Presentations: A Passion for Gift Wrapping

I know, I know................the title wasn't funny so don't quit my day job. I won't. But you will have to admit that this is a wonderful reference book for helping with your wrapping skills. I first became aware of Carolyne Roehm when I saw, and purchased, her Notebook on seasons --they are just spectacular so I knew that this book had to be just as great and it certainly is just that. I went through this entire book from start to finish and she covered everything. Then at the end of the book, for your questions, she gives a resource section to hep you find the things that she has used and/or suggested in her chapters. This book is also a seasonal book of gift-wrapping of sorts. The chapters are broken into the seasons as well as: Introduction Spring Summer Autumn Winter Kids How-To's Resources Ms. Roehm is a fashion designer, with her experience coming from Oscar de la Renta no less; that's like training at the Cordon Bleu of fashion. So you know that she has to have a sense of style and creativity that will serve her well, and she does not disappoint. As an example, on page 135, she gives a gorgeous vision of Christmas wrapping using fresh eucalyptus, acorns, and walnuts with a deep rich dark brown satin ribbon and bow against a brown and cream colored paper. If this had just been explained to me without the influence of the sharp and clear colorful photography that accompanies her instructions, I would not have been truly convinced. And that is another reason why she is so good at what she does; she brings to life the idea's and style through the use of great photography. It seems that she has gotten across that the secret to a beautiful presentation of any gift is the right embellishments, regardless of the paper used. The ribbons, bows, berries, accents are what draws the eyes to the beauty of the gift. You will be inspired to go beyond what you thought was possible and make it greater.

This is a book about colorful gift wrapping ideas. It is NOT a step-by-step wrapping instruction book. I think there is a photo on literally every page. It's a lovely book for people who want to be exposed to color combinations of wrapping paper and ribbon, as a way to generate their own ideas. It is NOT a how-to book, if you ask me, so be aware of this before purchasing.

Filled with more than two hundred eye-catching, full-color photographs, Presentations: A Passion For Gift Wrapping is a wonderful sourcebook of ideas for creative and attractive gift wrapping. From tips for ideal contrast in wrapping paper, to suggestions for matching ribbons to patterns, to unique touches and themes ranging from poker wrapping to seasonal styles to country picnic basket style and more, Presentations is simply a joy to page through. A superb resource of inspiration for wrapping holiday or birthday gifts in an aesthetically pleasing manner.