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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Bed piled with holiday gifts.....look familiar?

Photo by Chris Everard
I have been patiently waiting a 8 months to use this spectacular holiday photo. And the other 7-8 Chris Everard and Polly Wreford Christmas photos you will see coming up over the next 3.5 weeks. These stunning photos will be used along with my own gift wrap efforts to hopefully inspire you in your own personal gift wrap efforts this year. Along with using my own supplies, I am heading locally (in Canada) and across our border to stores such as Costco (Sam's Club), Target, to see how creative I can be with their gift wrap products. I know many readers will be loading up on wrapping supplies from these stores so let's see how creative I can be with using more generic but less-expensive options. I think this approach will serve your needs best at this time of year. I will sneak in some great gift ideas, some gift tips, and as many ideas as I can come up with over the next 23 days (or is it 22?). Gotta go..........my helper elves just showed up and we better get to it.
Chris Everard photo ~ Sarah Kaye
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34 comments:

  1. Beth ConnollyDecember 2, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Stunning photo!

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 2, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Looking forward to it, Sande!

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  3. JulieDecember 2, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Gorgeous photo! Looking forward to your tips and inspiration!

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  4. vicki archerDecember 2, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I wish my bed looked like that.....happy wrapping Sande. xv

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  5. Jacqueline @ HOMEDecember 2, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Love the photograph, Sande and look forward to all of your gift wrapping tips. XXXX

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  6. My Castle in SpainDecember 2, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    The best setting ever for a bed ! Love it !!

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  7. BonjourRomanceDecember 2, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Bonjour! Fabulous photo! Saw your ad in Victoria magazine - it looks beautiful - best of luck with it!

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  8. debra@dustjacketDecember 2, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Oh love the photo...that is me with all my presents...I wish.

    Looking forward to all your wrapping ideas...so brown paper is not an option!

    Sande calm down I'm just joking. he he
    xxxx

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  9. Ingrid MidaDecember 2, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    If I had shingles, I'd just want to stay in bed and have the presents brought to me. Hopefully you're feeling better Sande. What a fabulous photo. I'm looking forward to your tips on wrapping. Usually I'm doing it so last minute that I'm glad to just have it done and under the tree by Christmas eve.

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  10. KittyDecember 2, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    That photo knocked me out!

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  11. JulieDecember 2, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Gorgeous. You have such lovely taste! Can't wait to see what's coming.

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  12. mimi charmanteDecember 2, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    You, my friend, are a genius and I can't wait to see what you come up with!
    xx

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  13. Color and StyleDecember 2, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Love the photo, and all your great wraping ideas you're very creative and have great taste.
    Thank you for sharing

    Firoozeh

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  14. Simply Mel {Reverie}December 2, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Oh yes! The best holiday photo to-date! Leave it to you to pull out the show-stoppers!

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  15. Madame Sucre December 3, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    Love it ! so pretty!! I'm so in the mood to gift wrap anything now!

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  16. JessicaDecember 3, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    So many beautiful colors!

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  17. FrenchBlueDecember 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Miss Sande~
    SO ADORABLE and INSPIRING!! She looks just how I picture you to be right about now with Mr. RR approaching for his warm Christmas tea with you~ Lol... I hope all those little elves are helping you with all those beautiful special gifts from your magic wand~
    XOXO's

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  18. DanaDecember 3, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Gorgeous photo! I wish my bed did look like that. I can't wait to see what else you have in store for us and to see the other photos!! Spectacular!

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  19. Vintage Living MagazineDecember 3, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    What a magnificient canopied day bed. I;m usually an early riser, but you'd have a hard time dragging me out of that one! :-)

    Shannon

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  20. FrenchGardenHouseDecember 3, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    What a darling photo! I know you packages look at least as good as that...just went to Target to shop the giftwrap...there is actually quite some good looking options. Can't wait to see what you come up with! xo Lidy

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  21. MARYDecember 3, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    The poor girl in the picture looks sick but everything else is perfect! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  22. annechovieDecember 3, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Leave it to you to come up with THE best holiday gift looks, Sande - you're amazing! Have a great weekend. xoxo

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  23. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    You know I was at Target the other day and they actually have some really cute wrapping paper options. Can't wait to see what you do with them!

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  24. Dumbwit TellherDecember 4, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Aren't the Wreford & Everard photos the most beautiful ones? You have smashing taste my dear. I'm excited to see what you do with wrap from the big box stores. I can only imagine you will make us all stand up and applaud. Do hope you are giving those elves their 10 min. breaks!? Happy, fun weekend to you & your husband. x

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  25. UnknownDecember 4, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Hi Sande!

    I love your blog, bacause you have a style. Love your gift box, so much. Can I edit some post about your boxes? I'm waitting your answer.

    Kisses

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  26. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Love the different papers and bows!

    Betsy

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  27. Daisy ReyesDecember 5, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Your Majesty,

    Just stunning! It couldn't be more fitting! So full of majestic colors and so you!! I can't wait to see the others:)) I too would like to know if I may use some of your images to write up an article on my blog:)) My readers would love to see all of your creations:)

    Royal wishes,
    Daisy
    LaPetitPlume.blogspot

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  28. Noel SolomonDecember 5, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    I lOVE this photo :-))

    xo Noel

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  29. red tickingDecember 5, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    hi sande
    my ups box leaves tomorrow and will be on your doorstep next week. he he
    please make all of my gifts look as amazing as these... my friend told me something the other day "we cannot be perfect at everything" and let me tell you... wrapping gifts is a nightmare to me. i dont know why but i WISH with all my heart i could wrap a wonderful package... as always... great post. x pam

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  30. Sarah KlassenDecember 6, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Love this image, Sandi! No wonder you have been saving it away -- it's so stunning...talented photographer, stylist + the most beautiful subjects. Thank you for inspiring me...

    I hope you are having a wonderful weekend*

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  31. UnknownDecember 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Hi Sande

    The post is there. Visit my blog and look the post.

    Kisses

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  32. A Refocused LifeDecember 7, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    Absolutely fabulous setting. Love every detail and item in the photo.

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  33. UnknownDecember 7, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    Hi Sande

    I mentioned, because I understood, those are just the inspiration to you.I can delete them, if you want.

    Kisses

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  34. TIGDecember 8, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    and what a stunning photo it is! so sorry to hear about the flooding catastrophe and hope things are better xo

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