Brown paper packages tied up with string… With all of the many complexities, variations, customs and rules around gift giving and receiving around the world, wrapping presents remains a comforting constant. Wrapping gifts is a thousands-year old custom originating in Ancient China and its essence remain unchanged: to decorate, for presentation, to shroud and inspire breathtaking anticipation, to end in the ceremony of undressing, and a surprise. From butchers to double-sided printed and gilted papers, recycled newspapers or sumptuous fabrics, cello, stuffing, tissue and boxes, ribbons and bows; the art of presentation is one of the most important elements of any gift (and sometimes our favorite thing!).

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The tradition of decorating with rushes of palm, from Ancient Egypt and Rome evolved into a myriad of worldwide traditions of decorating for the Winter Solstice or the Judeo-Christian holidays of the winter months. Tinsel, candles, apples, nests, glass ornaments of every shape and size, mistletoe, sparkling fruits, ribbon bows, and electric lights in a rainbow of colors or shimmering white…these are the ornaments that bring the holiday season to life. Ornaments and decorations of all kinds, in endless combinations, allow us to express our personal style, and add instant warmth and good cheer to any home. Go ahead: deck the halls!

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Gifts are love. Whether you’ve committed with your loved ones to no purchases and an exchange of simple home cooked delights, or you’re splashing out on a brand-new car, make sure the intention is pure this season. And should you need help in the space between, we’ve got a host of beautiful holiday gift ideas and gift sets to help say exactly what you mean: I love you.

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Diamonds shine brighter, eyes sparkle, skin looks more flawless, the printed word on paper sings with life and shadows, long and short, dance across rooms – the magic of candlelight cannot be overstated. Highlights in low light, scented or not, candles are a beloved part of our lives. From elegant tapers to hefty pillars in hulking hurricanes, delicate tealights to hearty triple wicks, we love candles in every size for creating shimmering moods across all of our living spaces. Selecting scents to transport, uplift, relax or simply to delight us is just the olfactory icing on the cake.

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