Christmas in July 2019 - Day Fifteen

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PamelaG

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Hygge Christmas Style as it applies to gifts. A sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being in choosing or making gifts and giving gifts?
 

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Lucie and Jody, your suggestions are like paying the Hygge forward!
 
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I tend to gift specialty teas, specialty coffees, hand poured candles, jams, handmade soaps, hot chocolate and cookies to people. I like to put them in large brown paper lunch bags. I fold the top down, punch two holes just below the fold and then put ribbon or jute through the holes. I string a home made gift tag to the ribbon/jute and make a bow.

Here's an idea of what it would look like:
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I tend to gift specialty teas, specialty coffees, hand poured candles, jams, handmade soaps, hot chocolate and cookies to people. I like to put them in large brown paper lunch bags. I fold the top down, punch two holes just below the fold and then put ribbon or jute through the holes. I string a home made gift tag to the ribbon/jute and make a bow.

Here's an idea of what it would look like:
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perfectly hygee
 

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I have been trying to do the no clutter gifts for awhile now. I have one friend who I give a gas card. She in turn gives it to her son as a gift. Perfect regifting. We laugh about this since it’s now a tradition.
 

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Once upon a time CEO called "non clutter" gifts "Consumeables" :)

Things that get used up rather than taking up space! I have a list saved somewhere if anyone is interested!

In general, I think my Hygge approach would probably be my focus on homemade gifts/food. Using something hand sewn - ornaments, toys and other simple items. I've made wreaths, knitted washcloths and crocheted blankets.

Food gifts are big too - home canned jams and sauces, spice mixes, food themed gift baskets, even lasagnas that go from my freezer to theirs! :)

Sometimes I'll purchase a food type gift - some good ones are:

Valrhona Cocoa Powder

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0754L4KLM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YVQ7KI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Both are definitely splurges but very well received by people that love to cook!!! Still simple, still non clutter - which I like!

And then there is all the cookie and cinnamon roll gifting I do each year of course!
 

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I'm saving these ideas into my Christmas notebook. tfs
 

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I tend to gift specialty teas, specialty coffees, hand poured candles, jams, handmade soaps, hot chocolate and cookies to people. I like to put them in large brown paper lunch bags. I fold the top down, punch two holes just below the fold and then put ribbon or jute through the holes. I string a home made gift tag to the ribbon/jute and make a bow.

Here's an idea of what it would look like:
View attachment 485
I've used this punch two holes and add ribbon technique. It is so pretty. Sometimes I'll add a festive button. Stores like Target and Wal-Mart sell red and green lunch bags during the holidays and I've seen other colors at times too.
 
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Once upon a time CEO called "non clutter" gifts "Consumeables" :)

Things that get used up rather than taking up space! I have a list saved somewhere if anyone is interested!

In general, I think my Hygge approach would probably be my focus on homemade gifts/food. Using something hand sewn - ornaments, toys and other simple items. I've made wreaths, knitted washcloths and crocheted blankets.

Food gifts are big too - home canned jams and sauces, spice mixes, food themed gift baskets, even lasagnas that go from my freezer to theirs! :)

Sometimes I'll purchase a food type gift - some good ones are:

Valrhona Cocoa Powder

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0754L4KLM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YVQ7KI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Both are definitely splurges but very well received by people that love to cook!!! Still simple, still non clutter - which I like!

And then there is all the cookie and cinnamon roll gifting I do each year of course!
We'd love to see the list!
 
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Love all of this!
 
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I've used this punch two holes and add ribbon technique. It is so pretty. Sometimes I'll add a festive button. Stores like Target and Wal-Mart sell red and green lunch bags during the holidays and I've seen other colors at times too.
Oh, these would be so pretty and perfect for wrapping gifts. I will keep an eye out.
 
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I use a lot of food gifts - sometimes with a gift card tucked inside!
 
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Has anyone used Wolfermans.com? I received a gift basket as a New Home gift when we bought our RI house and their muffins are amazing! I think Cracker Barrel does gift baskets as well and people rave about their pancake mix.
 
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