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An exquisitely wrapped present is really a phenomenal factor to behold, and a considerate option to present how a lot you care—which is why it pains me to confess that I hate wrapping presents, and I’m horrible at it. (Bah, humbug!)
Somewhat than grouse my means by way of one other 12 months of sloppily folded corners and botched bows, I reached out to Maureen Lowe, who has professionally wrapped presents (about 300 per season, she estimates) for 5 years as founding father of Creatively Impressed in upstate New York. Listed here are her picks for the papers, instruments, ornamental doodads, and workspace necessities that may make your present wrapping essentially the most eye-catching and gratifying it may be.