Elegant Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays

 

I love wrapping gifts almost as much as I love choosing them. I’m always drawn to beautiful paper, interesting ribbon, and little details that make a package feel special. And yes, I do like the gifts under the tree to look good together — it’s one more part of decorating for the season. 

Here are a few of my favorite wrapping ideas, along with some simple ways I like to package Alora diffusers, hand wash, and room sprays for the holidays.

The Tools: Wrapping Paper & Ribbons

Like my collection of vintage holiday decor, I'm always on the lookout for pretty and unusual wrapping paper. Here are a few of the papers and ribbons under my tree. 

Studio Carta

One of my favorite sources is Studio Carta. Founder Angela Liguori was born in Rome and works with Italian manufacturers to create collections inspired by Italy. The ribbon selection is especially beautiful — so many colors, widths, and textures to choose from. 

Plaid Pairing

I paired one of Studio Carta's wider cotton ribbons in a deep green hue with this fun wrapping paper for my hubby Ry's gifts because he loves plaid. Classic and beautiful!

Recycled Wrapping

I love reusing wrapping when I can. I recently received this gorgeous ribbon on a birthday gift from a friend and was delighted to pair it with this cheerful patterned paper. It was the perfect amount of ribbon for a bigger gift! 

Nayana Design Studio

I recently discovered this beautiful wrapping paper designed by Nayana Design Studio. The founder and artist behind all the beauty is Nayana, whose goal is to make every celebration a little more joyful while honoring the beauty of the world around us. Her papers are absolutely gorgeous; I love the rich colors and unique hand-illustrated designs.

Wrapping Tips For Alora Products

When I'm wrapping Alora, I like the gift to reflect the fragrance inside. Here's how I present our diffusers, hand wash, and room sprays. 

Signature Reed Diffusers

I often don’t wrap Alora diffusers at all because the packaging is so pretty. A color-coordinating ribbon around the box is usually enough. When I do wrap one, I love adding a small detail that nods to the fragrance — a cinnamon stick with Festa or a dried orange slice with Arancia. 

Another easy way to wrap an Alora diffuser is to tuck it into a pretty gift bag. There are so many beautiful options now, and I sometimes like to match the bag to the fragrance — a pine tree print for Pino, for example. One of my favorites is a Florentine-printed bag from Italy; the colors are especially pretty with the Festa reed diffuser set inside. 

Luxurious Hand Wash

I’m a big fan of gifting our hand wash. It’s something people don’t always splurge on for themselves, which makes it especially fun to give. The glass bottles fit beautifully into cloth bags, and for the gardeners on your list, adding a nail brush is the perfect little touch. 

Exquisite Room Sprays

Room sprays make lovely stocking stuffers and hostess gifts. I think of them first and foremost as home fragrance, but some people also enjoy using a light mist as personal fragrance. If using directly on skin, I always recommend testing a small amount first. 

They’re also a fun gift for a college student — a little reminder of home in a dorm or apartment. 

A room spray also makes a lovely hostess gift during the holidays. It gives you fragrance exactly when you want it, and a few spritzes in the entryway or living room before guests arrive can make the whole space feel especially welcoming. 

Which Alora reed diffuser size makes the best gift?

Our 8-ounce and 16-ounce diffusers are both beautiful options. The 8-ounce lasts 1 to 3 months, and the 16-ounce lasts 3 to 5 months, so the choice comes down to how long you'd like your gift to last. 

Should I give a room spray or a reed diffuser?

They are two different ways to enjoy fragrance at home, and neither is better than the other. A reed diffuser is always-on, filling a room with fragrance continuously, and a room spray is fragrance whenever you like it, perfect for a quick refresh. 

What if I'm not sure which fragrance they'd like?

If you're not sure where to start, take our scent quiz or try a fragrance sample before choosing your full-size diffuser, room spray, or hand wash. 

From My Tree to Yours

Whether wrapping gifts is something you love or simply something to get through, I hope there’s an idea here that inspires you. 

And if you're still deciding what to give, I've shared more ideas in my guide to gifting Alora. Wishing you a beautiful holiday season, filled with thoughtful gifts and plenty of fragrance.