Ohhh the Finishing Touches!

It's amazing how small detail can add so much to the final presentation. Country Living has recently featured wonderful packaging ideas. L-O-V-E!

A vintage music-lesson card strikes a personal note paired with a costume jewelry brooch and a bright blue ribbon.

Recycle vintage boxes and tins, such as these French pastel chalk boxes, to hold gift cards, spa certificates, or concert tickets. Silk ribbon and tiny ornaments add festive flair.

Grandmother’s red damask tablecloths can spruce up more than the dining room table. Make color copies of the fabrics and use to wrap gifts. Tie with seam binding, and top off with mismatched flatware turned into gift tags.