Heaux. Heaux. Heaux. {Wrapped Up for ADORE}

The secret is out of the bag box. I have been keeping this secret since approached by Katy Danos in October. Katy was writing a feature for the New Orleans Advocate's ADORE magazine highlighting 5 local stylemakers in New Orleans and the methods each used to wrap seasonal gifts. The article in ADORE is titled, Wrapped Up, 5 Local Stylemakers Show Us the Art of the Wrap.

Check out the feature: click HERE. Uptown Acorn is on page 24.

After saying "yes", a million and one designs for wrapping gifts went through my head. In the end, I decided to stay true to my style. I chose a Ralph Lauren-esque style wrap using masculine papers and natural items.

The article reads: A spectacular array of stunning packages in Ron Carrier's signature magical forest-style features sophisticated combinations of humble Kraft paper, fancy organza ribbon, and just the right amount of matte gold leaf. Highly textural and densely detailed, the gifts are adorned with acorns, pods, and feathers mixed with antlers and coordinating ribbons. Ron loves to make the wrap "part of the actual gift" and the dapper real bow-ties made from real feathers are a fantastic masculine touch.

I love to gift wrap. Beautifully wrapped gifts make a memorable impression - an important part of giving. I've always been fascinated by presentation, so gift wrapping allows me to share my unique designs and style with others. I like to use natural elements and sculptural shaped, and I think of each as a little work of art.

Sources:

• Antler gift wrap - Ballard Designs
• Plaid gift wrap & wooden feathers - Timothy DeClue Collection, Seattle
• Bow ties - Birds of a Feather by Melissa Henry {sold at Judy at the Rink}

Special thanks to Katy Danos for the ask and the beautiful article and to James Gaffney for the amazing photography.

Wrapped Up, y'all!