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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String


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Brown paper packages tied up with string.
These are a few of my favorite things!

If I actually had a gift to wrap, I would definitely wrap it with kraft paper!

December 21st, and I still need to Christmas shop!

This year, our family decided that presence instead of presents is what we are giving each other.
And of course, the wedding was one great big present for our family. So....

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....except for the grandchildren, no gifts will be exchanged.

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Which is kind of sad, because I love to wrap gifts.

I'm looking forward to wrapping the packages for granddaughters, Reese and Zoe though.

The whole time, I'll be humming "brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite things....."

Is your Christmas shopping done, and all your gifts wrapped and under the tree?
There are only four more days until Christmas!
I'm hitting the streets to "commando shop" today!
Wish me luck!


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17 comments:

  1. Mid-Atlantic MarthaDecember 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Bought -- but not wrapped. I'm seriously just doing bags this year. I usually wrap too....but sometimes you've got to go for the easy.

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  2. MarlisDecember 21, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    we did some commando shopping last night... btw.. love that term. and I will do some tomorrow and then I will be done.. and then to wrap for the grands.. Merry Christmas.. xo marlis

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  3. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 21, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Delores, I'm STILL wrapping gifts, as I keep picking up "last minute" items! I picked up my new issue of Tuscan Style yesterday; and your home looks AMAZING!!! Congrats, again, on your feature! Merry Christmas!!!

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  4. Laura @ 52 FLEADecember 21, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Good luck with shopping...it's kind of exciting to be doing it at the last minute! I have to shop early tomorrow morning for the last guy on my list...my husband! I will be wrapping for a while...love all your photos! Merry Christmas!

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  5. SheilaDecember 21, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    You are going shopping without your underwear on...? Ha!

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  6. SheilaDecember 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Good luck with that, yes, for sure!

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  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleDecember 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I only have to wrap Leila's. We already gave the other grands their gifts when they were here two weeks ago. My poor tree has nothing under it. It is kind of sad. I do love brown craft paper though.

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  8. The Devine LifeDecember 21, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I love brown paper wrappings. They have a wonderful simplicity and freshness.

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  9. Mary Ann PickettDecember 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love wrapping too...and that song from The Sound of Music! But who needs presents when you are so blessed?
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Mary Ann

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  10. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    We decided the same thing for this year....to practice presence rather than give presents. We still put up the tree, did the decorations and baked our favorite holiday treats. This will be something new for us...
    Love all your images of the beautifully wrapped gifts though! I love, love, love to wrap too.
    Hugs,
    Mary

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  11. SarahDecember 21, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Delores, brown paper ~ my favorite way to wrap Christmas gifts. ;-) There is so much one can do to embellish these little packages, as you've proven here with this collection of wonderful images. Love this post!
    All the best for that shopping spree and have fun!
    Holiday hugs ~ Sarah

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  12. On Crooked CreekDecember 21, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Delores,
    I, too, love to wrap gifts and tie bows! I just finished tying bows on the envelopes containing gift cards for my co~workers!!! Great success in your shopping endeavor...and enJOY the wrapping session! Merry Christmas!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  13. Pinky at Designs by PinkyDecember 22, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I am sure you are out shopping right now and hope it is successful! My packages are all wrapped and under the tree except for hubby's since he is a snoop and a SHAKER:):) I did a post on my packages if you want to come see. Have a beautiful Christmas with your beautiful family! Thanks for the gift of YOU all year long and all the inspiration from your blog!!! XO, Pinky

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  14. Stan and Jody GabaraDecember 22, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    What wonderful ideas! I have wrapping to do and will be inspired to try some of these creative techniques. Love the brown paper with stamps. Thank you.

    Love, Jody

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  15. KathysueDecember 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I love that saying, presence instead of presents!! I am going to borrow that one!! Yes, I can see Kraft paper with tartan and string in your future. I hope you and your beautiful family are basking in the after-glow of Ashley's wedding. Miss you, xo Kathysue

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  16. Just Spiff ItDecember 22, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I have always liked wrapping presents in kraft paper and now I see more fantastic ways to embellish my packages which I still need to finish up. I am such a procrastinator!!!
    Merry Christmas!

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  17. SheilaDecember 22, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I did the kraft paper with tartan ribbon for Christmas 1974 and I thought I was so clever then. (And I still think I was) It's not new but it still holds up.

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