Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Annechovie.....regifted

I wrapped up one of my Jo Malone boxes {click here to go to original post on regifting logo boxes) for someone lovely and special. A heartfelt and virtual thank you to Anne Harwell at Annechovie for the lovely mention on my Oooh la la Cadeau website in her blog post yesterday {click here to read }. Just so you know, I won't put just anything on a Jo Malone box (to cover the logo and re-use) but I love the idea of using Anne's chair card on the front, it certainly is Jo Malone worthy and it's striking image can carry this gift all by itself. I simply glued the card right to the box and wrote my thank you inside. I placed my bows and ribbon "tails" off to the top so they wouldn't interfere with the classic Annechovie chair image. I folded a bit of stitch ribbon to make a little bolster cushion (just for fun Anne, it really doesn't need it). Sometimes the cards are so wonderful that it's a shame not to show them off a bit from the get-go and make them part of the presentation. Certainly the case with any of the gorgeous cards from Annechovie. If you haven't taken a peek, you must do so, you'll be inspired. If you missed my post last month, click here to read about Anne's generous style and talent. I know, lots of links today, but if you want to get up to speed on her story.......off you go.

You can see the card flap open a bit and it doesn't bother me a bit. The more I think about it, the more I like this variation......see her artwork has inspired me to look at this recyling-boxes in a whole new way. The card becomes part of the gift in a way that isn't possible when it's off to the side in an envelope. When the card is this fabulous then let it help you along in your gift wrapping palette. I do like to have long ribbon "tails" on some presentations, makes it a bit decadent but not wasteful, they will hopefully get re-used when you are generous with your ribbon lengths.



Here I took the same box, centered the card and used a stitch cotton ribbon on top and bottom for a simpler version of the same idea. I do this because I know what you are thinking when I use lots of ribbon. And yes, I like both versions.


Thank you Anne, again. You really are the best.




All photo images by Sande Chase ~ A Gift Wrapped Life/Oooh la la Cadeau

10 comments:

  1. Such gorgeousness Sande! Love the colors, the ribbons and the card...just heavenly. Thanks so much for the lovely comment you left on my page, I'm always blossoming when I see you stopped by. Much love: Evi

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  2. Anne is one of the most beautiful inside and out. She has been a good friend to me and helped me start my blog. I enjoy her so much and getting to know her makes me like her work even more than I already do. She radiates such spirit! Your little gift looks lovely.
    pve

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  3. So Beautiful Sande! Love the colours and the ribbon tails! What a lovely gift for Anne who is so sweet and SO TALENTED!!! ~Miss Kris~

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  4. Sande,
    Beautiful! What a great idea you have, a card on a box! So simple and yet never really ever done. I think you are a true genius. Love your style and so special for Anne~
    Xox's
    ~j~

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  5. SANDE!!! You are too sweet! What a gorgeous package - I love the way you've done it! I can't say thank you enough. Thanks to the rest of you for your super kind comments also - you guys are the best!

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  6. Sande I love it! Even your hand writing is perfect. You are the complete perfect package! All those bows... How can anyone ever open your packages?

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  7. Simply gorgeous! I love the idea of 'recycling' Jo Malone boxes which are so sturdy and great simple colours ~ I never thought of this before! I think the addition of the card and ribbon is beautiful ~ the pink ribbons are perfect!
    I so enjoy reading about all your wonderful, unique ideas!
    Ali x

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  8. Sande, I'm so happy I found your website (and now blog!)....you're gifts are lovely and I love the concept. All your gifts look like they were so thoughtfully assembled (and packaged); definitely a lot more personal than so many gift store items. ~Averill @ Odi et Amo

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  9. Very clever Sande & oh so beautiful. I adore Anne's art. Everything you do is wrapped up with 100% class!

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  10. What an adorable way to say thank yoU!

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