At Willinglee, we always wrap our gifts in hand-painted Kraft paper and tie them up with a twine bow. So when it comes to gift-giving in my personal life, sometimes I don’t feel I have the energy to wrap something so beautifully. But whenever I receive a gift that’s delightfully wrapped, I am more easily able to appreciate the time and care that went into preparing it.

What’s more fun, for example, than a paper-tablecloth-covered card table piled high with brightly-colored birthday presents, each one dawning one of those shiny bows that come pre-built? What’s sweeter than a gift wrapped effortfully by your kid, hand-drawn card included? And what’s a more nostalgic holiday sight than wrapped gifts under the tree or next to the menorah?

To help you bring back those warm and cozy feelings (while keeping things earth-friendly!), we’re here to give you 6 gift wrap ideas that will have your recipients second-guessing if they even want to tear into them at all.

Take it from us: the earlier you wrap, the merrier your December will be. To save you from the last-minute wrapping frenzy and infuse your holiday preparations with some early festive joy, we've got just the remedy for you: a delightful holiday playlist! So, grab your tape and scissors, and let's make wrapping a celebration in itself!

It’s a special Mother’s Day at Willinglee. We’re excited to announce that we’re expecting our first kiddo this Summer! Having gone through infertility challenges, we understand that not everyone has the same experience and are empathetic towards those who may be struggling with infertility or the loss of a mother or child. Whether you’re a new mom, grieving a mom, or pondering how the heck you can express your love and appreciation for the woman who always put you first, we’re here to help you gift the perfect thing.

With markups on everything from bachelor(ette) party goods, to bridesmaid/groomsmen gifts, to gifts for the happy couple themselves—not to mention the amount of unnecessary waste the industry creates—Alex and I think it’s about time for society to flip the script on wedding gifting. As a newly(ish) married couple, here are our best suggestions of intentional gifts for any wedding occasion. 💒

You never forget the excitement of first getting engaged. I was nervous as heck before proposing to Abby. I thought about proposing one way, then changed my mind, and proposed a different way 24 hours later. There was a rush of joy and relief after she said yes. 12 hours after I proposed we were looking at wedding venues…

When composing this box, we pulled inspiration from the birthday excitement we felt as children. As always, we wanted it to be gender-neutral, include items from craft vendors, and bring an extra bit of joy to a special day. In a way, this box is an all-in-one birthday celebration (especially important in a pandemic, when people may be celebrating alone).