Make a list, check it twice, then wrap a Western gift that’s real, real nice. These are our favorite rustic Christmas wrapping options this season.
“Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue,” croons Willie Nelson in“Pretty Paper,” the Christmas tune he wrote in 1963. “Wrap your presents to your darling from you. Pretty pencils to write I love you. Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue.”
Though I didn’t include any blue ribbons, the song’s chorus did inspire this roundup of assorted holiday wrappings. Each comes with its own seasonal flair, and all showcase elements of Western style.
Christmas Cards
Click above to see our favorite cards. (“Happy Holidays” watercolor truck card ($20 for a set of eight), millerandme.com, “Merry Christmas” tepee card ($20 for a set of six), saltwaterandfeathers.com, “Merry Christmas” potted cactus card ($18 for a set of six), wildhartpaper.com, “Warmest Wishes” cactus card ($18 for a set of six), paperpony.co)
Ribbons and More Trimmings
Click above to see festive ribbons, bags, and tags. (Jute twine 24-pack ($38), shopterrain.com, Cherrywood tape ($6.99), containerstore.com, Vintage Southwestern trim ($7), etsy.com/shop/earthgatherings2, Rudolph gift tags ($7 for a package of 10), riflepaperco.com)
Wrapping Paper
Click above for Western-worthy gift-wrap options. (Quilt Zuni gift-wrap sheets ($13.50 for three sheets), revelandco.com, Handmade Kraft gift bags ($5.99 for six), worldmarket.com, Suzanne Kasler classic stag gift-wrap ($10 per roll), ballarddesigns.com)
PHOTOGRAPHY: All images courtesy of vendors. Cover image is the Suzanne Kasler gift-wrap from Ballard Designs.
From the November/December 2019 issue.
