We, at AD, love gift-giving season. That’s why knowing how to wrap a present is a skill we don’t take lightly. Packaging goes beyond selecting pretty wrapping paper. “It is the first impression, the ...

There are a lot of answers to the question “What is Christmas?” but our favorite is this: Christmas is a time of giving. That doesn’t just mean poring over gift ideas, of course—there’s also giving of ...

For three prop stylists, this holiday task is a particularly creative pleasure. By Amy Elliott They are aesthetes who scour the beach for seashells. They forage for leaves and flowers, and sometimes ...

Make your gift to be the hottest commodity at the White Elephant gift exchange. These quick and creative wrapping hacks are perfect for making your gifts stand out — and a box isn’t required. That’s ...

Picture this: Christmas morning arrives, and your excited child tears open a beautifully wrapped box, only to find… a piece of paper? That concert ticket or zoo membership might be worth hundreds of ...

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If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Even Santa’s elves will be impressed Mia Huelsbeck is a writer with over five years of experience covering fashion, lifestyle, ...

I used to love buying new wrapping paper each Christmas and creating a whole theme of colors and motifs for all the gifts I gave. While I totally still adore the whole faux bois or gnome-themed ...