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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Gift wrapping.............. petit cadeau


In the past few months I have had the pleasure of wrapping a few hundred small gifts for several brides. I enjoy the tiny details, the sweetness of wrapping a petit cadeau...........it reminds me of what I believe to be true about giving a gift that can fit or sit in the palm of your hand. Small gifts can make the recipient feel incredibly special. Perhaps it captures the dreamy feeling of finding a tiny treasure. I am going to be wrapping small for the next few weeks, sharing the sweet things that can easily and readily enhance the presentation of your petit cadeau. 


       At the same time, some small gift choices. Perhaps a lovely small gift from here?





photo 1 by Sande Chase/photo 2 from BHLDN
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23 comments:

  1. peggy braswellMarch 12, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    stunning to receive a small gift. Loved this! xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  2. vicki archerMarch 12, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    That golden twine (??) is so pretty Sande... love that...
    How lucky those guests will be to have one of your wrapped gifts... :)
    xv

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  3. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsMarch 12, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    This reminds me of an old saying" Good things come in small packages."

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  4. LeslieMarch 12, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    This is so sweet. I always appreciate a gift that is wrapped with intent. I'll check out the link!

    xxleslie

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  5. Hadley CourtMarch 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Small packages are my very favorite. I would love to be the recipient of one of your beautifully wrapped gifts. You are very talented.
    hadleycourt.com

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  6. Preppy Empty NesterMarch 15, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    So sweet......... Love your blog!

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  7. Rosa Paula I Le PaquetMarch 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Can't wait to see what you come up with...

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  8. Francine GardnerMarch 24, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful golden twine...A "Petit cadeau" is a wonderful way to say Thank you, Thinking of you...

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  9. KarenaMarch 24, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Sande, no one packages these little treasures the way you do!
    Love and Hugs
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  10. mikkyMarch 29, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    Oh I love that gold wax unicorn stamp. I've always wanted to get a wax stamp and have wondered how they would hold up with today's mail systems if I stamped it on the outside. Did you do these? If so where did you get that fantastic stamp? (I just discovered your blog via a comment you left re some french movies)

    :)
    mikky
    www.todaloos.com

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  11. designchicMarch 29, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    If I was the recipient of one of your beautifully wrapped packages, I'd hate to unwrap it to see the gift. Gorgeous as always!

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  12. KarenaMarch 30, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Sande all so lovely...the macaroon soaps look delightful.
    Yes, good things come in small packages!
    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  13. Carla CoulsonApril 2, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    Gorgeous little parcels as always Sande love these petit gifts you have been busy wrapping!! Carla x

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  14. Glamour DropsApril 24, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Something delightfully romantic about a small package...sweeter somehow...

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  15. The Silver BunnyMay 3, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    That last picture is very beautiful.

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  16. SplenderosaMay 10, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    I do hope you rejoin us when "By Invitation Only" resumes in September. I miss you and all the beauty you bring. xx's

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  17. pve designMay 16, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    I may not comment often, but each and every time I wrap a gift, I think of you and know you would approve.
    The wrapping is so important. I love to live in the "present" - hope you are doing well.
    pve

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  18. Renae MooreMay 20, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I know every one was a beautiful labour of love!

    Ship your bike here and come for a visit and let's go riding!

    xo

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  19. Jeane M.May 22, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Just purely sweet. Love the little elegant details too. Adorable. Got my eye on your next posts.

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  20. My Castle in SpainMay 31, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I'm sure these petits cadeaux, you've been wrapping must have looked divine ! Lucky guests....Happy spring to you Sande...missing your posts :-)
    xo Lala

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  21. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsJune 1, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Such detail and patience.......there is always inspiration to be found here. Warm regards

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  22. AnonymousMarch 28, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    So lovely! I have helped my daughter tie ribbons on wedding invitations for her clients, and it is not easy to love each and every one, so I applaud your being able to make each one of hundreds! so beautiful!

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  23. UnknownMarch 3, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Ooooh Sande do hope that you return too just enjoying over my Parisien breakfast
    Fay xx

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