Gift Within a Gift: 4 Creative, Eco-Friendly Wrapping Ideas
By Christina Weber of Studiopatro
Traditionally, linen tea towels were designed to commemorate coronations and celebrations. We love them today as modern heirlooms -- wrapped around gifts, they become special keepsakes. Packaging a gift with a tea towel is simple and impressive, not to mention environmentally kind. And the thoughtfulness is always appreciated by the lucky recipient. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
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Plant Wrap
I love this idea in the springtime, for Easter or Mother's Day especially. I go to my local nursery, pick out a culinary plant that's ready for the garden or window box, and wrap a tea towel around the pot for a special touch.
Bake towel (similar to pictured), $24
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Bottle Wrap
Whether it's a dinner party or a birthday celebration you're off to, a favorite bottle (wine or champagne, tequila, olive oil) wrapped in a colorful, patterned tea towel makes the presentation extra special and memorable.
Mise en Place towel, set of two, $48
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Jar Wrap
Give away the things you love best: Roll and wrap two jars of homemade or artisanal goods. My favorite pairings are chocolate and caramel sauce, and marmalade and jam.
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Cookbook Wrap
When friends or family love to cook and bake, there's always a great new cookbook to share. Make it two gifts in one, wrapped with the best kitchen helper, a linen tea towel.
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