday, Nov. 12th from 9:30-11:00 am. You can learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.

Happy wrapping!

Favorite Posts, Pins and Products of the Week

September 3, 2016

The time has come for us to sail away on a glorious 8 days cruise. I’ll be posting the highlights on Instagram so make sure to follow me there. And next week I’ll be sharing the Best of ConfettiStyle with a round-up of some of the most popular blog post since I started this blog journey. Enjoy your weekend and I’ll see you back here on the 12th with a tan and sand in my shoes!

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FAVORITE POSTS

Only one word to describe this kitchen makeover…gorgeous!

Lessons in Layering your decor. A great read and a great home tour too!

William McClure via Marcus Design

Where have these Mod Melts been all my life. So many ideas and so little time.

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FAVORITE PINS

This is a beautiful and creative way to design a bathroom vanity.

via Space Crafting

This gold leaf table top table is stunning. The rest of the home is pretty great too.

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This is the newest addition to my Words To Inspire Pinterest board which includes over 1800 inspirational quotes and words of wisdom. If you need to positive energy, check out the board here.

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FAVORITE PRODUCTS

I love the palm leaf trend that is so popular right now and I love this pillow. Oh, and check out Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter Botanical Garden collection.

This wall shelf would look great in a kitchen or in a bathroom. It pays to shop where the teenagers do.

These fall leaf appetizer plates will be the star of the show on your fall dining table. And I love these pumpkin ones too.

I’m so happy to find malachite decor at an affordable price. You could buy this malachite dish and use it as a coaster.

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Entertaining Inspiration: Fall Tablescape

August 30, 2016

Fall Entertaining Inspiration

I love conceptualizing beautiful tablescapes and finding the unique elements that bring my vision to life.

For my fall table this year, I’m dreaming of blue and white decor with pops of orange and accents of wood. I want the table to have a rustic but elegant feel with a vintage vibe. Here’s how I see the table coming together…

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DIY Potential–Ikea’s New Product Line

August 22, 2016

Besides thrift stores, Ikea is one of the best sources for DIY items. If you follow any DIY or craft bloggers, I’m sure you’ve seen them transform an item or two from Ikea.

When I got the 2017 Ikea catalog in the mail last week, I filled through the pages. While there didn’t appear to be a lot of new items, I did spot quite a few pieces that would make for great DIY projects.

DIY INSPIRATION FROM THE 2017 IKEA CATALOG

The Gladom Tray Table is just begging for a DIY UpStyle. I envision this piece painted gold, black or even Hermes orange. And if you love color, you could paint the removable tray one color and the stand another. $29.99

Th $35.00, the Lixhult Cabinet is a super affordable way to add storage to any room. Those doors a begging for some Overlays and I’ve even consider adding brass leg caps.

The Knotten Standing Desk is a great catch-all piece to place near the front door or in a mud room. And to Upstyle it, I’d paint it grey and add a marble slab top. $149.00

There are many creative ways to DIY this StenStorp Kitchen Island. I’d start by staining the top darker and painting the base. Then I’d add this brass towel bar to one side to hold kitchen towels. $399.00

The Vesken Shelf Unit is a great buy at $12.99 and would be perfect for a small bathroom that needs extra storage space. I could see this piece painted and the trays lined with beautiful paper.

The Norraker Bar Stool would be easy to paint or stain and then I’d Upstyled it with an upholstered seat cushion and a cup pull mounted on the back. $99.00

I can easily envision the Flisat Children’s Stool painted primary colors for a kids play area. But then again, it could also be painted a more sophisticated color and used as a small plant stand in a living room. $14.99

Have you had time to flip through the new Ikea catalog? I’d love to know what great pieces caught your eye.

Gift Wrap Inspiration: Coloring Book Pages

July 12, 2016

When it comes to finding unexpected items to wrap gifts with, nothing is off-limits in my book, not even coloring books.

After receiving The Inspired Room Coloring Book a few weeks ago, I knew immediately that I wanted to use some of the images as gift wrap.

via The Inspired Room

The pages I choose had designs which reminded me of beautiful wrapping paper. Here’s one of the pages before I colored it.

When selecting colors for the pages, I decided to use two of my favorite color combos–red & hot pink and royal blue & green. After the pages were colored I used them to wrap small cardboard gift mailers. Gift mailers are a great alternative to a traditional box for wrapping small items.

And because I’m all about the details, I added small grommets to the egde where the paper overlapped. And then I added some cute tassels. Aren’t these tassels the cutest things ever? I followed Amber’s hula tassel tutorial which you can find here.